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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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Thinking of going with Airlift, any goods/bads?

I currently have Firestone Ride-Rite airbags in the rear of my truck that I fill via schrader valves, and I have gotten sick of having to kneel on the ground to put air in/out of the bags, also carrying a cordless air compressor in the truck is getting old. So it is time to get a on-board compressor system, I think I am going to to go with the Air Lift 25690. Has anyone ever had this system or any Air Lift compressor system for that matter? If so, any issues with it?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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i have that system and the on board compressor and love it. i think i paid 330 or something like that for everything, its a easy install and works great! i love it. if you want pics let me know ill put them up
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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If you could post some pics that would be great! I just have a couple questions, where did you mount the compressor and the air tank? Can you hear the compressor inside the cab when it is running?

Thanks bud!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Don't forget a set good horns when install your air system!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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there is no air tank. it is just a compressor. but yea i will get some pics for you give me a few
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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where did you plumb your schrader valves too? Mine are at the license plate and its super easy to fill.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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OK, thanks. The system that I am looking at has a 2 gallon air tank that goes with it, I am just trying to figure out where I should/can mount everything.

I mounted the schrader valves under the box on a tab that sticks down. It is easy to get to, but I always had plans on getting a air system so I wanted to hide them as much as possible.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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ok first here is the control panel that i have i mounted it under the steering wheel it stays out of my way so it works


the next few are of how i ran the air line and electrical from under the truck to the panel and air pressure switch.




i have since moved my air compressor inside and under the back seat. you can hear it but honestly it isn't loud and its not like i am running it that much. i don't have a pic of this yet but it isn't anything special just the unit under the seat and i wired the wires under the carpet and into the door jam like the pics above^ (i have a smaller compressor unit than the kit you are looking for! it works great though, the only reason i didn't get the air tank one you are looking at is because i am getting a bigger air system with a 3 gallon tank and 200psi compressor) let me know if you need anything else or whatever i can take different pics or more if you want. sorry for the messy truck lol

the next one just shows the pressure switch its on the passenger side of the truck next to the console up under the dash, i tucked it up under there so you can't see it
this is where the air lines and electrical come from the bags/compressor to get power.

 

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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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I just ordered the Air Lift Quick Shot (p/n 25690) from anythingauto.com They matched the price that amazon.com had, and then beat it by $11. So I got it for $332 shipped I can't wait for it to get here, I am starting to get a little pile of boxes in the garage waiting for warmer weather to start the installs.
 
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