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NPilot1975 · 05-17-2004, 01:28 AM

Has anyone used the Firestone F9000 airbag and towed anything with the truck? I am thinking of using them on the rear of my truck and want to be able to tow a boat or car trailer. Thanx

LeRoy · 05-27-2004, 07:24 AM

I've got some Firestones on the back of my 1 ton and love them. Not sure what part # they are though

KutThroatKustoms · 05-27-2004, 06:03 PM

You can tow with em yes, i know ppl using the art airbar to tow, but i would go with a double conv (bellow bag). I dont think the 9000 will tow very much, plus they are easier to rip, tear apart, etc.

fastbagged68 · 05-28-2004, 02:34 AM

they tow fine, but look into the early classic bags they sell. They are rated at likke 3800lbs each and ride good. f9000 can handle 3000 total.

68on22s · 05-31-2004, 10:48 AM

since you guys run f9000 i heard you cant drop them all the way or it will tear them up.
also are they pretty tough for not hauling stuff or like a weekend cruizer.

KutThroatKustoms · 05-31-2004, 01:49 PM

If you drop em too far they'll bottom out and can rip/tear up the end plates, etc. If you dont have something to stop the lift, they'll literally pull themselves apart. A lot of ppl, like ART's kits, they use the shocks to limit both up and down.

05-17-2004, 01:28 AM	#1
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Rear Airbags? Has anyone used the Firestone F9000 airbag and towed anything with the truck? I am thinking of using them on the rear of my truck and want to be able to tow a boat or car trailer. Thanx __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

05-27-2004, 07:24 AM	#2
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	I've got some Firestones on the back of my 1 ton and love them. Not sure what part # they are though __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

05-27-2004, 06:03 PM	#3
KutThroatKustoms drag body or die Join Date: May 2004 Location: Redneck country Posts: 79	You can tow with em yes, i know ppl using the art airbar to tow, but i would go with a double conv (bellow bag). I dont think the 9000 will tow very much, plus they are easier to rip, tear apart, etc. __________________ -Bobby-

05-31-2004, 01:49 PM	#6
KutThroatKustoms drag body or die Join Date: May 2004 Location: Redneck country Posts: 79	If you drop em too far they'll bottom out and can rip/tear up the end plates, etc. If you dont have something to stop the lift, they'll literally pull themselves apart. A lot of ppl, like ART's kits, they use the shocks to limit both up and down. __________________ -Bobby-

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05-28-2004, 02:34 AM	#4
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	they tow fine, but look into the early classic bags they sell. They are rated at likke 3800lbs each and ride good. f9000 can handle 3000 total.

05-31-2004, 10:48 AM	#5
68on22s 68 in progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: hamilton ohio Posts: 50	since you guys run f9000 i heard you cant drop them all the way or it will tear them up. also are they pretty tough for not hauling stuff or like a weekend cruizer.



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