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airbag suspension for towing
M:
Thanks, I'll look into a WD setup instead of airbags for better control.
Erik - My truck is leveled, but the squat is so much I can feel it hitting the bumpstops when I go over big bumps (such as expansion joints in older bridges).
With a moderately heavy load in the bed (300-400# or so), it looks like it squats a bit, but thats really mostly because the truck is leveled.
M4wdFab:
too much bro not enough tow
M:
it's just a 1/2 ton, not a towing machine like yours :)
JEEPWERX:
Yea but with no rake in the suspension it's going to bottom out quick with little load in the bed.
400# is nothing, and in older trucks with more factory rake it wasn't as much of an issue even with similar suspension components.
I'd look into the prices of air bag systems also.
I'd say you could find some leveling kits for under 400 clams.
When you said you were loaded I was expecting much more weight.
I haul more than 400 lbs in nails every day.
just busting balls
http://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/59565/
Nice simple kit with remote fill / deflate chuck.
Or upgrade later and add on board compressor.
KingtheZJ:
A little discussion a while ago
http://bb.m4wdfabrications.com/index.php?topic=1308.msg33826#msg33826
I have the Firestone kit in my truck and like it.
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