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Old 03-13-2009 | 04:25 PM
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I have a mild helper spring on the truck right now, but when i put 7000 lbs on the truck, it squats pretty good. Within the next month and a half im going to be relocating to Texas for a while, and I will towing my wifes car over there. My wife's car is 3300 lbs empty, plus a 2000 lb trailer, then maybe another 1000 lbs of CRAP. I dont want to drive to Texas squatted all the way. quick math brings me to roughly 6500 lbs. Is there a system where I can keep my current helper springs and install bags? If so, which do you guys recommend. I searched for a while, but just cant seem to find what Im looking for.
 
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Old 03-13-2009 | 05:52 PM
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I bought my air bags from streetsideauto.com. Very happy they are 2000# bags. $181.00
 
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Old 03-13-2009 | 06:03 PM
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I bought my air bags from streetsideauto.com. Very happy they are 2000# bags. $181.00
will they work with my helper spring though? I will take a look...
 
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Old 03-13-2009 | 06:09 PM
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I've got the Air Lift, Ride Controls, 2000# of leveling capacity also. That don't mean trailer weight either, that's like bed or tongue weight. Should be able to get them to go on, maybe just have to pick up some longer bolts maybe...
 
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Old 03-13-2009 | 07:05 PM
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Seems like air lift is the way to go, after doing some research. The price is fair, and they have a pretty good reputation. By looking at the design, I think i could get them to work in relation to my helper springs.
 
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Old 03-13-2009 | 08:44 PM
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[QUOTE=04-fourseven;1586614]I have a mild helper spring on the truck right now, but when i put 7000 lbs on the truck, it squats pretty good. QUOTE]

You put 7000# on the truck!!! Or do you mean towing 7000#?
 
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Old 03-13-2009 | 09:20 PM
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I towed 7000 lbs. hahaha, im not a big wheeley guy. like to keep at least 3 tires on the ground.
 



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