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**pjost** · 11-14-2017, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by JJinLV

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 long bed. Put an airlift in the back to raise the load capacity up to 5000lbs and a liftgate on it I found for about 1/3 price on craigslist.

I would think twice before putting 5000lbs on a 1/2 ton pickup! Air bags don’t increase GVWR, they just keep you level. I wouldn’t even attempt 5000lbs on my 1 ton pickup with airbags. (Which is for sale if anyone is interested.)

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**JJinLV** · 11-14-2017, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by pjost

I would think twice before putting 5000lbs on a 1/2 ton pickup! Air bags don’t increase GVWR, they just keep you level. I wouldn’t even attempt 5000lbs on my 1 ton pickup with airbags. (Which is for sale if anyone is interested.)

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It's hard to think of a likely situation where I would. Had a bit over 3000 in there once and that was the heaviest by a big margin. The manufacturer said at 50psi I could hold 5000. Will check with them about it again. Thanks!