Hey, guys. I am purchasing a 2008 2wd, reg cab, short box, F150. going with the V6/5-speed for fun, fuel economy, and better weight distribution. One thing that drives me nuts is the ride height. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Airride Technologies Air-Bar and Shockwaves. I am considering lowering the truck on air, but I am concerned about the handling. I am a confessed corner-carver, and would like to get my 150 handling as good as, if not better than, my old '05 Mustang. Any tips would be greatly appreciated, even if they bring up static drops-I am not opposed to that route, either.

Thanks,
Shaun

 

I can't help you any, but I have another question about air.

I have heard that you have to use special air (not from the air compressor at the gas station). Is this true?

 

Shaun,
Here is my 05 pony and 05 F150 on ART air. As nice as my truck rides and as well as it handles,
in the big picture it's still a truck.
The pony.............................................. ......... handles like a pony should

 

Drew,
What suspension components you running, exactly? AirBar and Shockwaves? Are you notched? Just had to ask, because the front seems to lay lower than the one on ART's site. Almost looks like she lays frame in the front. Sexy as Hell.

04STX,
I have heard of people using "gas station air" on their rides; but the way to go is an onboard compressor and tank. If you lay the truck out, you are hosed on gas station air-no way to raise the truck back up. Showing off at stoplights is kind of tough without having onboard air. Have a friend who had a S10 on air, and it was running an engine driven compressor (modded a/c compressor-no A/C) with a 10 gallon tank. His compressor crapped out on him and the truck was stuck laid out. After that, we installed a schrader valve inline so it could be filled from a gas station/12v compressor. Just saying, not "special" air, just best to have the air supply on board.