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04-04-2021, 09:53 PM
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Location: Elkton, Maryland
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Air bag kit
Looking to buy an air ride set up for my 65 suburban. I'm looking at the airmaxx kit and figured Id give the vendors on here my business before I just buy a kit off eBay..
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04-04-2021, 09:58 PM
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Re: Air bag kit
Here is the kit I was looking at and a pic of the burb for attention
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04-04-2021, 10:07 PM
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Re: Air bag kit
Cool burb. Did you check out the vendors section in the parts board area?
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04-05-2021, 06:49 AM
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Re: Air bag kit
I didn't I'll check that out
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04-05-2021, 07:22 AM
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Re: Air bag kit
That IS a cool Suburban! I am interested in which kit you choose and the install.
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04-05-2021, 08:03 AM
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Re: Air bag kit
We have a vendors area here - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...play.php?f=195
Member MCB Matt could probably hook you up.
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04-05-2021, 09:23 AM
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Re: Air bag kit
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04-05-2021, 03:05 PM
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Re: Air bag kit
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I will be interested to see what you choose, I need to order a kit for my 64 suburban also. I have been looking at this kit: https://www.bcfab.com/Complete-FBSS-...-1_p_1010.html
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04-05-2021, 04:12 PM
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Re: Air bag kit
I went for a manual valve system for problem-free simplicity. They are likely all the same, just quality of compressor and quality of the bags would be your biggest concern.
I'm skeptical of solenoids in winter, hence the manual valves. When the novelty of the valves wears off, if I still want air ride, I'll likely switch to rig height-control valves; they are pretty affordable and reliable.
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04-06-2021, 10:40 AM
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Re: Air bag kit
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Automated set-ups have some sort of processor involved for the control of things as well as proximity switches/height sensors providing input which lead to more electronic avenues for a possible failure: Compressors, relays, fuses, pressure switches, the control unit/processor, solenoids, height sensors, control display electronics, & tanks/airlines/bags (leak sources). I know of one well known individual that had a 'high end' automated set-up on their ride & never could get it to function properly/as intended. The simpler option is easier to troubleshoot.
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04-06-2021, 10:31 PM
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Re: Air bag kit
I talked to a few Vendors on here and the are selling really high end kits which are great but not what I'm looking for. I was looking for a kit to keep this burb on the road while I build a nice drop cassis. so I ordered the airmaxxx kit with upgraded 2500 bags and a single gauge with 2 needles and 2 rocker switches. Traking says it will be here Friday.
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04-07-2021, 07:47 AM
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04-07-2021, 01:42 PM
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Re: Air bag kit
i went with EZ Air ride http://www.ezairride.com/ as others on here have also done. the owner Steve is who will talk with you. awesome customer service and he will get you what you need and his prices are low, do a you tube search of the guy who did a step by step on the kit, just a thought. I love the guys who support this site also, at the time i was looking for a much simpler kit.
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