Have you just purchased an air ride kit and are trying to decide which route to take when it comes time to install it on your car? Well we are here to help weigh out the pros and cons between taking your car to a shop for a professional installation or doing a DIY air suspension install.
Should I have my air suspension installed at a shop?
Starting off with the pros, when you take your car to a shop there is less likelihood of running into issues that keep your car off the road longer. At a well prepared shop, they will have all the tools and equipment needed to get the job done in a timely manner. The convenience of dropping off your car at a shop and having a set date to go pick it up removes the headache of having to do the air suspension install yourself, if that's something you are interested in.
When doing business with a shop, there will also be another layer of protection if something were to go wrong during the installation. The shop will stand by the work done on your car and help you anyway they can to help get your car back on the road.
Although these are all massive benefits to having your air install done by a professional, you still have a few cons to factor in when making your decision.The price of labor to have your install done at a shop is going to make installing air suspension on your car much more expensive than if you and some buddies did it on your own.
Should I install my air suspension myself?
If you are completing the air install on your car yourself or with some friends, you know every step that was taken in getting the installation done from start to finish. This leads to less confusion about where things like your air lines are routed, where your fuses/power sources are, etc.
For the mechanically savvy car enthusiasts out there, the process of bagging your car can be both fun and rewarding. Knowing that you got your hands dirty to install your air suspension setup yourself adds to the experience of building your car. Plus, doing the air install yourself will save you a TON in the overall cost of bagging your car by cutting out the cost of labor.
The main con of doing your install yourself is that if you aren’t mechanically inclined or lack the proper tools to get the installation done, your car will be stuck in jack stand limbo until you get the necessary tools to finish the job. This could also be an issue if you are limited in space to keep your car off the ground for extended periods of time.
Final Thoughts - Would a shop installation or a DIY installation work best for you?
These two options are both viable and suited for certain individuals. Taking your car to a shop will be a more simple solution to bagging your car. Just drop it off and pick it back up when they call you. The DIY route on the other hand is for the enthusiasts that want to be a part of building their car all the way through, even if that means dealing with the hiccups along the way. The journey and memories made while late night wrenching with friends to get your car lowered is a priceless experience that any enthusiast would recommend.
Is reading boring? Check out our video below explaining the difference between the two install options!
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