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air ride?? by bry2an
Started on: 07-05-2006 10:09 PM
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Report this Post07-05-2006 10:09 PM Click Here to See the Profile for bry2anSend a Private Message to bry2anDirect Link to This Post
any body know where i can get a front and rear air bag suspension? fairly cheep?
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Report this Post07-06-2006 09:36 AM Click Here to See the Profile for bry2anSend a Private Message to bry2anDirect Link to This Post
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Report this Post07-06-2006 09:58 AM Click Here to See the Profile for drattsSend a Private Message to drattsDirect Link to This Post
I don't think they come cheap. I've heard that there is a problem with the front airbags rubbing on stock suspension. I have Held wide slalom suspension which will accept airbags and is offered from Held for about $800. The rear airbag struts can cause interference with wide tires. The last I heard rockcrawl had the rear airbag struts. I don't know what he paid or if he installed them.
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Report this Post07-06-2006 02:57 PM Click Here to See the Profile for alex de jorgeSend a Private Message to alex de jorgeDirect Link to This Post
I agree. They are not cheap. you can try "Air Ride Technology". They make airbag systems for vehicles.
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Report this Post07-06-2006 03:52 PM Click Here to See the Profile for greengoblin0129Click Here to visit greengoblin0129's HomePageSend a Private Message to greengoblin0129Direct Link to This Post
They do not sell a air bag kit for Fieros for the main reason that the bags will not bolt into place with out rubbing. I am now selling a front kit for Fieros, but would have to have your subframe to weld the bags into place and make the brackets. Also have to cut out part and reinforce it so the bags don't rub. I am running slam bags from suicidedoors.com. They are small, and can take a lot of abuse. As for the rear struts, you have to buy an universal kit and pretty much make them yourself. They do sell a sleeve bag kit for Fieros, uses different control arm for a low price of $3,000 lol. With my set up I can ride 2 inches above ride height, and when I lower it the tires tuck under the fenders. If you would like me to install air bags on the front of your car let me know and we can work somthing out. I have a couple extra subframes here I could do it to so you won't have so much down time on your car...just have to swap out the subframes pretty much. Heres a video of my set up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDd2ARAs6Fk
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Report this Post07-06-2006 04:00 PM Click Here to See the Profile for carolinajoeClick Here to visit carolinajoe's HomePageSend a Private Message to carolinajoeDirect Link to This Post
Ryan
I love the slammed front BUT
I want to see a crushed Pepsi Can (Video)
Now, what are you going to do about the rears??
When will they be done??
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Originally posted by bry2an:

any body know where i can get a front and rear air bag suspension?


Ryan, Joe, and I all have cars with air ride. I have had mine in for a while, but the car is still not running. I have not heard about Joes car. Ryan can get you set up with it. His is up and running. I dont have the time right now to do them, but here is mine.



 
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Originally posted by bry2an: fairly cheep?

I alwaws have to laugh when someone says that. I wish it was cheap. The materials and the labor is very expensive to do air. The ride makes it worth it tho.
If you want cheap get hydro's. Just dont complain about the ride or when it leaks fluid every where

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Report this Post09-10-2006 03:32 PM Click Here to See the Profile for el_roy1985Send a Private Message to el_roy1985Direct Link to This Post
This is something I plan on doing with my Fiero. I'm just goin for the adjustability, I don't care to have it up and down in just a fraction of a second. I'll probably take the subframe out of my parts Fiero and weld that up for some bags. I'm hoping to get a setup for under a thousand dollars when I'm done. Just have to figure out what my plan will be for the rear.
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Report this Post11-29-2006 07:57 AM Click Here to See the Profile for 3800superfastSend a Private Message to 3800superfastDirect Link to This Post
Brian, I looked at your home page --would love to know how you achieved that stance on the 88.
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Report this Post11-29-2006 09:47 AM Click Here to See the Profile for XanthSend a Private Message to XanthDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by YELLOWFIERO88:

Ryan, Joe, and I all have cars with air ride. I have had mine in for a while, but the car is still not running. I have not heard about Joes car. Ryan can get you set up with it. His is up and running. I dont have the time right now to do them, but here is mine.




Off topic, but just wanted to say man did you do a nice job on the underside of that car! No way it looked that good even straight out of the factory.


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Report this Post11-30-2006 12:20 AM Click Here to See the Profile for fierogt28Send a Private Message to fierogt28Direct Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by bry2an:

any body know where i can get a front and rear air bag suspension? fairly cheep?


BTW, this guy doesn't need air ride...his car was stolen.

I assume his car will be "hard" to find. Probably because is was simply,

Good Luck !!
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