Air Bags
Cargo Master
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From: Roman Forest, TX
Well, since you just ordered them, it's a little late to ask about options. But, you should be fine. Most of the airbag kits are very similar. Did you get a wireless remote compressor? If not, get one. Pretty easy install, and just one little controller in the cab that you can store out of the way anywhere. Are you going to install them yourself? Have fun...I put on them on myself on my last two truck. I was not looking forward to it on my new one...thankfully I don't need them...at least for now.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Washington Coast
They will be fine. The wireless compressor is nice as you just push a button and go. I have a different system with twin compressors, 5 gallon tank. hose reel,, controls for the bags on dash below the heater controls.
Yes plumb them separate not one hose to both. Besides the help with sway if you end up with an off balance road and before anyone says it it does happen you can also level yourself.
Yes plumb them separate not one hose to both. Besides the help with sway if you end up with an off balance road and before anyone says it it does happen you can also level yourself.
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Update...
I decided not to use the air shocks. I ordered 4" blocks and Bilstein shocks (0-2" Lift) and will see how that does first. If that does not give me the results I'm looking for I'm going to replace the rear springs. Not liking the idea of adding something that is going to add additional maintenance.
Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by Court1317
I decided not to use the air shocks. I ordered 4" blocks and Bilstein shocks (0-2" Lift) and will see how that does first. If that does not give me the results I'm looking for I'm going to replace the rear springs. Not liking the idea of adding something that is going to add additional maintenance.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Washington Coast
That said your truck and you are the only one that really matters. Have fun.
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More Turbo
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Yep, pretty low maintenance. Had air bags on my F150 for 16 years and on my 14 F350 for over 5 yrs now. Personally I wouldn’t have a truck without them. Love everything about air bags
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Laughing Gas
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From: Middle TN
I have the Firestone bags on my current Super Duty. Same basic concept. Work awesome for varying loads.
They were easy to install, the only issue I had was instructions said to use 2 heat shields on the exhaust side on diesel pick ups, kit was only shipped with one. Firestone sent me an additional one.
They were easy to install, the only issue I had was instructions said to use 2 heat shields on the exhaust side on diesel pick ups, kit was only shipped with one. Firestone sent me an additional one.
Tuned
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I decided not to use the air shocks. I ordered 4" blocks and Bilstein shocks (0-2" Lift) and will see how that does first. If that does not give me the results I'm looking for I'm going to replace the rear springs. Not liking the idea of adding something that is going to add additional maintenance.
I have airbags in my 350 due to a lot of heavy loads. They work great. I actually went the opposite direction and have not only independent fills, but I do not have the on-board air compressor. Have a cheap plug in for times I need to add a little beef to it. but one less thing to go wrong. In the process of putting a new bed on my truck, so I will be plumbing the bag connectors into the fuel door to make it cleaner
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If you are looking just to jack it up for looks, then that may be a different story.
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So I guess the question is "What are you trying to solve?"
I have airbags in my 350 due to a lot of heavy loads. They work great. I actually went the opposite direction and have not only independent fills, but I do not have the on-board air compressor. Have a cheap plug in for times I need to add a little beef to it. but one less thing to go wrong. In the process of putting a new bed on my truck, so I will be plumbing the bag connectors into the fuel door to make it cleaner
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If you are looking just to jack it up for looks, then that may be a different story.
I have airbags in my 350 due to a lot of heavy loads. They work great. I actually went the opposite direction and have not only independent fills, but I do not have the on-board air compressor. Have a cheap plug in for times I need to add a little beef to it. but one less thing to go wrong. In the process of putting a new bed on my truck, so I will be plumbing the bag connectors into the fuel door to make it cleaner
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If you are looking just to jack it up for looks, then that may be a different story.
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I have the 4" blocks and Bilstein shocks installed now... BIG improvement!! The extra 2" (4" blocks vs 2") was the minimum that I would be satisfied with. With a 10K pound trailer it is still sagging 1" lower in the back but I can live with that. I will be towing with it this weekend and see how it does 
The next step will be either adding a helper spring or changing out the springs altogether.
The next step will be either adding a helper spring or changing out the springs altogether.
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