05-17-2004, 01:28 AM | #1 |
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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
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05-27-2004, 07:24 AM | #2 |
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I've got some Firestones on the back of my 1 ton and love them. Not sure what part # they are though
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05-27-2004, 06:03 PM | #3 |
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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.
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05-28-2004, 02:34 AM | #4 |
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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.
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05-31-2004, 10:48 AM | #5 |
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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. |
05-31-2004, 01:49 PM | #6 |
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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.
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