Accuair e-Level Install

[98lows10]

I have been running the Accuair e-Level on my daily driver (96 S10) since February with about 10,000 miles on it thus far. Dustin and Reno over at Accuair have done a great job introducing a high quality ride height controller. After driving around all summer I must say it was nice to be able to jump in my truck and drive off without having to think about hitting the switches.



Check out what this system has to offer. The key-on ride height option is perfect if you have anyone else that drives your car/truck. It allows them to safety drive the truck without having to worry about its ride height.


I started by mounting the e-Level control unit, a fused distribution block, and stinger 80A relay on a piece of aluminum diamond plate. Don't worry about this unit being exposed to the weather, it is 100% weather tolerant. I wanted to be able to get to all the wiring easily if I ever blew a fuse or had to service anything. I located it where the factory jack went, the old cover still fits fine.







I made some mounts for the front ride height sensor that put it in the same rotation of the upper control arm shaft. I machined the studs out of 1/2" round stock to accept the hardware included with the kit.








Cut down to fit the frame a bit better, also got a 1/4-20 bolt threaded into the frame to prevent any rotation of the sensor.











The rear sensors were mounted on the lower 4 link bar and the side of the frame within the proper range.

The Auto-Calibration was crazy to watch, you literally press two buttons for 3 seconds and walk away to program the whole system. It will cycle your suspension a couple times to learn the full suspension travel, compressor fill time, etc. This is especially helpful since this system will work with any valve controls that your ride might already have, no programming needed. It will set your heights accordingly; (1) 10% travel, (2) 50% travel (mid travel/ride height), and (3)90%.

Ride Monitor Mode continually checks sensor position to keep the suspension within 1/8" of the calibrated height. While parked it will make any needed changes every 5 seconds until the suspension settles to the selected position. While driving it will make necessary adjustments every 45 seconds.

These guys were really thinking when they incorporated a vehicle voltage monitor into the e-Level shutting the compressor off when battery voltage drops below 10.5V DC.


Works great when you actually use the bed of the truck.

[AVNCHRIS]

looks great.
if you can get video of it.

[slonlow2000]

Thats pretty sweet, I used to have the key on to ride height with an old airridetech controller that was an awesome feature, along with the drop when you turned it off. Looks like a cool product, how much does it run?

[hamagc]

nice tom! now is all the extra work needed? (setting up the sensors) or are there other options? i would hate to spend a grand on something i still need to fabricate.

how is it on highway? i know our freeways are hell with bumps. is it constantly changing the ride height as it measures the sensor while going over a bump? with the auto leveling, does it use alot of air? do you find your compressor coming on more?

i have been very very interested in one of these units (not that i'll ever afford it lol) but have been kinda weary on some of the features.

[98lows10]

The Accuair e-Level retails @ 1,095. Log onto Lowriderdepot.com to check your wholesale pricing if you have an account with us.

There is no need to fabricate extra brackets, you will find a place to easily mount the sensors on any frame. It will also work with alot of aftermarket height sensors. Accuair also has clamps available to fit different size tubular control arms.

If you think your highways are bad, you should take a trip down any road in Massachusetts. Pot Holes, uneven pavement, bumps, dips, craters, etc. While driving it will only make adjustments every 45 seconds, this will eliminate a sudden movement when you hit a bump.

[hamagc]

lol i've been through mass when i lived in CT. atleast the bordering towns through springfield. still our 405 freeway is insane though there is usually traffic so the average speed is like 5mph lol.

so lets say at that 45sec interval, i hit a good bump. the system reads that the pressure is higher as it spiked when i hit the bump, does it drop the truck? then wait 45 seconds to see if it's right? i'm so confused on these. i think i'll have to find one at a local show and see how it works.

good about the mounting stuff.

how are the speeds? is it all dependent on the valves? or does it try to control the speed of the exhaust valve? some of us have it to where we tap a button and we're on the ground.

good thing you made a thread on this, i can write a book of questions lol. where's our accuair guy?

[firefighter5325]

awesome write up man. I just picked up a accuari manifold and would love to have this set-up but my pockets just arnt deep enough maybe oneday

[EasyTarget]

Quote: Originally Posted by hamagc

so lets say at that 45sec interval, i hit a good bump. the system reads that the pressure is higher as it spiked when i hit the bump, does it drop the truck? then wait 45 seconds to see if it's right? i'm so confused on these. i think i'll have to find one at a local show and see how it works.

