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REPO1 · 01-20-2004, 06:26 PM

Can you guys recommend a good place to order my front & rear air bags? I am also looking to purchase the required mounting brackets.

Also, what bags are most of you running? It is just for a weekend cruiser, no plans for extreme setup. Just for normal use.

Either online or a ph. # would be great.

Thanks all.

Reid

**N2TRUX** · 01-21-2004, 12:44 AM

Check the suspension for a lot more info. I can recommend Air Ride Technologies. They aren't the cheapest, but they are one of the best...
Air Ride Tech

twobrats71 · 01-21-2004, 01:49 AM

I have Air Ride, no complaints...

REPO1 · 01-21-2004, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by twobrats71
I have Air Ride, no complaints...

Sweet ride!

Do you happen to remember the P/N of the bags you used? Also, where did you get your brackets? Air Ride for those too?

Thanks!

twobrats71 · 01-21-2004, 01:28 PM

Let me go through my receipts and figure out what exactly I purchased. I know I got the air ride system from Air Ride Tech., but I believe I got the shocks and relocating brackets from Early Classics. The mounting brackets for the bags themselves came with the bag system (along with the tank, compressor, lines, and switches). Don't know if that helps, but I'll look around and see what I can figure out...

T-minus a few days til she's totally done! YEE HAW!

Bowtiefreak · 01-21-2004, 01:54 PM

Hey REPO1-
Have you gotten my pm about the fuel cell.

MrShelley · 01-21-2004, 02:02 PM

Instead of shelling out big money to Air Ride (I have nothing against Air Ride, I have dealt with Brett before and they make great products), why not save some money and buy from Jason Thorbecke over at *****************? You can save some serious coin that way.

He sells the AirLift Generation 2 bags for $65 each. These bag are superior to the Firestone bags, and cost less to boot. He also has front mounting plates for our trucks (although they aren't listed on his site) for $50 or $60 bucks (I can't remember exactly).

EDIT: Front mounting plates are 59.99. Check out this thread LINK

REPO1 · 01-21-2004, 10:19 PM

I have emailed Jason at *****************, but havn't heard back from him yet.

Hopefully soon!

01-20-2004, 06:26 PM	#1
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Best place to buy air bags & brackets? Can you guys recommend a good place to order my front & rear air bags? I am also looking to purchase the required mounting brackets. Also, what bags are most of you running? It is just for a weekend cruiser, no plans for extreme setup. Just for normal use. Either online or a ph. # would be great. Thanks all. Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

01-21-2004, 12:44 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Check the suspension for a lot more info. I can recommend Air Ride Technologies. They aren't the cheapest, but they are one of the best... Air Ride Tech __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-21-2004, 01:49 AM	#3
twobrats71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rusk, Texas Posts: 37	Air Ride Tech. I have Air Ride, no complaints... __________________ Bryan http://community.webshots.com/user/twobrats71 1971 C-10 Short/Wide (see pics in link) Lexus Absolutely Red Air Ride American Racing Torque Thrust II's (17x8 front/17x11 rear) Chevy 350, Street & Performance Ram Jet 700R4 Transmission, 3.73 gears 4 wheel disc brakes 2 1/2" exhaust with dual Flowmasters Vintage Air Gaylord Cover Wife's Ride: 2002 Pewter Camaro SS (see pics at link)

01-21-2004, 01:28 PM	#5
twobrats71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rusk, Texas Posts: 37	Air Ride Let me go through my receipts and figure out what exactly I purchased. I know I got the air ride system from Air Ride Tech., but I believe I got the shocks and relocating brackets from Early Classics. The mounting brackets for the bags themselves came with the bag system (along with the tank, compressor, lines, and switches). Don't know if that helps, but I'll look around and see what I can figure out... T-minus a few days til she's totally done! YEE HAW! __________________ Bryan http://community.webshots.com/user/twobrats71 1971 C-10 Short/Wide (see pics in link) Lexus Absolutely Red Air Ride American Racing Torque Thrust II's (17x8 front/17x11 rear) Chevy 350, Street & Performance Ram Jet 700R4 Transmission, 3.73 gears 4 wheel disc brakes 2 1/2" exhaust with dual Flowmasters Vintage Air Gaylord Cover Wife's Ride: 2002 Pewter Camaro SS (see pics at link)

01-21-2004, 01:54 PM	#6
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Hey REPO1- Have you gotten my pm about the fuel cell. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

01-21-2004, 02:02 PM	#7
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	Instead of shelling out big money to Air Ride (I have nothing against Air Ride, I have dealt with Brett before and they make great products), why not save some money and buy from Jason Thorbecke over at ****************? You can save some serious coin that way. He sells the AirLift Generation 2 bags for $65 each. These bag are superior to the Firestone bags, and cost less to boot. He also has front mounting plates for our trucks (although they aren't listed on his site) for $50 or $60 bucks (I can't remember exactly). EDIT: Front mounting plates are 59.99. Check out this thread LINK Last edited by MrShelley; 01-21-2004 at 02:06 PM.*

01-21-2004, 10:19 PM	#8
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	I have emailed Jason at *****************, but havn't heard back from him yet. Hopefully soon!



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