HOW TO SET YOUR RIDE HEIGHT ON AIRBAGS *AIR RIDE SUSPENSION WITH DIGITAL MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER*
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- HOW TO SET YOUR RIDE HEIGHT ON AIRBAGS AIR RIDE SUSPENSION WITH DIGITAL MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER
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What's up guys! Today, I wanted to make a how-to video answering a few questions that I get on Instagram on a weekly basis. Ultimately, these questions are "how do I setup my own presets for ride height?", "what ride height do I ride at?", "how low can I ride with airbags?", and the similar questions surrounding this topic.
So, my goal for this video was to help take you step by step, in determining what ride height is best for you and your car, and effectively set your own ride height presets. As discussed in this video, the principles will all work the same, regardless of the name brand you are running. I am running Air Lift Performance 3H system, but it's ideally the same as the Air Lift Performance 3P system, just with the addition of height sensors. However, the concept of setting your ride height is essentially the same with any digital management system, such as Accuair, where as long as you can individually change each bag's pressure or height, then set it/save it as a preset, then this video should help you out! Comment below if you have additional questions, or have a topic you want me to cover.
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That is by far the best video I’ve seen as far as explaining how it works . I appreciate you !! I just got my universal kit 2 days ago & I can’t wait to get started on my DH 💯 🙏
Hell yeah 👊 I'm glad it helped 💯 ... and welcome to the #baglife
@@TattooedCarCulture 🙏 I’m Stoked !!!
Thanks bro. I'm disabled from a GSW to the head and I have hemiplegia (Fancy word for right side weakness and paralysis) and I just bought the Airlift P along with Work Meister S1 3p for my 2008 350Z. I have to install it myself when it gets warmed up. I already ran my harnesses and my air lines but I have to wait for my wheels to be made and I should have them at the end of May 2022. Until then I'm trying to learn all I can about Airlift. I just learned even though I bought a full kit with dual everything that I don't have a lifetime warranty. Just a 4 year. Airlift changed their warranty so in you bought a full kit after 9/03/21 you get a 4 year. If you just bought a management you get a 2 year. Kinda pissed off about that but whatever. Thanks for explaining everything to me so even I can understand it.
Best video i have found so far! We just bought a Lexus with this installed and have zero knowledge on air bags. Trying to get the most info i can on it!
Phew thanks for this explanation just got my scat a few weeks ago and the previous owner had bags but I had no clue how to use them I’m def gonna try it out
Hey mate, you’re a bloody legend! I just installed this kit in my E3 R8 maloo. & I had no idea how to do presets, this has helped me so much! 😁🤙🏼 thank you. 🙏🏼
No problem brother 👍💯
This will definitely be helpful once i'm on bags! Very informative, keep up the great content!
Awesome man! I'm looking forward to it... all about that #baglife 🤜🤛. 🙏
Hey. You did a really good job explaining everything in this video! Thank you for all the great info! Much appreciated
No problem bro, glad you got value out of it 💯
Awesome video. I keep coming back to get info on how you explained how to set the Presets. Thanks for sharing your info.
No problem 👍 Glad it brought value to you. Thanks for the support 🙏
This was great man!!! I just pulled the trigger on a set up for my 2018 sti and it’s my first time dealing with bags. I used to be all about coilovers lol
Right on bro, I'm glad it helped 👊
1st! Loving the content!!! Keep dropping that fire!
I see you big dog 💯
Nice video, man. I have a truck I recently bagged and these tips even apply to that. Thanks dude!
Sweet man! Glad it helped! Welcome to the baglife! Haha
Good information I’m new to the airlift system. Also good information about driving into car shows thank you. Good video ☝🏽❤️🙏🏽
Damn, an informative video and he responds to comments! Appreciate it man🙏
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Finally, someone explain step-by-step 👍nice ride homie
No problem, glad this helped 🤘
Just my bmw i8 got it bagged obsessed with this thing most helpful video ever 🫶🏻
Thanks fam🔥 needed this
Hell yeah 🤜🤛💯
My man!!!! 💯
Haha 🙏💯
Thank you for the vid. Great walk thru!
