air suspension setup UCF20
09-25-14, 04:39 PM
#76
air is definitely a luxury and as shmee stated, a transferable one! i was able to reuse most of the parts from my accord wagon.
sc0pe did a budget air build but he is mainly on the LS400 facebook page. here is his build thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...-a-budget.html
sc0pe did a budget air build but he is mainly on the LS400 facebook page. here is his build thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...-a-budget.html
09-27-14, 07:34 PM
#77
air is definitely a luxury and as shmee stated, a transferable one! i was able to reuse most of the parts from my accord wagon.
sc0pe did a budget air build but he is mainly on the LS400 facebook page. here is his build thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...-a-budget.html
sc0pe did a budget air build but he is mainly on the LS400 facebook page. here is his build thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...-a-budget.html
Plus you're more than welcome to contact me and I can help you source things on the cheap.As for how much money I spent:
- AirLift "Easy Street" V1 - $450 (used)
- Viair 480C - $165 (technically new)
- Airbag Depot 5 Gallon Air Tank - $105 (used, but retails for the same price)
- Sensen #1492 Struts - $207 (new)
- UAS Aero Sport Bags - $475 (used, but 50 miles on them)
- UAS Aero Sport Brackets - $115 (the uppers were new, the lowers were used, but never actually mounted)
- Fittings - $100+ (all new, though the majority of said fittings are included in that manual setup that I'm selling)
- Miscellaneous Parts - $100 (think wood, bolts, electrical bits, etc.)
So all in all, I spent in the neighborhood of $1600. Keep in mind that this is a basic setup, and I'm going to gradually upgrade it as time goes on.
Last edited by Sc0pe; 09-27-14 at 07:55 PM.
12-25-15, 12:31 PM
#84
12-25-15, 01:20 PM
#85
He was probably running a single, small compressor.
I can air all up and all down 2 full times back to back on a full tank. The compressors kick on about ¼ of the way up on the 2nd time. I can still drop and air up to low ride height a third time on the same tank but ride height and all up take time to get there.
I think my cycle time is about 1min 30-45 seconds from 165-200psi and about 5min30sec from an empty tank.
I want to get the AZ compressors because they are quieter, have much better cfm output and run much cooler. 1 AZ effectively replaces a dual 480 setup, so two would cut my cycle times anywhere from 40-60%.
Beyond that, I have had no real problems with my setup other than a couple of leaks I caused by neglecting to have the right tools on hand when I did my install, resulting and a major deviation in the setup I had planned and band aide fix to get the car up and running in the window of time I was working with.
I can air all up and all down 2 full times back to back on a full tank. The compressors kick on about ¼ of the way up on the 2nd time. I can still drop and air up to low ride height a third time on the same tank but ride height and all up take time to get there.
I think my cycle time is about 1min 30-45 seconds from 165-200psi and about 5min30sec from an empty tank.
I want to get the AZ compressors because they are quieter, have much better cfm output and run much cooler. 1 AZ effectively replaces a dual 480 setup, so two would cut my cycle times anywhere from 40-60%.
Beyond that, I have had no real problems with my setup other than a couple of leaks I caused by neglecting to have the right tools on hand when I did my install, resulting and a major deviation in the setup I had planned and band aide fix to get the car up and running in the window of time I was working with.
01-05-16, 06:37 PM
#86
one time my friend asked how high i can go, so i overfilled the bags to about 140psi. one of the valves got stuck and failed to exhaust the pressure, and i suspect it was bc i was on uneven pavement. eventually after 5 mins the valve broke free and allowed air to dump. other than that, it's been a solid performer and i've daily'd the car with no other issues thankfully!
as for compressors, my setup is very slow taking almost 7 mins to fill from empty, then 2 mins from 165 to 200. on a full tank i can air up once, and on the second time the compressor kicks back on midway. my ride height pressures are 100 psi front and 70 rears. filling up a tank faster is very ideal, and AZ comps will surely do the trick. and yes they are MUCH quieter than viair!
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01-06-16, 04:49 PM
#87
i am pretty much utilizing the same setup as you see in the original thread. all i do is constantly drain the water traps when they fill up (more so when the weather is cold). i added SMC check valves to the leader lines bc the in-line viair check valves tend to fail over time creating leaks.
one time my friend asked how high i can go, so i overfilled the bags to about 140psi. one of the valves got stuck and failed to exhaust the pressure, and i suspect it was bc i was on uneven pavement. eventually after 5 mins the valve broke free and allowed air to dump. other than that, it's been a solid performer and i've daily'd the car with no other issues thankfully!
as for compressors, my setup is very slow taking almost 7 mins to fill from empty, then 2 mins from 165 to 200. on a full tank i can air up once, and on the second time the compressor kicks back on midway. my ride height pressures are 100 psi front and 70 rears. filling up a tank faster is very ideal, and AZ comps will surely do the trick. and yes they are MUCH quieter than viair!
one time my friend asked how high i can go, so i overfilled the bags to about 140psi. one of the valves got stuck and failed to exhaust the pressure, and i suspect it was bc i was on uneven pavement. eventually after 5 mins the valve broke free and allowed air to dump. other than that, it's been a solid performer and i've daily'd the car with no other issues thankfully!
as for compressors, my setup is very slow taking almost 7 mins to fill from empty, then 2 mins from 165 to 200. on a full tank i can air up once, and on the second time the compressor kicks back on midway. my ride height pressures are 100 psi front and 70 rears. filling up a tank faster is very ideal, and AZ comps will surely do the trick. and yes they are MUCH quieter than viair!
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12-26-19, 05:02 PM
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hello
do you have pictures how the air lines go over the rear axle and into ur suitcase ?
im installing my air on my lexus but can not figure out how its safe
thanks im new here
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do you have pictures how the air lines go over the rear axle and into ur suitcase ?
im installing my air on my lexus but can not figure out how its safe
thanks im new here
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03-13-23, 01:49 AM
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