Air Suspension Question

[jason999]

Hello,

I have searched this subject and found some pretty good information.

I have a 66 Fleetside C10. It has the rear axel (66 suspension) and front end (1981 suspension)from a 1981 GMC truck.

I have just ordered 18x8 wheels and new tires. They will be in soon and I will be looking at ride height next.

I was going to buy 2.5" drop spindles and replace the springs in the rear, but I have been reading about air suspension.

So, I am now considering adding 4 air bags with Schrader valves instead. This would allow me to be sure that the truck would end up level and it would allow me to add a compressor and tank later to make it easily adjustable.

-So, how much should a complete Schrader valve set up cost?

-How would the truck drive and handle compared to drop spindles in front and lower springs in the rear?

- How would the track bar work with this set up? What would I need to do with it, to make it correct?

- Would I need to do anything with the shocks?

- What parts would I need other than bags?

- Do the bags leak air over time and do they need any special maintenance?

- Are there any alignment issues? I know I would need an alignment after changing, but will the alignment hold the same as usual?

- How long should installation take?

- Any thought from people who have added air bags?

Thanks,
Jason