Hello All!

I recently purchased a 08 F450. Its a bit larger than I would have like, but it was a great deal with low miles. It came with a Fabtech 10" lift and 40" tires. Other than that, it is stock. I've ordered an airfilter, a dpf delete, and a programmer. Here's where I need some help: I would still like to tow, and ride nicely on and offroad. I hauled an engine and rear end about 300 miles (in the bed) and the rear was sagging more than I think it should have. The rear setup has a 4 or 5" block between the leafs and the axle. The current plan is to remove the existing leafs and block and replace it with a set of deaver leaf springs, put a set of airbags on it for towing, and strap it to protect the airbags during articulation offroad. Any thoughts, or suggestions?

I will take pictures tonight of current setup to post tomorrow.

Would love to see some pics of that rig

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Ya I think ya need airbags under there

what motor is in there?

would love to see some pics dude

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sounds nice lets see the pics

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Since it gets dark at quarter part noon, I didnt take pictures of the rearend setup. However I could not leave you hanging. Ok, here are the pictures I was shown before I bought it.







Does anyone have any experience using airbags in towing or offroad? Whichs one are the most durable?

Holy hell - awesome ride John....

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yeah that thing should get just about any job done that needs done, now for that DPF junk

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Ok, here are some pictures of the underpinnings.
Again, I am thinking of putting deaver springs on it for drivability on and mostly offroad.
Then airbags for heavy loads, straps to limit travel offroad to protect the bag and finally a pair of bumps (mainly because they are free).
Any thoughts? Should I do something different?

are you gonna get rid of the blocks too?

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ya, no blocks

I say your on the right track. deaver will take care of ya rid the blocks and bags will control load. I had some small bags on a suburban to tow my boat worked very well

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That is a NICEEEEEE lookin rig. Wow I wish I needed an F450. Or at least could find a good lie I could tell people for why I own one.

or if i could afford the fuel to go in there

looks really nice tho

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ahaha, good point on the fuel. You force me to reveal next item in the bag of tricks... can anyone identify this?

looks like an overdrive setup