Front and rear

[jasonhall]

I was looking at valves and found the 2-Way BigRed airvalve and it says it will operate 2 wheels both up and down. Could i use just for the front and rear of my truck?, or do i need to spend the extra and get the 4-way BigRed from air ride tech?
Thanks for the help

[lolife99]

I suggest the 4-way system.
You need individual control of each bag.
Combining the front together and the rear together will allow for air transfer between bags, when going around corners.

[68laydout]

Originally Posted by jasonhall

I was looking at valves and found the 2-Way BigRed airvalve and it says it will operate 2 wheels both up and down. Could i use just for the front and rear of my truck?, or do i need to spend the extra and get the 4-way BigRed from air ride tech?
Thanks for the help

You could go manual if you're on a tight budget and dont care to play with the switches. Check out suicidedoors, they have a nice Airlift kit for around $600 with everything you need. Otherwise the manual switches alone can be had for $160 or so. I'm going manual for simplicity and price. I'll decide after that if I need electric valves. Just throwing an idea out there for you.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 68laydout

... I'm going manual for simplicity and price. I'll decide after that if I need electric valves. .....

So your considering buying your valves twice? I don't see the logic there. I understand cost may prohibit you from doing it all at once. I feel you should save yourself some time and money and do it once.

[68laydout]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

So your considering buying your valves twice? I don't see the logic there. I understand cost may prohibit you from doing it all at once. I feel you should save yourself some time and money and do it once.

Yup, I'm going to try the manuals and see what happens. It's not like I'm spending $$$ twice. Manual valves are cheap and I can still use the tank and compressor if I decide to go electric. It's either manual or manifold and I cant see spending $500, if $160 will work. I dont want a 8-valves and all the fittings. Clean and simple is what I'm after.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 68laydout

.... It's either manual or manifold and I cant see spending $500, if $160 will work. I dont want a 8-valves and all the fittings. Clean and simple is what I'm after.

A couple of schrader valves will work too, but that's not the point. Yes, 160.00 is cheaper than 500.00 but there is a BIG gap in what you are getting. I can tell you from experience that you need at least a 6 valve system to minimize body roll on these trucks.

[66TexasTruck]

If you want clean and simple here you go. airbagit.com

[draggin86]

Originally Posted by 66TexasTruck

If you want clean and simple here you go. airbagit.com

NOOOOO airbagit.com is epic fail!

[jasonhall]

I saw those valves on sd's website has anybody used those valves and how do they work? Where does the air go when you lower the truck?Can you wire the 4 way valve from air ride just for front and back. I just want two switchs.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 66TexasTruck

If you want clean and simple here you go. airbagit.com

Please do everyone a favor and research this company before you recommend them. Google AIM-Chassis Tech- Airbagit.com or what ever bogus name they are hiding behind this month. Read the results and see if you are willing to gamble your hard earned money on their product.

[68laydout]

Here is a post from someone at SD about the manuals. I'm def going to give it a shot. I could care less about waiting 5-10 secs to raise it up. It's not like your going to sit there for 10 minutes waiting for it to air up. I remember a post from Jason at AVS saying he had a ride with them and they worked great, just slow. I cant find them on their site, but I think he said they carry them too.

Originally Posted by Thorbecke Bros.

it is quite a bit slower than an electric valve setup, but its not disappointing slow unless you want to flick a switch and go.