Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all?

djleighk15 · 01-05-2008, 01:20 AM

OK so i want to ride on air and the ground! I cant weld at all! And have no idea on how to even begin to install a kit? Any ideas. And how much would a full kit cost me ( Front and Back)? I was thinking bolt on. What would be the easiest cheap route to go? Now im the type of person that is against shops and want to do all work on my dime myself but im thinking with this i dont want to f*** it up. You think i should just take it to a shop for install or what? Last question, If i do end up taking it to a shop how long you think it would take them to get truck back to me, and how much of a dent will be out of my pocket for maint?

Please help a fellow dimer that wants to be on the ground like all of you.

malcolm H · 01-05-2008, 01:28 AM

I'm in the same boat as you. I dropped my truck off last weekend at LaynBodyS-10's shop, where he is currently putting my truck together. I know nothing about welding, or installation of a bagged suspension setup, nor do I have the tools or a place to work on my truck. I know I want my truck bagged and I want it done by someone who knows what they're doing.
That's the main reason I went with a shop. If I had the tools, time, and a beater to drive, I'd love to try to do it myself. But I don't.

I think I spent around 3600.00 for a 5link kit and everything needed to lay out on 20's from SD. Then there's labor charge which I'm sure every shop is going to be different.

If you don't wanna fuck up, and want it to be done right. Go with a shop.

leroyme · 01-05-2008, 01:31 AM

Well, a few companies offer bolt on kits. I'm not sure if you know this already, but you posted this in a "Sponsor forum," which (Air Ride Technologies) is a company. Maybe you might get more of a turnout in your thread if you posted it in the Baggin' It section.
Back to your question, the bolt on kits are somewhat expensive. I have heard of people spending as much as $5,000 to bag their truck. I've heard as low as about $1,100. Of course, you can go as high as you want, with custom stuff. If you don't have experience with it, you might want to help someone do theirs first, then try your own, or pay a shop to do it for you. Good luck man!

djleighk15 · 01-05-2008, 01:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by leroyme

Well, a few companies offer bolt on kits. I'm not sure if you know this already, but you posted this in a "Sponsor forum," which (Air Ride Technologies) is a company. Maybe you might get more of a turnout in your thread if you posted it in the Baggin' It section.
Back to your question, the bolt on kits are somewhat expensive. I have heard of people spending as much as $5,000 to bag their truck. I've heard as low as about $1,100. Of course, you can go as high as you want, with custom stuff. If you don't have experience with it, you might want to help someone do theirs first, then try your own, or pay a shop to do it for you. Good luck man!

Good point i didnt notice i was in the sposor forum i think im gonna go with bolt on but im still gonna have to have someone install.
Im gonna post this in the corrct section sorry bout that.

bagged85 · 01-07-2008, 11:02 AM

i spent 2g on all the parts alone, valves,comps,tank,bags,bushing ect and made my own notch and bars/brackets. there are bolt on kits u can get but they dont look cheap at all.
best to take it to a shop to get all the welding done and just wire it up and run the lines ur self to save some $

buddy spent about 4g on a 3 link bolt on from air ride using 1/4 lines valve body ect and done it him self. to slow for my liking

biggsdime · 01-28-2008, 10:22 PM

this 1 guy that has a dime like mine offered to do my dime for 3k thats wtih a 6 link and tubs and 2 10 gallon tanks i think and 2 compressors and he wudd raise my gas tank so it wont hit the floor also he would make a fake floor on my bed where everything will be going on

ProTouring2.2 · 01-29-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by biggsdime

this 1 guy that has a dime like mine offered to do my dime for 3k thats wtih a 6 link and tubs and 2 10 gallon tanks i think and 2 compressors and he wudd raise my gas tank so it wont hit the floor also he would make a fake floor on my bed where everything will be going on

3k for labor maybe...

***Juan@AirRideTech*** · 01-29-2008, 09:07 AM

why would you need a fake floor unless you where body droping it?

