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10-08-2011, 03:20 PM

cowboycummins93

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im wanting to run ride right air bags in the front end of my 93 and was wondering if i still need the shocks or do the air bags act as shocks as well as help the ride?

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10-08-2011, 03:32 PM

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You'll still want shocks, as they dampen the rebound of the springs. Springs being coil, leaf or air bags. It will bounce a lot without shocks.

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10-08-2011, 03:36 PM

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what about the torsion bar is it possible to run with out it or should i custom build a bracket to mount the bag to the frame?

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10-08-2011, 10:35 PM

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Torsion bars are for independant front ends we don't have em on our trucks. But non the less even on IFS trucks with torsion bars you still need shocks.

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10-09-2011, 08:26 AM

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i probly used the wrong word for the part i got them in i built a plate that alowed me to used the air bags and the shock in the same location thanks for your help guys

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10-09-2011, 05:09 PM

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Hopefully the air bags are of large enough capacity to allow for a good ride. For an idea on ideal air bag size, take a look at the air bags on a Lincoln.

Also, let us know how it rides once complete.

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