those mini SUV's dont exaclty have a lot of wheel well room, either....which could be trouble in a setup.

Most trucks that can drop ALL the way down have their wheel wells cut out for travel distance, or they have TINY wheels (a la 13"s on many impala's, etc) so that the wheels dont interfere with the suspension 'travel'/

I was quoted 1500-2000 in the rear (leaf) and 2000-3000 in the front (2bl shocks) in my 4wd Blazer, including labour, for air ride....
but my truck is not as much labour as many of the smaller/newer ones, simply due to space and working area.

 

PS.

If you are not bouncing, frame reinforcement is not necessarily needed, depending on the vehicle.

Its probably a good idea, but since most air ride systems are not 'high impact' like the full hydro setup the frame wrapping is not as mandatory.

Also...just keep in mind....these setups are not maintenance free...no matter what people say. As soon as you start f'ing with suspension and ride, its only a matter of time before you'll start to break things, reegard;ess of components or usage,

If you wanna play, you're gonna pay, basically.

Have fun!

 

^ agreed.

Also, forget using air in the winter.

I just about guarantee you'll get some condensation in the lines, once that freezes, you'd be wise not to use the system.

My buddy's Bonneville had basic air set-up, same deal happened to him in the winter.

He went to lift the front of the car and snapped both lines. Not a cheap fix either.

 

Basically if you want a shop to put in whatever setup of either air or hydraulics,your gonna pay for whatever fabrication you need to put it in plus your setup,for your vehicle Id suggest air,because like stated above your ride probably dosent have a full frame,hydraulics on a uni will rip your car apart eventually depending on how you treat it,the install,reinforcements ect ect what voltage you run it at blah blah blah,I have a juiced cutlass,adn Im waiting for a few more parts then Ill be putting air in my caprice,basically both have thier advantages and disadvantages,and you can basically make either or perform close to the same with lots of variables included in that,all in all its just another personal preference

 

If you are serious about it, take a drive across the border and get a reputable custom shop to do it you will probably save some money .(it can be hard finding a reputable one I've heard lots of horror stories about shops in the states installing air systems and doing a complete hack job). The US is way ahead of the game when it comes to this. Also if its a daily driver don't do it, too many things can happen, popped bag, busted airline (steel braided air lines are the best for wear and tear. Just do a regular non adjustable drop(coils etc.)I would only attempt it to a show only vehicle. If you want it done in Canada drop these guys a line
www.teampneumatik.com/home.html
I would love to bag my truck but its way too expensive and not practical for my daily driver

 

I was just looking to find out prices to see if its worth it or not, I wouldn't be abusing it, I'd just lower it for normal driving so its more stable then whenever theres some debre or bumpy roar and whatnot raise it again. And of course to show off from time to time.

[ May 06, 2005, 08:31 PM: Message edited by: Fr0z3N ]

 

same as any compressor you need a line to collect your moisture, ect ect, there are many things to learn, however rigs have heat in there lines so there air lines won't break< for get the term its like a hair dryer that keep the lines from freesing..

 

I agree that there are many Candian shops that can do it, Getting it done in the US would cost less than doing it here.

 

Yea ever look at an air ride system in a truck? Obviously not.

They have a tank that keeps condensation out of the lines, which on a regualr car will cost upwards of $1000 on top of the actual air ride system.

Hmm, misinformed....no, maybe give your head a shake and think before you open your mouth about something you know nothing about.