Air Shocks
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From: Seattle, WA
Air Shocks
Can anyone give me advice on airshocks? I am considering having them installed to help level my truck when I have a heavy load (towing my utility trailer to the dump etc.). Is there a certain type that are better than others? Should I even use air shocks? Thanks for the help.
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2001 xlt,Super Cab 4.6,4x4,5sp,3.55 rear, Bright Red, 17inch, 10 spoke factory wheels
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2001 xlt,Super Cab 4.6,4x4,5sp,3.55 rear, Bright Red, 17inch, 10 spoke factory wheels
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From: Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Jeff: If I were you I'd skip over the air shocks and go for a helper airbag setup. Helwig makes a nice leaf spring assist setup. A shock is made to dampen the action of the spring, and not control ride height. I'm not a big fan of air shocks. I think you'd be far more satisfied with a good airbag setup.
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1995 F-150 Regular Cab Flareside w/ 302 V8... Mods: DJM Suspension 3/5 Drop Kit, Mass Air, K&N FIPK, Dual Exhaust (no mufflers), Lund Premier Tonneau Cover, Motorsports 9mm Plug Wires, BellTech Nitro Drop Shocks, Trenz Pollished Billet Antenna, A/C Controls and, Door Panels, Superchip, Autometer 5" Tach, Precision Gears 3.73s, TD Chrome diff cover, Trenz Billet Grill, Distinctive Truck Accessories Bumper w/ billet insert and light pockets, Summit Battery Relocation Kit, Cervini's Chin Spoiler, EAI Front Bag Mounts, Firestone 26c Airbags, MAC valves, EAI 5 gallon tank, Thomas compressor, Autometer Pro-Comp A/F gauge, Autometer Pro-Comp Boost Gauge, Autometer triple gauge pillar, II Xtreme Levels C-Notch (through the bed) and bag mounts, BellTech 1" Lowering Blocks, BellTech Tailgate Handle Relocation Kit, 20" KMC Clockers on BF Goodrich 245/40/20s.
Twin Garret T3 Turbos
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1995 F-150 Regular Cab Flareside w/ 302 V8... Mods: DJM Suspension 3/5 Drop Kit, Mass Air, K&N FIPK, Dual Exhaust (no mufflers), Lund Premier Tonneau Cover, Motorsports 9mm Plug Wires, BellTech Nitro Drop Shocks, Trenz Pollished Billet Antenna, A/C Controls and, Door Panels, Superchip, Autometer 5" Tach, Precision Gears 3.73s, TD Chrome diff cover, Trenz Billet Grill, Distinctive Truck Accessories Bumper w/ billet insert and light pockets, Summit Battery Relocation Kit, Cervini's Chin Spoiler, EAI Front Bag Mounts, Firestone 26c Airbags, MAC valves, EAI 5 gallon tank, Thomas compressor, Autometer Pro-Comp A/F gauge, Autometer Pro-Comp Boost Gauge, Autometer triple gauge pillar, II Xtreme Levels C-Notch (through the bed) and bag mounts, BellTech 1" Lowering Blocks, BellTech Tailgate Handle Relocation Kit, 20" KMC Clockers on BF Goodrich 245/40/20s.
Twin Garret T3 Turbos