Air Ride Suspension finished
06-17-2006, 02:46 PM
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Air Ride Suspension finished
Well I finally got the air ride suspension installed. About 14 hours worth all together. Damn I'm sore and tired. Doped up on Ibuprofen, to ease the pain.
BTW I've got Eibach Springs (Pro Kit), Lakewood Rear Lower Control Arms & Traction Bars #21901, and Lakewood 50/50 Rear Drag Shocks #40301 for sale in the classifieds section and I'll be posting all of them on Ebay.
A couple guys already have dibbs on the springs. I'll let you know for sure if they sold or not!
I couldn't used the rear lakewood setup due to the airbags. Had to revert back to OEM lower control arms and use the Air Ride shock. Otherwise, I'd never sell em.
The pictures don't do it justice. Looks like there more gap at the front air dam than there really is. There is only about 2 inches if that there. The shadow makes it look more. Also the wheels ARE tucked under. Might be hard to tell, but they are. Looking underneath, the mufflers are about 1/2-3/4" off the ground.
I'll get updated pictures outside soon. Stay tuned.
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BTW I've got Eibach Springs (Pro Kit), Lakewood Rear Lower Control Arms & Traction Bars #21901, and Lakewood 50/50 Rear Drag Shocks #40301 for sale in the classifieds section and I'll be posting all of them on Ebay.
A couple guys already have dibbs on the springs. I'll let you know for sure if they sold or not!
I couldn't used the rear lakewood setup due to the airbags. Had to revert back to OEM lower control arms and use the Air Ride shock. Otherwise, I'd never sell em.
The pictures don't do it justice. Looks like there more gap at the front air dam than there really is. There is only about 2 inches if that there. The shadow makes it look more. Also the wheels ARE tucked under. Might be hard to tell, but they are. Looking underneath, the mufflers are about 1/2-3/4" off the ground.
I'll get updated pictures outside soon. Stay tuned.
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06-17-2006, 02:51 PM
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RE: Air Ride Suspension finished
daaaam thats low, i think u said it was a remote system right? that's gotta be fun in public places 
How much did the whole system cost you again?
EDIT: By the way, a Big Brake Kit would make it look amazing. It looks great now, but either Baer or Brembo's in the front and back...daaam. Also, an ebay store called IROTORS sells stock size rotors that are cross drilled for the look, but i know you'd probably want the Brembo/Baer system.
How much did the whole system cost you again?EDIT: By the way, a Big Brake Kit would make it look amazing. It looks great now, but either Baer or Brembo's in the front and back...daaam. Also, an ebay store called IROTORS sells stock size rotors that are cross drilled for the look, but i know you'd probably want the Brembo/Baer system.
06-17-2006, 05:14 PM
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RE: Air Ride Suspension finished
Ok here is to prove no wheel gap in previous photos.
I think a child will fit between there, lol.
Full inflated
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Fully deflated
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I think a child will fit between there, lol.
Full inflated
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Fully deflated
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06-17-2006, 05:37 PM
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RE: Air Ride Suspension finished
lol thats sweet... u should put it up that high when you go off roading...
Anyways, have u noticed any significant handling improvments? I'm sure it drives better, but anything huge?
Anyways, have u noticed any significant handling improvments? I'm sure it drives better, but anything huge?
06-17-2006, 05:41 PM
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RE: Air Ride Suspension finished
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lol thats sweet... u should put it up that high when you go off roading...
Anyways, have u noticed any significant handling improvments? I'm sure it drives better, but anything huge?
lol thats sweet... u should put it up that high when you go off roading...
Anyways, have u noticed any significant handling improvments? I'm sure it drives better, but anything huge?
06-17-2006, 06:04 PM
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RE: Air Ride Suspension finished
yeah, I can go chico style when driving down the road. I haven't actually driven it, ben having issues with an air line in back. Going to redo the line and hope it solves my problem. I'll let you know about the handling.