F450 Project
 

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 :U:

Ya I think ya need airbags under there :humm:

what motor is in there?

would love to see some pics dude :U:

sounds nice lets see the pics:U:

PICS-old
 

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.
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8880/261212wy0.jpg
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5513/1fee12cb0.jpg
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/6674/248312fc9.jpg
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/8735/217012cq2.jpg
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3368/446d12im6.jpg


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

Holy hell - awesome ride John....

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

Underpinnings
 

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?

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1930/img0032xx3.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4994/img0033eb2.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8571/img0034xw5.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6425/img0035pg2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1797/img0036aa2.jpg

are you gonna get rid of the blocks too?

ya, no blocks:booo: