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Old 01-24-2006, 10:23 PM
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Guys, I need some air springs. My fifth wheel really puts the squats to my truck. Who has some and how do they work?

03 psd 7.3l auto crew cab
 
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Old 01-24-2006, 10:37 PM
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I have Firestone Ride Rite air bags and on-board compressor on my Excursion. I really like them a lot. Fairly easy to install, most just bolt on. I would highly recommend the compressor, very nice to be able to adjust for different conditions when you are towing. Airlift also makes good air bags. These will get the rear up for sure, think you will be pleased.
 
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Old 01-25-2006, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by hink10
I have Firestone Ride Rite air bags and on-board compressor on my Excursion. I really like them a lot. Fairly easy to install, most just bolt on. I would highly recommend the compressor, very nice to be able to adjust for different conditions when you are towing. Airlift also makes good air bags. These will get the rear up for sure, think you will be pleased.
I have Ride Rites as well, and highly recomend the compressor too! I very satisfied with them and would do it again.
 
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Old 01-25-2006, 07:41 AM
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Not to sound like a commercial for Firestone, but I also have the Ride Rites. I'm happy with the product, no problems, work well.
 
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Old 01-25-2006, 10:49 AM
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I have the firestone too. I also have the on board compressor and in cab controls with an air horn too. I recommend the firestone over the airlift just because the air lifts look almost like they had to bend the plates on the mounting brackets to fit the super duty. I have two friends with the airlift and both look the same.

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Old 01-25-2006, 10:56 AM
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I had the Firestones and compressor on my '95 F-250 as well. They worked great.
 
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I have AIR LIFTS and they also work great, I don't have a compressor because my TOY BOX came with a air compressor , so i just use that one. I ran the two air lines to the rear bumper and have the air values on both sides of my license plate, hook the trail up then set the ride height.
 
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Could you give a idea of what kind of $ for the Firestones with Compressor and control
 
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Old 01-25-2006, 09:02 PM
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Could you give a idea of what kind of $ for the Firestones with Compressor and control
I paid about $375 shipped from Summit.
 




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