do-it-yourself air ride?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**'70_402** · 08-23-2010, 10:47 AM

who has done this and who's got info on what i need... i just can't make myself spend $2k on a setup... i know it can be done for cheaper... i'm not gonna show off, don't need a high capacity tank or compressor... i just want to get a good ride height and be able to tow stuff if i want to.

thanks.

Hottrucks · 08-23-2010, 11:37 AM

check out my build and PM me any questions

Jeff

**lolife99** · 08-24-2010, 10:02 PM

Member tcb-1 did a write-up on his air bag install, "on the cheap".

**LEEVON** · 08-24-2010, 11:07 PM

I bought a basic, 3 gallon, manual valve kit that has every part and piece for air control for less than $600 from AVS the board vendor. That's without bags. Add bags and cups for your truck and you're still under $1K.

52chevy · 08-27-2010, 05:34 AM

I would highly suggest shopping on craigslist. I picked up 4 airlift bags, 8 valves, 8gl tank, front bag plates and cups, fittings, airline, and bushings for a 4 link for $500. Everything was brand new and still in the wrapping.

*Shane* · 08-27-2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Member tcb-1 did a write-up on his air bag install, "on the cheap".

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08-23-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	do-it-yourself air ride?? who has done this and who's got info on what i need... i just can't make myself spend $2k on a setup... i know it can be done for cheaper... i'm not gonna show off, don't need a high capacity tank or compressor... i just want to get a good ride height and be able to tow stuff if i want to. thanks. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

08-23-2010, 11:37 AM	#2
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: do-it-yourself air ride?? check out my build and PM me any questions Jeff __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

08-24-2010, 10:02 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: do-it-yourself air ride?? Member tcb-1 did a write-up on his air bag install, "on the cheap". __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-24-2010, 11:07 PM	#4
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: do-it-yourself air ride?? I bought a basic, 3 gallon, manual valve kit that has every part and piece for air control for less than $600 from AVS the board vendor. That's without bags. Add bags and cups for your truck and you're still under $1K. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-27-2010, 05:34 AM	#5
52chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 47	Re: do-it-yourself air ride?? I would highly suggest shopping on craigslist. I picked up 4 airlift bags, 8 valves, 8gl tank, front bag plates and cups, fittings, airline, and bushings for a 4 link for $500. Everything was brand new and still in the wrapping.



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