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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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Question suspension

ive been slowly replacing things on my truck and im on the shocks.. i was told to get rid of the front airshocks and put coilovers in their place, the truck came with rancho 9000sumthings and also need replacing. any input about what shocks to put in or if i should ditch or keep the airshocks would be great.

also as anyone put in an airbag system in the back? i plan on pulling heavy loads upwards of 10,000lbs and was wondering if anyone has a set-up like this and can inform me on how well the system works for them.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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Hey, where in NY r u?
The ranch 9000's r supposed be great shocks from what ive read. Id bet some front air ride shocks make for a half way decent ride.

I couldnt tell u bout rear air ride, but there r a few guys that have it on here, they will chime in sooner or later!
Welcome to DTR by the way!
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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from up near saratoga springs just out in the country
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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cool, we got a few guys up that way on another forum that attend meets n such. Im right down in Binghamton, n there is another guy EClancey up in Cornell.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MDLP412
ive been slowly replacing things on my truck and im on the shocks.. i was told to get rid of the front airshocks and put coilovers in their place, the truck came with rancho 9000sumthings and also need replacing. any input about what shocks to put in or if i should ditch or keep the airshocks would be great.

also as anyone put in an airbag system in the back? i plan on pulling heavy loads upwards of 10,000lbs and was wondering if anyone has a set-up like this and can inform me on how well the system works for them.

I got air bags on the back of my truck and use them alot hauling wood/ camper. Work great.

Greg
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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cool, we got a few guys up that way on another forum that attend meets n such. Im right down in Binghamton, n there is another guy EClancey up in Cornell.

close....cobleskill
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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PM a cat named REBAL on this site. He has a Kendellman air ride suspension on his, if you are interested. He claims a ride like the newer trucks, which is more tolerable.
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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close....cobleskill

Thats right. I almost said Cortland before that!
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