Air Suspension #2

[Diesel Nut]

Ok guys. Haven't seen a post quite like this so it's probably a good thing to start. I have the same thread running in the 3rd gen forum, bu not alot of response. Maybe I get get more info here. Looking at putting air ride on at least the rear of my truck. Looking for good ride quality, plus the ability to dump the air to slide under my trailer. Done some research and heres what I got.



Air Lift - Primary air (now they call it Road Tamer) Traction bar style locationing arm mount to the front spring hanger and extend over the axle and mount the air springs aft of the axle. Been told it rides nice and is very rigid, as far as roll and such. Don't know how good I feel about limiting my rear suspension's ability to articulate. Cost for full system is around $2300.



Air Bar - Very similar to Air Lift, different manufacturer. Around same price.



Kelderman - Looking at 3 inch lift system (truck is lifted 2" now and other systems could work with this). Nice 4 link set up, but I don't know about ride, ease of install, and mostly, price.



Also wanted to know clearance form suspension parts to tires. My 265 70R19. 5 are very close to the springs, and if I have the space after air I may go to the 285, maybe. Anyways, tell me what you think. Private info or stuff you don't want to shout out, feel free to PM me. Thanks for your help guys.

 

[Turbo Thom]

Air lift is a good system. It uses the panhard bar to hold the rear in place. Works well.



The Kelderman unit is what I sell the most , and the 4 link is just bad to the bone. I sold one of those for a 3/4 ton Chev yesterday. Runs on the strip a lot and will adjust the 4 link to suit. I think the Kelderman unit is probably the most for the money as for as what you get. Pump, tank, and everything you need for the install. The 4 link I install for $3600, total. Thats on the Chevy. Dodge is a little less.



Good luck



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