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Old 04-30-2004, 09:22 AM
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Originally posted by Sydwayz
I have AirLift 1000s on my Avalanche 2500. Had them on my Tahoe too. VERY happy with them.

Troutly uses Firestone Ride-Rights. This is his second set as well.

Consider going to a weight-distributing hitch for legality. I am going to buy one. Thunder32 has the hookup from some Mom & Pop hitch place in the Carolinas.
Brian,
What is the tow rating on the Avalanche?
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Old 04-30-2004, 09:29 AM
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2002 2500 AV with 8.1L and 4.10 gears is 12,500 lbs. with a weight distributing hitch.
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Old 04-30-2004, 01:22 PM
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Hey GLH, you can put them completely together outside the truck and slip them in, I didn't even have to take the rear wheels off. I ran the air line out the license plate bottom holes, there is a nice hole stamped in the steel backing where you can run the air nipple, I had to drill the plate holes a little but this is a great place and easy to get to, plus the cap holds the bottom of the plate now. I keep 5lbs in them. I have the Firestone also, they are the same as ride-rite. Just put both together, tighten everything and slide them in, I have a 4.5" block, you may need to jack the frame up a little to slide them in. When I drop the tongue (600lbs) the truck does not even budge at 60psi. You may need 80 for your beast but you will be level and secure, even side to side motion is helped, just like a sway bar. I was going to install a bar but this works fine. Good luck, let me know if I can help. Make sure you lower the truck if you do have to jack it up so that you tighten the U bolts in the right place. I paid 225 also so you got a good price.
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Old 04-30-2004, 01:29 PM
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Originally posted by MitchStellin
...You may need 80 for your beast...
Beast Your AT might way the same!!! 9800# Dry
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AIR BAGS! I use mine when I pull my boat, but leave them empty when I'm not. Does this cause any problem?
Thanks...
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Old 05-01-2004, 12:54 AM
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Hot Duck, I don't have a clue how you all put Pic. on this page.
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When you make a reply to a post, look below the box in which you are typing. You will see: Attach file and a "Browse" box.
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