It doesn't read pressure at all. The ride is measured purely on the height sensors. So in order for the suspension to adjust itself the height must stay changed for 45 seconds.

[DJDAudio]

Keep an eye out for my Review and testing of this system soon!

Nice install Tom!, all of the wires can be intimidating when you first look at them. But with everything 'connecterized' install is a breeze.

[DJDAudio]

Quote: Originally Posted by hamagc

lol i've been through mass when i lived in CT. atleast the bordering towns through springfield. still our 405 freeway is insane though there is usually traffic so the average speed is like 5mph lol.

so lets say at that 45sec interval, i hit a good bump. the system reads that the pressure is higher as it spiked when i hit the bump, does it drop the truck? then wait 45 seconds to see if it's right? i'm so confused on these. i think i'll have to find one at a local show and see how it works.

good about the mounting stuff.

how are the speeds? is it all dependent on the valves? or does it try to control the speed of the exhaust valve? some of us have it to where we tap a button and we're on the ground.

good thing you made a thread on this, i can write a book of questions lol. where's our accuair guy?

The system will know when you are driving or parked. When driving the adjustments are very precise if needed at all. A 'bump' will not through of the system.

The ride height sensors in use are OEM spec and are very accurate. The ECU can read every little nuance of travel and know if something is a 'bump' or a system loaded down.

About Valve speed, up to about 3/8" valves with 1/2" line is the max.
I pushed my system to the limits with a 5/8" line and 1/2" valves at 200PSI, although it tried its hardest to calibrate my system it was a bit much. BUT my system at 120PSI was able to work flawlessly.

The system will 'tap' the valve per say to adjust in incremental amounts if needed. But again the system will learn your system and 'pop' up the the set height in one hit almost every time!

[SoLowXtreme]

damn, this is bad ass....would have def been nice when i was bagged, but when i do another bagged ride i will get this 4sure


also ? can u still use a regular switch box to sit and play or even use when driving...or does this replace the switch box?

[DJDAudio]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoLowXtreme

damn, this is bad ass....would have def been nice when i was bagged, but when i do another bagged ride i will get this 4sure


also ? can u still use a regular switch box to sit and play or even use when driving...or does this replace the switch box?

The switchbox it comes with is amazing, trust me you will not miss your old box!

And you can play all you want!

[firefighter5325]

can you use regular switches in conjection with this kit. like say have the switches wired in and then jsut have a seperate switch to turnoff the accuair ride system.

[Wicked Mayhem]

im thinking of getting this for my luv truck.

[jwillie000]

is there a cord on the switch box?

[DJDAudio]

Quote: Originally Posted by jwillie000

is there a cord on the switch box?

Yes a mini USB style

[firefighter5325]

somebody send me a free one ill besure to take lots of photos on the install and give weekly updates. j/k but not really.

this system is badass if i bag my tundra i will probly have to get one of these for it.

[98lows10]

The reason that this control is so accurate is that is breaks the suspension travel into 4,096 divisions. Imagine having a gauge that measured each one

I am running 3/8" Asco solenoid valves with 1/2" SMC DOT airline, like Doug said it is at the upper limit of operation. I have put inline flow as well as dump controls to get the speed just where I want it. I turn the key on, the truck will jump right to ride height and I'm ready to cruise.

Trust me, once you use the Touchpad you will not want to go back to any other switchbox.


Now I'm off to SEMA....

[83blazerlaynframe]

badass!!! Looks like an amazingly-well planned out unit!

I might have to scoop me up one of these one day.

[LOW S-10]

Helped out on an install with this last weekend. It's pretty simple. Plug, and go. It's badass when a truck can automatically level out the weight (fat chick on the passenger side), or compensate for a leak. The "Auto Program" blew my mind lol.

[hamagc]

i'm sold! now who wants to buy a kidney?


enjoy Sema tom!!

[layinbody31]

There is the ability to set your own 3 heights, right? It's not just automatically the 10%, 50%, and 90%?