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Thanks for this video thats my next mod hopefully coming soon.......🤘🏾
Sweet! It's seriously one of my favorite mods I ever did, you'll love it
Great video and very helpful. Just ordered airlift so definitely these tips help. Cheers
Appreciate that 👊💯. And welcome to the #baglife
Thank you so much for your info, I was lost using mine and you helped me out a lot. I learned a lot 💯
Right on 👊 Glad you got value from it 👍
Thanks! You’re the best!
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The best Video I have seen about it. Thanks to you i know how mine one works now.
Glad it helped 👍
Nice!
Appreciate you!
Soooo freakin helpful and clear and precise. Thanks for this video and great presentation. Awesome car and tats btw. Thanks again.
Much appreciated 🙏👌
Bro, thx 🙏🏽 for giving tips on how to set the basics.
Absolutely 👌! I remember how frustrating it was when I first got my car bagged, dealing with ride heights, etc.... not knowing what I do now... so hopefully it helps some people out there. 👍
Ive been trying to figure out how to set preset low,after this video,I just finished setting it up.Thanks.
Glad it helped you bro 🤜🤛
Thanks bro really helped, just installed yesterday
I'm glad man! 👍💯
This was so helpful! My WRX is sitting pretty, now! Thanks for the info!
No problem 👌 Glad it helped
Great video bro ! Thank you !
Thanks 💯🙏
That’s cool, I just got the height sensors and needed a demo on that part. Will be installing them soon.
Height sensors can be tricky to install, but make the overall driving experience a no brainer 👍
Good demonstration I'm gonna try it tomorrow. Just installed same system. Thanks
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Most helpful video. Thank you
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I don’t even own a bagged car but I was fully committed to this video lol. Great vid. I do plan on doing this to my 21 charger
Hell yeah 👊🙏
thank you for this man. just got my car bagged and still learning.
Hell yeah! Glad you got value out of this 👊 ... and welcome to the baglife
RIght On Brah, AWSOME, video was a lot of help much appreciated. Just done the 3/P today.
Awesome! Congrats on your new setup! I'm glad this video helped you 💯
Whered you get your mount for the control??
Proclip makes a solid mount... but I used gopro hardware I had
appreciate this video
Your ride is cold as ice damn that’s fire dawg.
Appreciate it 💯🙏
Cool video. Very informative. I’m one day out from getting my 2017 s550 Mustang back from getting bagged.
Thank you 👌 And congratulations and welcome to the baglife haha
Good evening Jason. I just wanted to say thank you for your explanation of the presets on the AIRLIFT PERFORMANCE 3P CONTROLLER. I followed your instructions and they worked. My friend came by today and we test drove it.he was super happy overall. I thought about calling a local shop but I've heard that they won't help you. I'm so glad I found your video 📹. Thanks 😎 👍 again.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED ??? IM IN SOCAL.
I'm glad the video helped you bro 👊
Enjoy that #baglife 💯
Ma boi..... i see u dawg.... cant wait to get ma Scat..... Alwayz watch Scat videos to get some great Ideas....... Aye i sent u a DM bout the ride height measurement..... good shyt on the content dawg.....
Much appreciated 🙏💯
Awesome video
I appreciate that 🤜🤛
Thanks for your video, I’m getting bags on my Tesla model 3.
Hell yeah, that is dope!!
Great video. I just got bags on my scat pack and I'm still trying to find the best height.
Hopefully this video will help you then brother. Congrats on your bags 💯
Good explanation👍
Much appreciated 🙏
thanks for the video
Thanks for the support 🙏💯
If your bags wont let you lift it up to the stock rideheight just set it as close to it as you can without the bags leaking. Then go to a shop and get a wheel alignment at that height you chose, to minimize wear as good as you can.
I had to do this on my Benz e350 and the tires wear little to no more then the stock ride height would.
Nice build man!! Where did you got your airlift controller mount?
Thanks 👍 And I actually made my own controller mount setup. But there are some clean mounting options through PROCLIP USA
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sweet ride brother, Im looking to bag my charger rn, mind passing on your wheel and tire specs?
Thanks bro! You're gonna love the #baglife! And yeah, I cover all my specs in my other video:
ua-cam.com/video/M3J_lz4bQFc/v-deo.html
Nice informative video
Thanks bro!
