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Which should I do first? Shocks or airbags?

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Old 08-14-2019, 09:31 AM
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Which should I do first? Shocks or airbags?

I am buying new shocks (Bilstein) and Firestone Ride-Rite airbags for my 2000 F350 Turbo diesel 2WD that has 85,000 miles on it to date.
I have a 10,000 lb lift in my garage so it should be fairly straight forward.

Q: should I do the airbags first? Or the shocks? Or does it matter?
 
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Old 08-14-2019, 09:37 AM
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Well....they do two differing things. At the same time would be the best.
 
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Old 08-14-2019, 09:49 AM
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Well....they do two differing things. At the same time would be the best.
Yes, absolutely plan to do both at the same time. Just wondering if I should do one before the other.
 
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Old 08-14-2019, 12:58 PM
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Do airbags first........only because you may have to remove shock bolts to get airbags installed.
 
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Removing the shocks will give you more room to work while installing the bags. Once the bags are done, install the shocks like normal and you're done.
 
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Old 08-15-2019, 09:12 PM
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Thanks fellas! Great advice!!!
 
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