Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3rd Gen RWD
1978-1980
Here you'll find a full range of air suspension parts that are specifically designed to fit your Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3rd Gen (1978-1980). From all-in-one complete air ride kits that have everything you need to bag your Chevrolet Monte Carlo, to individual parts and pieces like control arms and camber plates. Bag Riders has it all. We even carry multiple lines of coilovers and coilover conversion bags if you're looking to bag your Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3rd Gen (1978-1980) on a budget.
- Air Ride Kits
The Bag Riders Manual Air Management is one of the most reliable air management options for your car due to its simple design and lack of electrical or digital components. The heart and namesake of the system are the Manual Paddle Valves which function as both the controller and valve block (manifold). Each paddle provides two-way control of a single air spring: press up on the paddle to inflate and press down to deflate, simple as that! The Manual Air Management is the perfect solution for any budget air ride build, or for the newcomer who doesn’t want to break the bank on their first setup.
Bag Riders Manual Management Includes:- (4) Manual Paddle Valves with Mounting Plate
- Aluminum Air Tank of your choice
- FREE Tank Fitting Pack (only compatible with tank options in the full kit drop down menu)
- Compressor(s) of your choice
- 40A Relay(s) for your compressor(s)
- Relay Wiring Kit(s)
- Inflation Valve
- 110-145 PSI Pressure Switch
- Tank Drain Kit
- Air Line Cutter Tool
- (1) 60ft Bundle of DOT Approved 1/4' Air Line
- (2) PTC Union Y Fittings
- 100% Free Technical Support - The Industry's Best!
FeelAir's BP4 Air Management is a pressure based control system that features 3 user-programmable presets and a dedicated all-down button. The use of the up and down buttons, paired with the front and rear buttons on the controller, allows the system both individual, 4-corner control as well as paired front and rear control. The wired controller is slimmer than competitive offerings and offers a backlit screen which displays four bag pressures as well as tank pressure and is also capable of smartphone control via bluetooth.
Features:
- (3) User-definable pressure presets
- Dedicated All-Down button
- Rise-on-start and air out-on-shutdown functionality
- Manual mode for individual and paired air spring control
- Super thin, digital controller with backlit screen
- Mobile app (no additional hardware required)
- Combined ECU and manifold
- 1 year limited warranty
- FeelAir BP4 System
- Combined ECU/Manifold Unit
- ECU/Manifold Mounting Hardware
- FeelAir BP4 Controller and Harness
- FeelAir Vent Mount Controller Holder
- Pre-assembled ECU/Manifold Wiring Harness
- Compressor wiring harness with pre-wired relay
- In-line Fuse Holders (with fuses)
- Wiring Terminals for hassle-free Installation
- Manifold fitting pack
- Aluminum Air Tank of your choice
- Air Tank Fitting Pack (only compatible with tank options in the full kit drop down menu)
- Compressor(s) of your choice
- Air Tank Drain Kit
- Air Line Cutter Tool
- (1) 60ft Bundle of DOT Approved Air Line
- 100% Free Technical Support - The Industry's Best!
- Single Compressor kits do not require a power kit; it is included with the FeelAir BP4 System
- FeelAir BP4 Second Compressor Harness
The e+ Connect Air Management Package is AccuAir's entry level management system that starts out as a simple smartphone based wireless switch box that can be upgraded over time to a full fledged e-Level system. By adding the e-Level+ Height Sensor Upgrade and even a physical e-Level+ TouchPad Controller, you can build your way up to one of the most premiere managements on the market.
If you're looking for the maxed out version of this system with all of the features, be sure to check out the AccuAir e-Level+ Air Management Package.
- Control your air suspension with your smartphone using the e-Level Plus app
- Air tank pressure readout on the e-level Plus app
- RGB backlighting that allows you to change the color of your ECU
- Included wiring harness for direct plug-n-play with the ENDO-CT and ENDO-CVT air tank systems
- Battery saver mode that puts the system to sleep after 24 hours
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Over the air updates
Includes:- AccuAir e+ Connect ECU
- Wiring harness
- Digital Pressure Sensor
- e-Level Plus smartphone app
- Aluminum air tank of your choice
- Compressor(s) of your choice
- 40amp Relay(s) for your compressor(s)
- Relay wiring kit(s)
- Inflation Valve
- Air Tank Drain Kit
- Air Line Cutter Tool
- (1) 60ft Bundle of DOT Approved Air Line**
- 100% FREE technical support - the industry's best! **By choosing 1/4" air line you will receive (6) Plug-In Reducers
The 3P from Air Lift Performance is a pressure based management that features 5 user-programmable pressure presets and individual, four corner, air spring control. The 3P’s wired digital controller displays all four bag pressures as well as the tank pressure. The controller uses a full color, backlit screen and features a rotatable keypad that allows for horizontal controller mounting.
Air Lift’s mobile app allows the vehicle to be put into a ‘show mode’ which enables you to remotely control the air suspension using your Bluetooth enabled smart phone (iPhone/Android) from a distance once the vehicle has been turned off. No additional hardware is required to use this feature, it is built into every 3P and 3H system! Future system updates can be applied through the app as well.
