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chevydog66 · 03-10-2009, 10:40 PM

I've been doing some research, and it seems that Viairs are not rebuildable, is that correct? AZ had their problems a few years back, and suicide doors is sold out or quit selling them. I'm not going to do a engine driven or expensive Oasis. So what other choices are there?

Twisted Minis · 03-10-2009, 11:08 PM

You can buy everything needed to rebuild a ViAir. They prefer to do it for you, but you can actually buy all the parts needed. I've never had a ViAir compressor that ever needed a rebuild kit either.

Air Zenith I will never use again. I had one on my truck, and it left my stranded in Oregon 12 hours from home. Their customer service was some of the worst I have come across so far, and for that I will not support them again. Even if they come out with the world's greatest compressor that hundreds of people stand behind.

Your other choices would be a Firestone or Thomas compressor. Both small, quiet and a bit slow. But I have never really heard of them failing either.

Cooleys Custom Werx · 03-11-2009, 11:24 AM

im runnin two viair 480's. i have used viari before n never had a problem. i know a guy that has 2 air zeniths in his bed. they went out and he rebuilt them a few times. so instead of takin them out and the holes showin he put a viair under the bed and thats doin him good.

edflores · 03-11-2009, 11:30 AM

dual pack 480's ftw

chevydog66 · 03-11-2009, 02:53 PM

That's what I was thinkin was dual 480's. Thanks guys!!

ENHANCED AIR RIDE · 03-11-2009, 06:22 PM

Yeah we sell and install 50-1 480s over any other. Got them on 3 of our own bagged rides. And yes we have the 480 rebuild pieces in stock. You can buy what you need, not a whole kit. Although we use ours heavily and have had no use to do so, but others obviously have.

tds · 03-11-2009, 09:12 PM

480 dual pack here also

03-10-2009, 10:40 PM	#1
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	What kind of compressor are you running? I've been doing some research, and it seems that Viairs are not rebuildable, is that correct? AZ had their problems a few years back, and suicide doors is sold out or quit selling them. I'm not going to do a engine driven or expensive Oasis. So what other choices are there? __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

03-10-2009, 11:08 PM	#2
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: What kind of compressor are you running? You can buy everything needed to rebuild a ViAir. They prefer to do it for you, but you can actually buy all the parts needed. I've never had a ViAir compressor that ever needed a rebuild kit either. Air Zenith I will never use again. I had one on my truck, and it left my stranded in Oregon 12 hours from home. Their customer service was some of the worst I have come across so far, and for that I will not support them again. Even if they come out with the world's greatest compressor that hundreds of people stand behind. Your other choices would be a Firestone or Thomas compressor. Both small, quiet and a bit slow. But I have never really heard of them failing either. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

03-11-2009, 11:24 AM	#3
Cooleys Custom Werx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pitkin La. Posts: 66	Re: What kind of compressor are you running? im runnin two viair 480's. i have used viari before n never had a problem. i know a guy that has 2 air zeniths in his bed. they went out and he rebuilt them a few times. so instead of takin them out and the holes showin he put a viair under the bed and thats doin him good.

03-11-2009, 11:30 AM	#4
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: What kind of compressor are you running? dual pack 480's ftw

03-11-2009, 02:53 PM	#5
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: What kind of compressor are you running? That's what I was thinkin was dual 480's. Thanks guys!! __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

03-11-2009, 06:22 PM	#6
ENHANCED AIR RIDE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Largo, Florida Posts: 158	Re: What kind of compressor are you running? Yeah we sell and install 50-1 480s over any other. Got them on 3 of our own bagged rides. And yes we have the 480 rebuild pieces in stock. You can buy what you need, not a whole kit. Although we use ours heavily and have had no use to do so, but others obviously have.

03-11-2009, 09:12 PM	#7
tds Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 191	Re: What kind of compressor are you running? 480 dual pack here also __________________ 1981 - C-10 SCSB Planning on putting this thing on it's rocker!



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