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Old 04-15-2013, 09:18 PM   #26
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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!
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Old 04-16-2013, 03:06 AM   #27
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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
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Old 04-17-2013, 08:00 AM   #28
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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
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Old 04-17-2013, 08:11 AM   #29
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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?
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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.
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Old 04-17-2013, 11:00 AM   #31
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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.
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Old 11-17-2013, 10:33 PM   #32
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Boris,

What do you charge to do this turn key?
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Old 11-17-2013, 10:38 PM   #33
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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
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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!
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Old 12-11-2013, 11:30 AM   #35
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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.
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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.
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Like it. thanks
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Old 03-14-2014, 02:00 AM   #38
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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.
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Old 03-29-2014, 10:50 PM   #39
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Good looking truck.
Would you have pictures of this setup at empty bag, ride height(alignment), full bag.
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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.
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Old 04-04-2014, 02:09 PM   #40
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picks of the valves and solenoid set up?
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Old 04-12-2014, 07:53 PM   #41
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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.
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Old 04-21-2014, 08:16 PM   #42
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left a voicemail about info on this kit today. look forward to hearing from you.

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Old 07-18-2014, 08:27 AM   #43
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Subscribed. For future reference. Thanks for the write up way2lo
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Old 07-24-2014, 10:28 AM   #44
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Where can I see this $1000 kit?
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Old 07-24-2014, 10:34 AM   #45
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Where can I see this $1000 kit?
most the components are shown in the thread, is there any certain this you want to see?
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Old 07-24-2014, 11:22 AM   #46
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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.
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Old 07-24-2014, 03:01 PM   #47
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I just went to your site and could not locate this kit ...... found one for $ 1400.00
Link to website?
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Old 07-28-2014, 08:39 PM   #48
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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.
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Old 07-29-2014, 05:42 PM   #49
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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????
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Old 07-29-2014, 07:19 PM   #50
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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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