3rd Gen 1/2 Ton Frame Vs 3/4 Difference? Helper Air Bag Question
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3rd Gen 1/2 Ton Frame Vs 3/4 Difference? Helper Air Bag Question
I've been looking at a air bag helper system for my 06 when I'm hauling loads or hooked to the trailer. I have found a kit but it came off a 03 1/2 ton. Id like to buy it but dont know if the kit will fit on my 3/4 ton. They are Firestone air bags but the guy cant remember the brand kit or find any paperwork on it. I've noticed that some companies will fit 1/2 to 1 ton trucks and others are 1/2 ton vs 3/4 & 1 ton kits.
anyone have a idea on what is different between the two? maybe the bracket to saddle the axle?
Thanks
Ian
anyone have a idea on what is different between the two? maybe the bracket to saddle the axle?
Thanks
Ian
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Both of my trucks are 05s, the 2500 and the 1500. I looked at both and there are a lot of differences. The frame is the same or appears to be, but everything on the 2500 is much larger. (axle, shackles, and so forth) I would be leery of it working properly. Just take a look at a dealership and compare what you see, that might give you a better idea.
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Smoke, go on Firestones web site, use their "by vehicle search" of both trucks, if the part numbers it spits out are the same, your in business. I would guess the 1/2 ton bags would be lighter duty then ones for a 3/4 ton. Plus you could download the installation manuals from their site too.
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Thanks!
I got them in the mail and where it bolts onto the bump stop the 1/2 ton distance from bolt to bolt is 1" longer than the 3/4 ton....
I looked at the install manuals on firestones website... the top mounting bracket is different... the 3/4 /1 ton trucks have a gusset that goes up to the frame to somewhat brace it unlike the 1/2 tons. I Emailed firestone tech support to see if I could get the brackets but have yet to hear back so Im going to make my own and throw em on..... yet another project to the list
I got them in the mail and where it bolts onto the bump stop the 1/2 ton distance from bolt to bolt is 1" longer than the 3/4 ton....
I looked at the install manuals on firestones website... the top mounting bracket is different... the 3/4 /1 ton trucks have a gusset that goes up to the frame to somewhat brace it unlike the 1/2 tons. I Emailed firestone tech support to see if I could get the brackets but have yet to hear back so Im going to make my own and throw em on..... yet another project to the list
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