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YBNORML 04-26-2011 10:23 PM

Air management kits?
 
I am currently building a 68 shortbox. I am running dropmembers front and rear.
My question is, What type of air management systems are you guys running?
I would prefer to purchase a kit rather than piece a system together, as I am new to air suspension.
I have been looking at both Accuair and Ridetech products. I would like to hear what people like/dislike about thier systems.
Thanks
Jason

N2TRUX 04-26-2011 10:37 PM

Re: Air management kits?
 
I have heard great things about both brands. Personally I can only speak about Ride Tech. I have had a few of their systems and never had an issue. I would not hesitate to buy another one when needed.

andrewmp6 04-27-2011 05:17 AM

Re: Air management kits?
 
I have never heard a bad thing about either one ever.Both are well known and make good stuff it comes down to budget and the controls on them.Ridetechs big controler is nice but to flashy to me i like accuairs better its small looks more like a radio remote on a wire.

N2TRUX 04-27-2011 09:41 AM

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The new Ride Tech display is awesome, you just need to find a good location for it. One feature that the new display offers is amazing visibility. They state "Transflective display uses sunlight to illuminate. the brighter the sun, the brighter the display". Unlike the previous LCD display, that was hard to read in the bright sun.

The The Accuair control is a slick piece, but doesn't provide any system info.

YBNORML 04-27-2011 11:23 AM

Re: Air management kits?
 
Thanks guys! That is exactly the kind of info I am after.
Anyone else got opinions?
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67cheby 04-27-2011 02:06 PM

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WOW...that is AWESOME ....i wonder if i can just update my controller i think i have the E2 ??

N2TRUX 04-27-2011 11:03 PM

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Yes you can. It's plug and play.

Scottshotrods 04-27-2011 11:34 PM

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Telling you guy, call us at Scotts we have some killer bargains on all ridetech parts
(Airride).There new e-3 panel works Killer and we have installed several in some of our customers rides.All customers are very happy on how well they work.
jonm@scottshotrods.com

andrewmp6 04-28-2011 06:25 AM

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Wow they made air ride almost idiot proof nice.

Tony@AirRideTech 04-28-2011 08:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6 (Post 4650728)
Wow they made air ride almost idiot proof nice.

ha ha ha ha ... not sure about that. A good idiot can f*#k up an iron anvil with a rubber mallet.....:uhmk:

andrewmp6 04-28-2011 09:00 AM

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How many error codes can it show tho?

N2TRUX 04-28-2011 10:56 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6 (Post 4650873)
How many error codes can it show tho?

I'm not sure how many total, but it covers the entire system. If you have low voltage, it won't let the compressors turn on. If you have a components failure it tells you. If you have a sensor failure, that comes up. There are others too, but thats the short list.

Almost any display looks great at night, but that one is has very soothing light. The big difference is what it looks like during the day. The more direct the sunlight, the more contrasting the display becomes. Its hard to explain with out a good pic but trust me it works very well.

I talked with Bret and told him how impressed I was with the display over the previous LED unit. He told me how much was spent in development, and I almost choked on my Coke. They spent large quantities of what Bret termed as "Some of my favorite dollars" on getting this thing right.

I can say with out a doubt those dollars were very well spent.

67cheby 04-28-2011 11:56 AM

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now i want to upgrade...and mine is brand new in the box !! LOL

N2TRUX 04-28-2011 03:48 PM

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Sell yours and move forward. You will really be happy if you do.

67cheby 04-28-2011 04:04 PM

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i am checking the price now ..LOL

N2TRUX 04-28-2011 06:45 PM

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Let us know how it works out.

Painter D 04-28-2011 09:52 PM

Re: Air management kits?
 
Well, I don't have any experience with Ridetech stuff, I'm sure it's of good quality. However I can vouch for Accuair. I have their E-level system on one of my vehicles and it has worked perfect since day one.



I'm sure you can't go wrong with either system.

tubbedII 04-29-2011 03:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech (Post 4650823)
ha ha ha ha ... not sure about that. A good idiot can f*#k up an iron anvil with a rubber mallet.....:uhmk:

Hilarious!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 4651196)
now i want to upgrade...and mine is brand new in the box !! LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 4651519)
i am checking the price now ..LOL

And you wonder why your trucks not done... Haha, just messing with you cheby.

To the OP, I don't have either of the 2, but I've been in cars with both now. I have to say they are both awesome. The only advice I can give on picking would be either the cost or which controller you like better. Other than that, you can't go wrong.

67cheby 04-29-2011 03:52 PM

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yes....you are correct....this is exactly my problem.....better just stick with my paid for one !!!

YBNORML 05-01-2011 05:39 PM

Re: Air management kits?
 
I decided on an accuair system, thanks to all who posted thier opinions.
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Painter D 05-01-2011 08:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by YBNORML (Post 4656382)
I decided on an accuair system, thanks to all who posted thier opinions.
Posted via Mobile Device

You won't regret it.

kev2809 05-01-2011 08:57 PM

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now that is nice n2trux...luxury!

tubbedII 05-02-2011 01:48 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by YBNORML (Post 4656382)
I decided on an accuair system, thanks to all who posted thier opinions.
Posted via Mobile Device

Good choice. I have nothing against the other brand, but I prefer the accuair controller. If I had the $, my blazer would have their system.

andrewmp6 05-03-2011 02:18 AM

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Yeah both are the top two companies you can't go wrong with either and will love it either way.

68steppsidee 11-25-2011 04:20 PM

Re: Air management kits?
 
which is better the air pod from ridetech or the exo mount from accuair???
anyone have first hand experience


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