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

[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.

[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?

[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

[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!

[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

[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.

[8mpg]

Originally Posted by sneakysnake

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

you gotta watch out what you buy. I will stand up for suicidedoors and their products. They seem to be built in a little overkill fashion but are great quality. Id rather have spent more on my parts, and have quality parts, than some cheap Chinese parts that might fail. Suicidedoors uses much thicker steel on their parts than other places.

[sneakysnake]

Originally Posted by 8mpg

you gotta watch out what you buy. I will stand up for suicidedoors and their products. They seem to be built in a little overkill fashion but are great quality. Id rather have spent more on my parts, and have quality parts, than some cheap Chinese parts that might fail. Suicidedoors uses much thicker steel on their parts than other places.

Im not knocking them totally but when the exact same brand is 100.00 cheaper you cant say they have the best prices.Buyer beware and shop around.