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1LoC10 · 04-15-2007, 10:07 PM

Does anybody have one of these things on there truck yet? post some pics if they do

1LoC10 · 04-23-2007, 09:32 PM

I take it nobody on here has gone this route yet?

itsmike2k · 04-23-2007, 09:41 PM

I'm thinking about it but haven't ordered it yet.. It looks like its a nice kit. Just trying to decide if i need to spend 2000.00 on the rear suspension...

Mike

1lowdiesel · 04-24-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmike2k

I'm thinking about it but haven't ordered it yet.. It looks like its a nice kit. Just trying to decide if i need to spend 2000.00 on the rear suspension...

Mike

shoot for 2grand i'll make everything for ya. imo you can spend much less and get it just as good.

Chops_by_Chase · 04-24-2007, 03:42 PM

here are a few pics

PBFAB.COM · 04-25-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1lowdiesel

shoot for 2grand i'll make everything for ya. imo you can spend much less and get it just as good.

It's well worth the money.

BigTruckDriver · 04-23-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

Does anybody have one of these things on there truck yet? post some pics if they do

IMO its to pricey and looks like its a little on the weak side.

Alvin · 04-24-2007, 02:32 PM

I bought just one component of that system, the trailing arm crossmember. It is quite heavy duty, and weighs just about the same as the stamped factory piece. If that's the section you're referring to as "weak", I disagree completely.

Here's the install on Chase's '65: http://www.ridetech.com/employee/chase.asp

itsmike2k · 04-24-2007, 02:44 PM

So how was the fit? I about 100% positive i'm going to go with this whole cool ride system plus the front coolride also. I am also kinda wondering what Big Truck was talking about being weak? Anyway it looks great on your frame...

Mike

Alvin · 04-24-2007, 02:53 PM

It took some persuasion from a dead blow mallet, but after a few taps here and there all the bolt holes lined up with the factory holes. The factory trailing arms were a perfect fit as well. Couldn't ask for a better product.

randomhero472 · 04-24-2007, 03:46 PM

neat setup, but $2000... i think NOT! You could do your entire truck for $1000... and it still be a great setup

itsmike2k · 04-24-2007, 04:07 PM

Hey Chase, What front setup did you run? Are you happy with the Airride? What rear disk breaks do you have? It looks great though...

1700.00 is alot for a rear system but for what it is i dont really think that is outragious..

Mike

Chops_by_Chase · 04-24-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmike2k

Hey Chase, What front setup did you run? Are you happy with the Airride? What rear disk breaks do you have? It looks great though...

1700.00 is alot for a rear system but for what it is i dont really think that is outragious..

Mike

the frame you see pictured is one we are working on here, i believe it has the CPP rear disc kit. I did the rear kit on my truck as well, but this one isn't mine. I used our ART strong arm kit up front as well.

Chops_by_Chase · 04-24-2007, 04:58 PM

Here are a few pics of the kit on our shop truck here.

BigTruckDriver · 04-24-2007, 05:20 PM

What is the bar for that attaches the 2 trailing arms?

1LoC10 · 04-24-2007, 04:08 PM

is yours on upside down?

pharcydekm · 04-24-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

is yours on upside down?

I think his frame is upside down in this pick.

itsmike2k · 04-24-2007, 04:36 PM

I'm pretty sure the shock wave bolts in place of the shocks.

Mike

BigTruckDriver · 04-24-2007, 04:50 PM

It is definitely a quality package! When I see it though the first thought is what keeps the frame from twisting? The trailing arm cross member does not look seem to have a solid link from one side to the other and the same with the shock mount. The trailing arm cross member has a bar on top and bottom with a couple of brackets and the shock mount is only connecting both sides at top of the frame rails. It just seems that with typical truck use and bags up down side to side that theres not much to keep the frame straight. If its just a cruiser then you should be fine.The package looks great this is JMO.

Twisting is minimal with something like this http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ck/6372LDL.htm

1LoC10 · 04-24-2007, 04:09 PM

where do the shokwaves bolt at, on the shockwave model

pharcydekm · 04-24-2007, 04:11 PM

It is a VERY nice setup. Seems a bit pricey but hey it is a quality kit and ART makes great products. I have the front strong arms and love them. If I had it to do all over again I would STILL buy the ART arms.

