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drex · 10-18-2003, 07:26 PM

What kinda price range am i looking at? I can do the install myself, or my dad.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-18-2003, 09:21 PM

only airbags ive ever had in or on my truck was when i took my ex wife and mother in law for a ride in it

drex · 10-19-2003, 01:46 AM

you sound like my dad

phantom dually · 10-19-2003, 01:47 AM

If you want to buy something good fiqure around $1500 for everything and you install.

BaggedC10 · 10-19-2003, 09:17 AM

I'de say figure around $3,000 in parts and $1,500 in labor. The main expense is a compressor system.

**N2TRUX** · 10-19-2003, 11:33 AM

drex ,
Take a look at Air Ride Technology webstie. They have some of the most complete and well engineered kits on the market. They are "not" the cheapest by any means but they will give you a good idea what is available.

You can probably get by with the simpliest system and spend around 1500.00 in parts. If you go with a top of the line system you will spend 3000.00 or more.

The difference between the systems will be more valves for 4 corner control rather than 2, and Larger size valves to flow more air.

More, or larger size tanks to hold more air. It depends on how much room you have, but most people chhose to run two 5 or 7 gallon tanks, rather than one larger tank.

You can spend a little or a lot on compressors. Get a good compressor, or you will end up replacing it quickly. Firestone (Thompson) has a good line a fairly reliable compressors, but they are rather slow by todays standards.

The new guy on the scene is Viair. They are gaining in popularity as a good reliable compressor. They are rather noisy though....

drex · 10-19-2003, 03:06 PM

So your saying with the cheaper system i would only have side to side? I want to be able to pull dog legs, but its not that important. Honestly, if i goes up, down and side to side, id be very happy

Izzy · 10-19-2003, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by drex
So your saying with the cheaper system i would only have side to side? I want to be able to pull dog legs, but its not that important. Honestly, if i goes up, down and side to side, id be very happy

Actually with a 2 way setup you'd only have front/back no side/side. Also you can't pull a dog leg very easily on a solid axle rear with bags.

10-18-2003, 07:26 PM	#1
drex Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 18	Airbags on our trucks What kinda price range am i looking at? I can do the install myself, or my dad.

10-18-2003, 09:21 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	only airbags ive ever had in or on my truck was when i took my ex wife and mother in law for a ride in it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-19-2003, 01:47 AM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	If you want to buy something good fiqure around $1500 for everything and you install. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

10-19-2003, 09:17 AM	#5
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I'de say figure around $3,000 in parts and $1,500 in labor. The main expense is a compressor system. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

10-19-2003, 11:33 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	drex , Take a look at Air Ride Technology webstie. They have some of the most complete and well engineered kits on the market. They are "not" the cheapest by any means but they will give you a good idea what is available. You can probably get by with the simpliest system and spend around 1500.00 in parts. If you go with a top of the line system you will spend 3000.00 or more. The difference between the systems will be more valves for 4 corner control rather than 2, and Larger size valves to flow more air. More, or larger size tanks to hold more air. It depends on how much room you have, but most people chhose to run two 5 or 7 gallon tanks, rather than one larger tank. You can spend a little or a lot on compressors. Get a good compressor, or you will end up replacing it quickly. Firestone (Thompson) has a good line a fairly reliable compressors, but they are rather slow by todays standards. The new guy on the scene is Viair. They are gaining in popularity as a good reliable compressor. They are rather noisy though.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-19-2003, 01:46 AM	#3
drex Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 18	you sound like my dad

10-19-2003, 03:06 PM	#7
drex Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 18	So your saying with the cheaper system i would only have side to side? I want to be able to pull dog legs, but its not that important. Honestly, if i goes up, down and side to side, id be very happy

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