Airbags--what exactly do they do?
My 5th wheel pushes on my rear suspension a little, so it's sagging a bit. I still have good control and power, but wondering if airbags would be of benefit. I've had friends install them on their t...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
THEY will NOT increase load capacity.
Legally, you are 100% right. However, consider that on some 3/4 ton trucks the ONLY difference between the 3/4 and 1 ton is the suspension. My friend has a F250 (early 2000's with the 6.0). His frame, axle, gearing, brakes, shock absorbers, wheels are the EXACT same as the F350. The ONLY difference is the suspension... I believe just overload springs.
I believe the Firestone air bags are rated for 5,000 lbs. In theory, since everything else is the exact same as a 1 ton truck and the airbags take that additional weight, adding bags to a 3/4 ton truck would take away the only difference from a 1 ton.
Just saying, not advocating.
