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Old 04-30-2011, 12:01 PM   #26
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Re: Air Ride Setup Idea.

U can have a 6 valve, even a 4 valve set up with no air transfer. All u need to do is run a check valve before the bags and that will prevent the air from returning. Take a look at this pic...( not mine) found it on a previous thread.
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Old 04-30-2011, 12:05 PM   #27
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Re: Air Ride Setup Idea.

The best place for the check valve would be closest to the bag, that will keep the bag aired up in case of hose failure.
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Old 04-30-2011, 04:52 PM   #28
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Re: Air Ride Setup Idea.

N2TRUX you are correct ,theres a million variables. Im sure a burban with worn out suspension could get some good body roll in the back.
I personally think 8 valves is the only way, but i started with 4 on my first truck and had minimal roll in the rear . thats just my experience. Assuming its a chevy truck with a properly setup rear 4link.
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Old 04-30-2011, 05:19 PM   #29
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Re: Air Ride Setup Idea.

i guess if you wanted to you can do about anything with a bucket full of tees, fittings, and check valves.
what are we talking about $100 difference between a 6 valve setup and an 8 valve setup?? im guessing $40 per valve, 20 ft extra hose at $1 a foot retail, and a couple of fittings.
I know every penny counts i'm on a tight custom budget too.
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Old 04-30-2011, 06:02 PM   #30
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Re: Air Ride Setup Idea.

I totally agree and have put my mind stuck at a 8 valve setup and just going to hold off would be the right way to go about it and have it done correctly all at once.
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