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Firestone "Ride-Rite" Air Bag Helper Springs on sale for $289.19 Free shipping!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by moe2o4, Jul 7, 2015.

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  1. Aug 19, 2015 at 7:02 PM
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    pittsnogled

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    any problems towing this on steep grades?
     
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  2. Aug 20, 2015 at 4:06 AM
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    I haven't had any problems towing it. I haven't went over any steep mountain passes. It's mostly flat out here.
     
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  3. Sep 29, 2015 at 8:53 AM
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    Wheelers Progressive AAL, Firestone RideRite airbags.
    I like having them... But Im considering removing them and my AAL and going with some OME springs instead.
     
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  4. Nov 24, 2015 at 2:51 AM
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    Wheelers Progressive AAL, Firestone RideRite airbags.
    Question for you guys running the Daystar cradles... When my airbags dont have air in them my truck will space the bags to the cradles if I hit a bump. If I have 5psi in them my rear end basically bounces on things like a basketball.

    Im contemplating removing the cradles to actually attach the airbags.
     
    MilesToEmpty, Nov 24, 2015
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  5. Dec 31, 2015 at 6:17 PM
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    MidnightRebel07 If you're gonna be a bear, Be a Grizzly !

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    I definitely need these airbags, my 2013 Dcsb Baja's rear leafsprings are shot. Not broken yet but they sag bad even by standing in the bed and I'm only 222lbs. .
     
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  6. Jan 1, 2016 at 2:50 PM
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    Same with mine. I added a leaf because it was the cheapest route at this time and I am really happy with that. No more saggy butt. Once I get back into doing the yard I will probably have to go the "ride rite" way considering the loads I will be carrying...
     
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  7. Jan 27, 2016 at 9:08 AM
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    Subd for later
     
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  8. Jun 23, 2016 at 10:06 AM
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    Is anyone using these bags with a U-bolt flip? What did you do to make them work?
     
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  9. Jun 23, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    This is the style of bracket that works for the flip with bags - but I forget who makes them - need some one to chime in here.............

    Air bag and U-bolt flip.jpg

    That inner side vertical leg needs to go down and rest on the axle when its installed - otherwise there is an offset load on the spring base.
     
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  10. Jun 23, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    Nice. That's what I'm looking for. I do have a 3 leaf AAL so, it looks like I'll have to get a CAD package to my structural shop.
     
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  11. Jun 23, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    Here's a better view of the parts -
    IMG_20160227_110305298_zps09qzqdck.jpg
     
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  12. Jun 23, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    Daystar makes those cradles. I have them too. 20160618_093209.jpg
     
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  13. Jun 23, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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    GREENBIRD56

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    Found the reference - those brackets came from "Total Chaos"........... ad says earlier model of truck - but 2.5 width spring. Call 'em.
    Total Chaos flip kit.jpg
     
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  14. Jun 23, 2016 at 2:40 PM
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    I like it. Time to see if they keep them in stock. Thanks
     
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