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Old 08-11-2017, 07:26 AM   #21
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I had to drive ours home about 50 miles,,, most of that on a very screwed up I-94 in I think March,,, before it got repaved,,, several large potholes !!!
@ that point I knew nothing about Air Bags !!!
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Old 08-11-2017, 10:59 AM   #22
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To hazard a guess, I don't think that helped. Its a shame you were not closer, I would swap them out for you.
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Old 08-12-2017, 07:12 AM   #23
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To hazard a guess, I don't think that helped. Its a shame you were not closer, I would swap them out for you.
Thanks Deuce !!!
How about a nice photo of you sweet old Falcon ???

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Old 08-12-2017, 07:56 AM   #24
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Thanks Deuce !!!
How about a nice photo of you sweet old Falcon ???

This is all I have in my phone. This is our towd!
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Old 08-12-2017, 08:40 AM   #25
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SWEET !!!
Thanks Deuce !!!
I owned a 60,,, straight 6 with 3 in the tree !!!
Just a Falcon not a Futura !!!
Also had a 65 !!! Automatic - No air,,, and we lived in SoCal @ the time !!!
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Six and three on the tree. Little over 80000 original miles. 17 to 28 mpg!
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Old 08-12-2017, 09:04 AM   #27
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Six and three on the tree. Little over 80000 original miles. 17 to 28 mpg!
And very easy to work on !!!
Not like today's cars !!!
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Old 08-12-2017, 09:40 AM   #28
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That was when cars were easy to work on. Funnyist thing is, at the time the Falcon was a compact car. No its the same size and room of a full size car now and probably a thousand pounds less weight.
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Old 08-12-2017, 10:14 AM   #29
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Right On !!!
I think we drove right off the subject of Airbags !!!
Maybe we should prepare for a spanking ???
LMAO !!!

Take Care Deuce !!!
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Old 08-12-2017, 11:19 AM   #30
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It was you and I so it does not matter. If the problem was solved or what the problem is, what difference does it make.
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Old 08-14-2017, 04:58 PM   #31
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Is there a detailed post somewhere on how to install these on a 5th wheel trailer. Leaving springs and ?? Shocks?? in place.
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You could check their site for a pdf of install instructions. My air bag kit will be here wed and I downloaded and printed the instructions. https://www.airliftcompany.com/

Call them and see what kit you will need
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Old 08-18-2017, 07:40 PM   #33
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Well I recieved the airlift kit and proceeded to install on thursday morning, I spent about 4 hours on the right side and still have to move the exhaust pipe back 1/2 or 3/4 inch back. The directions say should take about 2 hours to install THATS ALOT OF HOOEY there is very little room to even get your hands in there even with the tires off but I got the right side done with the exception of sliding the muffler and exhaust pipe back for a little clearance for the heat shield that came with the kit. Now its friday and the left side went in really nice only took about an hour But when I let the motorhome down off the jackstands the tracbar on the rear of the diff caught the air bag bracket and spun it down around the axle so I took it apart and pointed the track bar bolt and nut away from the mount and reposition the bag mount back on the axle and tightened it down and then jacked the axle up to check clearance, crap only about 1/8 th inch so the job this weekend will be to heat the trac bar mount bracket with the torch and bend it back for a little more room. I am a retired Diesel tech from Kenworth so doing this kind of work is not new to me.
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Old 08-18-2017, 08:54 PM   #34
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While you are at it, you may want to install the compressor so you can adjust the bags from the cab.... a total pain to install but once it's in, it's great!
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Old 08-19-2017, 05:13 AM   #35
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X2 on board compressor is the way to go. I put in the analog gauges by the entry stairs but airlift has a wireless setup also
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This is all I have in my phone. This is our towd!
Deuce,nice Pic of you guys at the "Tadpole Rally" with your Falcon/Futura towed by a "Air Bag" equipped Sunseeker ! See "On Track"! Youroo!!
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Old 08-19-2017, 08:21 AM   #37
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I had a pump and gage on my last pick up and it worked great right now I have them tee together and the fill stem in the rear storage compartment
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X3, Have an onboard compressor installed. Airlift has a system that will give you individual dual pressures if you wish. and keep the pressure maintained
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