bagged Av

[grnxnam]

new suspension....? finally took the plunge and bagged my Av.? I went with Air Ride Technologies kit.

BigRed MAX system - includes (2) Viair 400 compressors, (2) 10 port 5 gallon tanks, RidePro e2 electronics, (1) ARV7400 BigRed airvalve, 60 feet of 1/2" DOT airline, DOT fittings. Rise Time: well under 2 seconds

front:

shockwave v3:

Bolt-on installation. NO welding required.
Unequalled ride quality
Proven patented sealing technology
Anodized billet aluminum construction
16 position adjustable valving
Eliminates tire clearance problems
Superior handling

rear:

Coolride:

Lowers vehicle ride height
Improves handling
Greatest application coverage and versatility
Pre-engineered mounting hardware to maintain ground clearance, driveline angles, tire clearance and load capacities
Improves ride quality!

controller:

FBSS, individual wheel, 3 programable preset heights, auto ride height on start up, ... blah blah blah...

bought it here:? http://ridetech.com/index.asp

they don't list an Avalanche as an available kit, but the 02 Tahoe kit works on the Av.


still need to swap tires to allow them to tuck in the front a little more.? I had them cut off the whole bumstop bracket in the rear instead of just the lil 'bucket' it sets in.? That allowed for about 2" more drop.?

The install took a little longer than I wanted, but I kinda expected it.? No pics of the install, but here are a few of the complete work.?

 

[grnxnam]

no pics of the install... sorry...

 

[Rolando]

so no off-roading for you huh?  dang that's sweet! 

 

[grnxnam]

 

[Rolando]

that was worth the wait   

 

[grnxnam]

Congratulations-i suppose i can tell people now?


Under 2 seconds rise time is awesome, will it hop or does the govt have regs about causing earthquakes?

yeah, you and about 20 other people can talk now.  No hopping.... you hop, you break stuff faster.

so no off-roading for you huh? dang that's sweet!

I can still park in the grass.



(waits for Dune to bash me for paying someone to work on my Av...)

 

[grnxnam]

travel is sort of limited with my current set up.  I still have the drop spindles in the front and I kept the shorter Nitro Active shocks in the rear.  I think the dampening of the rear shocks slows down the movement of the bags a little.  The kit included new rear shocks that I might have to install and try out for a few days to see if I like them better.

 

[DaytonaZ71]

Sweet, someone really put a good paint job on there, it looks wet.

 

[grnxnam]

Sweet, someone really put a good paint job on there, it looks wet.

yup, overall, I'm happy with all of the work they did.  I did find a few area that need worked on a lil, but nothing major. 


The door skins are from a Valanca body kit.  Bought them off of ebay... I love the smoother, no AVALANCHE and no bumps on it look.

 

[rs72camaro]

Looks 

 

[KY_BOB]

Can't wait to see it at MCM!   

 

[AVRider]

When are you gonna post your "OTHER" mod that is shown in the pic but not mentioned....

 

[AVRider]

You FINALLY have your license plate "ON" your AV! 

 

[grnxnam]

When are you gonna post your "OTHER" mod that is shown in the pic but not mentioned....

my ambers?

 

[AVcop778]

I guess that's what you were telling me about last Sat. That is awesome man! 

 

[mmdavidw]

I see neons! Your rear tube is the same place mine is currently.

I'm also missing a spare tire, but for different reasons. Makes a good spot and glows nice down there.

David

 

[AVY14]

looks good but one question... if you bagged it, does it mean that the tires will wear out unevenly? im planning on doing this too but 22" tires are not cheap

 

[SamHouseIII]

Nice and LOW 

Sam

 

[grnxnam]

looks good but one question... if you bagged it, does it mean that the tires will wear out unevenly? im planning on doing this too but 22" tires are not cheap

not really.  once you bag it, you still need to get an alignment once you figure out what your ride height is.  once you align it, then you should try to keep it at that height while driving.  I'm sure there will be a lil more wear since the suspension is adjustable and won't be exactly where it was aligned.

 

[redleg_2002av]

travel is sort of limited with my current set up.? I still have the drop spindles in the front and I kept the shorter Nitro Active shocks in the rear.? I think the dampening of the rear shocks slows down the movement of the bags a little.? The kit included new rear shocks that I might have to install and try out for a few days to see if I like them better.

I'm pissed!!! between you and Dune I am so freakin jealous!! Bags are not cheap. Did you get the Orlando hook up? Is it the 6 position movement? You need to post another video. Greg's? ?goes up and down in the rear?

I'm so frustrated I feel like Dune's damm chicken. Look over there bags 4K, but look FI, OHhh wait ... repair audio system, or how about Ldidy's JL midgate? So many directions....so much time..and not so much money in my pocket.

Dude It's looking sharp!!!

 

[02-Z66]

  she's sittin' in the weeds now!!

 

[vertabatt]

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[grnxnam]

I'm pissed!!! between you and Dune I am so freakin jealous!! Bags are not cheap. Did you get the Orlando hook up? Is it the 6 position movement? You need to post another video. Greg's? ?goes up and down in the rear?

I'm so frustrated I feel like Dune's damm chicken. Look over there bags 4K, but look FI, OHhh wait ... repair audio system, or how about Ldidy's JL midgate? So many directions....so much time..and not so much money in my pocket.

Dude It's looking sharp!!!

Calm down, George.  calm down.  It'll be ok.  No Orlando hook-up used.  Bought them on line and had them shipped to the folks that were painting my cladding.

it does individual wheels and the controller has 3 presets.  2 positions for what ever you want.  I have one at full height and one set in the weeds.  the other preset is for ride height... just start the truck and a few seconds later, its aired up (or down) to where you have it set.

 

[racemanfl]

Great job "B" glad you came out of the closet(to show it off)

 

[chansen]

Looks mighty glossy and low man!  Looks like they did a great job on the paint work from the pics.  Very sweet! Can't wait to see it in person.