Kelderman Air Ride SEMA show truck

[Jeff Kelderman]

http://www.keldermanmfg.com/semakeld.htm



here is our SEMA show truck from this year. it has our new 10" lift system on it.



Look for it on TRUCKS! TV early summer.

 

[XcumminsX]

WOW! that looks awesome! Do you guys have that available now? how much? I am definatly interested. .



also how are the front driveshafts holding up. . Ive heard anything lifted over 5 inches(from any lift kit company) . the front driveshafts are being destroyed... I dont know why exactly but thats what i heard from my friend who installs lifts.

 

[SRadke]

Jeff, do you have any intention of attending the National Ag. Expo in Kentucky this February?



-Scott

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Rolling on 24's...

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Matt

 

[Bertram65]

Looks great. What size are the tires? Are the wheels 22. 5" or 24"? Direct bolt on or adapters?

 

[HoleshotHolset]

I was just guessing that they were 24's... . sure look like it to me...



Matt

 

[StephenThomas]

I think I saw on their website that the system is somewhere around $4400 :--)

 

[XcumminsX]

thats a good price for 10" lift with airbags

 

[StephenThomas]

It just might be a good price -- I've never compared the prices with other brands. But I was sure shocked at the cost in general -- I wasn't expecting it to be that high. I doubt that price includes install... .

 

[Jeff Clark]

Stephen, you've got to remember, that kit replaces all the factory springs. The bags plus all the braketry to mount it gets pretty expensive, but it will be a ride like no other lift can deliver.

 

[RAMINSPEED]

I WANT IT! But it's not practical. :{ I never said I was practical. :-laf

 

[RAMINSPEED]

Jeff Kelderman

How low is the truck after you let the air out of the suspension? I'm thinking of the wife for getting in and out while parked.

 

[StephenThomas]

Can you set these air bag systems up so that you can lower/raise the truck from a push of the button while inside the cab?

 

[evldsl]

What about the nose bleeds from the altitude?

 

[SRadke]

If nose bleeds are a problem for you just check the "pressurized cabin" option when ordering your new truck.



-Scott

 

[Jeff Clark]

Originally posted by StephenThomas

Can you set these air bag systems up so that you can lower/raise the truck from a push of the button while inside the cab?

Yes



The kits are available from stock height up to whatever. If you want a smoothe ride with about 3-4" of lift (like I do), they have the kit. I've been studying this for awhile now.

 

[Jeff Kelderman]

this kit is controlled by the firestone intelli-ride computerized height control system. it has 3 settings. the lowest setting drops the truck down from a 10" lift down to a 5" lift. the middle setting is the drive setting, 10" the third setting is a show setting, 13". air is supplied by an oasis heavy duty compessor that has enough psi run air wrenches.



i am running the stock front driveshaft. the truck is a 6 speed, which has a better approach angle for the driveshaft when compared to the automatic. we have around 8,000 miles on this kit so far.



the tires are 22. 5" with 235/80r.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

"the tires are 22.5" with 235/80r"

Crap, I guess it isn't rolling on 24's... Well, at least I was close... . within 1½"... .



Matt

 

[Gypsyman]

Jeff,



1) With the stock to 2" front kit can you stay with the stock front control arms?



2) Did you get the noise out of the rear centering link?



3) Any grease fittings on the rear heim joints?



4) Any chance the rear 4-link kit will come down in price in the future?



Thanks



Richard Martin



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[Jeff Kelderman]

1. you can stay with the stock control arms if you stay at 2" or less.

2. as long as everything is tight, there is no noise. you will have to retorque everything a couple of times after you drive it. after that, you should be in great shape.

3. no grease fittings. the rear trailing arms use poly bushings, not hiem joints.

4. the rear is currently at $2600. unfortunately steel prices have rose more than gas/diesel prices recently, so i don't see the prices coming down right now. if you are interested in the front and rear, call me and i can give you the best deal i can. 800-334-6150.