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Andy4639 · 06-02-2018, 05:18 PM

I have had a whole air ride system for 4 years now and for the life of me can't bring myself to doing it. I love the ride in my truck. Honestly I would rather have my 71 under me than my 08 Tahoe are wifes 13 Treverse.

My 71 has 3" dropped coils all around with air lift helper bags in all four of them. With 20lbs of air each and I'm telling you it rides unbelievable!
Nothing fancy just done right. I have the rears hooked to a compressor for loads in the truck. The fronts stay at 20lbs all the time.

06-02-2018, 05:18 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Ditching the Air ride. Need suspension suggestions! I have had a whole air ride system for 4 years now and for the life of me can't bring myself to doing it. I love the ride in my truck. Honestly I would rather have my 71 under me than my 08 Tahoe are wifes 13 Treverse. My 71 has 3" dropped coils all around with air lift helper bags in all four of them. With 20lbs of air each and I'm telling you it rides unbelievable! Nothing fancy just done right. I have the rears hooked to a compressor for loads in the truck. The fronts stay at 20lbs all the time. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.