Airbags anyone ?

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Iv'e got a 1st gen truck and of course the ride is not that smooth. I was wondering how it would work to take off the overlaod springs and maybee a few main springs in the rear and use airbags to make up the difference. Anyone tried this? Or can anybody offer advice?

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93 W350 White 4" stack Headache rack with Lights. Gauges 27pnds boost empty Banks quick turbo.

 

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This works very well, we do it all the time, www.jannettyracing.com

Ted Jannetty

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Ted Jannetty, Owner President Jannetty Racing Enterprises Inc.
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Got em, love em. Even took a leaf out to help with the ride empty. Then just put the air to em to haul the weight!

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Owner: Stabco Repower, The turbo housing guys. '89, CC, SB, 5sp, 3. 54, 16cm2 housing, maxed fuel, KN, Banks exh w/muffler, Horton fan clutch, Autometer liquid filled gauges, Accessory tach option, 100% Dyna-Mat, Borgeson steering shaft, Firestone air bags, Chrysler V-twin air comp, 2. 5" lift, Rancho Shocks, Alcoa LTS wheels, BFG 255/85/R16 MTs (33. 3")

 

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Hey thanks for the input. This is the first time I ever posted a topic so I'll try not to get to excited. Bryan, that picture is exactly what I've got in mind. Is that the same system that you are running Ted and Stab? Is one system better than another? And one more question then I'll stop. Do you get more axle wrap up with less springs or is it not that big of a deal.

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93 W350 White 4" stack Headache rack with Lights. Gauges 27pnds boost empty Banks quick turbo.

 

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Yes, this is the setup I have. I removed all the overload pack and one leaf out of the main spring pack.

 

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I recall some company that makes aftermarket air suspension kits for the first gen. I had suggested it to a buddy who said he checked it but could not afford it. Ring a bell anyone?

 

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Would that be the Kelderman air ride? I looked at that system at a truck show. I like it but I thought it was expensive and bulky.

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93 W350 White 4" stack Headache rack with Lights. Gauges 27pnds boost empty Banks quick turbo.

 

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Stab, on a scale of 1-10, how much smoother is the ride? I thought most of the rough ride was coming from the front axle, not the rear.
Stan

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Stan
93 2WD extended cab, Banks Power Pack, K&N Air Filter, PW Injectors,Auto w/4. 10 rear with limited slip, US Gear Exhaust Brake, 31/2" Exhaust, 5K air bags, Boost/Pyro/Tach Gauges, Green/Silver, 146K