1LoC10 · 04-24-2007, 04:44 PM

thats what I figured, just wasnt sure if maybe it bolted to the back of the trailing arm like the coilovers do

PBFAB.COM · 04-25-2007, 08:32 PM

I don't think it's fair to make the statement that "with a trailing arm crossmember and a CCP notch you have the same thing". There are some definite differences... besides price! True, it's not for everybody's budget, but a quality piece and an ecxeptional design nonetheless. As for the "short" panhard bar... lateral movement is not dramatic... a longer bar will yield less lateral movement, but .25" less is not that much. As for pinion angle... on a factory set-up that has been dropped close to 6" it is IDEAL to use a shim to correct pinion angle... Air Ride has compensated for this in their trailing arm design.

BigTruckDriver · 04-26-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

As for the "short" panhard bar... lateral movement is not dramatic... a longer bar will yield less lateral movement, but .25" less is not that much.

With your experience how much travel in the suspension yields a 1/4" in lateral movement? 2",4" , Full inflate to full deflate? IMO A longer bar would help in ride quality also.

SCOTI · 04-26-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTruckDriver

.... IMO A longer bar would help in ride quality also.

How so?

04-15-2007, 10:07 PM	#1
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04-23-2007, 09:32 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? I take it nobody on here has gone this route yet? __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-23-2007, 09:41 PM	#3
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? I'm thinking about it but haven't ordered it yet.. It looks like its a nice kit. Just trying to decide if i need to spend 2000.00 on the rear suspension... Mike

04-24-2007, 03:42 PM	#5
Chops_by_Chase Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 98	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? here are a few pics Attached Images

04-24-2007, 02:32 PM	#8
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? I bought just one component of that system, the trailing arm crossmember. It is quite heavy duty, and weighs just about the same as the stamped factory piece. If that's the section you're referring to as "weak", I disagree completely. Here's the install on Chase's '65: http://www.ridetech.com/employee/chase.asp __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold. Last edited by Alvin; 04-24-2007 at 02:54 PM. Reason: added ART link

04-24-2007, 02:44 PM	#9
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? So how was the fit? I about 100% positive i'm going to go with this whole cool ride system plus the front coolride also. I am also kinda wondering what Big Truck was talking about being weak? Anyway it looks great on your frame... Mike

04-24-2007, 02:53 PM	#10
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? It took some persuasion from a dead blow mallet, but after a few taps here and there all the bolt holes lined up with the factory holes. The factory trailing arms were a perfect fit as well. Couldn't ask for a better product. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

04-24-2007, 03:46 PM	#11
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? neat setup, but $2000... i think NOT! You could do your entire truck for $1000... and it still be a great setup __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!! Last edited by randomhero472; 04-24-2007 at 03:47 PM.

04-24-2007, 04:07 PM	#12
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? Hey Chase, What front setup did you run? Are you happy with the Airride? What rear disk breaks do you have? It looks great though... 1700.00 is alot for a rear system but for what it is i dont really think that is outragious.. Mike

04-24-2007, 04:58 PM	#14
Chops_by_Chase Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 98	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? Here are a few pics of the kit on our shop truck here. Attached Images

04-24-2007, 05:20 PM	#15
BigTruckDriver Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 156	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? What is the bar for that attaches the 2 trailing arms? Last edited by BigTruckDriver; 04-24-2007 at 05:21 PM.

04-24-2007, 04:08 PM	#16
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? is yours on upside down? __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-24-2007, 04:36 PM	#18
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? I'm pretty sure the shock wave bolts in place of the shocks. Mike

04-24-2007, 04:50 PM	#19
BigTruckDriver Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 156	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? It is definitely a quality package! When I see it though the first thought is what keeps the frame from twisting? The trailing arm cross member does not look seem to have a solid link from one side to the other and the same with the shock mount. The trailing arm cross member has a bar on top and bottom with a couple of brackets and the shock mount is only connecting both sides at top of the frame rails. It just seems that with typical truck use and bags up down side to side that theres not much to keep the frame straight. If its just a cruiser then you should be fine.The package looks great this is JMO. Twisting is minimal with something like this http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ck/6372LDL.htm Last edited by BigTruckDriver; 04-24-2007 at 05:00 PM.

04-24-2007, 04:09 PM	#20
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? where do the shokwaves bolt at, on the shockwave model __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 04-24-2007 at 04:09 PM.



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04-24-2007, 04:11 PM	#21
pharcydekm Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 146	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? It is a VERY nice setup. Seems a bit pricey but hey it is a quality kit and ART makes great products. I have the front strong arms and love them. If I had it to do all over again I would STILL buy the ART arms.

04-24-2007, 04:44 PM	#22
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Does anybody have AirRides rear trailing arm kit? thats what I figured, just wasnt sure if maybe it bolted to the back of the trailing arm like the coilovers do __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-25-2007, 08:32 PM	#23
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