I use my F 150 for construction. I have Weatherguard saddle and side boxes, when they are full of tools or I'm hauling materials to jobsites I sit a bit in the rear. I was wondering if any one here had installed Firestones air lift to help when loaded and what are your opinions of of this setup?

 

Can you lift your truck with airride?

 

http://www.hitchmen.com/firestone/riderite.html

I believe it is made more for leveling or off center loads. I know that trucks with snow plows use it to lift front coils to offset weight of plow.

 

helper bags are for load carrying (.aim ind. sport truck mag) air bag kits will lift or lower .

 

http://www.ride-rite.com/ride-rite.asp

You may be able to raise your truck with sport rite. Give it a look see, if this is something you might be interested in. Still would like to hear from any that have used this or using it now.

 

I used them on my 93' with a camper and yes, they level out the truck and firm up a laden ride real nice.

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Badd Andy

2001 Toreador
F-150 Supercab XLT
7700lb, 5.4L, 4R100
Tow Packg, 3.73
Foglite mod
Headlites Relayed
A/C cutout switch
RS 9000's all around
Bug & Wind deflectors
Short rubber antena
98 ANGLER 8.6 Camper
95 Windstar w/replaced head gasket
97 Susuki Bandit 1200
87 Yamaha XT-350

 

Thanks Andy

although i can not compare your camper to a dozen sheets of ply.

 

If you carry any load to the point where the rear of the truck starts dropping, putting air in the bags to bring it level prevents that floating front end feeling. Basically, with airbags, you can carry any load and the truck will drive and handle as if there isn't one, except it'll be smoother. If my 7700 F-150 has any negative traits with the camper, I'm pulling some spring leafs and getting airbags, there that good!

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Badd Andy

2001 Toreador
F-150 Supercab XLT
7700lb, 5.4L, 4R100
Tow Packg, 3.73
Foglite mod
Headlites Relayed
A/C cutout switch
RS 9000's all around
Bug & Wind deflectors
Short rubber antena
98 ANGLER 8.6 Camper
95 Windstar w/replaced head gasket
97 Susuki Bandit 1200
87 Yamaha XT-350

 

That is what I wanted to hear. I had to replace right side rear leafs from heavy loads. I don't haul big loads very often but it would be nice to offset then when needed. Thanks

 

In fact, they work so good with a load, that you'll want to leave it in the truck!