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Load, ride quality and Air bags.

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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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Load, ride quality and Air bags.

Has anyone ever &quot;Bagged&quot; a First Gen?<br>I'm considering putting bags in the rear to help with leveling and ride quality when I'm empty. This &quot;Foot thick&quot; spring pack is killing my back.<br>I see a bunch of stuff for second gen but nothing for first gen.<br>Any reason I can't adapt a kit for a Second Gen to my truck?<br>I looked at the pictures of Jamie Attridge's ride and it looks pretty simple.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 09:02 PM
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Re:Load, ride quality and Air bags.

Try these guys:
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 09:02 AM
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Re:Load, ride quality and Air bags.

i put the air ride bags on my truck (the ones you can get in Summit) to help when towing. I didn't have the big spring pack, so mine was sagging. Having them in there, even inflated to just a few lbs, does make empty driving harsher than it was without them tho. But if you take out some of your springs it might get better for you
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 03:56 PM
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Re:Load, ride quality and Air bags.

http://www.keldermanmfg.com/new_air_ride.htm<br><br>Above link has info on air bags for 1st Gen. <br> <br>Kelderman Air Ride Systems Price effective 5-01-02 <br>Dodge List Price <br>93 and older 4x4 front $699 <br>93 and older 2 bag rear $849 <br>94-02 4x4 front $899 <br>94-02 2 bag rear $849<br><br>I'm interested in hearing from anyone with info on these systems (quality, fit&amp;finish, improvement in ride quality, etc)<br>
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 08:37 PM
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Re:Load, ride quality and Air bags.

Went to the website.<br>Product looks okay.<br>Took a couple days to get the info in the mail.<br>I guess I need to start saving my pennies.
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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Re:Load, ride quality and Air bags.

I have looked at the Kelderman air ride also it is a great product as I seen it up close and personal but the $$$ not so great. But why not get some air bags, heavy duty helpers and take your overloads off along with a couple main springs and use the bags to make up the difference. That seems to me would give you a nice ride empty, then air up for a load. If I remember right Kelderman takes and flips the front springs upside down adds an air bag and thats your front air ride. Just an idea Ive had. [undecided]
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