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Taco Lean & Air Bag Helper Springs

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Dr.J, Nov 21, 2018.

  1. Nov 21, 2018 at 6:31 PM
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    Dr.J

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    Has anyone used an adjustable airbag (Firestone Ride Rite, Airlift, etc.) to correct Taco Lean? If you have how does it ride when the bed is empty? I've tried to look through all the Taco Lean threads, not many mention air bags, so I thought I'd ask. They are easy to install and can be independently adjusted.
     
  2. Nov 26, 2018 at 6:22 AM
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    freeriderchad108

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    A few minor things...
    I have airbags in the rear for towing. They work great for towing and keeping the rear from sagging. From what I've read you want to combat taco lean from the front end. I planned for taco lean when lifting with a 1/4" spacer on top of my drivers side front coilover.
     
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  3. Nov 26, 2018 at 6:31 AM
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    golfindia

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    I have ride rite airbags. I tried adjusting out the "taco lean" once for grins. Took too much extra pressure on one side to accomplish. Riding around with one stiff side and one soft side at rear suspension is not optimal. The airbags are not that easy to install. Every nut in the kit is a prevailing torque nut, and they are ALL in knuckle busting postions. I'd just put a spacer in if you just want to correct the lean.
     
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