If you're looking for a system that takes both pressure and height into consideration, you should look into purchasing the Air Lift Performance 3H Air Management Package. If you'd rather get the 3P to start, you can always upgrade to the 3H at a later date by purchasing Air Lift's 3P to 3H Upgrade Kit.
Features:
- (5) User-definable pressure presets (can be upgraded to height)
- Manual mode for individual air spring control
- Digital controller with color screen
- Rotatable keypad that allows for horizontal mounting
- Mobile app (no additional hardware required)
- System updates through mobile app
- Combined ECU and manifold
- Rise on start
- 2 year limited warranty, extendable up to 4 with the purchase of Air Lift brand suspension; details here
Air Lift Performance 3P Management Includes:- Air Lift Performance 3P System
- Combined ECU/Manifold Unit
- ECU/Manifold Mounting Hardware
- Air Lift Performance 3P/3P Controller and Harness
- Pre-assembled ECU/Manifold Wiring Harness with built-in Compressor Relay
- SMC water trap
- In-line Fuse Holders (with fuses)
- Wiring Terminals for hassle-free Installation
- Aluminum Air Tank of your choice
- Free Air Tank Fitting Pack (only compatible with tank options in the full kit drop down menu)
- Compressor(s) of your choice
- 40amp Relay(s) for your compressor(s)**
- Relay Wiring Kit(s)**
- Air Tank Drain Kit
- Air Line Cutter Tool
- (1) 60ft Bundle of DOT Approved Air Line
- 100% Free Technical Support - The Industry's Best! ** Single Compressor kits will not include an additional relay, as a relay is built into the Air Lift Performance 3P Wiring Harness
The 3H from Air Lift Performance is both a height and pressure based management that features 5 preset heights and individual four corner air spring control. The height based sensors give the system the ability to automatically and accurately re-level when loads change (e.g., adding a passenger or traveling with luggage).
Installing height sensors is often a daunting task for the weekend mechanic, but worry not because Air Lift has designed the 3H so that it can operate in "pressure-only mode" in the event that you don't have time to get the sensors installed right away.. Or you just can't wait to test out your new suspension!
The 3H’s wired digital controller displays all four bag pressures as well as the tank pressure. The controller uses a full color, backlit screen and features a rotatable keypad which allows for either vertical or horizontal controller mounting.
Air Lift’s mobile app allows the vehicle to be put into a ‘show mode’ which enables you to remotely control the air suspension using your Bluetooth enabled smart phone (iPhone/Android) from a distance once the vehicle has been turned off. No additional hardware is required to use this feature, it is built into every 3P and 3H system! Future system updates can be applied through the app as well.
Air Lift’s digital management system utilizes a combined ECU and manifold which greatly simplifies the installation process. The included plug-n-play wiring harness will power a single compressor and if you’re planning on running dual compressors, you'll need to pick up the Air Lift 3H / 3P Second Compressor Harness.
Features:
- (5) height and pressure presets
- Automatic leveling (with height sensors installed)
- Manual mode for individual air spring control
- Digital controller with color screen
- Rotatable keypad that allows for horizontal mounting
- Mobile app (no additional hardware required)
- System updates through mobile app
- Combined ECU and manifold
- Rise on start
- 2 year limited warranty, extendable up to 4 with the purchase of Air Lift brand suspension; details here
Air Lift Performance 3H Management Includes:- Air Lift Performance 3H System
- Combined ECU/Manifold Unit
- (4) Air Lift Performance Height Sensors and Mounting Hardware
- ECU/Manifold Mounting Hardware
- Air Lift Performance 3H/3P Controller and Harness
- Pre-assembled ECU/Manifold Wiring Harness with built-in Compressor Relay
- SMC water trap
- In-line Fuse Holders (with fuses)
- Wiring Terminals for hassle-free Installation
- Aluminum Air Tank of your choice
- Free Air Tank Fitting Pack (only compatible with tank options in the full kit drop down menu)
- Compressor(s) of your choice
- 40amp Relay(s) for your compressor(s)**
- Relay Wiring Kit(s)**
- Air Tank Drain Kit
- Air Line Cutter Tool
- (1) 60ft Bundle of DOT Approved Air Line
- 100% Free Technical Support - The Industry's Best! ** Single Compressor kits will not include an additional relay, as a relay is built into the Air Lift Performance 3H Wiring Harness
The e-Level+ from AccuAir is a height based management that features 3 programmable height presets with the added ability of individual, four corner, air spring control. AccuAir's eLevel+ system allows you to control your vehicle's suspension with a physical controller or through your smartphone with the e-Level Plus app. Direct plug-n-play with the ENDO-CT and ENDO-CVT air tank systems allow for one of the cleanest management setups on the market.
If you're looking for a more simple approach without all of the bells and whistles, be sure to check out the AccuAir e+ Connect Air Management Package.
