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Old 10-18-2008, 11:12 PM
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Suspension Air Bags

I am looking at buying some air bags for my 07 f-150. Just wondering if anybody has any recomendations as to the type or brand name to buy.
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Old 10-19-2008, 12:53 AM
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ride rite and firestone are the 2 major brands that make kits for your truck....

we have had a lot of great success with the firestone brand ones on the Superdutys...
 
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Old 10-19-2008, 10:03 AM
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"Ride-rite" is the Firestone model of air bags. I have them on my 02 Screw and they work great. I was getting front tire wear from towing my boat, now with the bags at 45# when towing, no more wear. It is MUCH more stable now.

Install was a breeze, around 1.5 hours taking my time.
 
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Old 10-19-2008, 09:44 PM
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+1 on the Ride Rite...easy installation and infinite adjustments to pressure made hauling a lot easier!
 
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Old 10-19-2008, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by laketrout
"Ride-rite" is the Firestone model of air bags. I have them on my 02 Screw and they work great. I was getting front tire wear from towing my boat, now with the bags at 45# when towing, no more wear. It is MUCH more stable now.

Install was a breeze, around 1.5 hours taking my time.
lol yup your right... was a long day... i was thinking AirLift
 
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Old 10-19-2008, 10:58 PM
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i agree with the rest.... the ride rite kit is a great kit.... easy install, and works great. i also have the compressor kit, so it makes using them even easier !!
 
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Old 10-19-2008, 11:24 PM
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anyone have a pic of how this kit looks on a F150?

depending on how my truck does with the 3klbs ill be putting behind it will determine if i put this kit on or not....
 
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Old 10-20-2008, 11:44 AM
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i think i have some in my gallery.... if not, then i will try to get some in there.
 
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anyone have any pictures of there truck with weight in them or towing before and after the bags r inflated? maybe a video?
 
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Old 10-21-2008, 06:03 PM
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i think i have some in my gallery.... if not, then i will try to get some in there.
i love it!!!

how was the install of the lift? did you have to cut or weld anything?
 
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Old 10-21-2008, 10:43 PM
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i love it!!!

how was the install of the lift? did you have to cut or weld anything?
are you asking about the airbags, or the actual lift kit? the air bags dont require any cutting, and took about 1.5 hours or so for the bag install, and then another couple hours for the compressor install...... the lift kit is a 6" RCD and does require cutting. but, all and all well worth it !! my tires (35's)are being shipped to me as we speak...... i cant wait to get them and put them on !!!
 
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yeah i was talking about the lift, but yeah i love the look of your truck
 




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