Air Ride VS CPP - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

itsmike2k · 04-23-2007, 05:21 PM

I've got a 72 short bed and i want to put front and rear tubu lar arms and xmembers on it.. Whats everyones opinion and why on these two sets? Both seem to be in the same ball park on price. and from pictures they both look nice so what the diff and which does everyone think is better? Also rear brake conversions, is CPP set a good setup or is there a better option out there? Thanks in advance

Mike

gringoloco · 04-23-2007, 05:49 PM

CPP is set up for coil springs, ART for bags. Basically the same other than that. I honestly haven't seen but a handful of trucks with either setup. Most seem to think it is a waste of money, but you can't beat the cool factor when people crawl under your truck!

The brakes can be done cheaper, but you will have to piece it together. Complete kits are great 'cause it's all there. Do a little research on CPP before you place a huge order with them. Their product is great, but they lack in other areas...

Take this for what it's worth- $0.02 -Chris

Stoney · 04-23-2007, 06:29 PM

What Would You Go With?

royo · 04-23-2007, 07:45 PM

on the tube arms go with arts the cpp are having problems with the upper arms . the balljoint will not fit thru the top like there suppose to. they dont tell you this they also dont want to pay shipping to return them if you do buy from them make sure to ask if they have it in stock. there service sucks potorbiuld can help you with the art stuff just my 2cents http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=236107

PBFAB.COM · 04-23-2007, 08:54 PM

Mike-
If you are converting to air bags I would recommend the ART components. If you are sticking with the steel coil springs you are limited in choices. CPP has been getting a bad wrap for customer service... if you go that route be prepared.

Stoney · 04-24-2007, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the Info.

djw32 · 04-24-2007, 07:10 PM

CPP Sucks!

pharcydekm · 04-24-2007, 07:25 PM

ART All The Way!

04-23-2007, 05:21 PM	#1
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Air Ride VS CPP I've got a 72 short bed and i want to put front and rear tubu lar arms and xmembers on it.. Whats everyones opinion and why on these two sets? Both seem to be in the same ball park on price. and from pictures they both look nice so what the diff and which does everyone think is better? Also rear brake conversions, is CPP set a good setup or is there a better option out there? Thanks in advance Mike

04-23-2007, 05:49 PM	#2
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Air Ride VS CPP CPP is set up for coil springs, ART for bags. Basically the same other than that. I honestly haven't seen but a handful of trucks with either setup. Most seem to think it is a waste of money, but you can't beat the cool factor when people crawl under your truck! The brakes can be done cheaper, but you will have to piece it together. Complete kits are great 'cause it's all there. Do a little research on CPP before you place a huge order with them. Their product is great, but they lack in other areas... Take this for what it's worth- $0.02 -Chris __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-23-2007, 06:29 PM	#3
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: Air Ride VS CPP What Would You Go With? __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

04-23-2007, 07:45 PM	#4
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Air Ride VS CPP on the tube arms go with arts the cpp are having problems with the upper arms . the balljoint will not fit thru the top like there suppose to. they dont tell you this they also dont want to pay shipping to return them if you do buy from them make sure to ask if they have it in stock. there service sucks potorbiuld can help you with the art stuff just my 2cents http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=236107 __________________ nickle and dime Last edited by royo; 04-23-2007 at 07:47 PM.

04-23-2007, 08:54 PM	#5
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Air Ride VS CPP Mike- If you are converting to air bags I would recommend the ART components. If you are sticking with the steel coil springs you are limited in choices. CPP has been getting a bad wrap for customer service... if you go that route be prepared. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

04-24-2007, 01:15 PM	#6
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: Air Ride VS CPP Thanks for the Info. __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

04-24-2007, 07:10 PM	#7
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Re: Air Ride VS CPP CPP Sucks!

04-24-2007, 07:25 PM	#8
pharcydekm Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 146	Re: Air Ride VS CPP ART All The Way! Last edited by pharcydekm; 04-24-2007 at 07:26 PM.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.