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rockwind1
Explorer II
Nov 02, 2020

AIRBAGS WITH B&W COMPANION HITCH ADVICE?!

i looked into airbags many years ago 2001 f350 and ran into an obstacle with my b%w hitch,, as many know,, it is an under the bed platform that bolts into the frame and then the fifth wheel hitch attaches to it via a unique method. the problem is that all the airbags i looked at would not go in as easily as they would without.

question: has anyone found airbags that would go in without major mods with the b&w?

if not,, has anyone found a fairly easy way to do the mods? would you share?

thanks
  • rockwind1's avatar
    rockwind1
    Explorer II
    Nov 16, 2020
    mtofell1 wrote:
    I have Firestone 5000 bags with a B/W Companion on a 6.5' bed 2500 2014 Ram with no problem. The hitch went in first and then I had the bags installed. They guy that installed them didn't say anything about any problems. I can't recall ever really looking at how close they are but I could snap some pictures if you need them.


    thanks! i appreciate it,, prob not necessary,,,, i am going to buy airbags soon and install. i am starting another thread with a related question
  • fishhogg's avatar
    fishhogg
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2020
    2017 F350 SRW 4WD Long Bed W/ factory puck system. Firestone air/bags and Air Lift WirelessAir Compressor. Great system with no problems and B&W 20k Companion hitch.
  • mtofell1's avatar
    mtofell1
    Explorer
    Nov 10, 2020
    I have Firestone 5000 bags with a B/W Companion on a 6.5' bed 2500 2014 Ram with no problem. The hitch went in first and then I had the bags installed. They guy that installed them didn't say anything about any problems. I can't recall ever really looking at how close they are but I could snap some pictures if you need them.
  • Fulltimer50's avatar
    Fulltimer50
    Explorer
    Nov 04, 2020
    I have a 2011 F350 DRW 4x4. I had no problem installing my Ride Right air bags.
  • rockwind1's avatar
    rockwind1
    Explorer II
    Nov 03, 2020
    gwalter wrote:
    I have airbags on my Ram with the B & W Companion hitch.


    really? would sure like to talk to you sometime then,,, maybe a ram is different than my f350. the bags went in no problem? no welding or cutting?
  • gwalter's avatar
    gwalter
    Explorer III
    Nov 03, 2020
    I have airbags on my Ram with the B & W Companion hitch.
  • rockwind1's avatar
    rockwind1
    Explorer II
    Nov 03, 2020
    dmck413 wrote:
    I used Timbrens on my Dodge. They went in easily and perform very well. Made the truck stiffer riding though.


    do you have the companion hitch?
  • dmck413's avatar
    dmck413
    Explorer
    Nov 02, 2020
    I used Timbrens on my Dodge. They went in easily and perform very well. Made the truck stiffer riding though.

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