Firestone air bags
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Firestone air bags
I am thinking of adding firestone air bags to my 2009 f-350 V-10 CC 8' box 4x4 that I still have not recieved yet. My last truck I installed Timbren solid rubber overloads, this time I am thinking the Firestones because I can adjust the pressure but I have to go to the gas station to do so , I do not want the on board compressor, any comments on the Firestone's good or bad ? How about installation easy ? A guy told me it was a 3 hour job for the Firestone's. I had overloads before because my last 350 was #9900 reg cab and I was maxed out on the scales (payload) and it removed any sway, but my new 350 is #11200 maybe I will not even need them ?
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I will be adding one of these to my truck soon and was wondering how loud the compressor was inside, I know it would only run for a short time but sounds easier to mount than under the hood or truck.
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I had the Ride Rite air bags on my '02 F350. I carried a 12 volt air pump with a cord and air hose long enough to reach from the cab to the back of the truck. It worked fine for airing up the bags, although I'm sure that a built in compressor would have been easier.
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Been using the Firestone bags for 9 years now. The nice thing about them is that when you don't need the support, they don't interfere with your ride. They are also infinitely adjustable.
I don't use an onboard compressor, but instead use this (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...air+compressor ) to inflate all tires, including motorcycle, wheelbarrow, top off car and truck and trailer tires, etc. This is very handy for airbags too.
I don't use an onboard compressor, but instead use this (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...air+compressor ) to inflate all tires, including motorcycle, wheelbarrow, top off car and truck and trailer tires, etc. This is very handy for airbags too.
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I am thinking of adding firestone air bags to my 2009 f-350 V-10 CC 8' box 4x4 that I still have not recieved yet. My last truck I installed Timbren solid rubber overloads, this time I am thinking the Firestones because I can adjust the pressure but I have to go to the gas station to do so , I do not want the on board compressor, any comments on the Firestone's good or bad ? How about installation easy ? A guy told me it was a 3 hour job for the Firestone's. I had overloads before because my last 350 was #9900 reg cab and I was maxed out on the scales (payload) and it removed any sway, but my new 350 is #11200 maybe I will not even need them ?
Other than that, I have seen and installed both. They both have their advantages. The best setup for the airbags is to get a self leveling air valve onboard compressor and small tank and never have to worry about the bags again. I've installed this setup on a couple of vehicles and will likely do it to mine,but I barely have the occasional need for them.
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I've had air bags on my last 2 EX's and love them I also use a 12 volt aircompressor it is handy and use for bike tires when camping
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curious why u dont want the onboard compressor ???
i aswell have the firestone airbag system with onboard compressor and i luv it... i cant see any idea why u wouldnt want the convieneince on having teh adjustment by at a fingertip anytime u wanted it...
i aswell have the firestone airbag system with onboard compressor and i luv it... i cant see any idea why u wouldnt want the convieneince on having teh adjustment by at a fingertip anytime u wanted it...
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the compressors not loud at all, and the only time it runs is when you inflate the bags. maybe 15-30 seconds. you won't regret it. inflate-deflate from a switch on the dash. plus a lighted psi gauge.
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On board compressor
I always thought people had problems with them, but inside sounds awesome I could adjust with a heavy dump run at work or lumber trip, they are mainly for my in-bed camper. But I do not like adding things to the dash, could I use one of the upplifter switches ?
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the switch and gauge they give you also come with a bracket. i have mine mounted to the bottom of the dash, just below the cubby hole.(my truck is a 2000). i don't think using any upfitter switch would be easy. there is a air line that connect to the back of the switch assembly.
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