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fordf350 03-07-2016 06:46 PM

Which airbags?
 
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

offshorexcursion 03-07-2016 07:20 PM

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

johnmiffco 03-07-2016 07:41 PM

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

jtbooten 03-08-2016 02:33 AM

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.

VoodooRob 03-08-2016 06:30 AM

Have used Firestone with the in cab gauge and fill option, worked flawlessly.

ICDEDPPL 03-08-2016 08:43 AM

Preferred air bag?
 
http://img.ifcdn.com/images/7ccbfde6...9f44f118_1.jpg

Sydwayz 03-08-2016 10:13 AM

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.

fordf350 03-08-2016 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4413082)
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.

575cat 03-08-2016 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL (Post 4413031)

Those will cause you more problem,s & maint , but would love to get your hands on a pair of them .

Sydwayz 03-08-2016 02:22 PM


Originally Posted by fordf350 (Post 4413151)
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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