Air ride suspension on gbody

[83reeeegal]

Hi,
So I think it'd be best to go through with an air ride suspension on my 83regal.. have 1.5k to spend on the whole air ride kit. I just recently came across one on ebay for around 1.1k which looks complete but I wanted some feed back on it. Any tips on installing? I'd gladly appreciate any responses! thank u for your time.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Air...d=360769644712&_trksid=p2349624.c100408.m2460

 

[Wraith]

Not a bad price, gonna be some welding and cutting to use those style bags in the front, you could piece that together for a little less if you wanted to. Manual switches will require all input/output lines to run into cabin which can get crowded wherever they are mounted but are easier to outfit and will prevent bag to bag air transfer, you would get this if using electric just for front and rear valves instead of four valves, one each spring.

 

[UNGN]

That system doesn't seem to have any provision for front shocks. sure.

The phrase "all show and no go" comes to mind.

 

[83reeeegal]

you guys have any other kits in mind, links? I'd love some recommendations gbuddies

 

[Rktpwrd]

I’ve done a full air ride setup on my car. I’d highly recommend doing lots of research first, and then selecting a kit that has most of the engineering and work already done for you. Yes, you can save some coin in going with a budget “one size fits all” kit, but it’s really not worth it IMO.

Have a look at my build thread for some ideas. It starts roughly here https://gbodyforum.com/threads/the-juggernaut-build-thread.55095/page-6,
but there’s many other details pertaining to the air setup throughout the thread. You’ll have to search throughout it.

Hope it helps.

 

[Streetbu]

Yeah, but my idea isnt cheap. Go for the full RideTech kit. Better start saving your pennies! I really wanted the air ride but just couldn't swing it. So i bought the coilover kit from them. At some point if i want i can order the air parts since ill already have all the a arms...

 

[83reeeegal]

Yeah, but my idea isnt cheap. Go for the full RideTech kit. Better start saving your pennies! I really wanted the air ride but just couldn't swing it. So i bought the coilover kit from them. At some point if i want i can order the air parts since ill already have all the a arms...

I'm glad you mentioned that coilover kit! how's that working out for ya? Satisfied?

 

[Streetbu]

Well, its bolted onto my new frame, the old frame is out from the csr, but i had a little piece of rust to fix, the rear floor pan crossmember just in front of the rear tires. Its also the mounting point for the body bushings. Then i hurt my hack and finally had surgery. All fixed now but lost my gusto for finishing the job LOL I'll get it done this winter. Wife wants to ride in the car again!