I am planning out my build now that I have a donor car that has the drivetrain I want and air bag suspension (factory) already. I want to replace the crappy factory bag system with something good, but have only heard of airbagit.com, Accuair, and through some threads on here Slam Specialties. Looks like Slam Specialties has a great price on their kit, but has anyone had good/bad experiences with any of them? Which system would you recommend? I am on a decently tight budget, but am willing to pay a little more if it means I am getting better performance/reliability/longevity. Thanks everyone!
Here is the system I had eyeballed from Slam Specialties http://www.theslamstore.com/product_p/2.23.8viair150gc.htm price sure beats the AccuAir setup!
The Accuair system is worth it. Slam Specialties makes excellent bags. I have been installing them for may years, no issues.
Not a bad price really, but I didn't know slam sold complete kits. Bags seem to be their strong point, not sure whose valves those are...
That's a good price. I have heard that slam bags split is this true? I run 2500lb Firestone bags and they have never let me down, tough as nails.
Stay away from airbagit.com or any of the companies that are associated with them like aim. They have the worst customer service and will screw you over sooner or later.
The valves if I remember correctly are either AccuAir or "GC" according to the product description. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
After doing more searching on here it seems like a lot of people use the slam specialties bags and swear by them. Ill definitely look into Firestone too! Thanks for your response! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thanks everyone for the input! Now I just have to do the work and save the money to make this a reality. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I have slam 7's on a OT truck that's daily'd and have never had and probs. been running them for 5ish years. That kit does look good tho. I would try to upgrade comps to 480s. IIRC te duty cycle is better. One thing I don't remember seeing is check valves. Not a must but is nice if an airline failure, the bags won't lose pressure. Also a schrader valve. You know for CYA
Good words of wisdom! I was wondering what kind of backup plan I could have with these airbags in case they did go. Thanks!
Slams are the more popular air bag and Accuair hands down for your valves. Ive had both in a previous truck and will not go back to normal valves after having Accuair. Depending on the ride you want, check into Firestones sleeve bags for the rear, the ride is great. For a shocks I would recommend using Bilstien RCD shocks. They're valved specifically for air ride and Ive also had them and swear by them. Hope this helps
wanna guess how i know ? the accuair is a great kit, hands down. but you can run 2 dual needle gauges and a single gauge and what ever switch box and get close enough for ride height. but if the 1 touch option and auto level really intrigue you, then go with the accuair
I did not have the E Level with my Accuair. Im talking about the Accair maniflod it's self. The simplicity of only having 5 fittings total makes it well worth it. It's simple to deal with, great customer support and the option to upgrade later to E Level is a plus. You can't do that with any other setup out there except maybe Airlifts. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Forgot to mention there are 4 1/4" ports on the manifold for gauges as well Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I went with RideTech for my 31, I'll be using an AccuAir system with level controls in my 37 coupe with slam specialty bags. Both Ridetech and AccuAir seem to be good products.
Wow, these responses are awesome! Thanks everyone for helping out this FNG! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Had quite a few Slams split and bubble in last 3 years. Used tons of the Air Lift Dominators with only one giving a problem. Accuair is top notch controllers. Let us know if we can help with anything!
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