Air helper spring kit.

[liljestrand 244]

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/60823-scion-xb.html

Was looking at possibly bagging my car to help out with the stereo, but those kits are damn expensive.

Came across this and feel that it would be way more beneficial seeing as my car does not need to go any lower.

Just a few questions. Has anyone tried these? Or something similar. How well do they hold up. Do you constantly need to add air to it. Would the air kit be worth it? its like 180 bucks more.

Figured it would be a good solution to the sagging back end from equipment.

[ricksi30 923]

I think Julian used something similar.

[liljestrand 244]

you know as i was writing this I could have sworn I saw them recently on here. Thanks rick.

[ricksi30 923]

[Tirefryr 1,742]

I used them in my Buick and have recommended them to several people. Amazon should have them for a couple bucks less with free shipping. They will lose some air in the cold, but no big deal. They handled 1000lbs of tools in my trunk with no issue and I could not tell a difference in ride quality.

[stovebolt6 3]

I am currently using them, and they d efinitely help big time.

08 rav4 with three hc2400's a jbl crown 6000gti which is 80lbs about. A large enclosure with two 18's. Car is shy only one inch from original ride height with Max recommended pressure in springs.

[liljestrand 244]

Now someone was telling me that its not so good to have these as a all the time solution. If that makes sense. He said I would be better off with stiffer springs and better shocks. If I got this I would pick up the compressor too

[Tirefryr 1,742]

No need for a compressor. You can literally fill these things up with a bicycle pump. Check them monthly and you'll be fine. They are not like a traditional air bag that needs to intake and exhaust air. You fill them up and you're done. No need for different springs; the bags are doing nothing else than stiffening or raising the spring rate which is exactly what the stiffer springs will do.

[Julian 641]

No need for a compressor. You can literally fill these things up with a bicycle pump. Check them monthly and you'll be fine. They are not like a traditional air bag that needs to intake and exhaust air. You fill them up and you're done. No need for different springs; the bags are doing nothing else than stiffening or raising the spring rate which is exactly what the stiffer springs will do.

Yep I refill mine maybe twice a week with 1-2 psi.

The only ride difference was that it felt "spongy" and a little more bouncy but that was a bit not a whole ot.

I would suggest finding a hobby shop with a lift or something similar so you can work on it easier. They say you can use stands but it would of been a 2-3 hour job vs 1.5hr job

[Tirefryr 1,742]

I did it in 15 minutes on jack stands, but the Buick had a lot of room to work around and big old man springs.

[Julian 641]

I did it in 15 minutes on jack stands, but the Buick had a lot of room to work around and big old man springs.

I had to drop my suspension pretty low to get the actual spring out.

there was a lot of shit to get out.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

I did it in 15 minutes on jack stands, but the Buick had a lot of room to work around and big old man springs.

I had to drop my suspension pretty low to get the actual spring out.

there was a lot of shit to get out.

I can remove the rear springs on any Mustang produced from 79 on within 15 minutes. You need some more practice.

[Julian 641]

I did it in 15 minutes on jack stands, but the Buick had a lot of room to work around and big old man springs.

I had to drop my suspension pretty low to get the actual spring out.

there was a lot of shit to get out.

I can remove the rear springs on any Mustang produced from 79 on within 15 minutes. You need some more practice.

Remember who we're talking about lol

[accordwithbass 2]

I need these as well, I have a 2.5" drop in the rear. My picture shows my old accord, I have a scion XD now with 2 batterys in the back, 18" BTL and all the wood ready to be assembled into a box, plus im adding 2 more amps... for more door speakers

Edited May 17, 2012 by accordwithbass

[Shogen 325]

I think Julian used something similar.

Anyone have the link for his old one handy?

edit: found it

Edited May 17, 2012 by Shogen

[Julian 641]

heres the basic overview on how I did mine in my build log

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/topic/54887-team-ssaudio-2011-mustang/page__st__90

[liljestrand 244]

You took the springs off to add the bladders? Was that a requirement? cus when I watched the vid they deflated them and slipped them in with the coils still on the car.

[Julian 641]

I had to drop them because it was nearly impossible for mr to fit my through so I had to take it off and slip it through the bottom folded up

[Shogen 325]

You took the springs off to add the bladders? Was that a requirement? cus when I watched the vid they deflated them and slipped them in with the coils still on the car.

which kit did you end up ordering phil?

[liljestrand 244]

Nothing yet. going to les schwab tomorrow (west coast tire/suspension place) and seeing whats available there

[Shogen 325]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_automotive?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Air%20Lift&node=15684181#/ref=sr_nr_p_36_2?rh=n%3A15684181%2Cp_4%3AAir+Lift%2Cp_36%3A1253495011&bbn=15684181&ie=UTF8&qid=1337239128&rnid=386419011

Why are there soooo many kits? Is it just fittings or the air bags themselves different sizes???

[liljestrand 244]

http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/subpages/ridrite_coilrite.html

ended up picking up this kit at les schwab today. Having them do it since i dont have the space or tools to do it. Hopefully will be in next week.