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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Default Front Leveling Kit + Front Helper Air Shock

I am going to be doing quite a bit of pulling with my truck. I want to put a leveling kit on, but I also want to put the Air Helpers in the Front and Rear. So my question is, if I get the Air Helper in the front, do I still need the leveling spacer?

I am also planning on doing a 3" body lift.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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i'm no expert.. but I would try the air lift... then get spacers if needed
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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good luck trying to find air lift for the front that doesn't cost you an arm and a leg!
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Here is the Front Air Helper Spring Im looking at. Its not a air lift kit.
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...765-R1500.html

And here is the leveling spacer:
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...C09103D16.html
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Wow, that's a really good idea using air spacers. I tried installing the rubber 2 inch spacers in my truck, and it was so sketchtacular that I didn't even install them. I didn't like how the coil went from sitting within the tower, to a narrow channel under it.


That air spring is a good idea though.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Yea, I think I am going to get the front air leveling kit, rear air helper springs and then the Dual Compressor kit that will control both front and rear individually. Then the 3" Body lift and gap gaurds and the truck should by good to go!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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just one more question.... on the front.. I'm pretty sure you have a freaking shock in the middle of your spring! unless this air sack replaces the shock then these won't work!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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this is what I would get for the front

http://timbren.com/
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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The shock doesnt go through the middle of the spring. That would be a strut set-up instead of the the shock. The shock is mounted behind the spring so the air bag goes in the center of the spring. I still think I prefer the air as it is adjustable.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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http://timbren.com/timbren-applicati...s/DF15002A.pdf

THe picture on the right side shows where the shock is mounted behind the spring.
 
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