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Old 03-07-2016 | 06:46 PM
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There are a whole lot of airbag systems out there and I just don't know enough about them to make a intelligent decision. I will be installing them on a 08 F350. For the most part it is my daily driver. But it is the truck I use to tow the boat. After installing a leveling kit on the frontend I am worried that the trailer weight will drop the a$$end to much. What has been working or not working for you? Thanks Mark
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Old 03-07-2016 | 07:20 PM
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Kelderman offers 2 different options for the rear

Firestone R4TECH
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....ducts_id=16756

Firestone Ride Rite (put over 600,000 trouble free miles on them)

Air lift

Lots of others

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firestone
and when not towing leave a few lbs in them so they don't pinch
have them on 2 tow vehicles for yrs and no problems

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Old 03-08-2016 | 02:33 AM
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Bought some airlift bags 2 years ago from sd trucks. Seemed at the time to be the best deal on the Internet. Certain times you buy, airlift offers rebates. As stated above keep a few lbs in them at all times.
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Have used Firestone with the in cab gauge and fill option, worked flawlessly.
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Old 03-08-2016 | 08:43 AM
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Firestone and Air Lift are made in the same factory. (Firestone's)

I have run both with no issues whatsoever. I've had them on 5 different trucks.

If you are installing an air system, make sure you visit www.hornblasters.com
It's the best $800 I've spent on a tow vehicle.
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Old 03-08-2016 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Firestone and Air Lift are made in the same factory. (Firestone's)

I have run both with no issues whatsoever. I've had them on 5 different trucks.

If you are installing an air system, make sure you visit www.hornblasters.com
It's the best $800 I've spent on a tow vehicle.
Funny you said that I was thinking I could tie the airbags into my horn compressor.
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
Those will cause you more problem,s & maint , but would love to get your hands on a pair of them .
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Originally Posted by fordf350
Funny you said that I was thinking I could tie the airbags into my horn compressor.
This is what you need, off one of the unused ports on your tank:

http://www.truckspring.com/products/...5lxxoCilLw_wcB

You have to run air lines into the cab of your truck, but that's really not a big deal.
There are also wireless kits as well, they are not really 'add-on' kits, plus you have to run power and ground; and they are expensive.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/parts/fir...ntrollers.aspx
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