Air bags to prevent rear sagging? I haul 6 to 7000lbs often

I haul weight often and have a DECKED tool box with 2 full bed lenghth drawers full of tools
My suspension is sagging and already had both front and rear brakes and rotors replaced. (Under warranty)
Also an ADD honey badger front bumper with winch And just ordered the rear one to match
I want to maintain rear ride height when hauling but not compromise articulation when off-road.
Thank you in advance for any information

 

Just curious......what do you haul that weighs 6-7k lbs, can't be just a couple of toolboxes can it?

 

I'm in the tree business
Chippers, trailers,miniskids

 

It's rated at 9800lbs ?
I read that air bags are an option
But I'm worried about losing performance

 

I think airbags would be a great idea. I can't see how that would cause you to lose performance.

 

Those were what I was looking at
I didn't think would be a problem but wanted confirmation
Thanks again

 

Go with the firestone airbags and cradles. Firestone does not recommend the cradles but if you do any off-road with articulation, the cradles are a must. Check my build and you can see the cradles in use. My set-up is a little custom but you will get the idea. Good luck.........

 

Thanks
Ill check it out

 

Forgive my ignorance
But how do I check out your build?

 

Should I go with the firestone compressor
Or an ARB for added uses. airing tires
Auxiliary tank? Impact tools

 

Hey WORM I'm not to good on the computer but if you go to the Forums link and click on the 3rd gen builds you will find my " still under const build ". Also use the search engine and look up my "Frame mounted air tanks". Best of luck to you..........Yell if you have any questions.

 

Worm did you install the airbags and do they make the ride stiffer or bouncier I have the same problem with my pro tryin to find the solution

 

When I was pulling heavier trailers frequently, I had Timbrens on my 2500HD. It was a work truck so it was loaded down 90% of the time and the Timbrens were fine. The 10% of the time it was empty tho, the ride was a little choppy... they say no contact when unloaded but in mine there wasn’t much space empty. It might have been my suspension sagging tho... because I loaded it down for awhile before I had the Timbrens installed. They’re cheaper than air bags and simpler but not as nice I’d imagine.

 

Yeah I’m thinking about timber be as well am just trying to figure out which one would give me a better ride bacause I don’t tow that often but I’m going to do coach builder shackles and I don’t know which of this two will work the best with shackles

 

An old thread, but at 6K-7K pounds, the OP was well into the zone of needing a weight distributing hitch to reduce the tongue weight on the rear suspension. Pushing some of the tongue weight forward to the front suspension will keep the truck leveled and the axles at close to equal loading for best control. But, when you're towing locally every day, I understand that the constant rigging of a WDH can be a PITA.