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paco
Reg. May 2015
Posted 2015-05-12 12:26 PM (#163409)
Subject: Suspension Air Bags


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I am considering getting Firestone airbags installed on my 2009 GMC 3500HD. Am wondering if by doing so, if I will lose any clearance between gooseneck and truck bed rails? Recently had 2" blocks installed to lift the trailer, and want to ensure I'm not going to lose the clearance I gained, when the bags are inflated.
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kooner
Reg. Jun 2011
Posted 2015-05-12 1:57 PM (#163410 - in reply to #163409)
Subject: RE: Suspension Air Bags


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we have timbrens instead of air bags, but have had air bags in the past and they do not add height to the tow truck, they level it once you are loaded..
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rhooton
Reg. Dec 2013
Posted 2015-05-13 6:12 AM (#163413 - in reply to #163409)
Subject: RE: Suspension Air Bags



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I installed a set of Firestone airbags on my 2012 F350 and really like them.  They really improve the ride while pulling the trailer and as kooner mentioned take are great for levelling the truck/trailer once connected.  I did not loose any clearance.
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2015-05-13 7:40 AM (#163414 - in reply to #163409)
Subject: RE: Suspension Air Bags


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Ditto the previous replies. The air bags or Timbrens will not add any height, only decrease the amount of suspension sag, when the trailer's weight is added.
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paco
Reg. May 2015
Posted 2015-05-13 9:10 AM (#163415 - in reply to #163409)
Subject: RE: Suspension Air Bags


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Thanks for the input! Decision is made to get them installed.
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calamityj
Reg. Jun 2005
Posted 2015-05-14 5:24 AM (#163419 - in reply to #163409)
Subject: RE: Suspension Air Bags


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Have em. Love em.
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Spin Doctor
Reg. Nov 2008
Posted 2015-05-15 3:02 PM (#163424 - in reply to #163409)
Subject: RE: Suspension Air Bags


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Hey, Kooner-which did you like better? Needing to get something on our 3500 Dodge.
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kooner
Reg. Jun 2011
Posted 2015-05-15 3:47 PM (#163426 - in reply to #163409)
Subject: RE: Suspension Air Bags


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personal preference is the tembrens and the main reason is a 30min. install time and no air compressor and air lines to deal with, neither one of them is going to hurt or help the way the truck rides.
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