Can Air Bags be Installed on a 2013 Ford Super Duty with Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Install Kit

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I just put this under bed mount in my truck and now am looking to install the air lift 5000 air bag kit. Will this work...looks like the mounting rails cover the from opening used to mount the air bags?

asked by: Don

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Based on where the Reese Elite Series kit # RP30126 installs you will not be able to install air bags due to the mounting requirements of the upper air bag brackets. I checked several brands and came to the same conclusion with all of them.

But there are alternatives to air bags. One option is a set of SuperSprings # SSA22 which will provide additional support, reduce sag, and increase vehicle stability. There is also a model with a little more capacity, # SSA25, rated at 3,300 pounds instead of the 2,200 pounds of the other kit.

expert reply by: Michael H

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