i have a question to ask, which is a better setup for the rear of a xb. i seen that there are people using the bags plus i seen some use the sleeve type of bags. which one is the better ride and gives you a lower stance.

also what would be the best valves to use for a good airride setup. i thought about going with the air ride technology vavle block so i can hide it under my car. but if i dont go for the setup what kind of vavles are the best to use and how many do i need to get

thanks for your help
shawn

 

The rear setup I would recomment is the one from FBI Mini the bag setup. I have the sleev enow and am chaing it out as soon as I get a chance because I dont like the sturdyness of it.

The valves you can get from FBI Mini as well. Just decide on how fast you want to go up and down...

The rear typically only need 2 valves becuase its a solid suspension int he rear up and down. If it was independent its worth running 4 on the rear.

fbimini.com call and ask for phill

 

i just want a kit that will take me up and down i really dont want to do no side to side or anything like that bc it is mostly for shows purpose.

i was going to go for the bags so what would be the best bag then 2500 or 2600

 

Bags almost all people have been using are the slam specialties.

 

is that from fbimini

 

sleeve bags are NOT the way to go, trust me

 

yes. get the rear brackets from there too.

right now the brackets are buy one get one so if you order soon, you can sell the extra pair of brackets and make some money back.

http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=249893

 

yup..they do that every year....
i use to stock up when i had my bagged Taco....

 

serious? i never know that and since i was outer island i called and placed my order. sneaky guys never even tell me. i wish i knew, i would have saved some money at least.

 

I agree with everyone here in that the FBI rear brackets are the way to go. Then you have your choice of bag. Many use the Slam Specialties RE-5, but you may also want to consider the RE-6. Here is a specification comparison from a big write up I have been working on for the site...

Manufacturer: Slam Specialties
Component: RE-5 (Formerly RS-52)
Website: http://www.slamspecialties.com
Retail Price: $89
Pros: USDM Component
Moderate pressure rating
Price
Cons: Stroke
Moderate pressure rating
Online Retailer: http://www.suicidedoors.com/RE_200_PSI_Single_Port.php
http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=3955
Specifications:
PSI Rating: 200
Min. Height: 2.9"
Max. Height: 8"
Stroke: 5.1"
Max. Diameter: 5.5"


Manufacturer: Slam Specialties
Component: RE-6 (Formerly RS-62)
Website: http://www.slamspecialties.com
Retail Price: $89
Pros: USDM Component
Moderate pressure rating
Price
Stroke
Cons: Moderate pressure rating
Online Retailer: http://www.suicidedoors.com/RE_200_PSI_Single_Port.php
http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=3956
Specifications:
PSI Rating: 200
Min. Height: 2.9"
Max. Height: 10"
Stroke: 7.1"
Max. Diameter: 6"

As you can see by going with the RE-6, you gain 2" of stroke out of the bag.

Then you asked about valves. The Air Ride Technologies valves are excellent, though a bit pricey. You really can't buy a more reliable valve for the money. If you don't want to spring for those, I would look into 3/8" SMC valves. I know other mentioned only needing 2 valves for the rear, but I would do 4. We have argued this point until we were blue in the face, so I will just leave it as I recommend 4 valves in the rear.

The SMC valves run about $30 each and are available all over the internet. I would recommend both http://www.truckshop.com and http://www.suicidedoors.com

Hope that helps.

 

do i want to use single or dual port bags

 

single, dual port is overkill for this application

 

k thank you

 

no problem, good luck

 

<-- Running Slam Specialities Re-6 Bags , FBi Rear Brackets / GC Extreme valves 4 in rear

No problems what so ever out of them.. Def Recommend. I was runnin the Easy Street Sleeve Bags and they are a total waste of money

 

Conitech 4-ply with the Fbi Brackets Elegance has a pic my 3-wheeling.