My Air Ride Build Log

[shundal]

I'm pretty bad when it comes to documenting my mods, but I am going to attempt to follow this one through. Before I start I will be changing all the front end suspension components.

To start my current suspension setup is as follows:

1. Belltech 2"/3-4" drop with spindles up front and 1" spacer in rear with 5305 coils.

2. Bilstein HD shocks up front and Bilstein 5125 shocks in rear.

3. DJM rear hardware kit and shock extenders

4. DJM front and rear away bars

5. Upgraded Energy sway bar end links

My air ride setup will be as follows:

1. Universal Aero Power Sport bags up front

2. Arnott Trailblazer bags in rear

3. Accuair E-level with rocker switch and VU4 manifold

4. Accuair I-Level

5. 28" Specialty Suspensions Seamless Spun Aluminum Tank

6. Viar 380c compressor. (Just one for now)

7. SMC Check Valve (I've read a lot that the Viair check valves fail often)

8. Spohn panhard bar

9. Free travel mod



In just waiting on the e level to be sent from Accuair and I can start getting this going. Should be here today or tomorrow.



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[NathanJax]

 

[Goodinblack]

Subscription added

 

[yukondoit]

Looking forward to this

 

[NeverSatisfied]

Oh boy can't wait for this

 

[mastertony]

Good luck on your new project!

 

[shundal]

Thanks. Here's the first package of parts that came a few days ago. I want to keep the raw look of the tank as Lee (goodinblack) suggested, so I gave it a few coats of clear to hopefully protect the finish.

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[emay]

You may want to really think about backing that up with a secondary compressor. It's good insurance in the event one quits on the road and it doubles tank fill times which with a single 380c will be less than desirable. I've used them and they are a 3 minute fill to a usable state on a 5g tank. That 28" I thought was about 5g or maybe a touch under by internal volume correct? Another thing is, when you add the second, your going to be undoing and redoing line work and electrical. At the very least go into it by bringing everything electrical you need down to the primary for adding on of the secondary comp.

Looking forward to seeing your end results.

 

[shundal]

Thanks for the suggestion. I just ordered one for now but had intentions to add another with a second tank at some point. This won't be a daily driver anymore but I will look into just adding the second now.


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[Goodinblack]

This done yet?

Hahaa

 

[NORCAL SS]

you will need the rear upper/lower a arms. when you air out tires will get sucked so far forward the arms will fix that plus pinion angle

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btw tbss airbags best/cheapest way to go and bolt in for CHEAPPPPP. been doing that swap for years!!

 

[Goodinblack]

@NORCAL SS

Really wish you would do a proper write up about ALL the parts used including lines etc for the tbss rear.

Along with pictures

 

[NORCAL SS]

@NORCAL SS

Really wish you would do a proper write up about ALL the parts used including lines etc for the tbss rear.

Along with pictures

i did put in in my vendor section

rear tbss bags (like i showed on pics upper crossmember on tbss same as tahoe so pops in)
5/32 line is in tbss bags you can go 5/32 to 1/4 inch adapter push to connect
then then from that adapater to go airlift part number 72000 in rear which is all wireless from inside the cab and done.
ride height is about 3-4 inches and ride better sits lower/more lift than kildermans (or however you spell it)

bags with lines and airlift 72000 around 550 bucks if you get the cheaper airlift unit will be like 450 bucks.

 

[shundal]

Hahah I could be done if Fed ex ever got here


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[NORCAL SS]

btw you can tap in a 1/4 inch fitting or 1/2 inch on top of the bag if you want it to be faster

 

[Pachanga02]

Is there a way to get the Tbss bags on a NBS if so how much of a drop would it give? @NORCAL SS

 

[NORCAL SS]

Is there a way to get the Tbss bags on a NBS if so how much of a drop would it give? @NORCAL SS

yes you can use the tbss bags on the NBS but you need to check the upper cross member in rear. Some of the nbs ive lowered had the same crossmember as the tbss so the slots are there up top. Easy way is to look above rear springs and if there are 3 slots on the frame then the tbss bags will fit right in.

the tbss bags will get the frame to sit on the axle when deflated. Ride height is 3-4 inch drop

 

[yates ™]

@shundal what about a dual tank and compressor system that fits in the front and bolts into the skid plate area?

 

[shundal]

;910577]@shundal what about a dual tank and compressor system that fits in the front and bolts into the skid plate area?

I liked that on the Kelderman Setup, especially because it allows to keep the spare tire. I've been playing around with a few different tank and compressor locations and if I can fab a bracket to work up front I will go that route. Makes electrical easier to wire as well.

I like that the kelderman system can just bolt right up into place, but because i got my setup at wholesale price (other than tbss bags) through my father in law, that's why I'm going this route. It will require fab work, but it shouldn't be too bad.


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[yates ™]

You know you can buy just the tanks and brackets, they're setup for dual 400C compressors. The kit is discontinued but I can still get those made if you would like.