TRD/Firestone Air Bag Helper Springs...Need some feedback
02-21-2005 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by LSUMatt1514
Andy,
Do you have part/model numbers for the OME struts and shocks you're referring to? BTW, I talked with three different Firestone shops on Friday and none of them had ever heard of, let alone installed, a set of the Firestone air bags. Is it something that I could do myself? I'm an electrical guy, so I have absolutely NO experience with mechanical stuff, especially suspensions! Thanks again Andy.
Matt
Do you have part/model numbers for the OME struts and shocks you're referring to? BTW, I talked with three different Firestone shops on Friday and none of them had ever heard of, let alone installed, a set of the Firestone air bags. Is it something that I could do myself? I'm an electrical guy, so I have absolutely NO experience with mechanical stuff, especially suspensions! Thanks again Andy.
Matt
OME Rear: N86 Firm
get them from http://www.wheelersoffroad.com or http://www.4x4rockshop.com - don't order online, give them a call to place your order. they're both very helpful and will answer any questions you have. you can easily do the rear bags and shocks, but you will want to have a shop install the front strut. the OME struts are $212/pair and the Rear Shocks are $149/pair. Plan on paying about $30-$40 to have the front pair installed and another $20 or so for the rear shocks. the bags are very easy and can be installed on the truck in about 30 min.
02-21-2005 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigkahuna808
Will it still work on my downey 3.5s, I stupidly tossed my conical center bumpstops a while ago. I kinda want them. I checked out the other style, bag. (leaf spring style ez ride) I think it would be impossible to hook up without building a whole rear suspension bag system. I just think it would be a waste to go through all that trouble. I'm just looking to gain another 2" in the rear, so that my truck looks level. Sof if I can use it, I rather do the easy way and do the bag in the spring.
you won't get much lift if any from the bags and aftermerket springs. i used the shortened bumpstops w/ stock springs on my 2WD runner that i had, so when i aired the bags up, they stiffened the springs AND lifted the truck via the bumpstops. i could go from level to about 1.5" of lift by going from 5 to 30 PSI. mine were in for about 20k miles and never leaked and were perfect when I sold it. i really should have pulled them, but I forgot to do it before the paperwork was completed.
02-21-2005 | 11:00 AM
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From: 100 miles offshore as much as possible, & Springfield Oregon USA
This is the type of system I'm talking about. They would easily give you 2" of lift, and be adjustable for varying loads. Typically cost $275 or so. http://www.lowcosttrailersupplies.co...ory_Code=D22x1
And here's an article on them in a 4x4: http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/76738/
And here's an article on them in a 4x4: http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/76738/
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