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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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Hey just wondering if anyone uses air shocks or are the Air Bags the way to go. I got a free load of dirt and pu it in the bed last week and talk about sagging. The springs were almost level so I was only doing about 40 mph home. So any ideas on this will help.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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I had the same problem, i loaded my truck with a pallet of water (about 2300 pounds in a half ton pickup), my *** was sagging, i added air bags to help support the extra weight, they are amazing, if i put to much weight back there, i just throw some air in 'em and the truck is back level again.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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you need air bags thats the ticket!!!!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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You know, the air shocks option, is the way to go, if your going to be towing a light trailer constantly over to the beach, or camping. But if you tow a trailer occasionally, or put heavy payloads in your bed, bags with an on board compressor is the way to go. I should have put a set of bags on a long time ago, but never did.

You can a good set of 2000 lb bags or like $250 i think. Shocks= occasional light; bags=heavier loads
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Cool thanks Guys I'm headed up to NY from GA this summer and want it to be smooth sailing, may be getting a load of slate to build a wall in the backyard back down to Ga from my aunt and uncle just want to be sure which way was the best to go with.

Which brand air bags do I go with??
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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here you go
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...W43b3f85c7ab9e
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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here you go alittle cheaper. 04 is still learning lol
http://moesperformance.com/index.php...oducts_id=1582
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Just installed them this past weekend, freaking amazing how much 30PSI makes for the suspension! Got them from Amazon for $177 better hurry though only 1 in stock yet!

http://www.amazon.com/LIFT-59551-Con...0871304&sr=8-3
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Installed these last week and love them. They go in place of the bump stop between frame and axle.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Damn you silver! I wasnt going for price, I was going for model, in my defense, lol

$177 is cheap. I think when I get em, Im going to get the 5000 lb kit.
 
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