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FS: Firestone Airbags with Daystar Cradles - SOLD

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by 4for1, Nov 13, 2022.

  1. Nov 13, 2022 at 8:54 AM
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    4for1

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    Firestone Airbags + Daystar Cradles - Used for 1 camping trip and never off road. Priorities have changed and I'm just not going to need these. Local pickup or meet within a reasonable distance of Rancho Cucamonga.
    $400.

     
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  2. Nov 13, 2022 at 10:44 AM
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  3. Nov 15, 2022 at 7:14 AM
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  4. Nov 15, 2022 at 9:37 AM
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    Interested if you decide to ship. 23464.
     
  5. Nov 15, 2022 at 3:17 PM
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    Would prefer to sell local but if I decide to ship, I'll reach out.
     
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  6. Nov 16, 2022 at 11:11 AM
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  7. Nov 17, 2022 at 10:33 AM
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  8. Nov 17, 2022 at 12:50 PM
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    Do you happen to have a picture of them installed? I’m running ICON RXT with U Bolt Flip and trying to figure out what to do.
     
  9. Nov 17, 2022 at 2:04 PM
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    This is the only installed pic I have. I think its possible with a u-bolt flip kit but you'll need a custom bracket made for the cradle to attach to - this is what I have been told, I dont have experience with that.

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  10. Nov 17, 2022 at 2:25 PM
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    You're on Option 3 for the RTX and still sagging? I run these bags and honestly they aren't ideal. The rides pretty rough.
     
  11. Nov 17, 2022 at 3:54 PM
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    Running RXT in Option 1. I tow a travel trailer and I think my weight distribution hitch got set up incorrectly when I bought it. I already did AirLift Ride Rite bags and ride was horrible. My plan is to try and fix the WDH myself and hopefully not need any bags at all for rear sag. I thought these rode better because of the double bellow and was considering them. But thanks for letting me know. I absolutely hated the ride with my last setup. So much that I took them out of the truck.

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  12. Nov 17, 2022 at 3:55 PM
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    I’ll see what route I end up taking. Thanks for the picture. If I still find I need them once I set up my hitch and you still have them I’ll let you know.
     
  13. Nov 18, 2022 at 6:42 AM
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    Ahh I see, so you only need the extra capacity for towing? I can see why youre struggling with finding the right setup. I'm assuming you don't keep anything in the bed when youre not towing.. so option 2 would be too stiff
     
  14. Nov 18, 2022 at 8:36 AM
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    Correct I already tried option 2 but since my bed is always empty and I don't carry the spare because I have the Archive Garage Hammer Hangers + Cross Brace it was too stiff as well.
     
  15. Nov 18, 2022 at 12:58 PM
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    Ok, sounds good. I know guys will also use airbags (in addition to their towing needs) when overlanding and they add "extra" weight to the rear of their truck. For example I know a guy that occasionally puts his dirt bike on a hitch mounted rack as it wont fit in his bed with all the other overlanding stuff he takes on multiple night trips. Also, what's great about the cradles is you can actually get the airbags out of the way when not needed by manually holding the air valve open and pushing the airbag all the way up out of the way (saw this on YouTube).
     
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    BTW - that's 1 sick truck...
     
  17. Nov 18, 2022 at 6:29 PM
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    Interested but I’m up north in San Jose. 95033 if you change your mind about shipping
     
  18. Nov 19, 2022 at 11:59 PM
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    Thank you!
     
  19. Nov 20, 2022 at 5:11 AM
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    Got it !
     
  20. Nov 21, 2022 at 9:43 AM
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    TTT - Great kit and I'll be including 4 new carriage bolts plus a new bed cleat :)
     

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