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Old 08-28-12, 10:11 PM
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OK I have a 2001 gs300 currently on stock struts( i believe) with hr lowering springs mounted to them. (not adjustable). My question is... If i decided to purchase a management kit like the,(ridetech RidePRO e3 Digital with level pro), can i still use my current struts and springs or will i have to buy a set of air coil overs like the ksports that are all ready assembled? I'm trying to stay around 2 grand for a complete piece together kit. Whats a good reliable kit for cheap? Any info will be much appreciated and thanks in advance!
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UAS best bet for u buddy and high recomd some cheap coils to use for the bags or u can get the ksport, air runner but thats above 2500 range
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im selling a 5 gallon tank with (2) viair 444c compressors with wiring if interested
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Thank you! i have pm you with a few question about your items. Any other suggestion? i found a e level accuair system management on ebay for 1800 shipped. what bag /suspension setup would i nedd to make this a complete kit?
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if u buy that and the UAS basic kit your perfect and do you have a link to the accuair?
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heres a kit but not from ebay..

http://bagriders.com/modlab/products...TOUCH-PAD.html

but yea u need a kit like that + bags n youre set pretty much.

just realized. it has a $200 off too.

GET 200.00 OFF WITH COUPON CODE: XTR965

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Yeah UAS aero sport bags can be installed on stock shocks and wont put a huge dent on your wallet. Some guys though have experienced bag rubbing issues, others have not. There's also AirRex air struts but those will cost over 2 grand for just that.

For the management go with accuair or the autopilot v2.

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Hey Thanks! This looks like a great deal. also when you say bags... are you saying that i need just the bags to put on my stock strut with the lowering spring that i currently have (will that even work for me) or some kyb non adjustable or would i have to actually buy like a complete adjustable air bag strut? im new to most of this guys so sorry if im asking dumb questions? I dont need fast bags or anything crazy just want mainly to be able to lift car when coming to a steep driveway or a flooded rd . i would like for it to come up quick so i can make the maneuver faster and i dont need to be laying frame.lol here is a link http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACCUAIR-AIR-...r#ht_500wt_934
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the uas bag will slip on to the stock strut, so you would have to remove your coil spring of course. If you want a full complete air strut like from AirRex or Air Runner it will get more expensive.

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http://bagriders.com/modlab/products...ERSAL-KIT.html

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I found this one too! Could some one guide me on what a decent bag would be for me. i would like to keep my shocks and hr springs and just add bags if thats possible? also out of the two kits i just posted. which is the better one and why? link here.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ridetech-303...#ht_1751wt_909
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You should buy chrispy's set up. 2k complete
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Thanks everybody but i have purchased a kit new for 1200 shipped. that niiiccceeee!(borat Voice) Just need to search around for the best bag setup. what brackets do i need if i go with the universal aero sport bag. i have also seen a universal air strut as well chapman makes one and airlift makes one as well . something called /Lifestyle universal bellow-over strut kit.? If i did go this route do i need a short medium or long travel??
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what kit did u end up getting? The brackets are shown on the link I posted. Airlift does sell universal struts but you need to figure out which one suits you best.
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I ended up getting the Airlift Autopilot v2. I got a 5 gallon tank with dual chrome viair 444c withe 3/8 plus all dot fittings and a couple of other bonuses. It was a great deal for what i need. Accuair is great but so is Airlift! Plus they have been around for along time with great success with there products! The only thing i need now is air bags or struts. i should be bagged right under 1950 when im done. I think thats awesome compared to those basic ksport which is only up and down for 2500. You cant beat that besides free.lol! Yeah the universal airover shocks i have seen just dont know which ones to get and whats all involved in adding them. I emailed airlift to see which one they would recommend .So i hope to hear something soon! any one know the spec on our Oem shocks like height/ extended / compressed ?etc??

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Yeah the V2 is pretty nice management.
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