air bag help on my 69 swb

[sc340z]

you guys are really knowledgable so i figured i'd ask the people who know, im wanting to put air ride on my 69 but i dont want to spend a fortune, have you guys used the airbagit people or who do you recommend to get a system from, i'm hoping to spend 1000 to 1200 dolllars, dont want anything fancy just front and back control, thanks any help will be much appreciated, heres my truck

[Spray-Bomb]

If that is the company I am thing of, I dont know anybody who would recommend them for anything

Here are a few companies to check out

http://www.kplinks.com/home.php?xid=...a41bf70e45d249

http://www.*****************/front_page

http://www.ridetech.com/

[dubdeuce80]

Originally Posted by sc340z

have you guys used the airbagit people

nonononononononononononono.

4 bags, and the front plates/cups for $250. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318514 then you'd just have to figure out how you want to mount the bags in the rear. throw in hardware, lines, compressor, tank, and valves (if you want on-board control), and you should be way under 1000

[lowriden58]

i wouldnt buy washers from Airbagit.com/AIM industries or whatever they go by now.

as mentioned ***************** is my choice

[sc340z]

thanks guys, what do you recommend for an on board controller, like i said, i just want it plain and simple, just lower and raise the front and rear, dont care about side to side and things like that

[pissonNOS]

kp components makes a nice dual guage dual needle set up with either 4 or 2 switches, i may be wrong i dont see it on there website anymore

[sc340z]

one more question guys, what would you recommend as far as tank size and what compressor, i dont want to be really slow, but its not gonna be a hopper either

[sneakysnake]

Here is a place to compare prices with. I think ***************** is over priced.

http://store.gaugemagazine.com/index.aspx

[Shane]

Originally Posted by sneakysnake

I think ***************** is over priced.

You haven't purchased very much in the way of air suspension components, have ya?

[sneakysnake]

Originally Posted by Shane

You haven't purchased very much in the way of air suspension components, have ya?

I know when I bought my suicide hinges they wanted 200+and the same ones were 99.00 here.

[mycool72]

5 gal of air should be plenty for you, and take a look at ***************** for a compressor, they run good deals there, or you can make an onboard compressor if you don't want all of that damn noise from the electric ones.

[BradE]

Good thread, particularly for us gravity challenged dummies. What other mods are you guys having to do to get a simple system in? Will the factory upper and lower A-arms work in the front, and what if you have rear leafs? Thanks guys!

[jorgensensc]

Slam specialties bags off evilbay for about 65.00 each plus shipping ( internal bumpstops). Arnott industries for the compressor and small tank ( or upgrade the tank to a bigger size) about 400.00 with a dual switch single gauge dual needle controller. Cups for the front. ( not necessary for the rear trailing arms) about 50.00 off evilbay, then 50.00 for misc bolts, fittings, and wire. You are ready to go for under 800.00. That's what I did.
Shawn

[Longhorn Man]

I have no input on the air stuff, however....
what part of town you located on? That first pic looks familiar, and the second one looks like /12 of the city... just curiouse, I'm on the west side and worrkin in the Hilliard area myself.
Sweet looking truck you have there.

[8mpg]

Sent ya a PM

[sc340z]

longhorn, i live in gahanna, the first pic was taken at my car lot on the north end, ive had the truck all over, i drag race so i dont go to many shows, but i drive it a lot, i usually go to maxtons cruises when they have them, and thanks for the compliment

[Spray-Bomb]

You will need 4 two-way valves so that the air doesnt transfer from one bag to the next during turns & stuff

And if you run something like 1/4" or 3/8" air line & it wont be stupid fast or stupid slow