Prime · 01-29-2008, 09:54 AM

My dime is bagged with all bolt on parts. I am not that great of a welder so I chose the bolt on way. I have a lot of experience working on cars, but this was my first time bagging a vehicle. I spent about $3000 on parts (Road Grater, SD lower arms, 2x 450 compressors, 8 1/2" smc valves, 8 gallon tank, gages, fittings, and all the odds and ends). The truck is in my sig if you are interested.

biggsdime · 01-29-2008, 11:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 10on22s

why would you need a fake floor unless you where body droping it?

to hide the equipment since i wont be having a tonneu cover to cover everything

***Juan@AirRideTech*** · 01-30-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by biggsdime

to hide the equipment since i wont be having a tonneu cover to cover everything

Most of your Viair and Thomas compressors are sealed units and can be exposed to the elements, your tank valves etc. will hold up as well so instead of wasting the time and money on a false floor you can mount every thing underneath the vehicle....

biggsdime · 02-11-2008, 01:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 10on22s

Most of your Viair and Thomas compressors are sealed units and can be exposed to the elements, your tank valves etc. will hold up as well so instead of wasting the time and money on a false floor you can mount every thing underneath the vehicle....

thats a very good point save more room for the tunnel threw

djleighk15 · 03-10-2008, 03:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Prime

My dime is bagged with all bolt on parts. I am not that great of a welder so I chose the bolt on way. I have a lot of experience working on cars, but this was my first time bagging a vehicle. I spent about $3000 on parts (Road Grater, SD lower arms, 2x 450 compressors, 8 1/2" smc valves, 8 gallon tank, gages, fittings, and all the odds and ends). The truck is in my sig if you are interested.

Nice thanks for the hint on your Link there, Your project thread there is the shit. Love it, I want that excact setup, so so sick. bour $3000 huh Thats doable, Just have to save save save and not spend spend

