Air Ride

[lbbdoc]

im looking for air ride in about 2 or 3 months and i was wondering what some members had how good the ride was and maybe pics of how low it is??

[SCOTI]

I don't have air-ride in my 74 (yet), but I did ride in a fellow board members 77swb w/4whl air ride (rear bag over leaf set-up) & was impressed w/the ride quality the limited distance I actually went.

[bagged81]

I have AirRide Technologies stuff. I am using a 2-way RidePro w/ 1/4" line and a parallel four link on the rear with a big homemade c-notch, and I am not sure the name of the front kit...Cool Ride or something like that. My suggestion, go with a 4-way setup and use at least 3/8" line. Otherwise, your truck will sit crooked and raise up slooooowwly.

[lbbdoc]

thanks, how much did it cost?

[bagged81]

I have about $2200-$2400 in mine. You can probably get into an air ride setup cheaper though these days. I am getting ready to dump about another $800-$1000 more into it this winter. I am going to upgrade my 2-way to a 4-way plus some other stuff.

[lbbdoc]

I know there is more people on this site with air ride

[BaggedC10]

Cool-Ride kit---$524

Parallel 4-link with F9000 air springs---$799

BIGRed Max 4-way compressor system---$1,795

Plus, a c-notch or step notch from someone else. BTW, these are prices from www.RideTech.com

[brad2]

Mine rides pretty good. It took me a little while to get used to it becasue it felt so much different. I think it has something to do with the air springs not rebounding like steel ones.

[N2TRUX]

I can tell you from experience that whatever system you go with, get a 4-way system. These trucks lean and sway too much to just control front and rear. You get way too much side to side air transfer with a 2-way system.

I have the Air Ride Tech "Ride Pro" system on my Blazer with 3/8" lines, two 315 compressors, and two 5 gallon tanks. It has a decent rise time, and recovery time too. It's not "fast" by today standards, but it gets the job done very nicely.

If you really want speed, try to Air Ride Tech "Big Red" valves. They are big and fast even with 3/8" lines....

[N2TRUX]

Here's a comparison picture. That is not a mini compressor. The valves are actually that big. They flow some mad air...

[bagged81]

Originally posted by N2TRUX
Air Ride Tech "Big Red" valves....with 3/8" lines

Thats what I am going to try and do next.

[N2TRUX]

The only thing that is better (besides price) about the "Ride Pro" system is it isn't quit as fast. Yeah, I know that doesn't sound right, but what I mean is it isn't so fast that you can make minor adjustments much easier with the slower system.

I have a solution for that problem though, I just need to get the schematic drawn out so it can be built...

[lbbdoc]

does anyone think firestone bags are better than air ride tech?

[brad2]

They are the very same bags.......Firestones.

[lbbdoc]

lets see some pics baggedc10!!

[bagged74]

I love the bags on the blazer, the ride is really good. It definitely rides better than a stock blazer. 4way set-up is definitely a must. I had a 2 way set up for about 3 days, couldn't stand the shift while cornering. so I upgraded to 4 way. SMC valves are awesome and much cheaper than ART. VIAIR compressors have been the best I have found. The 450C is 100% duty cycle and will fill most tanks quick enough.

Just my two cents

[BaggedC10]

Originally posted by lbbdoc
lets see some pics baggedc10!!

I'll be installing my setup soon.