shockwave 700 air shocks.
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putz
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ShockWave 7000 Air Suspension System DR8 Eye to Trunion - SKW7009 by Air Ride
About 900 a pair but a nice adjustable addition. want to change suspension maybe a longer wider body While I am at it just do it right.
About 900 a pair but a nice adjustable addition. want to change suspension maybe a longer wider body While I am at it just do it right.
I use 7 series bags on the rear of T's. If you didnt know, I am in the air ride suspension business. Any questions you have I can probably answer. I dont use shockwaves on T's due to the cost. A pair of bags only are about $130. so the $900 price is tough one to swallow. also dont forget the rest of the part needed to make them work.
putz said:
On that link you posted, where it shows list price $1274.99, and sell prioce of $891.99. They are misleading you. Full price, direct from the manufacture is $900.
SKW7000: Air Ride Technologies - Ridetech.com
For $1250 they sell a complete coilover retro fit kit with a compressor, and everything.
May want to read this too... http://www.nationaltbucketalliance.com/tech_info/chassis/Airride/ars.asp
You are very correct. With the light poundage of springs used on a T, you really need to set it up for one or two people, and however the weight is as you drive. If you have 130# springs and a 200# friend hops in, that will make a difference. And if you car is low, it can make a big difference.
No sales pitches from me, but if you have any air questions, ask away... I've done air on a couple T's. And plenty of lightweight high hirsepower street rods.
No sales pitches from me, but if you have any air questions, ask away... I've done air on a couple T's. And plenty of lightweight high hirsepower street rods.
Hotrod46
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I used Firestone 7076 sleeve bags on the rear of mine. I mounted them in front of the axle with a 4-bar suspension. Most people don't even notice the car has air ride unless I point it out.
I also used 1/8" solenoid valves on each bag so that I didn't get air transfer from side-to-side.
The ride height is controlled with an automatic GM switch that was used on luxury type cars that had air shocks. No air tank, the small motorcycle size compressor pumps directly into the bags.
The car always sits at the proper height no matter what the load is and the ride is great. I took a fellow for a ride the other day and he commented that it doesn't ride like a T Bucket.
Mike
I also used 1/8" solenoid valves on each bag so that I didn't get air transfer from side-to-side.
The ride height is controlled with an automatic GM switch that was used on luxury type cars that had air shocks. No air tank, the small motorcycle size compressor pumps directly into the bags.
The car always sits at the proper height no matter what the load is and the ride is great. I took a fellow for a ride the other day and he commented that it doesn't ride like a T Bucket.
Mike
I just manually adjust them. The auto ride height units are kinda cool... I guess. I have an older air ride tech unit in one of my trucks. And I have the auto up function turned off. But I think they cost to much for what they do. The new air ride tech unit is like $1500 retail. The accu air is up there too, i think it comes with valves though. The dakota digital is $825-$950 retail, depending on options. And then a tank, compressor, pressure switch, lines, fittings, valves (except accuair I believe), bags, are all in addition too.
To me, its just to much $$$ to not have to push a couple switches. As well as an added complexity in an otherwise simple car. My car didnt leak, so if i didnt mess with the switches, it stayed. And it was easy enough to raise and lower. In the past, I mostly have used the auto ride height units from air ride tech because they were easy to install- no gauge lines in the car and the controller could be left loose, and tucked under the seat, and pulled out when needed.
And also, all these kits have digital readouts. Digital gauges are hard to read in a roadster. I just prefer gauges with needles, that I can just quickly glance at, and see if they are in the right range.
To me, its just to much $$$ to not have to push a couple switches. As well as an added complexity in an otherwise simple car. My car didnt leak, so if i didnt mess with the switches, it stayed. And it was easy enough to raise and lower. In the past, I mostly have used the auto ride height units from air ride tech because they were easy to install- no gauge lines in the car and the controller could be left loose, and tucked under the seat, and pulled out when needed.
And also, all these kits have digital readouts. Digital gauges are hard to read in a roadster. I just prefer gauges with needles, that I can just quickly glance at, and see if they are in the right range.
oldtman
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I saw a set of old style air shocks on a T at a car show... the guy said they were listed tor a ford Station wagon from the late 70's /.. he said they worked just fine. He used a $ 19 plug into the cigarette lighter compressor and hose to air them up when he needed adjustments. they looked a little light to me.
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