01-05-2008, 01:20 AM	#1
djleighk15 The Deftones Age: 22 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 691 Location: Mesa, Arizona User is: OffLine	Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? OK so i want to ride on air and the ground! I cant weld at all! And have no idea on how to even begin to install a kit? Any ideas. And how much would a full kit cost me ( Front and Back)? I was thinking bolt on. What would be the easiest cheap route to go? Now im the type of person that is against shops and want to do all work on my dime myself but im thinking with this i dont want to f*** it up. You think i should just take it to a shop for install or what? Last question, If i do end up taking it to a shop how long you think it would take them to get truck back to me, and how much of a dent will be out of my pocket for maint? Please help a fellow dimer that wants to be on the ground like all of you.
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01-05-2008, 01:28 AM	#2
malcolm H Layin hard on 20s Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,574 Location: Lexington, SC User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? I'm in the same boat as you. I dropped my truck off last weekend at LaynBodyS-10's shop, where he is currently putting my truck together. I know nothing about welding, or installation of a bagged suspension setup, nor do I have the tools or a place to work on my truck. I know I want my truck bagged and I want it done by someone who knows what they're doing. That's the main reason I went with a shop. If I had the tools, time, and a beater to drive, I'd love to try to do it myself. But I don't. I think I spent around 3600.00 for a 5link kit and everything needed to lay out on 20's from SD. Then there's labor charge which I'm sure every shop is going to be different. If you don't wanna fuck up, and want it to be done right. Go with a shop. Last edited by malcolm H : 01-05-2008 at 01:29 AM. Reason: Edit: you can put a kit together alot cheaper, but I wanted the good stuff. :p
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01-05-2008, 01:31 AM	#3
leroyme 'Bout to be BAGGED! Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,258 Location: Wichita, KS User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? Well, a few companies offer bolt on kits. I'm not sure if you know this already, but you posted this in a "Sponsor forum," which (Air Ride Technologies) is a company. Maybe you might get more of a turnout in your thread if you posted it in the Baggin' It section. Back to your question, the bolt on kits are somewhat expensive. I have heard of people spending as much as $5,000 to bag their truck. I've heard as low as about $1,100. Of course, you can go as high as you want, with custom stuff. If you don't have experience with it, you might want to help someone do theirs first, then try your own, or pay a shop to do it for you. Good luck man!
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01-05-2008, 01:36 AM	#4
djleighk15 The Deftones Age: 22 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 691 Location: Mesa, Arizona User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? Quote: Originally Posted by leroyme Well, a few companies offer bolt on kits. I'm not sure if you know this already, but you posted this in a "Sponsor forum," which (Air Ride Technologies) is a company. Maybe you might get more of a turnout in your thread if you posted it in the Baggin' It section. Back to your question, the bolt on kits are somewhat expensive. I have heard of people spending as much as $5,000 to bag their truck. I've heard as low as about $1,100. Of course, you can go as high as you want, with custom stuff. If you don't have experience with it, you might want to help someone do theirs first, then try your own, or pay a shop to do it for you. Good luck man! Good point i didnt notice i was in the sposor forum i think im gonna go with bolt on but im still gonna have to have someone install. Im gonna post this in the corrct section sorry bout that.
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01-07-2008, 11:02 AM	#5
bagged85 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,673 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? i spent 2g on all the parts alone, valves,comps,tank,bags,bushing ect and made my own notch and bars/brackets. there are bolt on kits u can get but they dont look cheap at all. best to take it to a shop to get all the welding done and just wire it up and run the lines ur self to save some $ buddy spent about 4g on a 3 link bolt on from air ride using 1/4 lines valve body ect and done it him self. to slow for my liking Last edited by bagged85 : 01-07-2008 at 11:05 AM.
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01-28-2008, 10:22 PM	#6
biggsdime Registered User Age: 16 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 567 Location: so cal 310 User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? this 1 guy that has a dime like mine offered to do my dime for 3k thats wtih a 6 link and tubs and 2 10 gallon tanks i think and 2 compressors and he wudd raise my gas tank so it wont hit the floor also he would make a fake floor on my bed where everything will be going on
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01-29-2008, 12:37 AM	#7
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,284 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? Quote: Originally Posted by biggsdime this 1 guy that has a dime like mine offered to do my dime for 3k thats wtih a 6 link and tubs and 2 10 gallon tanks i think and 2 compressors and he wudd raise my gas tank so it wont hit the floor also he would make a fake floor on my bed where everything will be going on 3k for labor maybe...
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01-29-2008, 09:07 AM	#8
*Juan@AirRideTech* Jon@ridetech.com Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,752 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? why would you need a fake floor unless you where body droping it?
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01-29-2008, 09:54 AM	#9
Prime Ol' Sparky Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 619 Location: Flatwoods User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? My dime is bagged with all bolt on parts. I am not that great of a welder so I chose the bolt on way. I have a lot of experience working on cars, but this was my first time bagging a vehicle. I spent about $3000 on parts (Road Grater, SD lower arms, 2x 450 compressors, 8 1/2" smc valves, 8 gallon tank, gages, fittings, and all the odds and ends). The truck is in my sig if you are interested.
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01-29-2008, 11:45 PM	#10
biggsdime Registered User Age: 16 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 567 Location: so cal 310 User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? Quote: Originally Posted by 10on22s why would you need a fake floor unless you where body droping it? to hide the equipment since i wont be having a tonneu cover to cover everything
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01-30-2008, 09:24 AM	#11
*Juan@AirRideTech* Jon@ridetech.com Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,752 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? Quote: Originally Posted by biggsdime to hide the equipment since i wont be having a tonneu cover to cover everything Most of your Viair and Thomas compressors are sealed units and can be exposed to the elements, your tank valves etc. will hold up as well so instead of wasting the time and money on a false floor you can mount every thing underneath the vehicle....
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02-11-2008, 01:58 AM	#12
biggsdime Registered User Age: 16 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 567 Location: so cal 310 User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? Quote: Originally Posted by 10on22s Most of your Viair and Thomas compressors are sealed units and can be exposed to the elements, your tank valves etc. will hold up as well so instead of wasting the time and money on a false floor you can mount every thing underneath the vehicle.... thats a very good point save more room for the tunnel threw
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03-10-2008, 03:15 AM	#13
djleighk15 The Deftones Age: 22 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 691 Location: Mesa, Arizona User is: OffLine	Re: Want Air but dont have any Air Exp at all? Quote: Originally Posted by Prime My dime is bagged with all bolt on parts. I am not that great of a welder so I chose the bolt on way. I have a lot of experience working on cars, but this was my first time bagging a vehicle. I spent about $3000 on parts (Road Grater, SD lower arms, 2x 450 compressors, 8 1/2" smc valves, 8 gallon tank, gages, fittings, and all the odds and ends). The truck is in my sig if you are interested. Nice thanks for the hint on your Link there, Your project thread there is the shit. Love it, I want that excact setup, so so sick. bour $3000 huh Thats doable, Just have to save save save and not spend spend
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