rear end sag

C Schomer wrote:
Hey, the weight cops earned that nickname fair and square and I wasn't the one who gave it too them. I was just heading them off! I also had a 1/2T and pulled a 5er, within limits. That little combo could get in anywhere and we had the most fun with it. That's why a get pretty hacked, even when I just smell the weight cops coming on. Q: "BUT, what if you don't need air bags?" A: But, I DO need air bags! I did a lot of changes to my rear truck suspension and air bags were part of the plan. I cut off the ends of the bottom OL springs and the airbags replaced them. Those changes and a couple of other things made my dually ride better than the 1/2T I had. I not only need the air bags... they are a must. Craig

Well, heck, now that's a compliment..you're right....I use to do the name calling to, then I started doing the math and found out some of them were right...now I'm one..so thanks for the compliment...I did earn the nick name...and all I stated in this post was, "yes, airbags will help level the load"...

1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton srw, 1 ton dually heck even a SUV/Mini Van can tow.

That has NEVER been the issue.......towing beyond limits IS.

Airbags, Timbrens, overload springs, extra leafs etc. can be used to limit tail sag/ride height BUT can not be used to increase load capacity.

Nothing wrong with using any to help in ride height.

Hey, the weight cops earned that nickname fair and square and I wasn't the one who gave it too them. I was just heading them off! I also had a 1/2T and pulled a 5er, within limits. That little combo could get in anywhere and we had the most fun with it. That's why a get pretty hacked, even when I just smell the weight cops coming on. Q: "BUT, what if you don't need air bags?" A: But, I DO need air bags! I did a lot of changes to my rear truck suspension and air bags were part of the plan. I cut off the ends of the bottom OL springs and the airbags replaced them. Those changes and a couple of other things made my dually ride better than the 1/2T I had. I not only need the air bags... they are a must. Craig

C Schomer wrote:
I wouldn't have a truck w/o air bags. I can pump the bed back up to the unloaded height. I don't think anything else can do that. Get ready for the weight cops to give you a blast of ship about even thinking about towing or hauling with a 1/2T. Craig

Agree that OP can help re-level load with airbags...BUT, what if you don't need air bags? I don't need to pump my bed back up, truck runs level. I would also say that anyone else that has airbags on their truck and do the same thing you can...oh...Nice touch with the name calling, "weight cops"..

I like the bags on my F250

I wouldn't have a truck w/o air bags. I can pump the bed back up to the unloaded height. I don't think anything else can do that. Get ready for the weight cops to give you a blast of ship about even thinking about towing or hauling with a 1/2T. Craig

larryn wrote:
I have an 09 1500 6l max tow. I will be able to tow my new 5er and stay within the specs, but it will be close.I am worried about rear end sag, what is a good way to relevel my truck if required.Airbags, booster springs, spring shocks, ect. ect.? Thanks for any &all replies.

Air bags do a good job on my truck