Need help with air system design

[manic_mechanic]

I am going to be bagging my truck this winter. I need some input. I want to run just a front and back system. I dont want corners and all that fancy stuff. So I would like to know that I need to do this. I know I need pumps, tank, valves switches, and such. But what exactly do I need. I see these 8 port tanks, which I dont think I need. and I am only going to run 3 switches. Front, back, and all four. If there is anyone around my neck of the woods that would like to help feel free to step up. Got a big garage, tools and can help with you ride if you need it.
Thank you;
Then Manic Mechanic
(eddie)

[95PGHB]

I have mine FBSS cause I wanted to be able to adjust it if it was leaning to one side... I know of one guy here local that has his setup for just front/back and half of the time the truck doesnt look level...

Just something to think about!!

[manic_mechanic]

ok... thats a good point...so maybe a 4 switch set up, or 6.

[sparkinframe]

and if you only 4 valves ion corners tthe air will move from bag to bag. translation, body roll

[inkjunky]

if the bags are teed together it will roll from side to side as the air will transfer from bag to bag left to right.

[manic_mechanic]

ok. so how about some pos input. I come from a hydralic back ground. I have never set up a a bag suspension. Need a little more help then this. Thanks

[cornwell customs]

you need compressors, an air tank number of ports and size is up to you, use 8 valves 2 for each corner 1 fill 1 dump, 4 air bags, a mass of fittings depending on how you plumb your system, and a switch box or you can run just 2 or 3 switches

[$krap_IN_flesh]

I have front back with four valves my roll isn't to bad but I don't drive it like I'm autocrossin either. to help thou I have both front lines coming all the way back to the valves in the bed. but my left does lift a lil more than the right But seems that I am the only one the really notices til I point it out cause its only like a 1/4 inch. My link is setup for sides which I will be doin when I have the cash to buy my other 4 valves.

[beebani]

If you go to the Air Zenith website, they have a very nice schematic for all different setups. It shows you all the components you would need in a typical setup.

Just don't use their compressors, viair is where it's at.

[nickd]

i would agree that the front/back/pancake setup is not practical. i only ever use thoes switches buts its nice to have the adjustability with the two front bags. plus if you ever have a blow out you can adjust enough to get it up on a tow truck or enough to drive it back.