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T Smith 04-15-2013 09:18 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Looks good!

That's exactly where I've been considering mounting my gauges but just don't know if I can bring myself to drill there even though my dash has already been cut for a din radio.

I'll be buying a Roto Kut bit to try!

414banger 04-16-2013 03:06 AM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
is the bottom of the bag bolted to the plate too sorry for the dumb question im just used to seeing the cup style on front airbags

way2lo2 04-17-2013 08:00 AM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 414banger (Post 6014794)
is the bottom of the bag bolted to the plate too sorry for the dumb question im just used to seeing the cup style on front airbags

yes its bolted and can't move

Sammy 04-17-2013 08:11 AM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Thoughts n comments on mounting compressor on the side. Is it true that it decreases it's life?

way2lo2 04-17-2013 08:17 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy (Post 6017238)
Thoughts n comments on mounting compressor on the side. Is it true that it decreases it's life?

not sure, personally I've never had a failure and typically any compressor thats been returned to me for repair or warranty is too small for the tank they run or the supply side of the system leaks down and the compressor is overworked. I can also tell you I have bought a lot of cars and trucks with airride installed and every single one has leaks that I've had to fix.

N2TRUX 04-17-2013 11:00 AM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy (Post 6017238)
Thoughts n comments on mounting compressor on the side. Is it true that it decreases it's life?

According to the manufacturer, no it doesnt matter.

FlowerForwarder 11-17-2013 10:33 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Boris,

What do you charge to do this turn key?

way2lo2 11-17-2013 10:38 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
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Originally Posted by FlowerForwarder (Post 6369530)
Boris,

What do you charge to do this turn key?

3000 with an additional charge for drop spindles, c notch and lowering blocksLet me know when you want to bring it in, lol.....we would need it for 2 days

NEWFISHER 12-11-2013 11:02 AM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Just finished installing this system on my 65. Went well and Borris was there for tech support on a couple 1st time questions I had. Thanks Borris!

way2lo2 12-11-2013 11:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER (Post 6412845)
Just finished installing this system on my 65. Went well and Borris was there for tech support on a couple 1st time questions I had. Thanks Borris!

No sweat, anytime. We have several c10's in the shop right now for misc suspension work, vintage air installs, LS swaps etc. If anyone wants a particular tech write up let me know and maybe we can post it up.

Loenuf74 12-11-2013 02:43 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
I received my kit last week and we're getting ready to start the install this weekend. Boris has been great to work with. It's nice knowing there is still great customer service out there.:metal:

jesseo 03-11-2014 09:22 AM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Like it. thanks

Desert.Chevy 03-14-2014 02:00 AM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by way2lo2 (Post 6011768)
I didn't get a chance to take a pic of the gauges and controls but I'll do that tomorrow. Here is what it looks like done after 14 hours which includes a dual master cylinder and replumbing the brake lines. Best of all done basically with common hand tools.

Good looking truck.
Would you have pictures of this setup at empty bag, ride height(alignment), full bag.
Thanks

NEWFISHER 03-29-2014 10:50 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Desert.Chevy (Post 6574330)
Good looking truck.
Would you have pictures of this setup at empty bag, ride height(alignment), full bag.
Thanks

There's a couple in my build thread the night I finished it and backed it out in the snow. Has been a great kit since December when installed.

ChefCy 04-04-2014 02:09 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
picks of the valves and solenoid set up?

Desert.Chevy 04-12-2014 07:53 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by way2lo2 (Post 6011768)
I didn't get a chance to take a pic of the gauges and controls but I'll do that tomorrow. Here is what it looks like done after 14 hours which includes a dual master cylinder and replumbing the brake lines. Best of all done basically with common hand tools.

I would like to know if this is aired out or ride height or aired up?

Also how do you go about Alignment? That question is for anyone that can answer, Thanks.

andy9743 04-21-2014 08:16 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
left a voicemail about info on this kit today. look forward to hearing from you.

thanks

BigDaddyV 07-18-2014 08:27 AM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Subscribed. For future reference. Thanks for the write up way2lo

hanly2 07-24-2014 10:28 AM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Where can I see this $1000 kit?

way2lo2 07-24-2014 10:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hanly2 (Post 6774032)
Where can I see this $1000 kit?

most the components are shown in the thread, is there any certain this you want to see?

hanly2 07-24-2014 11:22 AM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
I just wanted to see the list of what is included. And if I can break up the package. Just got my truck and doing research.

tommyd241 07-24-2014 03:01 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jd7 (Post 6012069)
I just went to your site and could not locate this kit ...... found one for $ 1400.00

Link to website?

kris6273 07-28-2014 08:39 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Subscribing, just got mine looking to do some air ride but do not want it to lay frame. I think a kit like this would be perfect for what I am looking for.

Tahiti or Truck 07-29-2014 05:42 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Good write up. Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks good but I have two questions.

How does it ride?

And. Does the front airbag rub on the lower control arm? That looks like a less than ideal angle????

Oldtruckfanatic 07-29-2014 07:19 PM

Re: How to on our inexpensive airride kit
 
Those bags are deflated so it looks odd. The bags do touch the control arm on the inside it cant really be avoided with this kind of setup but as long as its not chaffing the bag it doesnt cause any issues. I have driven thousands of miles on a setup like this with little more than a shiny spot where the bag touches and no damage to the bag at all. The bags should be set up to be nice and straight and parallel at your intended ride height so theres usually some misalingnment at full inflation because of the way the arm pivots. Nothing beats the ride quality of a properly set up air ride system. I know you were asking the original poster but I have installed this kit and it is a nice setup for the budget.


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