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Old Jul 27, 2020 | 12:08 PM
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I have a 2013 5.0 4x4 king ranch and I'm wondering what everyone's take on bagging my truck would be? I'd like to gain a little ride height to clear 35s and better ride quality/towing capabilities. Recommendations? Personal experience? Pics?
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Old Jul 27, 2020 | 02:28 PM
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auto spring 2" front level and 3" rear replacement block wood clear 35's...do u mean fire stone towing bags or some other system? i have bags out back to tow with not for unladen ride quality.

1.5" moto fab up front and some off brand 2" block in the back..bags at 65 psi

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Old Jul 27, 2020 | 06:51 PM
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If you use air bags to raise the truck, it's going to be link riding on bricks. Just install 2 inch blocks so the suspension works as it should.
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Old Jul 27, 2020 | 07:20 PM
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All the above is true regarding the use of air bags to gain ride height. It'll be at the considerable expense of ride quality. That said, I've always wanted to try using airbags for the primary means of rear suspension, and remove the bottom two leaves from the spring pack. It would require the use of ladder/traction bars to control axle wrap, but I think it'd be a fun experiment.
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