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Firestone rite-ride air helpers

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by pudge151, Jul 9, 2011.

  1. Jul 9, 2011 at 7:06 AM
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    pudge151

    pudge151 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I finally pulled the trigger on these. I have been thinkng and talking about it for almost a year. I have been bottoming out with 4 people in the truck or loads in the bed, the TSB helped but didnt resolve the problem. I am going to OBX in August with a full bed and 4 adults so i had to do something

    I got a great deal on them http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/firestone-2407-ride-rite-air-bag-kit-toyota-tacoma-4wd-2005-2011

    $260 shipped is at least $30 better than anyone else.

    they also have the AirLift brand there for $215 but i hear the firestones are much much better. hope to get them in by next weekend and throw them on
     
  2. Jul 9, 2011 at 7:27 AM
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    95SLE Starting to get cold outside

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    Please do a follow up on the install and ride after the install.
     
  3. Jul 9, 2011 at 7:34 AM
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    i put those firestone air bags in my double cab with the underhood compressor, they are awesome. i have the dakar leafs so i cant relate to the ride with just the tsb but they cure the whole payload problem. love em
     
  4. Jul 10, 2011 at 6:45 AM
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    will do, maybe i will do a write up with pics here. i hope to get it done next weekend if everything ships on time. i am also thinking of getting a compressor, i was thinking bike pump would be ok but we'll see what i can come up with
     
  5. Jul 10, 2011 at 7:17 AM
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    I will be doing this mod maybe this winter. I am planning on obtaining a GM compressor/leveling bracket set up from a JY.
     
  6. Jul 12, 2011 at 6:28 PM
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  7. Jul 16, 2011 at 7:03 AM
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    ok i started installing them yesterday afternoon. it took me a couple hours to install the drivers side. i had to go buy a socket (1 1/8") so that killed some time. Overall that side went ok but i am going to try some different things on the other side and will update with my success and put up some pics.
     
  8. Jul 16, 2011 at 7:09 AM
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    No problems with the airbags on the Dakar leaf pack? I have the ride rites installed, and will be putting that leaf pack on in a couple weeks. I wasn't sure if they would work well together or not. Glad to see someone else has done it though.
     
  9. Jul 16, 2011 at 10:55 PM
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    i have no problems with the air bags and the dakar leafs, they seem to work great together. i just make sure i have no air in when im off road and flexin the rear axle.
     

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