my DD has air ride and I love it, just gotta find a comfortable ride height. I have the 2zero6, but i don't think my front struts were customized at all, just straight regular tokicos and Im not as low as I want to be. Im looking into getting custom struts on the front.

 

yes you can. i DD mine

 

How long did you had the airs for? Im thinking of getting yours. ill PM You now

 

Here is an easy way to look at air ride kits.

Randode, Forjworks, and 2zero6 use Universal Air bags that also are replacement bags for Ford F150 and the Dodge Charger/Magnum/300C.

AirRex and Air Runner use a similar style bag but I am guessing it is better sized for the weight of the gen 2 xB rather than a truck that can tow 11,000 lbs or a car with a V8 engine.

Easystreet uses a sleeve style bag that is chosen for the weight of the gen 2 xB and is much slimmer so no need to worry about sharp objects in the wheel well tearing it.

Keep in mind with air ride, if you want something that goes ultra low and start modifying things just to go low that often is going to come at the result of handling affects.

If money is no object right now the AirRex is probably the best choice available based on design and the limited information out there about their ride, handling, and durability.

For the money based on ride, drop, testing, warranty, and ease of installation the Easystreet kit has a strong case for top billing.

 

I don't know , My choice for the money based on ride, drop, testing, warranty, and ease of installation is the kit Sold by Cliff @2zero6factory . Quality 100% , Easy installation and great performance has a strong case for top billing. Opinions ...

 

We will have to agree to disagree on that one.

I do not want to have the same bags on my xB and my wife's F150. I have no need to be able to tow 11,000 lbs with my xB.

I also have heard people have issues installing the rear brackets from that kit.

 

Then don't use the brackets. Drill out the spot welds on the OEM spring mount and bolt the bag straight to the unibody. Use the bottom cup and you should be golden.

The Easystreet stuff is really nice, though.

 

I have cliffs kit, the rear bags install just fine. I don't have the top mounts connected really, but the snap into place perfectly each time. I will probably mount them to the unibody though, Im a bit sick of hearing them click into place every time I air up.

 

Anyone seen the Ksport air kit? Its expensive but its a sleeve bag over theyre coilover.

 

their^

 

Lol whatever ey! We all drive boxes n thats what counts lol

 

that does not sound safe with the top mounts not attached to the car.

 

AirREX bags are totaly different from Air Runner ... AirREX goes way lower than air runner and bags are more narrow for clearance

AirREX you can also get them in sleaved bags..

AirRex rides like a coil over.. quality is up there..

Easy street struts are flawed.. I would stay away from that kit.. We tested the easy street and they are quick to warranty there products.. but thats not what you want.. you want a reliable set up.. not having the bags leak because of a design flaw in teh upper mount being the seal for the bag and that rubber being so small it leaks down when you turn. on top of that we heard all kind of knocking noises from the easy streets.

easy street management sucks.. it dont even work right.. if yu compare it to Accuair.

 

Marshall it is always good to read your reviews of old easystreet products.

 

It never helps to hear a competitor trash another. It's very poor business, and personally, makes me run the other direction.

As far as management goes, I've had the AirLift setup on my car for about a week now. Not long enough to test longevity.

I'll speak for the management in that it has responded accurately every time... so far.

Reason I went with AirLift:
As far as the bags go, AirLift has come out and acknowledged past problems and has addressed how these issues were fixed in their current product. To me this says a lot about the company. AirLift makes products for a wide range of vehicles and is well known OUTSIDE of the "import scene". Their new V2 management system sold it for me though.

I hadn't heard of the rear bag top mounting issues with some of the other kits. Their rear bags bolt directly to the factory mounts without concern about "cutting" the stock mounts and bolting directly to the unibody. Crazy! What if you want to go back to stock? What if you decide years later to run coilovers? What if you want to remove your air setup and return it to stock when you sell/trade the car? I wouldn't cut anything. These rear bags are silent. They don't pop or creak.

As far as ride goes, the lower you go, comfort WILL suffer. Take any of the lowering springs/ coilovers/ airride kits and lower it to within an inch of the bump stop and it will ride stiff or bouncy. It's only common sense! If you lower the car, you either have to stiffen the shock (adjustable shocks) so that it won't bottom out against the rubber bump stops, or it will be bouncy since you're operating your shock outside of it's ideal operating range. Of course, the stiffer shock setting will also be a bit bouncy or "stiff." It's something you give up to go REAL low. This applies to any of these "kits". The advantage of some is that you get an adjustable shock. The advantage with air is you air it up a little and you've got your comfort back. There are a few companies that have this advantage and I'll let you do your research to find out which is best for you.

Hope this helps someone in deciding.

 

For what it's worth, I've seen Marshall do this more than once. He seems like a very prideful man and stands by the products he makes and sells. I respect that. For the most part, some people need to agree to disagree. It happens.
The Airlift stuff really looks top notch, but I know that they had problems at first. The fact that they are quick to warranty would make me feel better to purchase. AirRex being an overseas brand, I'd be apprehensive about purchasing. If something happens, you'll probably have to wait quite a while for a replacement. Unless you want to pay for next day air to expedite delivery, you may be out a car for a while.

 

Every time I read an air ride thread, I get more and more confused. LOL

 

Confused about what? I was the same way when I was looking into air for my car but I just started reading threads and googling about it and asking those that have air on their cars for clarification. You can always pm me if you have questions about air and if I don't have the answer I can point you in the direction of someone who will.

 

One thing I will say is that this community was VERY helpfull. Nobody was ever pushy and were all glad to answer all my questions!

As far as pride goes, I understand pride. Agreeing to disagree, I understand that too! But business is business. But it's not MY business so run it how you run it!

 

i will chime in and say everyone i kno who had an early air lift kit had issues. I've dealt with them a few times and they are usually great about fixing the problems. But my front struts are still very loud and don't sit low enough. other than that, had the kit for three years and its still is great