| 2007 Gmc Sierra Custom Airbag Suspension garage
Last month, we showed you the awesome '07 GMC Sierra, which was built by Jared and Reed Fullmer. This month, we'll show you how they got that new fullsize frame to rest on the ground.
Being an experienced truck builder, Jared had no reservations warming up the welders and cutting up a brand-new truck. Working with dependable companies like AVS, Air Lift Easy Street Division, and Slam Specialties, the suspension quickly went from GMC assembly line to custom airbagged in a weekend. Using a welder, plasma cutter, Sawzall, and basic handtools, the Fullmer family had the truck laying frame.
Check out how the duo transformed their truck by bringing the wheels up into the fenders.
| 2007 Gmc Sierra Custom Airbag Suspension paint Flames
From the Driver SeatThis install wasn't for the faint of heart. Experienced builders and truck owners should be confident before going out and cutting up a truck. That said, Jared had a good plan before beginning the truck's buildup and executed it very well. The overall package proved to be a good one, as the truck rides nicely and lays hard enough to put the frame on the ground. One of the nicest features of this install was our introduction to the Easy Street Auto Pilot air controller. This setup worked very well and allowed us to push one button for ride height, slammed, and all the way up. The wiring was easy and only one wire was run inside the cab, which made the installation even easier. Digital accuracy was appreciated on the read-out and the unit looked stylish, complementing the interior. Also with the sturdy four-link and large Slam 'bags, the Fullmer family can tow with the GMC. Not bad for a weekend spent in the garage.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Time Spent Working: 3-1/2 days
Degree of difficulty: Advanced
Tools needed: Welder, plasma cutter, Sawzall, straight edge, Swanson magnetic angle finder, measuring tape, metric handtools, jackstands, hoist, and a couple of buddies
PARTS USED Air Lift Easy Street Auto Pilot digital controller, PN 27600 $644.11 (price from easystreetair.com) AVS Air tank, 3 gallon ($55 each x2) $110 AVS Universal four-link $400 AVS Panhard bar $120 AVS Rear notch and over axle tubular brackets $220 AVS DOT 1/2-inch air line (.75/ft x80 ft) $60 AVS Compressor brackets ($20 x2) $40 Belltech 2509 2-inch drop spindle $295 Slam Specialties RE6 airbags ($75 x2) $150 Slam Specialties RE8 airbags ($75 x2) $150 Viair 480C chrome air compressor ($225 x2) $450 (Prices from avsontheweb.com)
Total Cost: $2,639.11
