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Old 11-24-08, 11:12 PM
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Hello all. this is my first post/question, so take it easy on me. I have been doing some searching. I have a 98 gs400 with 22" wheels, needless to say, the ride is horrible, i'm assuming from the lack of tire. lol but it looks amazing. my question is: will adding an aftermarket air suspension bring the ride comfort back? i have been lookin online at some different options but really havent found alot of helpful info.

what i think i need is a bag over strut kit, money is tight, so i'm trying to find the most reasonable solution. i have seen some aerosport bags from universal air, but not sure if this will do what i want. Not really looking to lift or lower the vehicle, but it would be a nice bonus, but more concerned with getting ride quality back.

if a kit like that would work, can some of you guys give me info on what would be needed in as much detail as possible, as i will be buying these parts in pieces, cant really shell out $2000 - $3000 at one time. looking for something preferably, that doesnt have to be welded, because i would be doing the work myself. i am familiar with how to wire the switches and things of that nature, and how to remove and install shocks, struts, etc. just no experience with aftermarket kits. all help would be greatly appreciated
Old 11-25-08, 12:10 AM
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what sidewall are you running?
Old 11-25-08, 09:47 AM
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can u post some pics.....kinda curious to see what a non bagged gs on 22's looks like......im thinking a monster truck but i wanna see for myself before i pass "judgement" lol. so post some pics please
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here's the pics
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Old 11-26-08, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by marvelouz1
here's the pics
well doesnt look as high as i thought it would look but y does the front look sooooooooo much higher. do u have a blown shock in the back?
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probably a system in the trunk
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yes it is a system in the trunk, but also car is parked on steep incline, not easy to tell by the pic, when i looked at the pic i had to run outside and check myself lol. when its on level ground, its level all the way around. so anyone have any recommendations as far as air suspension?
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I doubt that the air suspension will help you with the roughness that you experience from the 22"s just one of the issues with rolling on rims of that size.
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it looks like the tires you have are smaller than others are using on their 22's
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