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Air bags on the rear suspension to help load ?

Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Have any one use air bags on the rear of your truck to help leveling of the truck with load .
Just thinking about it...Want to know your Thoughts on them .

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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there really handy. when you arnt using them you just put them to 10 psi and you dont even know they are there.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Yup, I use them, I carry a truck camper on my truck and they are great! I have firestone bolt on, put on in 30 minutes. Truck handles real nice with 50 lbs in them and the camper on and 5lbs with no camper on!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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I use the Pac-Brake series air bags. I looked at them all and decided to go with Pac-Brake due to what I saw at their web site.

http://www.pacbrake.com/

Besides, I also have their exhaust brake system.






 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Bigriver, what did the Exhaust brake system and the air bags cost you ?
I like the idea of the Exhaust brake,it will save on your disc-brake.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Judging by that behemouth trailer that you are towing, I'd say that an exhaust brake is no longer a luxury, I'd say it's a NECESSITY !!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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If install all these upgrades ,will this void my Factory Warranty ?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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If they do, I'd go in with a shotgun when they try it

PM Parts/ Service - he'll know for sure
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Airbags are a great idea, just remember if your truck goes in for service where it might end up on a hoist, to bleed air out of the bags if they are lifting at the frame. The weight from the "suspended" suspension will tear the pressurized bags.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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I have the firestone air bags and absolutely love them run them at 50 psi towing the trailers and around 15 empty which is hardly ever. I believe you can buy the exhaust brake direcctly from dodge and they will install it.
 
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