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ucmydust68 · 08-07-2003, 10:16 AM

Air Ride Technologies - RidePro Air Management System - 2 Way System - 1/4" Lines
ARC1000
Includes a 315 compressor, CON 1000 single paddle control panel, 1 gallon tank, 30 ft. of 1/4" airline and fittings. This system one end of the vehicle. Rise Time: 10-12 Seconds

2- Firestone - Air Bag - Double Convoluted
3/8" NPT Inlet
6827FIR
Rated for up to 3000LBS @ 100PSI
Ride Height: 6.50" - 8.00"
Max Diameter: 8.60"

will this stuff work together? the management system has 1/4" lines and it looks like the air bags have a 3/8" inlet, is this going to be a problem, is there an adapter, or is there a better bag that would work with this?
thanks

Slammed67 · 08-07-2003, 10:29 AM

Are you just wanting rear bags? How much is that kit?

ucmydust68 · 08-07-2003, 10:37 AM

ya i was just wanting rear, not really wanting front. and the kit was 359 for the controller etc, and 119 a piece for the bags

Slammed67 · 08-07-2003, 12:39 PM

$359 + $119 + $119?? For a two way system??? I think you can do it a lot cheaper buy the parts separate.

ucmydust68 · 08-07-2003, 12:45 PM

how much cheaper are we talking? if it is only a few bucks i think it is cheaper to just buy a kit. that way i know that they work together. i like the way yours sits slammed67. what did you use?

Slammed67 · 08-07-2003, 01:57 PM

Well, it kind of depends on what you want. 2-way or 1-way control of the rear bags? (each bag valved individually or tied together). Electric valves or manual valves? Electric valves are quicker but for just a rear bag set up, manual would work okay. What size tank? Will you be raising and lowering the truck often, or just occassionally? Do you plan to add front bags in the future? For a basic rear system I bet you could do it for about $100 cheaper.

ucmydust68 · 08-07-2003, 03:42 PM

i think i want the baggs to be tied together, and i want electric valves, i probably would be raising and lowering the truck alot, is that a problem? what size tank should i run? im 99% sure that i wont add front baggs. if you dont mind helping me shoot me a pm with the parts i would need to put together a good rear system for cheap! thanks

Truckhead · 08-15-2003, 01:08 PM

I'd recommend going with the biggest compressor you can afford and switching up to 3/8's airline. You can run a few small air tanks together in series or one big one. It's easier to hide the smaller tanks. If you check how semi's and other big trucks run there air systems you'll not find a big tank, instead they run about 3-4 smaller 3 gallon tanks. Hope this helps.

Izzy · 08-15-2003, 03:10 PM

I'd suggest running 4-3/8" smc valves with 3/8" port Firestone bags, 3/8" line and 1-Viair450C compressor and a 5 gallon tank.

You could still use the ART control panel but you'd have to wire it up rather than using their plug/play wiring. It will be faster, cheaper and if the speed is too much you can put some adjustable filters on the dump valves to slow it down.

08-07-2003, 10:16 AM	#1
ucmydust68 fuel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: belton mo Posts: 371	how does this air bag kit sound????? Air Ride Technologies - RidePro Air Management System - 2 Way System - 1/4" Lines ARC1000 Includes a 315 compressor, CON 1000 single paddle control panel, 1 gallon tank, 30 ft. of 1/4" airline and fittings. This system one end of the vehicle. Rise Time: 10-12 Seconds 2- Firestone - Air Bag - Double Convoluted 3/8" NPT Inlet 6827FIR Rated for up to 3000LBS @ 100PSI Ride Height: 6.50" - 8.00" Max Diameter: 8.60" will this stuff work together? the management system has 1/4" lines and it looks like the air bags have a 3/8" inlet, is this going to be a problem, is there an adapter, or is there a better bag that would work with this? thanks

08-07-2003, 10:29 AM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Are you just wanting rear bags? How much is that kit? __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-07-2003, 12:39 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	$359 + $119 + $119?? For a two way system??? I think you can do it a lot cheaper buy the parts separate. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-07-2003, 01:57 PM	#6
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Well, it kind of depends on what you want. 2-way or 1-way control of the rear bags? (each bag valved individually or tied together). Electric valves or manual valves? Electric valves are quicker but for just a rear bag set up, manual would work okay. What size tank? Will you be raising and lowering the truck often, or just occassionally? Do you plan to add front bags in the future? For a basic rear system I bet you could do it for about $100 cheaper. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-07-2003, 10:37 AM	#3
ucmydust68 fuel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: belton mo Posts: 371	ya i was just wanting rear, not really wanting front. and the kit was 359 for the controller etc, and 119 a piece for the bags

08-07-2003, 12:45 PM	#5
ucmydust68 fuel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: belton mo Posts: 371	how much cheaper are we talking? if it is only a few bucks i think it is cheaper to just buy a kit. that way i know that they work together. i like the way yours sits slammed67. what did you use?

08-07-2003, 03:42 PM	#7
ucmydust68 fuel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: belton mo Posts: 371	i think i want the baggs to be tied together, and i want electric valves, i probably would be raising and lowering the truck alot, is that a problem? what size tank should i run? im 99% sure that i wont add front baggs. if you dont mind helping me shoot me a pm with the parts i would need to put together a good rear system for cheap! thanks

08-15-2003, 01:08 PM	#8
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	I'd recommend going with the biggest compressor you can afford and switching up to 3/8's airline. You can run a few small air tanks together in series or one big one. It's easier to hide the smaller tanks. If you check how semi's and other big trucks run there air systems you'll not find a big tank, instead they run about 3-4 smaller 3 gallon tanks. Hope this helps.

08-15-2003, 03:10 PM	#9
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	I'd suggest running 4-3/8" smc valves with 3/8" port Firestone bags, 3/8" line and 1-Viair450C compressor and a 5 gallon tank. You could still use the ART control panel but you'd have to wire it up rather than using their plug/play wiring. It will be faster, cheaper and if the speed is too much you can put some adjustable filters on the dump valves to slow it down.



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