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Old 01-08-09, 06:13 PM
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i want air rides really bad but i don't know where to start can someone help me cuz i don't notting about air rides like what brand is good for the price looking to spend 1500 to 2500 for the one that you can control in ur car. Is there a plug & play kit and what kind of options do you get with all the different types of kits thats out there?
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First of all there's no such thing as PNP for air suspension. Second, you can either go custom or get kits that are put together already, such as AirRunner or UAS (Universal Air Suspension). AR is the best but costs $! Since your price range is $2500max I'd suggest UAS.
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plug n play? assuming Air runners maybe?

Expensive but from what i hear good.

or UAS setup. Cheaper but not plug n play i believe.

I wanna go air too =/ Im tired of scraping...
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Theres a "pnp" out there... but not sure what makes it plug and play..I would assume that all the wiring is already done to where all you need to do is run power to it and lines... but not sure how the quality is.
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for your price range UAS is your best bet. airride makes a pod that has everything all wired togethor and ready to go, just make the air and power connections but it will run you somewhere around $1900 for the setup.
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The one thing that sucks about the air runners is that you are forced to buy the whole kit (which was or is 4K), you can't just buy the air struts.
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Originally Posted by rgarjr
The one thing that sucks about the air runners is that you are forced to buy the whole kit (which was or is 4K), you can't just buy the air struts.
Not even for warranty/replacement issues?
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Originally Posted by jacksonvp
Not even for warranty/replacement issues?
good question! I've been searching their site for a while to see if the bags are available separately so I can switch to them... found nothing. maybe I should email them I'm sure they will warrant them, but you still have to buy them (if they're that stingy) but a buck should be a buck right!?
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Originally Posted by jacksonvp
Not even for warranty/replacement issues?
from what I understand if you have issues you send it to them for repairs.
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
from what I understand if you have issues you send it to them for repairs.
WOW! Thats pretty dumb! What do they expect you to do during the turn around! Now maybe I'll second think the switch... I'd like to know all the for sure 411 cause for $4000 you should expect perfect service!
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
for your price range UAS is your best bet. airride makes a pod that has everything all wired togethor and ready to go, just make the air and power connections but it will run you somewhere around $1900 for the setup.
What's airride's website? http://airride.com/? I couldn't find the pod you're talking about.....
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Originally Posted by Solo_D33A
What's airride's website? http://airride.com/? I couldn't find the pod you're talking about.....

http://streetridepro.com/product_inf...roducts_id=418


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Thank you, I forgot that site. I noticed also they've got Air Cylinders, I just Emailed them on the site, waiting for their reply to see if it's applicable to GS as I've got a set of Canovers but the rear left went, so I would be much cheaper off if their cylinders work and I can just replace the rears instead of going for a new system.

Thank you thank you thank you!

Now I wait.
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Originally Posted by Solo_D33A
Thank you, I forgot that site. I noticed also they've got Air Cylinders, I just Emailed them on the site, waiting for their reply to see if it's applicable to GS as I've got a set of Canovers but the rear left went, so I would be much cheaper off if their cylinders work and I can just replace the rears instead of going for a new system.
Cylinders are old school.. Go with air struts, much reliable and softer ride (UAS).

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Check out Air force suspension, its not that cheap though.


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