55 Buick

[rawkinbones13]

Was wondering if I could get someone to help me figure out what would be the best air ride set up for my ride.

It's a 55 Buick Special. The front suspension is all original. I am about to rearrange the rear suspension though. I was either thinking about going with a leaf spring set up from a '57 Chevy, with transplanting the rear end, the leaf springs and all. Or maybe finding a Ford 9" and possibly doing some type of 4 link set up in the rear.

Any ideas on the best set up for this? I'd like to bag the whole car. I don't know anything about air ride suspension though. I need info on all aspects. The front bags, a rear set up, and the best compressor kit for this particular car.

Any and all help is appreciated.

[darren@ridetech.com]

I think that I talked to you on the phone earlier?
Here is that 4 link that I was telling you about.
http://www.ridetech.com/products/Air4Link_Triangulated_w_SKW9000-1298-78.html

[rawkinbones13]

hey Darren,

That was probably the guy, who has my car in his shop. I do have another question for you though. Is it possible to to buy the ride pro compressor system, and just have the rear shockwaves active for the moment? Is there a way to plug the valves going to the front for the time being? I'm not sure I have the money to go all the way with the setup at the moment, is why I am asking.

[darren@ridetech.com]

Yes, you can just leave the ports open going to the front air springs.