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04-08-2011 | 12:04 AM
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From: Purgatory, Pennsylvania
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Custom made struts with "collared airbags" for the front.
Airbags on the rear to replace coil springs.
Remote swichbox for up and down, side to side, front to back
Digital air pressure gauge of all 4
Chrome air tank with 12v compressors on each side. Electrics, solenoid valves, air lines, and logic box for remote tucked behind it
Without labor it ran near $4k in parts. I've seen some bare bones ones without the remote or pressure sensors and gauge, plastic line, one air compressor, and black painted tank for just under $2k. You won't find one specifically for the GXP. You have to get a universal GM kit and have a very qualified welder with airlift experience fabricate those front airstruts.
You don't want them breaking, and drilling the holes just right to keep camber/caster within drivable limits is important.
Custom made struts with "collared airbags" for the front.
Airbags on the rear to replace coil springs.
Remote swichbox for up and down, side to side, front to back
Digital air pressure gauge of all 4
Chrome air tank with 12v compressors on each side. Electrics, solenoid valves, air lines, and logic box for remote tucked behind it
Without labor it ran near $4k in parts. I've seen some bare bones ones without the remote or pressure sensors and gauge, plastic line, one air compressor, and black painted tank for just under $2k. You won't find one specifically for the GXP. You have to get a universal GM kit and have a very qualified welder with airlift experience fabricate those front airstruts.
You don't want them breaking, and drilling the holes just right to keep camber/caster within drivable limits is important.
04-23-2011 | 06:50 PM
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From: South Bend, Indiana
wow..
GXPVenom... that is the sickest thing i think i have ever seen. i would have loved to have that look with the 20" wheels i used to have on my gxp. if only i had 5 grand to spend on toys.
04-23-2011 | 08:38 PM
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Thanx. Although I dumped alot of money into the car new, it has left me satisfied for alot of years now. First car I ever bought with the intention to keep and the feeling'* the same today.
05-03-2011 | 11:05 PM
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From: South Bend, Indiana
what are the chances you have a blueprint for the front air struts to share with me? i have access to qualified welders, so ive given this some thought and id like to try to do this as well. if at all possible would there also be a comprehensive parts list? i figure since yours is solid that id pick your brain about making this and anything you would have done differently.
haha. every time i look at that i have to clean up. kudos.
haha. every time i look at that i have to clean up. kudos.