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Old Nov 15, 2020 | 09:49 AM
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I have a 2018 3.3 scab 4x4. It is my work truck, Currently has 62000km on it, 14000 km have been towing around 3500pounds. I want to install airbags in the rear to aid the squatting. What are recommendations for simple ones without a compressor that I could install.
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Old Nov 15, 2020 | 02:45 PM
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Just have to look around, i think firestone sells a kit without a compressor.
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Old Nov 15, 2020 | 03:36 PM
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It sounds more like worn out shocks or springs. Assuming the trailer is loaded right you should only have about 450ish pounds of weight on the ball. I would not think that would cause any squat to happen.
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Old Nov 15, 2020 | 05:49 PM
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[QUOTE=phuzduq;6760799]It sounds more like worn out shocks or springs. Assuming the trailer is loaded right you should only have about 450ish pounds of weight on the ball. I would not think that would cause any squat to happen.[/Q

It is not worn out, I have a cap on my truck and lots of stuff in the truck bed as well when I am heading to an install pulling the trailer. They make airbags for this reason.

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Old Nov 15, 2020 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 20004.6
Just have to look around, i think firestone sells a kit without a compressor.
Second this. I had the Firestone RideRite on my '14 Raptor.
I already had an onboard compressor (airing tires back up), so it worked out great for me.

The Firestone kit wasn't too spendy either.
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I had the Airlift kit on my 05 F150 and they were great, dont really like their setup for the current gen trucks so Im currently looking into the Firestone's for my current truck. Both setups need no onboard compressor.
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Old Nov 16, 2020 | 06:41 AM
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I installed the Firestone setup on my 2015 SuperCrew 4x4. They worked great and the kit is a snap to install. Pictures here: https://www.f150forum.com/f118/airba...d-pics-378104/
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Old Nov 16, 2020 | 10:23 AM
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I went with these on my 2020 and have been very happy. I put the fill valves on the license plate frame and use a handheld rechargeable air compressor when needed.
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Old Nov 16, 2020 | 10:31 AM
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[QUOTE=RoyCameron;6760913]
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It sounds more like worn out shocks or springs. Assuming the trailer is loaded right you should only have about 450ish pounds of weight on the ball. I would not think that would cause any squat to happen.[/Q

It is not worn out, I have a cap on my truck and lots of stuff in the truck bed as well when I am heading to an install pulling the trailer. They make airbags for this reason.
This makes more sense now.
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Old Nov 16, 2020 | 11:55 AM
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I have the AirLift 2000 and they were easy to install and work great. You can get with or without the compressor.
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