I for got to mention that the only drilling required for the ride-rites was to mount the air valves. I mounted mine in the license plate so I wouldn't have to drill any holes in my baby.
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2001 Black Excursion, 4x4, XLT, PSD, LS, (EBM2), Super-Duty grill, 4" MBRP exhaust, Bilsteins, X-springs, OilGuard bypass filter, 295's, Badges, Suvlights harness, APC headlights, Weatherboots, Centramatics, Clear corners, AIC w/ITP mount, ISSPRO EVs, BTS trans, Open element intake, ATS compressor housing, Thule rack, BD Torqloc, F350 rear blocks, Randy Ellis lightbar with a couple of Lightforce 170s, Front receiver hitch, DP Tuner chip
1975 Ford Bronco, neglected since I bought the Excursion
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How much weight are your air-lifts rated for at max psi?
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Here is what was posted on 6/6/02:
Air Lift Super Duty model http://www.airliftcompany.com
FRONT 57154 (supercedes 57144) max. 4,420 pounds capacity @100psi
This mounts under the frame, behind the jounce bumper and axle, on top of the leaf spring. Drill for inflation valve only. uses #50252 bellows Air Lift Company install manual 505 ,
REAR 57340 max. 4,050 pounds capacity @100psi
This mounts under the frame, replacing the jounce bumper, and sitting on the jounce bumper striker. The jounce bumper striker needs to be drilled, also holes for inflation valves. uses bellows #50251
Firestone Ride-Rite model http://www.ride-rite.com/Ride-Rite.htm
FRONT W21-760-2223 max. of 3,200 pounds capacity @100psi
This mounts under the frame, behind the jounce bumper and axle, on top of the leaf spring. Drill for inflation valves only. ??? This info contradicts their website, but the website has an installation picture for a different #kit and a different front axle layout, still awaiting an email from them??? uses #6959 air bag
REAR W21-760-2251 max. of 4,800 pounds capacity @100psi
This mounts under the frame, replacing the jounce bumper, and sitting on the jounce bumper striker. The only drilling required is for the inflation valves. uses #6957 air bag.
REAR W21-760-2251 max. of 4,800 pounds capacity @100psi
This mounts under the frame, replacing the jounce bumper, and sitting on the jounce bumper striker. The only drilling required is for the inflation valves. uses #6957 air bag.
[/ QUOTE ] I guess that having them sitting on the axle tubes as well makes Firestone feel they can handle an aditional 750 lbs over the Air-Lifts.
This is wonderful news. I am planning on replacing the rear blocks in my truck with Ford factory 4" blocks and was worried about what to do about supporting the lower bracket on my Ride-Rites. According to Air-lift, the jounce bumper striker plate can handle all the weight!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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2001 Black Excursion, 4x4, XLT, PSD, LS, (EBM2), Super-Duty grill, 4" MBRP exhaust, Bilsteins, X-springs, OilGuard bypass filter, 295's, Badges, Suvlights harness, APC headlights, Weatherboots, Centramatics, Clear corners, AIC w/ITP mount, ISSPRO EVs, BTS trans, Open element intake, ATS compressor housing, Thule rack, BD Torqloc, F350 rear blocks, Randy Ellis lightbar with a couple of Lightforce 170s, Front receiver hitch, DP Tuner chip
1975 Ford Bronco, neglected since I bought the Excursion
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