what air bag?

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what air bag?

Post by ricklaplante »

i am thinking of putting air bags on my truck, what would you put on yours? i am thinking about the Firestone wireless system is there any problems with this?
i have a 2011 f250 diesel sd crew cab long box with the b&w hitch
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I had Firestones on my Dodge one ton and loved them. Have not really needed them on either of the Chevys and have not heard of their wireless system. I know Torben has the pump with dials and gauge in his truck and really likes it. I am sure he will chime in soon he is on the road right now.
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I have also installed many airbag systems, I have them in the front of my plow truck. I have not installed or heard of a wireless system as of yet, but as far as firestone goes, we have had trouble free service for years some of which have been in for 10+ years
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I have the Firestone Airbags with the controls inside the cab :d that way I can adjust the air pressure as needed while driving :thumbrt:
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that is the one i was looking at are there any problems with this system that you know of?
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I personally haven't heard of any problems. I had firestone air bags on my previous F250 but they are not needed on my F350.

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I don't think you can go wrong with the Firestone bags plus the pump is the same only difference is the wireless and looks like they have that pretty well covered.
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thank you i will be getting them in the next few months after i get a box cover
again thank you all for the help on this and the hitch
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Hi Rick,

I installed the Firestone Ride-Rites on my 3/4 ton and they work great. They really buffer the bounce when driving over bumps like you find on bridge approaches. I have to air up each side individually.
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I have Firestone bags on my 2004.5 Dodge 3500. It really makes an enjoyable differences. Took about 3.5 hours to install. Not hard but crawling in and out of the underside of the bed will wear you out.
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well i did it, put the Firestone air bags on with the air lift wireless compressor (72000) so far i love it it made a big difference pulling the 5th wheel and the ride has improved also so far they are working great.
also the install was not to bad with the b&w hitch setup.
thank you for the help
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