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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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6" lift looking to add air bags

I have a 6" lift I am getting ready to install I plan on towing with the truck and was wondering what airbags would fit with a 6" suspension lift? Are there any kits out there or is it pretty much a custom deal?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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They make air bag spacers .http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...0Bag%20Spacers I think someting custom would be more pleasing to the eye.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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At this point it is looking like I might be going with something custom. Any suggestions on the brand? I am pretty much new to the bag seen on trucks. I design trailers that incorporate air ride. So if I get some brands to start looking at as a starting point, I would think I will have no problem coming up with something.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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i thought that they bolted to the leaf springs and the frame?
If i'm right a lift wouldn't matter.

I was thinking about getting the firestone ride rite kit one of these days.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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ya man look at this link

http://www.firestoneindustrial.com/p...0/srin2320.pdf

I'm pretty sure a suspension or body lift won't affect the install.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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theres some guy on here, i think his name was fx4jake31 or something like that, he had custom airbags put in for his rancho lift.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by efuehrin
ya man look at this link

http://www.firestoneindustrial.com/p...0/srin2320.pdf

I'm pretty sure a suspension or body lift won't affect the install.
Ya looking at that it looks as though I will not have to modify anything.
But I do think I will install an on board compressor because I do not like the idea of them coming out the back of my truck. Plus I would hook them up together the way we do with our trailer air ride suspensions to make sure they auto level. But it is a good start at least.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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What ever you decide take good notes cause im just going to copy whatever you do. I cant look online anymore, im getting a headache trying to find a set.

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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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no problem I will let every one know what I do. I am planing on incorporating a leveling valve and compressor to it so I will definitely take notes and be more then willing to post a "kit" of everything needed so others can do it as well.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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I've got the Air Rite set-up. I've also got the Viair compressor kit . heres a few pic.s https://www.f150online.com/galleries...000&anum=14512 https://www.f150online.com/galleries...520&anum=14512
 

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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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I've got the Air Rite set-up. I've also got the Viair compressor kit . heres a few pic. shttps://www.f150online.com/galleries/pictureview.cfm?pnum=199000&anum=14512 https://www.f150online.com/galleries...520&anum=14512
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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sorry for the double post
 
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