Air bags question
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Laughing Gas
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From: Tupelo, MS
Air bags question
I know they have a 5000 and 7500 series. I've been looking into a 450 and checking payload stickers. I've yet to see one over 4800 pounds payload optioned like I would want. Help me understand why anyone would need the 7500 series? I'm sure I'm not thinking this through correctly. If I get a 450 I'm going to bag it so just thinking ahead and trying to do what is best up front to future proof as best as possible.
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Some people follow the payload numbers some don’t. Your 450 is de rated to appease those numbers. If you plan to haul more than 5000 get the 7500 if it makes you feel better. I have 5000 pound bags on my older 98 12 valve. I have hauled 6800 lbs of feed numerous times and the trucks gvw is 9900 total weight. It’s also well over the bag limit but I’ve had the same bags for 12 years or more. Airlift bags are what I put on my new f350 and what I have on the 98. I wouldn’t haul that heavy cross country but a hour trip to the feed store causes me no issues.
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Laughing Gas
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Some people follow the payload numbers some don’t. Your 450 is de rated to appease those numbers. If you plan to haul more than 5000 get the 7500 if it makes you feel better. I have 5000 pound bags on my older 98 12 valve. I have hauled 6800 lbs of feed numerous times and the trucks gvw is 9900 total weight. It’s also well over the bag limit but I’ve had the same bags for 12 years or more. Airlift bags are what I put on my new f350 and what I have on the 98. I wouldn’t haul that heavy cross country but a hour trip to the feed store causes me no issues.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Tupelo, MS
What year model was your 350 if I may ask? Good to know they work with the 450!
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