Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 rear bags question

[Phylodog]

I ordered in the rear bags and remote controlled compressor which I intend to install on my 2018 2500. I have already installed the Thuren Overland kit which raised the rear by 1" and the front by 2.75". The thought just occurred that I may need a spacer to use the rear bags but thought I would ask if anyone else has run this combo? Air Lift sells a 2" spacer but no 1" so I'm not sure which way to go.

Anyone done this and can advise?

Thanks in advance

 

[G. Mcpherson]

Might want to look at installing DayStar Cradles. No travel restrictions.

 

[olyelr]

Yea, if you have Thurens kit then definitely get the daystar cradle setup. Otherwise you could possibly damage the bags and/or limit suspension travel.

Also, you will be fine with no spacer. My power wagon rear springs are the same height as Thurens, and I even took the factory 1” power wagon spacer off.

Heres a writeup I made when I did mine. May help you out...

http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=4732

 

[Phylodog]

Thank you Gentlemen, I'll order a set of the cradles.

 

[Bldrinker]

Yea, if you have Thurens kit then definitely get the daystar cradle setup. Otherwise you could possibly damage the bags and/or limit suspension travel.

Also, you will be fine with no spacer. My power wagon rear springs are the same height as Thurens, and I even took the factory 1” power wagon spacer off.

Heres a writeup I made when I did mine. May help you out...

http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=4732

what thread tap and bolt did you use. I’ve never taped threads before so I have no clue.

 

[olyelr]

what thread tap and bolt did you use. I’ve never taped threads before so I have no clue.

I honestly dont remember the size. I cant remember if the bolts came with the daystar cradles or not. I think I just went to the hardware and grabbed a bolt that was as big as could be yet still fit in the hole. Then bought the tap that fit that thread size.

 

[olyelr]

Yea, I looked at the pics in my writeup, the daystar kit came with bolts and nuts. I think I just went to the store and got the correct size drill bit and tap for that bolt.