n00b question about air bags

[Wilson_]

I need some help sorting and figuring this stuff out...Thanks In Advance!!!!


Here is the deal I am planing to get the front bags and brackets from ***************** next week before the sale ends.

I have a York that I am going to use to air up the tank and I know I need to make a bracket to mount it. I will also be mounting the tank in the front of the bed. I am just doing the front for right now. I just want a simple system that just goes up and down.


my check list
Compressor---Have
Bags,cups and upper brackets---Will have
Tank---need, What size?
Lines---need, What size and How many feet will I need for just the front?
Pressure switch--need, What Psi will I need?

What else will I need?

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Thanks

[TylerHuff]

i would at least get a 5 gal tank and aluminum if you have the extra cash so it doesnt rust, and youre going to need a water trap for an edc. Air line size is personal preference but i run 3/8 on all mine and it has pretty good fill and dump times without being violent. Any pressure switch from 145-200 would work just fine

[TylerHuff]

oops i almost forgot youre going to need valves. and misc. fittings once you get started and some sort of switch to control your valves

[Wilson_]

Originally Posted by TylerHuff

oops i almost forgot youre going to need valves. and misc. fittings once you get started and some sort of switch to control your valves

Cool thanks for the help, any advice on valves? how many will i need? like i said i am doing just the front for now, and i just want to control right and left at the same time. so can i just use one valve?

[FnLow69]

no, you'll need 4 valve (2 fills & 2 dumps) otherwise ill have transfer when cornering. as for valves i run smc you can get them from suicidedoors as well. just wire them to one switch to control them together.

justin

[Wilson_]

Originally Posted by FnLow69

no, you'll need 4 valve (2 fills & 2 dumps) otherwise ill have transfer when cornering. as for valves i run smc you can get them from suicidedoors as well. just wire them to one switch to control them together.

justin

AHHH ok thanks!!!!

man this is confusing at first!

Thanks again

[Wilson_]

So this guy right here?
http://www.*****************/air-mana...s/smc-14-valve

i have been doing some snooping and a bunch of people like the 1/4 size?

or is it the 1/2 valve with the 1/4 line?

oh and are the dump and the fills the same valve just reversed?

[N2TRUX]

If you want a "really" fast system, go with 1/2". If you want a very quick system, 3/8" will work. If you just want an average speed system then 1/4" is just fine.

If your best deal is on a 3/8" system, there are several way to slow it down if it's too fast.

[Wilson_]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If you want a "really" fast system, go with 1/2". If you want a very quick system, 3/8" will work. If you just want an average speed system then 1/4" is just fine.

If your best deal is on a 3/8" system, there are several way to slow it down if it's too fast.

Ok, Thanks for the explanation!

[Wilson_]

Ok so a little update:

I got some parts
two thomas compressors
two tanks, not sure what size yet. they do say max psi is 150
air ride controller
and a separator





pics






So my question is what else do I need, I am just going to run the front right now.

Thanks

[Twisted Minis]

You still need 4 valves; about $100 worth of misc. fittings; a pressure switch (I prefer the 110/145); a better relay to run both compressors; bags; brackets/cups; misc. wire and connectors; some more PTC fittings.

[Wilson_]

Originally Posted by Twisted Minis

You still need 4 valves; about $100 worth of misc. fittings; a pressure switch (I prefer the 110/145); a better relay to run both compressors; bags; brackets/cups; misc. wire and connectors; some more PTC fittings.

Sweet, Thanks

your shop is in the newer shops over by home depot right?

I plan on getting the bags and cups/ brackets from this thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318514
I am also watching 4 brand new ones on ebay.

The tanks i have only have two ports each, will that be a problem?


Thanks again

[Twisted Minis]

Ya I'm in unit #314 in the business park behind HD.

Having a small number of ports will just mean you need to be more creative with your valve plumbing. I'm good at jotting down ideas and explaining things on paper, so maybe I can help with that too. I'll be in all day tomorrow, but this weekend may be hit/miss as I am trying to buy a new truck.

[Wilson_]

ok sounds good, it will prob be monday, what time are you there?

I will bring what I have aswell

[Twisted Minis]

Usually 9 or 10 to between 6 and 8.

[Wilson_]

so i picked up some bags
4 brand new Air Lift 2600 pound single port bags for 200 shipped