Air Ride Set-Up
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Air Ride Set-Up
Hey guys! I have a 1970 F-100 and i wanna install an air ride system on it but im having a hard time finding a good complete system. I know i wanna go with a 4-link system but thats all I have planed so far, so i wanna know what company and systems your going with and if you have pictures that would be awesome! Thanks.
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There are quite a few companies that offer full control kits, as in the bags, tanks, compressors, switches, valves etc..
When it comes to metal like link setups and control arms there are quite a few companies that offer products as well.
SuicideDoors and Michigan Metal Works are the first two to come to mind, but look around and research any company you find. There more bad companies out there than good it seems any more.
When it comes to metal like link setups and control arms there are quite a few companies that offer products as well.
SuicideDoors and Michigan Metal Works are the first two to come to mind, but look around and research any company you find. There more bad companies out there than good it seems any more.
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I apologize for reviving an old thread but I thought there may be a couple people still subscribed to this so I thought I would ask. Besides, the title is perfect.
How much does the average air bag kit cost? Just parts, not labor. Also, is it necessary to do a 4-link setup if I wanted to air bag my truck?
How much does the average air bag kit cost? Just parts, not labor. Also, is it necessary to do a 4-link setup if I wanted to air bag my truck?
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It depends on how low u want to go and what kind of reliability you want. I have a buddy that's in the process of putting 3-4k in one but hes not just bagging his truck. He wants to set the cab on the ground when the bags are empty.
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As macattack said, kind of depends on what you're looking for and your application. To lay frame, you might be able to get by with all new parts for $1500, but closer to $2000 would be a better budget. And this is all new parts, so if you found some gently used items, you could save some cash.
As far as a link setup, I'd recommend a 4-link, but a 3-link would be fine. A 2-link would be the minimum, but I'd get a watts link or something similar to go with it. It's worth the extra money to not try and use a mono-leaf setup.
As far as a link setup, I'd recommend a 4-link, but a 3-link would be fine. A 2-link would be the minimum, but I'd get a watts link or something similar to go with it. It's worth the extra money to not try and use a mono-leaf setup.
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Look on the Chevy forum web-sites as with the A-arm set-up they do lots of things we can only dream of.
C10 Forum - Powered by vBulletin I found this one to be quite good for info when I was thinking air ride on my own project.
Last thing avoid airbagit.com NOBODY recommends them.
AVS is a good site. If I was to do air bags I would use slam specialties of what ever size was needed.
C10 Forum - Powered by vBulletin I found this one to be quite good for info when I was thinking air ride on my own project.
Last thing avoid airbagit.com NOBODY recommends them.
AVS is a good site. If I was to do air bags I would use slam specialties of what ever size was needed.
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