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Old 05-30-2012, 03:21 PM
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yah mines got a sensor wire going to each rear wheel.thunk it has to be for the abs/stabilitrac junk.. if everyhtung was the4 same id go for the 14b instead of regearing..
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Ben which kit did you have when you almost broke the frame??


Which is going to be the better mounting option in/outside the frame rail??
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How much room do you have between the bigger mud tires and the bag/mounting bracket? Just curious if this setup will work with the 325/60s I have on my truck. Nice truck!
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Has anybody ever put your truck on a car lift and noticed the space between the cab and bed get bigger?
It does the same thing if i put a heavy tonge weight trailer on it also..
No cracks in the frame or anything that i can find.
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Originally Posted by KHester84
How much room do you have between the bigger mud tires and the bag/mounting bracket? Just curious if this setup will work with the 325/60s I have on my truck. Nice truck!
My tires clear by atleast 2" with a 0 offset.
Originally Posted by nonnieselman
Has anybody ever put your truck on a car lift and noticed the space between the cab and bed get bigger?
It does the same thing if i put a heavy tonge weight trailer on it also..
No cracks in the frame or anything that i can find.
Never had mine on a lift but that gravel load had a lot of tongue weight and I didn't notice any excessive gap.
Old 07-24-2012, 03:11 PM
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I have my Tahoe bagged with firstone 2500 bags and it rides great and hauls anything you can possibly put on the hitch. I have pulled 5-6 ton on a two axle trailer. I have posted the pics a few times.

Here is a brand new 2012 eco boost wih air lift helper bag systems.
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That is a 2500 lbs. tote in the bed. We haul tires all the time and the guy who drives the truck doesn't have a complaint about them.

If you tow or haul anything more then a few hundred pounds in your truck you are a fool to not install air bags. It keeps your alignment correct and safe.
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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
Got them installed tonight...



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Thanks for your valuable tech in this thread. Mine are on their way…and I just saved $0.22!



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Old 12-12-2012, 10:21 AM
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i always keep 5-10psi in my bags just to keep them blown out and straight.
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I belive it is recomended that 10 psi is the minimum you ever run. Maybe 5 is considered ok but the key is never every let them run flat. You can ruin the bags fairly easy.


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