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Old 06-17-2012, 10:17 PM   #1
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handling questions with rear bags

I just dropped my truck with 2.5" spindles with 2" springs and 2" blocks for the rear with 3" springs. Since I did the drop the truck handles soooooo much better and I have not installed my sway bar yet. I still would like to haul the dirt bikes or other stuff and have thought about going to airbags in the rear so that I can pump them up when needed.

I've heard that bags all they way around are not the best handling but what about just doing the rear? Any input or experience would be great.
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Old 06-18-2012, 08:11 AM   #2
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Re: handling questions with rear bags

I can't speak for bags all the way around but I just put bags in the rear of my truck and so far it seems to ride better. I haven't taken it on any long hauls yet but several small ones and pleased so far.
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Old 06-18-2012, 09:01 AM   #3
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Re: handling questions with rear bags

i have just bags , i took the front sway bar off , and left the rear sway bar on , it handles really well !!!! rides nice even with 24's and not alot of tire side wall height
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Old 06-18-2012, 10:47 AM   #4
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Re: handling questions with rear bags

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I can't speak for bags all the way around but I just put bags in the rear of my truck and so far it seems to ride better. I haven't taken it on any long hauls yet but several small ones and pleased so far.
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What type of set up did you use? Is it just a manual adjust?
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Old 06-18-2012, 02:08 PM   #5
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What type of set up did you use? Is it just a manual adjust?
For right now yes. I used the ridetech rear bag setup for stock arms. Easy to install just wish i had done it before i put wood in bed (would have been easier). I don't haul anything just wanted it lower in back and with a 7inch drop i still have too much rake. No issue now.
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Old 06-18-2012, 04:20 PM   #6
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I don't haul anything just wanted it lower in back and with a 7inch drop i still
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Guess i need to proof. I still had not have. sorry
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Do you have 7" drop in the front?
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Old 06-18-2012, 11:34 PM   #8
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Front of mine is 3inch springs and 2.5 inch drop spindles. Now that i have air the back the front will be soon to follow, was just going to do the back but i am itching for the front now.
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