Rear Air Ride Suspension - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bhammer · 07-21-2010, 04:44 AM

Has anyone installed one of these rear only Air Ride Suspension setups? I saw that they make rear only kits, I've heard that they are jumpy when riding in them, like they are too stiff. I just want to be able to level out the stance of my truck, however, I do a lot of towing and want to be able to tow and load the bed without straining the suspension and I've been told Air Ride is the best for this. Is this a hard install? Is the upkeep on these a lot? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Brian

**Tom Vogel** · 07-21-2010, 09:00 AM

I have the ECE unit. Quality is first rate. I dont know who told you they were jumpy... I liked the ride in mine so much that I converted the front to Air ride too.

OldSkool71 · 07-21-2010, 11:59 AM

I have the ECE kit as well....ride is great...and is adjustable...

**LEEVON** · 07-21-2010, 05:51 PM

helper air bags on leaf springs can be kind of stiff but replacement bags for coil springs/trailing arms are like butta! my 2008 silverado has helper bags on leafs and it actually rides better with a load thoug.

project67-stepside · 07-21-2010, 09:05 PM

check out the porterbuilt stuff its awesome

Rick212 · 10-05-2010, 02:32 PM

How smooth is an air ride? I have a stock '69 C-10 2WD small block and like you all...I want a real smooth ride. If money were no object, what would you all install versus a bone stock setup? It is a pure highway pleasure truck.

Thanks...Rick

Kid · 10-05-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick212

How smooth is an air ride? I have a stock '69 C-10 2WD small block and like you all...I want a real smooth ride. If money were no object, what would you all install versus a bone stock setup? It is a pure highway pleasure truck.

Thanks...Rick

convoluted bags in the front (2600lbs if possible), rolling sleeve bags in the rear (behind the axle). Properly installed will have a great smooth ride.

07-21-2010, 04:44 AM	#1
bhammer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 97	Rear Air Ride Suspension Has anyone installed one of these rear only Air Ride Suspension setups? I saw that they make rear only kits, I've heard that they are jumpy when riding in them, like they are too stiff. I just want to be able to level out the stance of my truck, however, I do a lot of towing and want to be able to tow and load the bed without straining the suspension and I've been told Air Ride is the best for this. Is this a hard install? Is the upkeep on these a lot? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Brian

07-21-2010, 09:00 AM	#2
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: Rear Air Ride Suspension I have the ECE unit. Quality is first rate. I dont know who told you they were jumpy... I liked the ride in mine so much that I converted the front to Air ride too.

07-21-2010, 11:59 AM	#3
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: Rear Air Ride Suspension I have the ECE kit as well....ride is great...and is adjustable... __________________ -Ron-

07-21-2010, 05:51 PM	#4
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Rear Air Ride Suspension helper air bags on leaf springs can be kind of stiff but replacement bags for coil springs/trailing arms are like butta! my 2008 silverado has helper bags on leafs and it actually rides better with a load thoug. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 07-21-2010 at 05:52 PM.

07-21-2010, 09:05 PM	#5
project67-stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mesa,az Posts: 94	Re: Rear Air Ride Suspension check out the porterbuilt stuff its awesome __________________ it usual better and faster if u figure it out yourself!!!!

10-05-2010, 02:32 PM	#6
Rick212 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 43	Re: Rear Air Ride Suspension How smooth is an air ride? I have a stock '69 C-10 2WD small block and like you all...I want a real smooth ride. If money were no object, what would you all install versus a bone stock setup? It is a pure highway pleasure truck. Thanks...Rick



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