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gdbontly · 02-15-2011, 10:52 AM

A few weeks ago, the tranny on my '03 started acting up again. After being in the shop for the first of 2 weeks, I broke down and bought a new truck. Picked it up in Colorado Springs a couple of weeks ago. I would have liked a lighter color, but this was the only one I could find within a reasonable distance that had all the options I wanted (Crew Cab, long bed, 4X4 Laramie with 4.10 gears). This is one SWEET ride! This picture was taken this past weekend on a "test run". The rear end looks just a little low to me (the 2011 rear springs are softer than the 2003). So last night, I installed some Firestone Ride-Rite airbags. We leave this Sunday to spend the week in Las Cruces for a Jeep event, so we'll get to see how well the airbags work out.

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Our house goes on the market TODAY! And our Estate Sale is this coming Saturday!

RustyJC · 02-15-2011, 10:55 AM

Nice truck!! We love ours (see signature).

Rusty

rockintom · 02-15-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gdbontly

A few weeks ago, the tranny on my '03 started acting up again. After being in the shop for the first of 2 weeks, I broke down and bought a new truck. Picked it up in Colorado Springs a couple of weeks ago. I would have liked a lighter color, but this was the only one I could find within a reasonable distance that had all the options I wanted (Crew Cab, long bed, 4X4 Laramie with 4.10 gears). This is one SWEET ride! This picture was taken this past weekend on a "test run". The rear end looks just a little low to me (the 2011 rear springs are softer than the 2003). So last night, I installed some Firestone Ride-Rite airbags. We leave this Sunday to spend the week in Las Cruces for a Jeep event, so we'll get to see how well the airbags work out.

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Our house goes on the market TODAY! And our Estate Sale is this coming Saturday!

Great lookin Tug......You guys are living large....quite large. Good luck and have fun! rockin'

Dan Hen · 02-15-2011, 04:23 PM

Gdbontly
Which Firestone kit number did you use, also did the ride change any unloaded.

I have 2011 SRW 3500 Short bed and have been thinking about putting air bags on it.

thanks

Dan

Endeavor2BnC · 02-15-2011, 04:41 PM

Good Job! It sure looks good. Good luck on the estate sale and house sale. Hopefully we'll see you in April in Las Cruces @ the Excel Rally.

gdbontly · 02-16-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Hen

Gdbontly
Which Firestone kit number did you use, also did the ride change any unloaded.

I have 2011 SRW 3500 Short bed and have been thinking about putting air bags on it.

thanks

Dan

Dan,

It P/N 2299. It's a "no-drill" kit. Instead of plumbing the bags separately, like the instructions say, I added a "T" so I only have one valve for both bags; I won't have to worry about balancing the pressure. To answer your question, the unloaded ride didn't change at all. Min pressure is 5 psi, which is basically no air since the max is 100 psi.

gdbontly · 02-16-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Endeavor2BnC

Good Job! It sure looks good. Good luck on the estate sale and house sale. Hopefully we'll see you in April in Las Cruces @ the Excel Rally.

Thanks, Tim. The sale hasn't even happened yet, and we've already sold a bunch of stuff to the neighbors and co-workers who know what we're doing, and asked if they could go through our stuff BEFORE the actual sale. I was afraid that no one would buy all the big furniture, but we're already sold one bedroom set, two desks, AND the two recliners we removed from the Excel (got $100 for the pair)! Also had someone asking about the dining room set as well. Saturday is going to be a zoo here. We sent the invitation to our Jeep Club. We have about 80 members, yikes!