The big Air Suspension thread!

[[D.I.]John46]

I haven't found a dedicated thread on Air Suspension so hopefully this will bring light to those that want some insight and help. Discuss your setups and post pictures if you have it!

Full Air
Coilover/Air
Strut/Air
Cup Kits (I know some don't consider it air)
Anything else?

[evilchargerfan]

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[[D.I.]John46]

I know there's a handful of you on air... Please share!

[mikem89]

im bagged all custom setup i designed. viar compressors and valves 8 gallon tank, phoenix 3800 baggs, custom mounts, ingall camber kit, tein pillowball front upper mounts

[Rubaru]

Never saw this thread. I'll have to make a post of mine!

[HKSpeed]

i'm a total air noob. what happens to the car's alignment with air suspension? do you get it aligned at a certain height, and does it stick after airing out then going back up?

[Some Guy]

Never saw this thread. I'll have to make a post of mine!

Please do. Looking to build my own kit for my bugeye wagon eventually.

[Darrenb]

My setup

Custom randode air stunner extreme kit
front: Randode built struts, UAS bags, Randode top hats
rear: KYB short shocks, UAS bags
Management: Accuair E-level, Accuair vu4 v2 manifold, dual 3 gallon accuair aluminum tanks

pics:

Winter setup




Summer setup





Management pics

[mikem89]

yes u have to get it alined at a certain height. whatever u feel u want to drive at ride height. after that it will be alined no matter how many times ur raise and slam it. will only go out of alinement the normal way a regular car does.

[mikem89]

one peice of advice dont cheap out on anything even the simplest fitting can cause problems. trust me i learned the hard way. i spent about 800 just on fittings. just to give u an idea of how expensive baggin is lol. but deffiantly the best way. just a lot of maintaince

[mikem89]

btw sick scion.

[HYPHYmoment]

You spent $800 on fittings? Wtf. you must be getting ripped off or running a shit load of fittings lol

[dragit1]

You spent $800 on fittings? Wtf. you must be getting ripped off or running a shit load of fittings lol

yeah i have 1100.00 total in my air ride-if you wasted 800 on fittings someone saw you coming....lol

[jaystellato]

great thread idea. hopefully this is in my future.

[dragit1]

just a couple of my xb, its just a basic setup that i commute 80+ miles a day on.......
2 gallon tank
viair compressor
old school APC manual valves 1/4 inch (just cause i have air doesnt mean i want to hop...)
uas universal bagover strut
airlift rear airsleeves




airride.jpgairride2.jpgstanceworks.jpgnew wheels 4.jpg

[burke420]

wow.. air is becoming buger, but would you guys rec buying a kit..d2, airlifperformance, etc, or diy?

[Rubaru]

wow.. air is becoming buger, but would you guys rec buying a kit..d2, airlifperformance, etc, or diy?

I would definitely go with air lift kit if we're talking about Subaru's.
I have the D2 kit, and while it's awesome, if I had the chance I would've gone air lift.
You get all the lowness, and adjustability benefits of the D2, but airlift knows bag construction and setup way better.
A point you may not take into account is replacement cost.
From looking at the air lift kit, they use a standard double bellowed bag, that can be had for roughly $90 and shipped to you same day.
The D2 kit uses a specially made "crimped" bag that takes a week or more to ship (at $100 for air mail) and costs $200 or more before shipping.

[burke420]

I would definitely go with air lift kit if we're talking about Subaru's.
I have the D2 kit, and while it's awesome, if I had the chance I would've gone air lift.
You get all the lowness, and adjustability benefits of the D2, but airlift knows bag construction and setup way better.
A point you may not take into account is replacement cost.
From looking at the air lift kit, they use a standard double bellowed bag, that can be had for roughly $90 and shipped to you same day.
The D2 kit uses a specially made "crimped" bag that takes a week or more to ship (at $100 for air mail) and costs $200 or more before shipping.

thats what im considering. i daily my car and want something to Protect my invest a little better. and for more comfort. the ability if i want to go an track my car is nice too, but i like to ride, and damn coils are too rough somtimes. but itll be my next thing i want to do to mine.

[Rubaru]

thats what im considering. i daily my car and want something to Protect my invest a little better. and for more comfort. the ability if i want to go an track my car is nice too, but i like to ride, and damn coils are too rough somtimes. but itll be my next thing i want to do to mine.

Both the airlift and D2 kits have been developed very well.
My car handles really well- and I'm sure you've seen that video of Air Lifts 500whp bagged Sti! lol
I actually ride lower than I did on coils, and it's plenty comfortable. My D2 kit has adjustable dampening and height, just like a coilover. lol
When I get a chance this weekend or next week, I'll take some pictures of my setup and post up here.

[burke420]

Both the airlift and D2 kits have been developed very well.
My car handles really well- and I'm sure you've seen that video of Air Lifts 500whp bagged Sti! lol
I actually ride lower than I did on coils, and it's plenty comfortable. My D2 kit has adjustable dampening and height, just like a coilover. lol
When I get a chance this weekend or next week, I'll take some pictures of my setup and post up here.

sounds good.. i just want lower, but dont want to screw up my front lip. damn cusco!