Firestone R4Tech hybrid air/spring suspension questions

[APounds]

At this time, 10/30/11, I have only received the air bags and mounting brackets for them. No leaf springs, air tank or compressor. They tell me a supervisor is checking with their warehouse and Firestone to see what the problem is. Price may be to good to be true. I'll update this on-going saga when something new happens.

 

[Gonzo 1066]

check out this system. . Truck Air Suspension Systems for American Pickups from Talon kind of the same thing but a bit heavier duty. . Or Kelderman. . http://http://www.airbagit.com/v/vspfiles/pages/TowKits_PAGE.html 2WD & 4WD 4-Link Rear (remove leaf springs) KLM15561 - Dodge / Sterling 3500 HD Chassis Cab (2007 & newer) Dodge / Sterling / International - Kelderman Air Ride Suspension Technology or airbagit.

 

[bobwhite]

check out this system. . Truck Air Suspension Systems for American Pickups from Talon kind of the same thing but a bit heavier duty. . Or Kelderman. . http://http://www.airbagit.com/v/vspfiles/pages/TowKits_PAGE.html 2WD & 4WD 4-Link Rear (remove leaf springs) KLM15561 - Dodge / Sterling 3500 HD Chassis Cab (2007 & newer) Dodge / Sterling / International - Kelderman Air Ride Suspension Technology or airbagit.

From what I have heard, the Talon system isn't as "bolt-in" as they say it is and their customer service isn't good.

 

[Gonzo 1066]

The talon looks a bit hinkey compared to the Keldraman. The true 4 link should take care of any axle misalignment,wrap up.

 

[bobwhite]

Does anyone know how much the 4-Link system from Kelderman costs?

 

[Gonzo 1066]

near $4000

 

[RollOver_Pete]

At this time, 10/30/11, I have only received the air bags and mounting brackets for them. No leaf springs, air tank or compressor. They tell me a supervisor is checking with their warehouse and Firestone to see what the problem is. Price may be to good to be true. I'll update this on-going saga when something new happens.

Thats odd. 4 Wheel parts shows a picture of what appears to be the exact same kit for a slightly higher price.



Firestone Ride-Rite Part 0031 - R4Tech Air-over-Leaf Load-Leveling Suspension



Looks to me like Autoparts warehouse has some explaining to do. :-{}