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Re: Air Springs? Thinking of a set, tips or recommendations?
« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2022, 07:50:49 AM »
I have air bags on my F150 and it was probably the best upgrade i ever did.  Even considering them on the new F350.  Amazing especially if you ever put a camper on it. 
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Re: Air Springs? Thinking of a set, tips or recommendations?
« Reply #16 on: May 26, 2022, 10:27:56 PM »
Like many have already mentioned, Air bags are the absolute best option for capacity and ride comfort together.  I’ve run them for over 20 years and they’re great, especially being able to adjust for the load on your back.  I’ve hauled 12’ truck campers for all those years and towed my Bronco, or boats etc.  I’m actually getting ready to add a second set to my 350 Superduty, only because my current camper is 4500# before I load it with food and gear.  A slide on each side really adds weight.  My 5000# bags are smashed further than I’d like, so a second inboard set will help immensely. 
As mentioned by one other, these won’t help as much with a worn out spring pack, so a good foundation is important.  I’ll be adding bags to my wife’s F-150 soon also, not that it’ll see much heavy laden adventures, but they’re there if you load it up etc.

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Re: Air Springs? Thinking of a set, tips or recommendations?
« Reply #17 on: June 02, 2022, 01:03:38 PM »
I had a too heavy camper on a ram 2500 and it went from "omg were gonna flop over!"  to "ok this is doable, if I go easy in the corners"

Next step was heavy torsion bar, but I got rid of that camper for a 30' bumper pull, too many kids  :chuckle:


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Re: Air Springs? Thinking of a set, tips or recommendations?
« Reply #18 on: June 02, 2022, 01:26:53 PM »
I have air bags on my F150 and it was probably the best upgrade i ever did.  Even considering them on the new F350.  Amazing especially if you ever put a camper on it.

I have air bags on my F350, when I have a heavy load or pulling heavy trailers it makes a world of difference in handling.  :tup:
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Re: Air Springs? Thinking of a set, tips or recommendations?
« Reply #19 on: June 08, 2022, 12:41:08 PM »
Thanks for all of your input. Would it be better to get a weight distribution hitch instead, or in addition to?

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Re: Air Springs? Thinking of a set, tips or recommendations?
« Reply #20 on: June 08, 2022, 04:20:34 PM »
Thanks for all of your input. Would it be better to get a weight distribution hitch instead, or in addition to?
Both, start with the hitch.
For half tons its easy to just slip the bag in the coils.   

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Re: Air Springs? Thinking of a set, tips or recommendations?
« Reply #21 on: June 08, 2022, 04:28:05 PM »
Thanks for all of your input. Would it be better to get a weight distribution hitch instead, or in addition to?
Both, start with the hitch.
For half tons its easy to just slip the bag in the coils.

I can see that for leveling, but for handling, it looks like the hitch would be better?  :dunno:

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Re: Air Springs? Thinking of a set, tips or recommendations?
« Reply #22 on: June 08, 2022, 04:36:42 PM »
I’ve got both on my tundra
Air lift bags and WD hitch
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Re: Air Springs? Thinking of a set, tips or recommendations?
« Reply #23 on: June 08, 2022, 06:44:08 PM »
Thanks for all of your input. Would it be better to get a weight distribution hitch instead, or in addition to?
Both, start with the hitch.
For half tons its easy to just slip the bag in the coils.

I can see that for leveling, but for handling, it looks like the hitch would be better?  :dunno:

Exactly!  Hitch for sure then add bags if needed.

 


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