Buick Le-Sabre

[LeSabre]

HI guys , i new to all this so excuse me if i ask some dumb questions !!
I have a 1968 Buick Le-Sabre Convertible that i would dearly love to fit air suspension to. My first question after looking at a number of kits available is ... Most kits specify that they do not come with the required brackets for the air bags and there seems to be different types around or custom made ones that look like an extension tube that fits to the top of the bag, do i need these for my car ? if so where do i get them from ?

[B.J.]

We don' t offer any pre-fab kits for the ' 68 Buick full-size cars, so you' ll be looking at using one of our installer' s kits. These kits contain the ' bags and materials to make the brackets, but the fab work is up to you. As far as the tubing - yes you' ll need it but how much will be determined by the ride height etc. that you want.
http://www.ridetech.com/productinfo/customcomponents.asp

If you don' t want to tackle something like that, you might check our dealers page to find you close to you and see about a custom install.

[LeSabre]

Thats great info , Thank you very much

[B.J.]

You' re welcome, and if you have any more question feel free to let me know.

[johnco]

After looking around and talking to a guy at a local show it seems to me that the best option for me is the new Ride-Pro e system that has the auto ride level setting on start up as well as the 4 way control that prevents the air transfer. Now that has the control and pump side sorted all i need now is ...
how do i choose what air bags to install ? ( I know that i will still need the installer kit as an " off the shelf" kit is not available ) and w
ill the system run off my single battery or will i need to install a seperate battery and charging system ?

[B.J.]

You shouldn' t have to add anything to your charging system. Even our biggest compressor kit (ARC4800e) will only draw about 60amps max.

I would imagine that you' ve got coils all the way around - if so I' d use the installer' s kit with the F6873s (ARI1001) front and rear.

[johnco]

Great stuff BJ ,
I' m getting there on whats needed and involved now.
I think i need ( want ??) the following

ARC4800e - Big Reds Max Kit
ARI1001 x 2 - Installer kit with F6873 Airbags
REM6500 - a must have item i think !!
S1000 - Front shock relaoction kit , do you have any pictures of this installed or being installed ?

Are you able to tell me the cost of shipping to the UK on the above hardware please

[B.J.]

If you don' t mind, shoot your shipping address to my email bje@ridetech.com and I' ll put something together for you.

[ARIVERA]

i need some information i have a pick up d100 dodge model1978 4x2 i wants put air suspension rear and front what i need to do? i want that my pick up can lift and down when i wants.

[johnco]

Got the quote , thanks for that BJ.
Another question for you now ( told you more would come)
What is the length of the shocks on the Shock relocation kit S1000 ?

[B.J.]

The shocks will measure 10.125" compressed and 14.625" extended. We also have other shock legnths that can be substituted, so let me know if you have something else in mind.

[johnco]

Thanks BJ , i' d better get the tape measure out then. I will let you know what space i have.
Do you have any pictures of shock relocation' s ?

John

[B.J.]

Sorry John, but I don' t have any pictures of that front end. If you want to email me some pics of what you' ve got I' ll try to help you out.

[johnco]

Nice one BJ , i' ll do that tonight. Thanks for the offer