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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Burrton, KS
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Air Ride Supplier?
Well, I'm going to open a can of worms here
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: california
Posts: 631
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Re: Air Ride Supplier?
Give me a shout! I worked for A.R.T for 3yrs as sales/ tech/ warranty so I am extremely familiar with the product and will give you the best deal and product support of any dealer out there... Guaranteed!
Thanks, Jon 805 485 0382 jonm@scottshotrods.com or shoot me a PM |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HOUSTON TX
Posts: 1,161
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Re: Air Ride Supplier?
I am in the same situation you are in. I did not have the funds at the time i built mine for a high end air managment system. I did some homework on the web and even called some suspension shops to help me build mine. Living in Houston Tx I have resources available that some dont. It is really easy to build a control box, wire, and plumb. I researched this site to no end and came up with a setup that is rock solid and cheap. I used hydraulic hose in my system because of the durability, that was the most expense of the system. I went to a local electrical supply a purchased my switches and a aluminum enclosure to hold them. I ran a multi strand wire i bought from a trailer place to wire it. I have about 30 dollars in my controller and it is hand held. Valves are a big expense, bought GC extreme valves from a local suspension shop. I like them because they have a DIN style connector to hold the water out. My build thread EL CHingon in the 67-72 section shows some of the plumbing and wiring. It is not as slim as some others, but it works and since i built everything I know exactly what to look for if or when a failures occur. Pm me for any questions, I am more than happy to help you.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Beaverton, OR
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Re: Air Ride Supplier?
I did my '69 for pretty cheap. I used a 7 switch box off ebay ($30?), then found part of a kit someone else started and gave up on that was valves, Slam Specialties bags, tank and compressor, then I got all my fittings from Granger (brass press fittings), got all my lines from Suicide Doors, then the rest was from Ace.
I think when I was all done I spent about $600 total. 8 valves, 7 switches, 2 dual needle gauges, a tank gauge, and it was all good for air and management. <edit> Ace Hardware, just to be clear.
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: california
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Re: Air Ride Supplier?
be careful when using non D.O.T components this is your vehicle and life your riding on....
Last edited by tech@scottshotrods; 11-11-2010 at 02:33 PM. |
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Beaverton, OR
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Re: Air Ride Supplier?
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![]() I went with all grade 8 hardware, DOT lines and fittings, and used thread sealer (not thread tape) on all my fitting threads. Even though it's more expensive, I will use a manifold next time and make my life easier.
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