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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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^^ yeah, i just wasn't thinking when I did mine. It went so fast, I forgot to take pics...lol

Seriously, mine went on in like 1/2hr no lie, but I have a diff kit than what was posted.
You will love the bags. You need to have minimum 5lbs in the bags to drive around and not damage them..FYI...
Also, I run 20#'s air pressure on a regular basis. It's low enough the ride isn't so stiff and it's high enough to tow my landscape trailer. I have a handy little compresor in the cab, but it doesn't reach my shrader valve....lol So make sure yours will strech the distance if you plan on using that. I just fill up at home and since I have a pretty good idea how much air I need for a loaded trailer...I just stick that air in there before i leave the house. I am glad i didn';t waste time/money for a whole compresor set-up. I wouldn't have used it enough to justify the install time/expense.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dirtydog
I have a handy little compresor in the cab, but it doesn't reach my shrader valve....lol So make sure yours will strech the distance if you plan on using that.
If you have the 7-way trailer connector, there is an adapter that converts to "cigarette lighter" power-outlet. Really convenient for running a compressor at the rear of the truck.


I have something similar to:
http://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Draw-Tite/118019.html
with only a single plug.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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I run mine with about 10# of air in them when the bed is empty.

The biggest reason I got them was for my ATV, it's only about 700#, but because of my toolbox, almost every ounce of weight sits behind the rear axle, so the back of the truck went WAY DOWN and my low beams were up in everyone's face or higher at night.

I carry an air compressor in my toolbox, but I also have a small one in my ATV along with a tire patch kit and the ATV has a 12v outlet. So I just pull the ATV up to the back of the truck and up the air to about 25# before pulling it on. The 25# is more than sufficient for holding the a$$ end level with the ATV in the bed.

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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Or you can use these:
http://www.timbren.com/

These are even easier than the bag. They work exactly the same, except you don't worry about putting air in them.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rojhan
If you have the 7-way trailer connector, there is an adapter that converts to "cigarette lighter" power-outlet. Really convenient for running a compressor at the rear of the truck.


I have something similar to:
http://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Draw-Tite/118019.html
with only a single plug.


Thanks for the link! Haha, man now I dont need to stretch out the big air compressor anymore. I've got a little cig lighter compressor that came in my emergency road kit but never thought I'd be able to use it. So I just bought this off eBay. Will cover all the bases lol.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rojhan
If you have the 7-way trailer connector, there is an adapter that converts to "cigarette lighter" power-outlet. Really convenient for running a compressor at the rear of the truck.


I have something similar to:
http://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Draw-Tite/118019.html
with only a single plug.

Now that is cool as hell! I have both a 7 pin and a 4 pin on both my truck and my Jeep and only use the 4 pin. I ain't figured out what I need it for but am ordering one anyway. LOL...
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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order me one while you're at it
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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I can't wait for this puppy to come in the mail

 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Blacksport
Or you can use these:
http://www.timbren.com/

These are even easier than the bag. They work exactly the same, except you don't worry about putting air in them.
No, they are not the same. They are basically large rubber bushings. They ride very rough when you have them compressed AND they don't compress until your squatted to a certain point, so your ride will never be level. It will always have an *** end sag because they don't touch the frame when unloaded. They require 1" for the bed to drop before they become "active". LOOK PLUS, they are able to be squished, airbags don't squish at all if you throw in the correct amount of air.
Bags will keep your ride perfectly level and they don't change the ride quality as much as those bushing things you linked us to. Those are a really stiff *** hopping around ride just like add-a-leafs
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeHemi
I can't wait for this puppy to come in the mail

Let us know what you think about the quality. I may upgrade mine.
 
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