ABDTR #5 Alberta Chapter #5 Discussion

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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Air Bags

Besides Standens...where else could I shop for reasonable priced leaf spring air bags??
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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any auto parts store should be about to get they for ya. My local parts shops here in Airdrie have them. Get a kit with an air pump and remount dash controller. I have airbag kit in my 1/2ton, and its awesome. I just need heavy duty shocks for the front, now. Its as if dodge expects people not to use a truck as a truck. The air pump is also a nice back-up as well for very lite remote usage. Pumping up tires. You could put a air tank under the bed and run air tools.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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I also have the remote in my chevy. I didnt have it on my dodge. Best investment I ever made.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Oh Custom truck would have them, and raven truck accessories.. any place like that.. or with our good dollar you should be able to get a good deal from accross the border
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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I am looking for a set of them for my 05 now. I also have been looking at the front bags also that fit inside of the coils.
But to buy them up here they want a arm and a leg for them.
Around $500. Which is to much. if you guys know of any where cheaper let me know also.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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hey dave do you want to do away woth your leafs or just to add . i have a set for a 2nd gen dodge , that just makes it so you come take more weight
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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When we drop this truck 3 inchs,I was thinking air bags in case I have to haul a heavy load...I was thinking to add the bags with the leafs...One thing that DOJ mentioned to me ,is once lowered,will a person be able to have enough clearence for air bags..So far I just need the bags and will fill maually.Maybe later if money premits,I may install a in cab compressor..
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Are you jus pulling out the blocks to lower it? If so, your spring height will remain the same, so mounting of air bags should be the same as well.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Tate
Are you jus pulling out the blocks to lower it? If so, your spring height will remain the same, so mounting of air bags should be the same as well.
Yep...pulling the 5 inch block and putting in a 1.5 inch block.Thanks Tate....Never seen how these bags are installed...Without dropping the front end the difference is only 1/2 higher in the front compared to the back..Front will get lowered at a later date...
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Its gonna look good buddy, just about laying on the ground. You'll have that clean pro-street hot rodder look.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Would like to get it down to what a 3/4 sits....Lil'dogs 1997 4x4 sits way lower than my one ton....
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel Dave2
Would like to get it down to what a 3/4 sits....Lil'dogs 1997 4x4 sits way lower than my one ton....
Thats due to the extra 4 concrete blocks, 200lb tool box and another 200lbs of junk in the back. Oh and if you look at the leafs, they each have about 0.100 of wear into each other. It was probably more raked stock.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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did you deside on the type of block you wanted ???
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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PM sent with stock block measurements..
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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Hmmm...doing some research on the web on air bags....Some like them some hate them...Don't know about this one but one guy cracked his frame on his 95 ram....Anyone running rear airbags?How do you like them?Do they leak as bad as what guys are saying?
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