Air management suggestions

[yourgrool]

I am new to air ride and was wondering what i should do for the air management for my truck. I am running slam RE7's all the way around. i have room for a big tank in the bed. and would like to run 2 compressors. im not sure on what compressors to buy, or size tank or if i need some sort of dryer or 2 and what size line. i searched for opinions and everyone has a answer
for a different set up. thanks for your input!!!!

[Hottrucks]

I'm in

I just finished mine and never gave it a thought on 2 compressors???
I also want to add another tank any idas where to get them cheap??

[protrash64]

Im running re7's all around, a 7gal tank, and went with dual Viair 400's. My thinking was, at the time I purchased them, was they were cheaper than the more advertised 380 and 480 dual packs. I see NO reason to ever need 200psi, as the 400's are up to 150psi. I asked people their opinions on here and nobody ever ran with more than about 100psi, IIRC. The 400's fill the tank in only a couple minutes;( I like to leave when Im ready to leave....) Faster fill(more cfm) than 380 and 480 packs. I think the compressors will have an easier life and last longer with lower pressure...my opinion.

The downsides....large amp draw, no big deal to me. Ran large feeder wire to the relays and upgraded to a 95a alternator. I still use only 1 battery.

So, I recommend the large tank...my compressors hardly ever turn on during normal driving/adjustments. ..and use two compressors unless you want a belt driven York or an Oasis.

[Rokcrln]

Here is all you need for true air management. Now if you already have parts of a system you can integrate these controls into what you have.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341459
I will be running this system on two of my current builds as well as a few customer builds.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[AccuAirSuspension]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Here is all you need for true air management. Now if you already have parts of a system you can integrate these controls into what you have.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341459
I will be running this system on two of my current builds as well as a few customer builds.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Ahhh, a true believer Thanks Kevin!

We have found that the 400C from Viair is the best solution for just about every application. Two 400C's on a single 5-gallon tank gives a refill time (from 110psi to 150 psi) of only 52 seconds! And even though they are only a "33% duty cycle" rated compressor, they have been absolutely bullet proof for us.

The 480C is also a great compressor, but we only use them on applications that require high pressure in the air springs at ride height. A general rule of thumb is that all compressors are least efficient while pumping at higher pressures, so getting from 150 to 200 is inefficient and not worth it unless your air springs require it.