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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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Firestone Ride Rite Airbags...

Im going to be purchasing a set of these bags, it says to maintain 5psi whenever there is no load... I was wondering if I could run a higher pressure unloaded, and if there was any consequences in doing so. thanks.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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i have had no personal experience wih them but i would say that there would be no consequences, just a rougher ride. that is how it is with air shocks, same principle.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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yes lifted guys use these to squeeze more lift out of the truck and will run around with 30-40 lbs in them
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Sure you can run more air unloaded . I do it all the time.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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I run 5 psi why do would you run more if not hauling anything?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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I usually keep mine at about 10psi
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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I run 5 psi why do would you run more if not hauling anything?

prob for more lift
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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yep... provides a little more lift.... since most lifts are actually "level" but rather a little nose high, this is a good way to compensate for it. i usually keep mine around 30 # to keep a good stance for my taste.

and, where i live the roads are crappy anyhow, so i wouldnt know the difference if it made the ride rougher or not.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by floorit
prob for more lift
Right on !
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Right on !
i like your truck sandstone.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Thanks man
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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sandstone.... im not too far away from doing the same custom mounts for the bags.... im just trying to track down a supply for the extenders who wont soak me dry to ship them to me..... cant wait though.... i hate the looks of the provided brackets.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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double post Sorry
 

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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Mat , I made my own . Its pretty simple . There reciever hitches . Bought at your local TSC (Tractor Supply Company ). I got the idea From An old truckin magazine.
 

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