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Old 12-06-08, 11:55 AM
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Default what about stock air suspension

im trying to get some air suspension for my 1999 ls 400. what are good ones and how much are they? how about stock OEM airbag suspension are they worth buying?

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I know that for our first gens, we don't really have a whole lot of options. Air Runner($$$$$$,,about $4-5K), and UAS (Universal Air Suspensions,,about $2-3K) are about the only ones I know of.

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c'mon trukn, he's got a 2nd gen

UAS, AirRunner, Bold World, Tanabe Air Cobra, Air-Force, Roberuta, there are a lot, depends what KIND of system you want and how much you want to spend.
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first set a budget and it has to be $3000 and up.
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if u run on air...say bye bye to ur tires
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Originally Posted by python
if u run on air...say bye bye to ur tires
huh? and why would that be? you realize that after you get air, you're supposed to get an alignment at the ride height you run at when driving.....
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Python do you have air , or did someone tell you that?
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
huh? and why would that be? you realize that after you get air, you're supposed to get an alignment at the ride height you run at when driving.....
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Python do you have air , or did someone tell you that?
CL rocks doesnt it..
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how is it possible to have ur car in the exact position u got ur alignment done each time u roll down the road, especially when u dump it when parked? u would have to have some way of knowing the exact ride height....im just askin here so dont jump down my throat
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python, look up a digital air controller.
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ok well its not the first time i have been wrong and its surely not the last time either
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someone please send me a site or info on air setup, kit, etc for first gen LS please. i barely have time cause my job in the air force. any help would be helpful.
pm'd welcome, much appericated.
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most air susp kits are custom since u need to fit the lines. unless ur car came wit.
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Originally Posted by MEANDAFAKA
someone please send me a site or info on air setup, kit, etc for first gen LS please. i barely have time cause my job in the air force. any help would be helpful.
pm'd welcome, much appericated.
VIDEO
http://www.universalairsuspension.com/

CONTACT:
P.G Motoring USA
www.pgmotoringusa.com
Email:sales@pgmotoringusa.com
Phone: (213) 625-3486

Price for kit for first gen will run approx. $2500.

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Their is a couple of guys in hawaii who make a kit for the LS , you need to ask local shops for them though.


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