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: Air Bags in the Rear


SBElsie
Feb 21st, 06, 12:47 PM
Anybody install Air Ride Technologies "Cool Ride" air bag system in the rear? I need the adjustability but don't want a decrease in handling from my hotchkis springs. All input is appreciated! Thanks

SBElsie
Feb 23rd, 06, 11:43 AM
Nobody has air bags on a 64-67 chevelle/el camino? Oh, come on!

Steve67L-79
Feb 23rd, 06, 8:42 PM
I have air bags in my 66, only thing I notice is that it can get harsh in a hurry if you run too much air. At 10 psi there can be a real hard thump when you hit a fair bump. I'm back to about 6-7 psi to stop suspension travel so I cannot possibly rub my 295 50's. They were a breeze to install, and if plumbed individually, you can use them to level the car if you are off a bit.

Clint44
Feb 23rd, 06, 10:49 PM
Nobody has air bags on a 64-67 chevelle/el camino? Oh, come on!

I'm running Air Ride Shockwaves at all four corners on my 69.

SBElsie
Feb 24th, 06, 1:55 AM
Does it handle the corners as well as it did with springs? My car really holds the road well and I don't want it to have any problems. On Air Ride's website, in their FAQ section, it says that a sway bar can take care of this problem, if that's true I already have one with trailing arm braces and I won't even need to worry. Thanks

Clint44
Feb 24th, 06, 7:50 PM
If your car has the stock rear suspension,I doubt you will be able to tell much difference,,except for a better ride.
The suspension under my car is considerably different but the Shockwaves seem to work as well as the Strange coilovers that I ran before.

dreamchevelle
Feb 28th, 06, 5:43 PM
I have air ride suspension in my 65. I love it. I do get a little bouncing when i hit a bump on the freeway. Nothing bad just annoying. I think it might be my setup and since i didn't install them i am not sure why they do that. Anyways if you have any questions please let me know.

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