2 weeks until my appointment with air ride equipment💯
Sick!!!
Car looks real nice.
Thanks, I appreciate that 🤜🤛
I love the 3p bro!! Amazing product!! Definitely helps clearing them demonic bumps and steep inclines 😈💪🏾🤘🏾💨 then stance out when you pull up! beautiful 392 man! Might have to do a canvas painting of it ✍🏾🎨
Thanks homeboy 🙏💯🙏
That’s a sick ride, did you have any clearance issues when aired out on the front wells with the tire hitting?
Thanks 👊. When aired out, the inner part of the fender would physically sit on the tire... but never an issue unless you "turn" the wheel when aired out.... which you should never do.
🙏 I appreciate your video! I learned a lot and I’m looking at buying a 2016 Mustang GT with airlift suspension. Peace!
Thanks for the positive feedback 🙏 I'm glad you got value out of the video 💯
Great video, 2 questions...
* how are you mounting your controller inside?
* which fuse on our seats are you using for signal (pink) wire so it'll fill on start up if selected?
Thanks!
Thanks Dustin 👊
***I mounted my controller using some GoPro mounts. They're inexpensive and have held strong ever since I bagged my car.
***I didn't physically wire up the system so not sure bro... but when wired correctly, it's a setting that's easily changed through the controller itself.
Do you set the adjustment collar on the strut to the "air-out" height before filling the tank for the first time?
I'm a newbie to air ride. I just bought a 2015 ford fiesta st on airbags. And road like a truck doing 100 down a logging road. Each air bag was at 100psi trying to figure it out for softer ride
Thank you
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I just bought a newer Infiniti q50 and it has bags on it at high speeds it seems pretty shakey from 70+ mph I have my 2 front psi at 126 and my back at 60 didn’t know what pre set would be good to stop the shaking thank you
What’s your tire setup? Unfortunately one of my fenders went to bacon thinking the height was good for my tires
so if I understand correctly, ride height sensors aren't required for the install? If you know the factory ride height is 143psi for example, then adding or subtracting pressure is how you know what height you're at?
Very informative video. Thank you for sharing. I have upgraded to the height sensors and I’ll be danged if i can’t get the calibration to pass. It keeps on failing calibration. What was your trick to calibrated for height sensors.
No problem, glad the video helped 👍... If it fails calibration due to a fault in one of the height sensors, you'll just need adjust the mounting of whichever specific height sensor is causing it.
It usually just a small adjustment in the way the sensor is installed.
I just picked up a FD1 civic bagged with this same system.. But the left side seems to be lower than the right when at even PSI .. I have to keep right front & rear about 15 to 20 psi lower to aesthetically look correct.. Is that a calibration issue or possibly camber adjustment?
Hmmm would 1 compresor affect the pressure? Cause I think I can only put 120 lbs of pressure in the bags
Can you show me how to take the airlift from your car to mine? I love that build!!
Haha! 🙌
At 19:40 You mention bumping up one side because of your weight. If you have level sensors wouldn't the system automatically re-level to the set height regardless of your weight, passengers or a loaded boot? I've just installed this exact kit so am learning from you, thanks.
You're correct... but for those who have the 3P system, which is just based off pressure alone and that I ran for awhile, that's when that comes into play. I was covering both systems for the viewers. In our case, yes, the system will automatically compensate for weight, which is why I prefer this system 💯
I just bagged my car so im still kinda new to the whole controller stuff , how much psi can I run on each bag
Does the car requires over 100 psi in the bags? And my i ask you your setting psi for driving? Thank you!
Hey do u know wat the problem is if all of them expect one go all the way up for example all go up to 100 and the rear right hand side only goes up to 66-71
nice
i have the 3p system
Nice 👍 It's a great performing system!
So when I air out is it okay for the body of the car to be on the tires or no
Nice ride are you from central Cali. I’m Bay Area locate and bagged too p3 kit
Thank you 🙏 and Nice homie! I'm actually in So-Cal... #baglife 💯
My left rear bag airs all the way out when I go to select a preset lower than all up then it will go back up to match what the preset is, is this normal ?
