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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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front air bags?

first off my truck is a 94 f 150 4x4, 6 inch lift. my problem is when i have the plow on my truck squats pretty bad in the front. i would like to install some front air bags to help with the load. i just wanted to see if anyone has already done this that has a lifted 150. also better brand firestone or air lift? they are both about the same price thanks
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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I installed front air bags on a 2005 E450 motorhome chassis and they worked just fine. Stiffened the front end up to where it handled great. I would think they would be just what you need on a plow truck.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 76250_4x4
first off my truck is a 94 f 150 4x4, 6 inch lift. my problem is when i have the plow on my truck squats pretty bad in the front. i would like to install some front air bags to help with the load. i just wanted to see if anyone has already done this that has a lifted 150. also better brand firestone or air lift? they are both about the same price thanks
I would be concerned with the lift
The air bags might not be long enough for the lift springs
The airlift or firestone people should be able to tell you the length of the bags
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Well when I put my old uncompressed sring next to my compressed 6 inch lift coil its only about 2 to 2 1/2 inches longer so I think I will be just cutting it. Just looking for some more second opinions thanks a lot!
 
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