are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

theyammieguy · 02-16-2009, 11:50 AM

Sorry for all the questions but I'm new to the truck world.

Are there any bolt on kits closer to the $1,000 range? All the quotes I've been getting are closer to $2,000. I know most of you experienced air ride guys piece your kits together but I'm unfamilar with the exact parts I will need and which ones are quality.

72BlckButy · 02-16-2009, 01:02 PM

The cheapest bag install would be bags and schraeder valves. Manual fill up, but you would be on bags, then you could piece your air mgmt system together from that point forward.

Have you contacted suidcidedoors.com? They have fairly cheap air bag setups.

theyammieguy · 02-16-2009, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the reply, that sounds like the route to take. Can you elaborate a little more on what I will need besides bags and brackets?

bw4sale · 02-16-2009, 01:41 PM

I was looking on SD's website the other day. They've got a kit called "Starter Kit" or something like that for about $650 or so, don't remember exactly. It doesn't come with bags, but they are also running that special through the board here where you get 4 bags and the plates/cups you need for $250. Put them together and that's getting pretty dern close to $1000. Hope this helps.

Primer70 · 02-16-2009, 01:46 PM

A compleat FBI kit for your truck is $1,159.95.

FBI kit: http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=264842

theyammieguy · 02-16-2009, 02:13 PM

I have that kit listed in another thread but seems there are a few components in it that might not make it a great kit to buy.

Primer70 · 02-16-2009, 02:31 PM

Yeah, I saw that after I made the post on this thread. Check out what I wrote there on the other thread, it will give you some ideas to make the kit better & stay within a close to $1,000 price range with a complete kit.

theyammieguy · 02-16-2009, 02:33 PM

I'm about to order the front and rear bags and brackets from sd then piece it together over time

Alvin · 02-16-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyammieguy

I'm about to order the front and rear bags and brackets from sd then piece it together over time

Good thinking! That's what I did and I was able to pick up a lightly used AirRide Big Red valve block for about $300 vs $750 brand new. Also found a brand new compressor being sold below msrp. There are deals out there. A good place to keep an eye out is on mini truck forums.

Best of luck to ya!

theyammieguy · 02-16-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin

Good thinking! That's what I did and I was able to pick up a lightly used AirRide Big Red valve block for about $300 vs $750 brand new. Also found a brand new compressor being sold below msrp. There are deals out there. A good place to keep an eye out is on mini truck forums.

Best of luck to ya!

Hell, Im in a pickle now. My painter is hurting for money and said he would paint my bike for $300.

Bags-paint-bags-paint-bags,

Crap.

chevydog66 · 02-16-2009, 10:15 PM

ebay too, I got a good deal on a used Viair comp. Check your local big rig shop or NAPA for the fittings. SD was cheaper for the air line than the big rig shop.

theyammieguy · 02-16-2009, 10:48 PM

Lol, Im a tractor mechanic in a "big rig" shop and know all our vendors personally. I can get fittings and airline for cost.

94tx · 02-17-2009, 04:07 PM

Ya gotta subscribe before you can advertise.

02-16-2009, 11:50 AM	#1
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? Sorry for all the questions but I'm new to the truck world. Are there any bolt on kits closer to the $1,000 range? All the quotes I've been getting are closer to $2,000. I know most of you experienced air ride guys piece your kits together but I'm unfamilar with the exact parts I will need and which ones are quality. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-16-2009, 01:02 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? The cheapest bag install would be bags and schraeder valves. Manual fill up, but you would be on bags, then you could piece your air mgmt system together from that point forward. Have you contacted suidcidedoors.com? They have fairly cheap air bag setups. __________________ -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)

02-16-2009, 01:27 PM	#3
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? Thanks for the reply, that sounds like the route to take. Can you elaborate a little more on what I will need besides bags and brackets? __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-16-2009, 01:41 PM	#4
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? I was looking on SD's website the other day. They've got a kit called "Starter Kit" or something like that for about $650 or so, don't remember exactly. It doesn't come with bags, but they are also running that special through the board here where you get 4 bags and the plates/cups you need for $250. Put them together and that's getting pretty dern close to $1000. Hope this helps. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

02-16-2009, 01:46 PM	#5
Primer70 Superbad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 153	Re: are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? A compleat FBI kit for your truck is $1,159.95. FBI kit: http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=264842

02-16-2009, 02:13 PM	#6
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? I have that kit listed in another thread but seems there are a few components in it that might not make it a great kit to buy. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-16-2009, 02:31 PM	#7
Primer70 Superbad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 153	Re: are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? Yeah, I saw that after I made the post on this thread. Check out what I wrote there on the other thread, it will give you some ideas to make the kit better & stay within a close to $1,000 price range with a complete kit.

02-16-2009, 02:33 PM	#8
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? I'm about to order the front and rear bags and brackets from sd then piece it together over time __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-16-2009, 10:15 PM	#11
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? ebay too, I got a good deal on a used Viair comp. Check your local big rig shop or NAPA for the fittings. SD was cheaper for the air line than the big rig shop. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

02-16-2009, 10:48 PM	#12
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? Lol, Im a tractor mechanic in a "big rig" shop and know all our vendors personally. I can get fittings and airline for cost. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-17-2009, 04:07 PM	#13
94tx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 78	Re: are there any $1,000 air ride kits out there? Ya gotta subscribe before you can advertise. Last edited by Shane; 02-17-2009 at 10:02 PM.

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