Hello new shoes. Hello air

[X5SND]

Time for an update!

Ok guys, so it's been about 3 years now with my current air setup and while I had a couple small quirks along the way to sort out (which were directly related to the awesome climate I'm situated in where it routinely dips to below -30), the system is still kicking and working flawlessly!

That being said though, over the past couple months I've enjoyed a certain level of refinement on another air system (2011 Sport Autobiography) which left me thinking that perhaps it's time to do some refining of my own to the X's setup. Now before anyone starts with the "see, that's what you get for having air suspension" let me first say this system is still 100% functional, and this is upgrade is only to REFINE it further! I am still a huge proponent for air suspension and the benefits/versatility it offers.

This V2.0 set up will encompass a few changes:

1) Higher pressure (110psi on, 145psi off vs current 90/120psi)
2) Larger air reserve (2-3 gallon tanks vs. current single 2 gallon)
3) Addition of 4-corner bag pressure monitoring to current height based system.
4) Addition of coalescing filter & larger desiccant dryer
5) Accuair VU4 valve block
6) Dual 3/8" supply lines to valve block

While my system will still remain primarily a height based system, adding in the 4 pressure sensors (one for each bag) will permit me to set limits on bag pressure differentials between sides as well as set low pressure warnings for each bag. This further reduces the chance of cross-loading, and prohibits the suspension from trying to over fill a bag in an attempt to level the vehicle out on uneven ground or steep inclines....think of it as having a system that is now "seeing with both eyes".

The higher pressures & increased air reserve will make height changes faster and permit more changes before the compressor needs to kick in.

The addition of the Coalescing filter & desiccant dryer will ensure the valves are seeing clean, dry air...which is crucial for any air operated system!!

When all is said and done, this new air management setup should rival the speed that I've become accustomed to on the AB, without any of the drawbacks of having a system fully integrated into the vehicles electrical system.

I still have a few mounting brackets to finish drawing up on autoCAD....then its to the water jet & CNC break Monday before being TIG welded into the air management box Tuesday!

Here's a couple teasers:

Sizing up everything for clearances...everything relating to my air management will be housed inside the aluminum box :



...And yes, I am ditching my spare for a slime kit.

Playing a puzzle game....trying to figure out the best/eye appealing way to mount the big stuff inside the Management box:



Stay tuned for more in the coming week!