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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 04:30 PM
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I've jumped into the deep end and installed an air bag suspension on my 53 Ford Pickup which has a FatMan IFS. I am using Posie super sliders leaf springs in the rear and I have installed air bags back there to maintain ride height. Anyway, does anyone have experience with the airbag controller to the point they could make a recommendation regarding what to use or not to use or any useful experiences using the air bags. Thanks in advance!! BTW, What is the secret to uploading pictures on this forum?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 10:45 PM
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I went with the Accuair e-level system. Dual compressors and a 5 gallon tank. I did Shockwaves in the front and QA1 shocks in the back with bags in the back. The reasons I went with the bags was that I could not get the stance I wanted with different springs and shocks so the bags seemed to make sense. I had parabolic springs in the back and did not care for the ride, so again the bags seemed to make sense. I am happy with the ride and the ability to adjust the stance. I don't want it on the ground but pretty low when it is just parked.



This is ride height (setting 2) on the accuair.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 12:44 PM
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Like pappacrunch, I recommend the Accuair e-Level air management. I've installed both an Airlift Autopilot Ver1 and an Accuair e-Level systems. The e-Level is by far the best.

Here's my brother's C10 with the e-Level system that I installed.
 
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