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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / February 2008

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Rear (not over the axle) Air Bag

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FMB - 01 Feb 2008 22:58 GMT
I saw a Dodge 3500 with a rear air bag which was located at the rear of the
springs, not over the axle.  I spoke with the owner who tows a 5th and he
said it was the smoothest ride with or without the trailer he ever had.  He
stood on the bumper and jumped up/down to show how much it moved with just
his weight (~175# from poor guesser).

I don't remember the manufacturer and probably won't ever see the guy again.
I've spent lots of time DAGS with no luck.

Anybody know of any setup like this?

FMB
(North Mexico)

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Mike Simmons - 02 Feb 2008 01:12 GMT
>I saw a Dodge 3500 with a rear air bag which was located at the rear of the
>springs, not over the axle.  I spoke with the owner who tows a 5th and he
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> FMB
> (North Mexico)

It was likely a Kelderman system, very popular with RV'ers.  They have ads
in Trailer Life every month.  "Love the truck? Hate the ride?" or sumpin'
like that.

Mike
Budd Cochran - 02 Feb 2008 05:14 GMT
Have you heard any pros or cons on them, Mike?

I'm considering a set up like that to replace a sagging rear suspension on
my Class "C".

Budd

>>I saw a Dodge 3500 with a rear air bag which was located at the rear of
>>the springs, not over the axle.  I spoke with the owner who tows a 5th and
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> Mike
Mike Simmons - 02 Feb 2008 09:52 GMT
> Have you heard any pros or cons on them, Mike?

No, I really know nothing more that what I see in the ads.  None of my RV
buddies have the system, nor do I.  IIRC, they are a tad pricey tho'

Mike

> I'm considering a set up like that to replace a sagging rear suspension on
> my Class "C".
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>> Mike
Budd Cochran - 02 Feb 2008 22:08 GMT
Thanks, Mike. I'll do some research, but I'll probably go with helper bags
on the stock suspension.

Budd

>> Have you heard any pros or cons on them, Mike?
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FMB - 02 Feb 2008 06:38 GMT
>>I saw a Dodge 3500 with a rear air bag which was located at the rear of
>>the springs, not over the axle.  I spoke with the owner who tows a 5th and
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> Mike

After 135k miles, I love the truck and love the ride. I had the comfort of
my first wife in mind as I plan on holding on to this truck (03 2500 CTD)
for another 4-5 years or so.  Talked to her about it tonight over dinner and
she reminded me she really doesn't mind the ride as long as we don't do the
all day driving for days and days.

And then, she asked if we had the 'extra' money as she held up a ringless
finger... how do I ever walk into these things...

FMB
(North Mexico)

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mac davis - 02 Feb 2008 18:29 GMT
>And then, she asked if we had the 'extra' money as she held up a ringless
>finger... how do I ever walk into these things...
>
>FMB
>(North Mexico)

hmm.. never good to get waved at one finger at a time..

mac

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FMB - 02 Feb 2008 20:00 GMT
>>And then, she asked if we had the 'extra' money as she held up a ringless
>>finger... how do I ever walk into these things...
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Hey, Mac.

It was just waving, not saluting. It's all good.  How's it going down there
in South Mexico, Bro?  Still making sawdust?  I haven't been able to talk
the first wife into crossing the border yet, but it will come in time.

FMB
(North Mexico)

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mac davis - 02 Feb 2008 22:26 GMT
>>>And then, she asked if we had the 'extra' money as she held up a ringless
>>>finger... how do I ever walk into these things...
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>It was just waving, not saluting. It's all good.  How's it going down there
>in South Mexico, Bro?  

SOUTH? We're like south YUMA..lol
Only 120 miles from Calexico/El Centro... almost in Cali..

>Still making sawdust?
Mostly shavings, though in the last year I've picked up a table saw and planer..
Just laid out $2,500 for a new lathe, so hope business is VERY good this year!

>I haven't been able to talk the first wife into crossing the border yet, but it will come in time.

Well, if it makes it easier on her, we usually meet guests in Calif. and either
pick them up or have them follow us home..
Nan's always looking for an excuse to go shopping in the States and we're only
about 2 1/2 hours from the border..

mac

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