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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Air ride info... please who's kit is this?

I just bought this and trying to get info on who built it and some installation info.
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Mike
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Looks like the first generation Kelderman....
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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front looks like a kelderman system
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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PM me. I'll be happy to send you pics of the second generation system.....
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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that is definatly the first gen system. I still have the rear on, it helps a good bit. I took the front off due to lack of ground clearance. What did you pay for it? This is the first time Ive seen anyone else with the front dual bag thing.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Personally.. I have one one the rear of mine. I've yet to find the SWEET SPOT....... Someday I hope..................
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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mine with about 20psi is pretty soft. its still a truck, but a lot better than the 13 leaf's on their own would be.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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before I answer what I paid....Whats it worth lol
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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A buddy put this system on his F-450. It doesn't look to have very good side to side stability.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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the back also has two bags that tie into the big bag and go on top of the rear leafs...I think they help with side to side sway?? on mine
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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the back also has two bags that tie into the big bag and go on top of the rear leafs...I think they help with side to side sway?? on mine
The 2 bags on the rear sides that go from the leaves to the frame i'd say are more to increase the load capacity of the springs.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Yea i think the ones going from the leaf spring to the frame are "helper bags" like some people use on lowered trucks with static drops. if they tow etc...

The huge bag all the way in the back behind the rear axle, looks like it would make it ride nice, also looks like it would act as an anti-sway bar.

I think these pics are pretty cool because i've never seen the pics of the top of the line kelderman kit, looks like it has it all!!
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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Thanks for the help everyone!
I got to speak to Jeff and yep it is his first gen first gen kit lol
He added that the rear bags do two things they help keep the big middle bag in line as well as help with load.
To get a real good ride he noted I may want to remove some springs in the front and rear and let the bags do the work.
I may or may not be keeping it. I am looking at a different truck so I may sell shorty and then wouldn't need this.
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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Is that on your truck now? Ive never seen the rear kit plumbed in with load helper bags. thats pretty sweet. If you do sell it, clean it up good, you should get top change for it.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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nope not on my truck yet.
These are pics from when I bought it.
I am thinking of having it powder coated.
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