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

 

Ya I think ya need airbags under there

what motor is in there?

would love to see some pics dude

 

sounds nice lets see the pics

 

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....

 

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

 

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?

 

ya, no blocks