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Old 01-13-11, 05:54 PM
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Lately, i've been thinking alot about changing my suspension setup to air. Only problem is I dont know much about it. Does anybody have a link to any diy or tutorials? Thanks!
Old 01-13-11, 08:48 PM
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There's a few on here. Just search for UAS.
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Originally Posted by rgarjr
There's a few on here. Just search for UAS.
Did some searching. All I got were comparisons and pros/cons between has and airliner. I'm looking more for an installation DIY on either kit. Thanks!
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I meant to say uas and airrunner.
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you should check www.vipstylecars.com
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Originally Posted by yakusoku
you should check www.vipstylecars.com
Thanks. I searched there too but couldn't find what I was looking for.
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what exactly are you looking for?

the kits are pretty much straight forward.
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there pretty easy just takes time. i have taken mine in and out a few times..
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You can message me for help if you ever get it.. Also search for member "Toeb". He made a thread which helped me get started. I also got help from alot of cool members here. Its pretty straight forward though. Remove strut, mount air bags, run lines, and wire up compressors and valves. It is a bit time consuming. I'm sure with the right tools at hand, I could knock it out in day.
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Lester,

I have some PDFs on the AirRunner kit.

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Originally Posted by PHML
Lester,

I have some PDFs on the AirRunner kit.

Pete
Thanks Pete! would it be possible for you to e-mail me a copy of it? I just want to study it, and see if its something i can do without needing any special tools. the plan is to get airrunner near the end of this year. if im not able to do it myself, im going to shipping my car to oahu to get the work done. I'll pm you my e-mail. Thanks again.
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its pretty simple. if you can install springs or coilovers then you can install an air ride kit. the hardest part is making sure the system is completely leak free. i recommend setting up the tank and all prior to installing. on my old Easystreet kit, i had a valve stem on the top of my tank so i was able to set it up and fill the tank up and test for leaks with a pressure gauge.
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with the help of DWPSC3 we installed my kit in 4 hours.
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