How do i fix the nose dive issue when i air out??
I bought a used car with air bags and no manuel for them
Im having trouble pre setting all 4. The buttons on the remote alot of times do not work.
And this morning the compressor did not turn on. Please help.
147 in the front .my transporter is 80 at preset High
Why was there a sharpie mark at 4in on tape measure.
So my ride height was set at 42 in front and 62 in the rear and had it aligned at that. I now usually drive at 47 and 70. Should i get another alignment or is that little amount not a big deal? I have the 3p system
That amount shouldn't be enough to throw off your alignment... unless you're noticing a pull to one side or something... otherwise I wouldn't trip on it
Is there a way to adjust the actual pressure but for stiffness not to actually lower or raise the car
Most adjustments regarding stiffness is done through the dampeners/shocks/etc. An example, on hellcats, they use a mag ride type of strut which the driver can adjust the stiffness or softness of the ride quality...again, through the shocks/struts.
So depending on your platform, I know aftermarket companies offer similar setups
What tire are you running front and rear? I just purchased my 3H kit and can’t wait to install it. I am slightly concerned about figment when aired out. I have 275/35/20 up front and 315/35/20 rear.
Check out my other "ATTURO TIRES" video on my channel, I go into depth with it
ua-cam.com/video/M3J_lz4bQFc/v-deo.html
@@TattooedCarCulture Thanks man, this relieves my concerns. I have zero rubbing now with Eibach Pro so I should be fine to lay out with my existing setup.
For sure brother 🤜🤛
My biggest question, in lowered on coils now, so my alignment is set for that. So I'd measure for that for my "factory height" but if I wanted to cruise around at lower heights sometimes, are you worried about alignments at all?
Honestly no, not with my setup... I constantly roll around at about a 2.5" drop from factory and never had any alignment issues.... but it is also vehicle specific, and so if you've already had your vehicle aligned at your current ride height, if you go bags, you should be golden
@@TattooedCarCulture thanks brother. Appreciate the video and the response. Can't wait to join the bag life. Just bought them so waiting for them for my 2002 Lexus LS430
Hell yeah man! I honestly love the #baglife 💯
How much higher up can it go from factory height?
I lost my controller. Is it possible to put the car without the controller up ?
I’m getting a error Bluetooth timed out? Any idea
i got air ride as well but the problem im having is whenever i air out and i wanna drive so i press the preset height but it never saved where i left it as. why it does that?
It sounds like you didn't "save" your ride height correctly. Did you follow the steps I go over?
Great video I need some assistance....I have a 16’ Hellcat Challenger on Airlift air suspension 1 compressor when I accelerate hard the car gives me this “floaty” Cadillac feel and it’s starts swaying I don’t see anyone else complaining bout this feeling...will stiffening my dampening fix this? Have u ever had this problem?
Are you using airlifts struts/shocks? Or do you still have the factory shocks/struts? Either way it does sound like a dampening issue.
@@TattooedCarCulture I’m using airlift struts and shocks and I have the 3P system
Yeah, I wish I could give you more specific advice. It definitely sounds like you just need to stiffen up the dampening. I'm using my factory struts, but with universal brand bags.... so because I kept the original struts, the drivability never changed.
@@TattooedCarCulture got u ...thank u sir I may put back the original struts and go from there
If you increase the pressure in the bags do you still get the "floaty" feel? Even with a higher ride height the bags should be stiffer and maybe be more stable. If it feels better that way you can set the pressures for best ride and then lower the car back down using the strut tubes.
What about the compensation for when you're weight is in the car?
Just 1 person isn't a drastic of enough difference to affect the pressures significantly...think about even with coil springs...when you get in a car with coil springs, it's not like the car leans to 1 side.
But...that IS why I went and went with the 3H sensors, so when there's additional weight added to the car (like my family in it), the system will automatically add needed air pressure per bag depending on where I have my ride height at.
Hope this helps 🤜🤛
How do I increase air pressure in the bags? You’re running pretty high but your car looks low? I run 45-50 PSI front and 65 PSI rear lmao. Drives like garbage and bottoms out, I have a mustang gt
dope vid having a problem with finding my ride height ive noticed some bounce to it im so annoyed by this and dont know what to do not sure if I need to play with the dampening any help is appreciated.
