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calvynandhobbs:
I'm going to upgrade the rear suspension in my truck, finally. I've noticed the sag for a long time when hauling heavy loads or towing a trailer. Last night i was carrying a load of wood and my rear driveshaft was hitting the gas tank skid when I hit bumps so it is time. I did have the wood stacked higher than the cab of the truck. I don't even want to mention the handling on those back roads of Ledyard.  ??? I'm debating between an airbag system like Airlift or Firestone or I've found both offer airless systems called the Airlift Aircell and the Firestone Work-Rite. I like air since it is adjustable, but I like these others for the no maintenance aspect and never having to worry about air leaks, lines, etc. What do ya'll think?

http://www.trucksuspensionparts.com/2010/08/noair-helper-spring-firestone-workrite-load-assist-suspension-kits.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/suspension/129_0907_air_lift_aircell_leving_kits/index.html

http://www.strutmasters.com/F-250-Truck-Load-Lifter-5000-p/al-57291-f250.htm

Mr Rock:
They are all pretty easy to install, I like the simplicity of the Firestone & Aircell kits and at $170 to $230 they are pretty cheap, but for $308 you can have a fully adjustable air system! I like the fact that you can load up a trailer and then add air to match the load.

I just went looking for a system for my Tahoe, all I could find is air bags for my coil suspension and I'm thinking about getting them. Thanks a lot for planting this seed!

calvynandhobbs:
The Firestone Work-Rite is $151 and the Airlift Aircell is $168 at etrailer.com. I've been looking at the Airlift Loadlifter 5000 airbags for my truck at around $268 everywhere. I'm thinking I'll go directly to Autozone since they offer $15 gift cards for each $100 spent so I'll just add something to my order to get $45 worth of gift cards and it will end up being cheaper than everywhere else.

I'm leaning toward the air system since that would allow me to lift my back end up a little bit all the time. My truck has a normal stance of the front end being a little bit higher and I wouldn't be able to do that with the airless systems.

Mr Rock:
Way to go Roger, you made me do it. I just bought these for the Tahoe.

http://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Suspension/Chevrolet/Tahoe/2001/F4108.html?vehicleid=20011008855

RPM79cj7:
Roger, go to the advance website and use promo code VISA. And be ready to be amazed. Talk soon   Mike

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