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Air Bags Won't Fit - Now What? SuperSpring? MaxLoader?
Well, tried to install the Ride-Rite air bags with the B&W turnover hitch installed. I have the correct part numbers for both parts. Verified by several sources. The upper air bag mount will not work with the frame rail brackets of the B&W. A buddy that installed the air bags on his 02 with a Reese under bed setup for his 5th wheel had to tinker a little bit to get them to work. He tried to figure out a way to get the bags to fit on mine but it would take a huge amount of cutting and shimming to get them to fit and then they would not be optimum. Now the question, what do I do now? I have looked at the SuperSprings and they are supposed to be very good. Another is the MaxLoader springs. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations for helping the rear when I have my 5th hooked up? The unloaded weight will be around 9k lbs. for the trailer and around 2100 lbs for the pin. Just want to have some additional support. Damn, wish those bags fit correctly!
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1997 F350 Crew Cab 4x4, AT, 4.10, drivetrain is all stock. Toyo Open Country A/T 285/65-18 10-ply on Allied Renegade wheels. Snugtop shell. TYMAR Intake. Coated H-Max DP with 4" exhaust. Donaldson resonator and Cat had to be put to sleep. Just turned 49,000 original miles!!!! Best addition-Wildman chip-(just added) Phantom II gauges. Sonnax valve w/ Tri-C springs and Royal Purple in the trans. B&W turnover with Companion 5th wheel. SuperSprings installed.
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