AIR BAGS?

tdiggity5 · Post by **tdiggity5** » February 15, 2011, 2:59 pm

What do you guys thing abotu the airbag kits? Talking to a friend he thiskns this kit would lower me down quite a bit adn give me a nice ride... with the option to fill the bags during heavy loads

http://www.airbagit.com/product-p/fbs-for-68-kit5.htm

Let my know what you guys think

Hookedtrout · Post by **Hookedtrout** » February 15, 2011, 3:30 pm

No idea but I'm thinking along the sames lines, I have a Firestone Ride Rite out of 97 Ford F150 and I'm thinking it will be an easy install on the back, however I don't know how it would lower it? I'm thinking it would have to be lowered to the height you want then the bags would either firm up your ride for a load or soften it. Never have had them on anything I've had though so I'm interested to hear from anyone that's had them as well.

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » February 15, 2011, 3:36 pm

I have seen a Ride Tech set up with shock waves front and rear with a 4 link in back. If I had the money I would like to do something similar.

dragginwagon · Post by **dragginwagon** » February 15, 2011, 3:41 pm

1st and foremost do not use AIRBAGIT.COM or any of their other company names. you ll be able to tell cause their ads and pics all look the same.

ive been installin air ride for right at 12 years now and i can promise you, you'll regret ever buyin parts from them! low quality parts, universal crap thats supposed to be made for "your" ride, terrible shippin rates, even worse customer service. i have spent more hours fixing people's rides and cutting this stuff off than id like to try and figure out! i flat out refuse to install any of their parts on someones ride...

a kit can be pieced together from high quality manufactors for very close to the price you have in that link. you'll need some fab and welding skills for the 4 link and front air brackets. if your not comfortable with that i suggest a shop local to you

fire truck · Post by **fire truck** » February 15, 2011, 11:25 pm

dragginwagon wrote:1st and foremost do not use AIRBAGIT.COM or any of their other company names. you ll be able to tell cause their ads and pics all look the same.

ive been installin air ride for right at 12 years now and i can promise you, you'll regret ever buyin parts from them! low quality parts, universal crap thats supposed to be made for "your" ride, terrible shippin rates, even worse customer service. i have spent more hours fixing people's rides and cutting this stuff off than id like to try and figure out! i flat out refuse to install any of their parts on someones ride...

a kit can be pieced together from high quality manufactors for very close to the price you have in that link. you'll need some fab and welding skills for the 4 link and front air brackets. if your not comfortable with that i suggest a shop local to you

That's the same thing I've heard over and over about them.

I go to Scrapin the Coast every year and I never see anyone there with Airbagit stuff....

tdiggity5 · Post by **tdiggity5** » February 16, 2011, 10:51 am

Im not all about fabbin stuff ... is there anywhere to buy a complete setup?

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » February 16, 2011, 10:59 am

http://www.ridetech.com/

dragginwagon · Post by **dragginwagon** » February 16, 2011, 11:30 am

if your lookin for quality "bolt-on" equipment A.R.T. is the place to talk to... but remember its gunna be spendy! and never forget you get what you pay for!!!!!!!!!

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » February 16, 2011, 12:12 pm

What ever you go with please make sure to have the Camber adjuster (Beams Bent) at ride height. Any good truck shop can do it. (not firestone or pepboys, etc...)

It isn't only about tire wear, it is about safty. The truck will not handle correctly (lots of understeer) in an emergency situation. Also you are more likely to lockup the front tires because you don't have the correct contact patch between the tire and the ground. Last thing you want is to drop a lot of money on your ride and then hit someone that pulls out in front of you! $60 well worth it in my book!

Do your homework and remember..."You get what you pay for!" (never found that saying to be wrong)

tdiggity5 · Post by **tdiggity5** » February 16, 2011, 12:35 pm

Thanks Guys, I am talking to the guys at ridetech. I appreciate all of the input. You guys are awesome