Ridetech 4-Link Coil-Over Install

[z71se]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You could run the Cool Ride air suspension 4 link. It will give you a better ride, lower height, and the ability to raise your truck when necessary. take a look at my 77 Cheyenne build Elwood for details LINK

Do you know why the air ride will give a better ride than coilovers? Calling Ridetech, they say coilovers and bags will ride the same.

Also, if I inflate the bags to bring the truck out of the weeds, then that will stiffen the suspension.

[JohnJ@RideTech]

Originally Posted by z71se

Do you know why the air ride will give a better ride than coilovers? Calling Ridetech, they say coilovers and bags will ride the same.

Also, if I inflate the bags to bring the truck out of the weeds, then that will stiffen the suspension.

We use the same threaded body shocks in both our Coilover and Shockwave applications. The ride quality comes from those shocks and the rebound adjustments that you chose during initial setup. With the correct spring rate or air pressure, its difficult to tell which one you have under the truck.
With that being said, if your spring rate or air pressure is off it will noticeably change the ride quality. It really all comes down to if you want to be able to lay it out when you park. I really believe that ride quality and performance are equal between both components when properly set up.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by z71se

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Also, if I inflate the bags to bring the truck out of the weeds, then that will stiffen the suspension.

Listen to RideTech as they are familiar with their product.

Keep in mind there are several factors that come in to play on ride quality that have nothing to do with the suspension. Are you running billet, cast, or steel wheels? What size, and series tires are you running? The weight of the wheels and tires coupled with the size of the sidewall have a significant impact on ride regardless of what suspension you have.

From what I have experienced so far, coil over is great if you want a fixed height once its tuned. It also offers the flexibility of a "track tune" if you plan on running autocross.

Air suspension requires a similar tune to find the "sweet spot" that gives the best ride and ride height. Couple adjustable pressure with adjustable shocks and you can tune it for your prefered use.