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Old 04-04-2021, 09:53 PM   #1
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Air bag kit

Looking to buy an air ride set up for my 65 suburban. I'm looking at the airmaxx kit and figured Id give the vendors on here my business before I just buy a kit off eBay..
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Old 04-04-2021, 09:58 PM   #2
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Re: Air bag kit

Here is the kit I was looking at and a pic of the burb for attention
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Old 04-04-2021, 10:07 PM   #3
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Cool burb. Did you check out the vendors section in the parts board area?
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Old 04-05-2021, 06:49 AM   #4
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I didn't I'll check that out
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Old 04-05-2021, 07:22 AM   #5
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That IS a cool Suburban! I am interested in which kit you choose and the install.
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Old 04-05-2021, 08:03 AM   #6
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Re: Air bag kit

We have a vendors area here - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...play.php?f=195
Member MCB Matt could probably hook you up.
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Old 04-05-2021, 09:23 AM   #7
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We have a vendors area here - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...play.php?f=195
Member MCB Matt could probably hook you up.
Is there any listing of vendors, or do I need to just search thru old postings.
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Old 04-05-2021, 03:05 PM   #8
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Is there any listing of vendors, or do I need to just search thru old postings.
You can see most of vendors here https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...play.php?f=195


I will be interested to see what you choose, I need to order a kit for my 64 suburban also. I have been looking at this kit:
https://www.bcfab.com/Complete-FBSS-...-1_p_1010.html
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Old 04-05-2021, 04:12 PM   #9
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Re: Air bag kit

I went for a manual valve system for problem-free simplicity. They are likely all the same, just quality of compressor and quality of the bags would be your biggest concern.

I'm skeptical of solenoids in winter, hence the manual valves.

When the novelty of the valves wears off, if I still want air ride, I'll likely switch to rig height-control valves; they are pretty affordable and reliable.
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I went for a manual valve system for problem-free simplicity. They are likely all the same, just quality of compressor and quality of the bags would be your biggest concern.

I'm skeptical of solenoids in winter, hence the manual valves.

When the novelty of the valves wears off, if I still want air ride, I'll likely switch to rig height-control valves; they are pretty affordable and reliable.
Yes and no. Ride height that is automatically controlled is nice. Reliability is subjective. Manual set-ups just don't have as many parts to fail: Compressors, relays, fuses, pressure switches, paddle valves, gauges, & tanks/airlines/bags (leak sources).

Automated set-ups have some sort of processor involved for the control of things as well as proximity switches/height sensors providing input which lead to more electronic avenues for a possible failure: Compressors, relays, fuses, pressure switches, the control unit/processor, solenoids, height sensors, control display electronics, & tanks/airlines/bags (leak sources).

I know of one well known individual that had a 'high end' automated set-up on their ride & never could get it to function properly/as intended.

The simpler option is easier to troubleshoot.
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Old 04-06-2021, 10:31 PM   #11
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Re: Air bag kit

I talked to a few Vendors on here and the are selling really high end kits which are great but not what I'm looking for. I was looking for a kit to keep this burb on the road while I build a nice drop cassis. so I ordered the airmaxxx kit with upgraded 2500 bags and a single gauge with 2 needles and 2 rocker switches. Traking says it will be here Friday.
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I talked to a few Vendors on here and the are selling really high end kits which are great but not what I'm looking for. I was looking for a kit to keep this burb on the road while I build a nice drop cassis. so I ordered the airmaxxx kit with upgraded 2500 bags and a single gauge with 2 needles and 2 rocker switches. Traking says it will be here Friday.
Great, let us know how it works out.
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Old 04-07-2021, 01:42 PM   #13
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i went with EZ Air ride http://www.ezairride.com/ as others on here have also done. the owner Steve is who will talk with you. awesome customer service and he will get you what you need and his prices are low, do a you tube search of the guy who did a step by step on the kit, just a thought. I love the guys who support this site also, at the time i was looking for a much simpler kit.
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