What type of car bro? And when you say bounce...are you saying AT RIDE HEIGHT it bounces too much and that's what's bothering you?
@@TattooedCarCulture yeah bro thats driving me insane I have a 2019 honda civic si
That's honestly probably exactly what it is. It could be if you're using the original shocks, that you're new ride height is so low that they can't effectively do their job... so some guys fix it with a shorter overall length shock...if that makes sense...
Or, like you said, the shock itself might be fine, you just might have to stiffen up the dampening by getting a new/different.
@@TattooedCarCulture actually I have D2 racing air struts bro with 32 dampening settings.
Sick! Well then, that sounds like the main issue... cause bags won't make it "bouncy"... that's in your struts/shocks... so my advice, just stiffen those bad boys up substantially 👍
How do you know where to put your ride height sensors??
Mine was installed professionally...I had airrideequipment install mine 👌
Sup guys, can anyone recommend me what site and which brand to get . I’ve never bagged my car so I’m not sure what works good. I have a g35 , and I’m not trying to get coilovers . Thanks in advance !
I personally recommend air lift performance 👌... if you're local to CA, I'd recommend airrideequipment to do the install. www.airrideequipment.com ... tell the owner Ray I sent you 👍
I have a 3p, but all my pressures are different if the car is equal height at all wheels. Is this normal? For example my driver-side and passenger-side front wheels will measure the exact same height, but the driver side will be 90 psi and the passenger side will be 75 psi.
Yes it's normal. That's why I illustrate measuring the ACTUAL height, then setting whatever pressures those are. 👍 cause tape measures don't lie
Are you suppose to adjust the coil overs first then calibrate it?
I'm confused by your question. There is no coil overs, the air bags replace those.
Is it safe to run the airlift performance bags daily at PSIs above 130? My install guy said better not to, but noticed your fronts are at 140+ PSI.
Well I'm running universal bags over factory struts as my setup, with air lift performance being my main management and controller...so that's why my PSIs are different, and totally safe, 3+ years daily driven.... but if you're running air lift performance bags, I HAVE heard they don't like really high pressures...
@@TattooedCarCulture thanks homie! Appreciate the info 🙏🏽
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Where did you get this airlift kit
Contact @airrideequipment
has anyone had the issue where I would set a pre-set height and then trying to go to it and its just completely off height wise to what i set it at?
You have to make sure your tank is full or your compressor(s) are not in the process of filling the tank...because I've had that happen after I 1st air up...and the tank has to fill before the correct pressures/preset ride height will be 100% accurate.
Your system will get it close, but if your tank is low and/or in the process of filling, it'll throw it off
@@TattooedCarCulture thank you! ill give it a try
@@TattooedCarCulture I just tried it and it’s still tweaking on me 😭 it seems like it’s just the rears that I’m having the issue with. fronts seem to be at the right height every time. but the rears will just be super low even though it reads the correct psi on the controller
Any issues with the 3h? I have 3P but wanting to upgrade to 3H but I hear the height sensors break and etc...have you had any issues? 🙏
If a shop installs them correctly, they won't break... but, they are a bit temporalmental... I chose to upgrade, but honestly the 3p system works just fine 👌
@@TattooedCarCulture yeah I got mine from Airrideequipment so I know they are the best but idk if I want to upgrade to 3H..cuz i do roll with a full car at times I know im in good hands with them..thanks for your info and time
Yep, Ray at airrideequipment upgraded mine to the 3H height sensors and I've never had a problem... I hear of accuair height sensors breaking a lot, but my air lift performance has always treated me right 👌
@@TattooedCarCulture nice i just found you on IG..yeah ill hit up Ray see if he can convince me haha
Haha 👍
Do you find the pressures affect ride quality much?
Not in the way you're referencing... the quality of ride isn't affected by my different pressure settings, but it does come into play if I am "riding low", if I'm not careful I'll tend to scrape my splitter more, or my rear tires will rub hitting dips in the road, etc... but the "ride" feels the same regardless of how much pressure is in the bags. Different setups might have different results, but I'm using UNIVERSAL BRAND bags over factory struts/shocks.