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Old 11-27-2009, 11:01 AM
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Airbags with a lift kit?

If I were to lift my truck, would I have to get rid of my bags? I know I can buy the spacers, but are they worth it an reliable? Anybody done this before? Thanks.
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When I lifted my Chevy I picked up 3" tapered spacers that matched the lift blocks. Tightened up all the bolts drove it for a week and rechecked all the bolts. Haven't had any problems in 3 years.
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Carli makes long travel air bags. I have no idea if this is will work for you I'm just putting it out there that somebody makes them.

http://www.thecarlisuspension.com/
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I already have bags, just dont want to have to remove them for a lift.
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Originally Posted by Txwelder
If I were to lift my truck, would I have to get rid of my bags? I know I can buy the spacers, but are they worth it an reliable? Anybody done this before? Thanks.
Just bought a complete new set up with the spacers. I will be installing next week. I'll pull with it for the first time the day after Christmas. I'll let you know what I think about the spacers. I could not afford the long travel air bags.
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I have RideRite airbags, they(RideRite)make spacers to go under the bags to accomodate lifts. I installed a 4 1/2" lift, purchased the spacers, it all worked great.
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Do you buy a spacer to match the inches of your lift or is it a different size?
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Originally Posted by Txwelder
Do you buy a spacer to match the inches of your lift or is it a different size?
I bought the same size spacers as the lift in the rear. I won't know for sure if they are right until everything comes in on Wednesday.
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