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Where to get air bags for 05' yukon, rear only.

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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Default Where to get air bags for 05' yukon, rear only.

I need air bags in the rear because when I pull much weight the back end squats too much. A had the back loaded with 500+lbs and about 500lbs tounge weight and it just squated way too much. I want to be able to add air to keep it level with a trailer. Any ideas? I want to hold out on air shocks because I kinda like the smooth ride I have now.

I wish I could just add some helper bags like the regular truck guys but they dont fit coil springs.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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I was in the same boat as you on my Tahoe. I bought the Air Ride Tech bags and that was a mistake. If you want a very bouncy ride then that kit is for you. I now have a Mcgaughys 2/3 with there helper bags. The helper bags go inside the coil's. I have yet to give mine a try. I just put any heavy **** in my truck now. Air Lift is the company you are looking for, if this is what you want. I had the part number but can't find it. Call Summit Racing and they'll hook you up. The install is easy it is pretty much straight forward. Hope this helps..
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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I dont want a bounch ride, I was hopeing for a stock ride except when I have 500lbs+ tongue weight.

Thanks for the help, I'll look into it and maybe see about just fabing up some brackets for extra shocks and put some air shocks in. Why cant it be as easy as the truck helper bags............
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Snake Eater
I dont want a bounch ride, I was hopeing for a stock ride except when I have 500lbs+ tongue weight.



Thanks for the help, I'll look into it and maybe see about just fabing up some brackets for extra shocks and put some air shocks in. Why cant it be as easy as the truck helper bags............
Ok I tried out the inside coil bags today and they worked great. I went to home depot and filled that sum bitch up full of **** and it didn't even squat. I am happy now. It does ride like stock with the Mcgaughys lowering kit compared to that crappy DJM crap. Man, talk about bump steer if that is what anyone is after get there lowering control arms.

As for fabbin something up. I also tried this route but there was not enough room under there. There was always something in the way no matter how I tried to design it. But goodluck. Truck helper are soo much easier I agree.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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I saw the kit with air pump built in and everything and its just $300. I may have to try it out.
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