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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Kelderman air ride

So how are these systems for the front and back. I have found a of a deal on a used set that is complete. Just wondering if it worth the work to buy it and put it on
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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I love mine and i hate driving my sons with out one
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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The system im seeing for sale has two bags one on each side and the back has some bracing and just 1 big bag in the back. Im guessing this is the old style. The one i seen on their website is two bags in the back. Is yours a 2 or 1 bag system?

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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bryson711
Just wondering if it worth the work to buy it and put it on?
The Kelderman's do help, but not as much as I had hoped. I suspect a better means of softening one's ride is to upgrade to modern leaf springs on all four corners.

A benefit I didn't anticipate however is the ability to load 2 tons of riprap in the bed and just throw air at the rear Keldermans until the truck is level.

I have the two-bag rear system. I believe the older one-bag sytem will prevent your carrying the spare tire under the bed?
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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I love mine for the ride, only one problem they replace the shackle so when you carry extra weight its still all on the spring, so if you want a nice ride go for it
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bryson711
The system im seeing for sale has two bags one on each side and the back has some bracing and just 1 big bag in the back. Im guessing this is the old style. The one i seen on their website is two bags in the back. Is yours a 2 or 1 bag system?

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mine is the 2 bag system and the differance is night and day my son has the exact same truck and it rides like a tank i only run 24-27 psi and its a great ride
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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mine is the 2 bag system, and to be honest, its still really stiff in the back. And with the system like that, it enables the axle to move a lot. So if you really get on it, the axle wrap is unbelievable. im thinking of making some ladder bars to help.
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