Anyone ever go with Air Ride and then think, nah, this isn't for me?

[ModernMuseum]

Originally Posted by ataves1

Yes, I hated it for a bit. I installed an Accuair Endo CVT system with Ridetech bags and adjustable shocks on a 70 El Camino. The amount of trimming to the front spring pocket is a lot, snipping up the inner fenders to fit around the shocks is a pain. Running air lines and wiring to all 4 corners is a little tough to make tidy. Out of nowhere CVT failed and Accuair went tits up. Sucked. I have since did a body off resto on the car and was able to tidy everything up and swapped the compressor in the tank to dual externals. I like it now. The ride is excellent and you can drive and park pretty low. Having the ability to lift the nose at will to avoid dragging is really good. Good thing to have around the shop is some Schrader valves to manually fill the bags if the car is in op. Aired out with no compressor and that thing isn’t moving. Also be aware of tire to fender clearance and anything under the car because it will leak down and touch it. I think everything looks good low.

I see you're a fellow firebird owner. Do you have any photos of it lowered / standard ride height, etc?

[214Chevy]

I don't have air ride, but I have a buddy who owns a shop and he said without a doubt that INSTALLATION is the key to a likeable/enjoyable system. He said if you don't install it correctly with quality lines, fittings, etc...you'll hate it and think it's the system. He further states that most people try and cheap out on the install and that's where they wind up with a shoddy system. Cheap air bags, lines, fittings and other parts coupled with a crappy, poor installation job is a nightmare waiting to happen.