A Guide to Air Bag Suspension & Air Bag Suspension Kits

Universal air bag suspension kits allow rear-wheel drive vehicle owners to soup up their vehicles and create custom rides.  You can add specialty bags from makers like Firestone, Slam Specialties, and Contitech for a relatively low cost.  If you want to invest in a flare upgrade (such as a 450 or 480) or a triangulated four-link upgrade, you may have to pay a little more.

You may opt for secure universal cup bracket sets and acrylic switch boxes.  Get a strong air compressor (150 psi should be decent for full-sized vehicles and even mini-trucks).  Other parts and accessories might include a Department of Transportation compression package, an internally coated multi-gallon tank (seven gallons should be sufficient), and electric 250 psi valves.  You might also invest in 20 yards or so of air line machined according to DOT specs.

Blitzluft Jr. is a trusted name in port valves.  You can soup up your air bag suspension kit with a wiring kit for approximately $50 more (prices may vary depending on your vehicle's needs).  You might also need pins to toggle controls.  A typical universal component kit might include a handful of three-pin toggles and a single six-pin toggle.

You can talk to a seller or a manufacturer about whether to opt for a 2,600 lb. bag or a 2,500 lb. bag.  Air bags can also be retro fitted on classic cars.  If you are souping an old model, however, it may behoove you to speak with a local mechanic to ensure proper and safe installation of air bag suspension kits.