[LOW S-10]

Quote: Originally Posted by layinbody31

There is the ability to set your own 3 heights, right? It's not just automatically the 10%, 50%, and 90%?

Correct. Its pretty badass. I'm sold on the kit.

[layinbody31]

ok good... thats what I thought. Mine would be 1/4" off the ground, 1" off the ground, and 90% lift

[firefighter5325]

i may look into one of these for the tundra since it may be getting bagged very soon

[draggindime072010]

damn i want this so bad lol maybe one day

[LOW S-10]

Guys, don't be scared by $21XX retail. That includes compressors and tanks. It's on every high end hot rod that has air suspension at SEMA.

[firefighter5325]

yea these kits are ballin but the only way i could run one is if i get sponcored no way i can come out of pocket for that.

[platour22]

This kit is nice but to me seems like a waste of money unless your an old man with 50,000 hot rod. I thought having bags was about hitting switchs. Am i missing something. What makes this kit worth spending 2000 bux.

[GCash]

Quote: Originally Posted by platour22

This kit is nice but to me seems like a waste of money unless your an old man with 50,000 hot rod. I thought having bags was about hitting switchs. Am i missing something. What makes this kit worth spending 2000 bux.

it depends what you use your air ride for. if bouncing your truck around around and stop lights and and constanly adjusting your truck from low, high, cali, racked or whatever else then its probally not for u. for me personally, when i leave my driveway, set my ride height once i hit the road and thats it. the only time i make an adjustment is when i air it up to turn then its right back down again.

[platour22]

I've never acually owned a bagged truck so I guess after a little while it may get old to always play with it

[firefighter5325]

yea this would be good for my tundra as i know im not gonna play with the switches alot. just set the ride height and go.

[LOW S-10]

Just turn the key and go... It's that easy.

[98lows10]

Quote: Originally Posted by platour22

This kit is nice but to me seems like a waste of money unless your an old man with 50,000 hot rod. I thought having bags was about hitting switchs. Am i missing something. What makes this kit worth spending 2000 bux.

The retail price on the e-Level with Touchpad is $1095, if you notice the right side of the Touchpad has 12 individual switches. Switch happy minitruckers need not worry about hittin sides or rolling cali when they feel the need.

Accuair also has the e-Level available without the Touchpad for a retail price of $795. Instead of the Touchpad, it utilizes a simple Rocker Switch Interface to toggle the controls.

For those that attended SEMA, you may have seen the new SwitchSpeed that Accuair is going to release in the near future. It will be an awesome way for the budget minded guys get their foot in with Accuair control systems.

[DJDAudio]

Quote: Originally Posted by 98lows10

The retail price on the e-Level with Touchpad is $1095, if you notice the right side of the Touchpad has 12 individual switches. Switch happy minitruckers need not worry about hittin sides or rolling cali when they feel the need.
Accuair also has the e-Level available without the Touchpad for a retail price of $795. Instead of the Touchpad, it utilizes a simple Rocker Switch Interface to toggle the controls.
For those that attended SEMA, you may have seen the new SwitchSpeed that Accuair is going to release in the near future. It will be an awesome way for the budget minded guys get their foot in with Accuair control systems.

I got a Video.

It will work great for the fast valve guys!

[layinbody31]

well post the video already Doug!

[bitchin sonoma]

i can tell u i ordered my accu air a couple of months ago and teh quality of the product is amazing i haven't install it yet, but can't to get rolling by spring. and does any body have the video of the accu air from sema?

[DJDAudio]

Working on getting my video uploaded

[LOW S-10]

http://video.streetlegaltv.com/video_detail.php?mId=11124

[DJDAudio]

Wow that is a great video!

[firefighter5325]

yea i watched it on streetsoucre last night at work. I want one of these kits so bad it isnt even funny guess this is where tax money will go. my yearly bonus will go to an engadgement ring so im allowed some money to play with the trucks.

[layinbody31]

I talked to Reno the other day about an idea I had for a variation of their system that I want to put on my truck. He kept telling me how cool and original of an idea it was

[bitchin sonoma]

Quote: Originally Posted by layinbody31

I talked to Reno the other day about an idea I had for a variation of their system that I want to put on my truck. He kept telling me how cool and original of an idea it was

well, tyell us about your idea