Black06ram
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I have a set of Firestone Air bags that I took off of my buddies 1939 Ford street-rod when we switched it over to coil overs and notched the frame. These bags don't have a part number, but I know they are lift bags because he used them for years to keep the car off of the pavement while traveling to shows. I also took the on-board compressor, but not sure I will use it yet. Before I go and mount these up, I wanted to see if I am overlooking any unforseen issues ?
This is to go on my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7 hemi with rear wheel drive only. I do construction and haul a lot of tools, but also end up picking up large weights of stone, block, soil, lumber, and metal. Kinda tired of hearing the magnaflow exhaust clang on the truck's underside while I am heavily loaded down. These bags should do the trick, but I know I would have the mount them up on a 1-off basis. For the photos, the top ears of the bracket are higher then where I would actually mount it (they just sat that way fully extended ). Not going to drill. It will be no problem for me to MIG weld them to the frame, and then get the bottom secured with the shackle on the leaf springs. I also am aware that there are specific kits for sale designed for my truck, but these work, are free, and i can weld them in. Unless, someone sees any potential problems with mounting, suspension travel, clearance, etc. Please let me know, thanks!!
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This is to go on my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7 hemi with rear wheel drive only. I do construction and haul a lot of tools, but also end up picking up large weights of stone, block, soil, lumber, and metal. Kinda tired of hearing the magnaflow exhaust clang on the truck's underside while I am heavily loaded down. These bags should do the trick, but I know I would have the mount them up on a 1-off basis. For the photos, the top ears of the bracket are higher then where I would actually mount it (they just sat that way fully extended ). Not going to drill. It will be no problem for me to MIG weld them to the frame, and then get the bottom secured with the shackle on the leaf springs. I also am aware that there are specific kits for sale designed for my truck, but these work, are free, and i can weld them in. Unless, someone sees any potential problems with mounting, suspension travel, clearance, etc. Please let me know, thanks!!
![52728299811_2bab21e559_z.jpg 52728299811_2bab21e559_z.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/504/504895-dd380cee69a02486f6ed642b593079da.jpg)
![52727775942_daa101c5dc_z.jpg 52727775942_daa101c5dc_z.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/504/504896-eb7059082458a0680b4027f7bb55fa86.jpg)
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