kelderman air suspension

[TDeSteuben]

anyone out there running any of the kelderman air suspesion products??? are you happy with them? I have a 3500 and am looking at getting the 2 bag system and installing it myself. i live in so california, and would rather have a professional install this system if one were around here, does anyone know of a dealer or shop in so cal that does this setup?

 

[David Muench]

I've got the front setup, and I love it. Jeff Kelderman is a great guy to work with, and posts to the TDR sometimes.

 

[TDeSteuben]

dave, why did ou go with the front suspension and not the rear??? the rear on my 3500 seems to need ir worde the the front does... . also what kind of milage do you get with your rig, i noticed you have 3. 73 in the rear, what would you sya your running for rpms at 65 mph?

 

[MMiller]

Hey I got one on my '93. It has been on the rear since a few days after it was bought new by my dad. The one I have is the single bag style in the middle of the frame rails. I currently have 208,000 miles on it. I have had no problems with it. I do tow quite heavy most times anymore. It really helped the ride on the rear of my first gen. Kelderman makes some very good stuff. I'd like to have his 4link setup. I think that would be the way to go 'cept I will spend the $3k some where else, like making the old girl run harder.



Michael

 

[David Muench]

I went with the front because it was cheaper and at the time I was looking at that or a leveling kit. Also at the time the only thing available for the 3rd gens were the front and the rear 4 link - no rear 2 bag system then. I can't afford the 4 link.



I expect I will do something to the rear, but unless it rains money it will probably be the 2 bag. My truck rides pretty well with the BFG 315's now, but it could always ride better.



Milage. . I think around 18-19 usually. I haven't calculated it in awhile and my overhead computer is off because of the EZ. RPMs at 65 are probably around 1900 or so. A bit low for towing, but great for commuting. If I were to do it over again I would of gotten 4. 10's with the automatic. But I didn't expect to be putting the larger tires on.



The front will come in real handy on Monday as well. . My 240 lb Buckstop bumper arrives, and as soon as it goes on I can just add some more air to level the truck out again. I also bought it because I'll probably get a snowplow sometime in the next couple years.