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'96 rides a little low in the rear.

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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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'96 rides a little low in the rear.

My 96 in the sig has an 800# EZ Dumper electric/hydraulic dumper in the bed. It seems to sag a little in the rear, though I can load it up very heavy and it handles fine. What is the cheapest most sensible way to level out the ride?
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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set of Pac brake air bags there relatively cheap and easy to install and when not in use air them down. I have them on my truck and there great extra springs = rough ride.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Well I came to this site for advice, but then did not take it.

I decided to go with an added leaf in my rear springs. The spring company rearched them and added a nice thick leaf that gave me about 2 inches of lift with my 800# EZ Dumper on board. It cost more than air bags, but since i drive in the woods some, i decided to go with the steel solution rather than the air bags.

MAN, what a difference it makes! Cost $350 installed.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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I went the air bag route, I like them because they are adjustable.
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by TIMMY22
I went the air bag route, I like them because they are adjustable.
I like that feature too, I was just afraid that given how much firewood I cut in the woods, i would have holes in 'em before long.

With some of this stuff, it would be nice to drive a truck that already had the part installed. I guess a test-drive for a 350 dollar repair would be a little costly for the repair shop to set up every time.
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