Re: Static vs Air Ride
Be prepared to receive a wide array of responses to your question. I have never owned a bagged truck (plan to in the future) but currently have a staticly dropped truck (4.5/6" ECE) and love the ride.
As Ken mentioned above, quality parts for either suspension will provide for superior ride/handling.
Are you planning on hauling anything in the bed? The I would consider running bags at least in the rear. Depending on the load a static rear drop will tend to decrease the rear suspension travel when loaded.
How much do you have to spend? It sounds like you will have quite an extensive suspension setup with F/R disc, new wheels/tires, and all new suspension components. I would tell you to consider spending at least $4-6k on a quality static drop, wheels, brakes, tires; I would add another $2k onto that if you're running bags.
Just my opinion.... but it sounds like you are going to be using the best (Air Ride Tech, possibly SSBC or CPP piston calipers/rotors, etc.)
I would recommend researching several build threads to see what components work and which ones don't and see what other members have done. It will save you a lot of time and money by researching things from the beginning.
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-Nate
1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6)
1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior)
2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)
Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-05-2010 at 11:26 AM.
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