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Bilstein or Rancho leveling + Air ride in the rear?

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Old Oct 8, 2016 | 05:38 PM
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Question Bilstein or Rancho leveling + Air ride in the rear?

Hey all - It's time for new shocks on the front of my truck and I figured I'd give it another 1-2 inches while I'm at it.

However, I have a 30' toy hauler I pull as well and want to level out the rear and add some stability too.

Anybody using a quality leveling shock (bilstein or rancho) in the front and the air ride 1000 in the back with success? How about while towing? (I do have a WD hitch already)
 
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Old Oct 11, 2016 | 06:22 PM
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bilstein inthefrontwould be good... I'd get the airlift 5000 airbags for the rear
 
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Old Oct 11, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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Has anybody heard about "Ram adjusting the upper control arms for late model 2013 and later RAMs"? The shop I am looking at to have the 5100's installed mentioned if I have a "late model 2013" it would require aftermarket control arms as well.

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Also, I started reading about issues with airbags off road while articulating the suspension. Is that a real concern? I certainly will be taking the truck off the beaten path including "flexing" the suspension from time to time. Should I be considering different options for the rear?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 11:45 AM
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I put the Airlift bags in mine and they are great. I have not seen any issues with flexing off road. They just sit inside the coils so I don't see why that would be a problem. I have a 2" leveling kit in mine and it went right in, stock control arms as well. Might want to try a new shop.
 
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