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Old 08-20-2011, 09:36 PM
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air bags with rear sway bar

Do the "add a rear sway bar" kits for the 3rd gens, in any way interfer with the standard airbags setups?
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Just had one in the shop last month with Firestones and Roadmaster installed. Roadmaster fits with the Mag Hytech installed as well.
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The Hellwig swaybar is compatible with Firestone airbags and carli LT bags as well. Plenty of room for the Mag-Hytec as well. per Don Thuren's suggestion I went with the 1 5/8" standard for my popup. The Big Wig is thicker for hardsided camper guys. It doesn't interfere with the bags nor Mag-Hytec either. Spares up to 315-70-17 fit also.
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I have the Hellwig, with firestones, & a 285/70/17 under there. No issues.
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Wow, thanks! that was quick
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Had some AirLift bags installed in mine. The brake lines were a big interference. Bags on an 06 need to be off center on the lower support flat bracket.

Looked at the Firestones. Were 80 dollars more than the airlifts. Run them at
40-50 psi when the fiver is on the hook. 2900 lbs pin weight.

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I've been wondering the same thing with PAC Brake bags in place.
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I've got a hellwig sway bar, mag hytec diff cover, XDR class V receiver, pac brake air bags and a BFG ATKO 285/70/17 spare under mine.......and they all fit fine and don't bother each other.

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Good to know! Thxs
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Sway Bar and Air Bags

I installed Hellwig rear sway bar and Firestone air bags and now I get a push to the side when towing fifth wheel into a turn such as a off ramp. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Is there an adjustment I need to make or is it just the way it is ?
Thanks
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