Airbag Suspension?
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Airbag Suspension?
Idea time: I think I want a full airbag suspension or air bags w/ leafs. I have an 03 6.0 PSD weighing at just under 10k lbs. Is there any company that makes it for this vehicle.
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Don't all that extras, looked at the sticker in the door and it said 95??lbs. I thought that was a bit much, but I tried to lift the front end on my 2 1/2 ton jack and it didn't budge. Its a diesel, could that be the added weight?
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The sticker on the door frame/jamb that shows the value next to GVWR as 9200# is the MOST that Ford says you can load your Ex to. That means, passengers, gear, trailer tongue weight, etc. It is NOT what the Ex actually weighs...
A STOCK unloaded 4x4 PSD Ex will come in near 8000#'s depending on factory options and trim level. The PSD adds ~600#'s just due to the motor over my V10.
I'm not sure if Kelderman (sp?) makes a full air bag suspension for the Ex or not...
Sounds like your Ex is of factory vintage (i.e. non-lifted, etc)...the 10K#'s got my attention as well...I figured you had a lift kit with larger tires or something...
Someone should be able to address your question as to a stock EX air ride kit...
Good luck,
joe.
A STOCK unloaded 4x4 PSD Ex will come in near 8000#'s depending on factory options and trim level. The PSD adds ~600#'s just due to the motor over my V10.
I'm not sure if Kelderman (sp?) makes a full air bag suspension for the Ex or not...
Sounds like your Ex is of factory vintage (i.e. non-lifted, etc)...the 10K#'s got my attention as well...I figured you had a lift kit with larger tires or something...
Someone should be able to address your question as to a stock EX air ride kit...
Good luck,
joe.
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Look into the V-B or V-F code spring swap. that has yielded others about a 1.75 - 2 inch gain... unless you had your heart set on airbags.
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For what it's worth - I've had the EAS on 5 different vehicles -- Range Rovers and a Navigator. We've left it on two newer Rovers (merely because they're new and under warranty - and will be traded in prior to warranty
expiration) but pulled it out on 2 others for springs. I'm looking at different lift options for our Excursion - but would never add airbags to the equation. Too many headaches....when one bag goes, you replace it -- pushed out the others, wears out the pump, compressor, valves....have been through it too many times to count.
Again, not by any means an expert here or technical guru - I just know what
I've spent on repairs and maintenance for that particular issue on several vehicles -- and I don't think the ride is that much better - nor the cost worth it.
expiration) but pulled it out on 2 others for springs. I'm looking at different lift options for our Excursion - but would never add airbags to the equation. Too many headaches....when one bag goes, you replace it -- pushed out the others, wears out the pump, compressor, valves....have been through it too many times to count.
Again, not by any means an expert here or technical guru - I just know what
I've spent on repairs and maintenance for that particular issue on several vehicles -- and I don't think the ride is that much better - nor the cost worth it.
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I think this would meet your needs.
Ford Trucks All Years Excursion 4x4 Front Air Bag Suspension - Kelderman Lift Kit
Ford Trucks All Years Excursion 4x4 Front Air Bag Suspension - Kelderman Lift Kit
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I have the firestone air ride, (front and rear), with the factory leaf springs. I have to keep 30# of air in them to keep the ride comfortable. If I have less I can feel the airbags bottom out when I hit a good Michigan pot hole. If I have more then it's like riding in a Sherman tank but it does give me a 3-5 inch lift depending on how much pressure I put in.
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