- 3 programmable heights
- Visual display of each sensor's height percentage
- Automatic calibration
- Air tank pressure readout on the e-Level Plus smartphone app
- RGB backlighting that allows you to change the color of your ECU
- Included wiring harness for direct plug-n-play with the ENDO-CT and ENDO-CVT air tank systems
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Control your air suspension with your smartphone using the e-Level Plus app
- Compressor status indicator light
- Over the air updates
- Battery saver mode that sleeps the system after 24 hours
AccuAir e-Level+ Air Management Package Includes:- AccuAir e-Level+ System
- e-Level+ ECU
- (4) height sensors
- e-Level+ TouchPad controller (optional)
- ECU main harness
- ECU valve harness
- e-Level+ height sensor harness
- Digital pressure sensor
- Aluminum air tank of your choice
- Compressor(s) of your choice
- 40amp Relay(s) for your compressor(s)
- Relay wiring kit(s)
- Inflation Valve
- Air Tank Drain Kit
- Air Line Cutter Tool
- (1) 60ft Bundle of DOT Approved Air Line**
- 100% FREE technical support - the industry's best! **By choosing 1/4" air line you will receive (6) Plug-In Reducers
- Air Suspension
RideTech CoolRide Rear KitRideTech CoolRide Rear Kit https://www.bagriders.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6cc469ce9f0c45ca88dc49d6594bbebe/r/i/ridetech_coolride_11324010.jpg This is where "Air Ride Technology" begins and is still a valuable solution for many applications. RideTech's CoolRide system replaces the traditional coil-spring and shock with an air spring and shock as separate units. CoolRide systems are engineered to perform and come with all hardware and brackets. The CoolRide system will raise and lower the vehicle, improving the handling and offering a terrific ride. BR14864 Ridetech USD 875.00 https://schema.org/NewCondition https://schema.org/InStock https://www.bagriders.com/g-body-monte-carlo-malibu-ridetech-coolride-rear-kit-with-shocks.html$875.00
RideTech CoolRide Front KitRideTech CoolRide Front Kit https://www.bagriders.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6cc469ce9f0c45ca88dc49d6594bbebe/r/i/ridetech_coolride_w_shocks_14.jpg This is where "Air Ride Technology" begins and is still a valuable solution for many applications. RideTech's CoolRide system replaces the traditional coil-spring and shock with an air spring and shock as separate units. CoolRide systems are engineered to perform and come with all hardware and brackets. The CoolRide system will raise and lower the vehicle, improving the handling and offering a terrific ride. BR14836 Ridetech USD 975.00 https://schema.org/NewCondition https://schema.org/InStock https://www.bagriders.com/g-body-monte-carlo-malibu-ridetech-coolride-front-kit-with-shocks.html$975.00
RideTech ShockWave HQ Front KitRideTech ShockWave HQ Front Kit https://www.bagriders.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6cc469ce9f0c45ca88dc49d6594bbebe/r/i/ridetech_shockwave_hq_ford_thunderbird_4th_ge_2_5_1.jpg RideTech ShockWave$995.00
RideTech’s ShockWave air suspension mounts just like a coil over and replaces the coil-spring with an adjustable air spring for a huge range of tuning options. It provides a simple, high tech way to provide the ultimate in adjustable suspension design. With more configuration options than ever before, the ShockWave is the premier foundation for a RideTech air suspension system.
Handling Quality Series
The Handling Quality ("HQ") series features single adjustable shock valving. It is housed in an impact forged monotube aluminum construction. The HQ series is available in a wide range of stroke lengths, and mounting styles to fit a large variety of applications.
Features- Completely redesigned internal design
- Aluminum impact forged construction allows leak free operation
- Single adjustable shock valving
- Available in a wide range of stroke lengths, and mounting styles to fit large variety of applications
- Monotube design for superior oil control
- Easy & precise valve adjustment with 26 rebound clicks
RideTech ShockWave HQ Rear KitRideTech ShockWave HQ Rear Kit https://www.bagriders.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6cc469ce9f0c45ca88dc49d6594bbebe/r/i/ridetech_shockwave_hq_rear_kit_camaro_5th_gen_1.jpg RideTech ShockWave$1,170.00
RideTech’s ShockWave air suspension mounts just like a coil over and replaces the coil-spring with an adjustable air spring for a huge range of tuning options. It provides a simple, high tech way to provide the ultimate in adjustable suspension design. With more configuration options than ever before, the ShockWave is the premier foundation for a RideTech air suspension system.
Handling Quality Series
The Handling Quality ("HQ") series features single adjustable shock valving. It is housed in an impact forged monotube aluminum construction. The HQ series is available in a wide range of stroke lengths, and mounting styles to fit a large variety of applications.
Features- Completely redesigned internal design
- Aluminum impact forged construction allows leak free operation
- Single adjustable shock valving
- Available in a wide range of stroke lengths, and mounting styles to fit large variety of applications
- Monotube design for superior oil control
- Easy & precise valve adjustment with 26 rebound clicks
RideTech ShockWave TQ Front KitRideTech ShockWave TQ Front Kit https://www.bagriders.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6cc469ce9f0c45ca88dc49d6594bbebe/r/i/ridetech_shockwave_tq_front_kit_chevelle_el_camino_gto_skylark_10.jpg RideTech ShockWave$2,155.00
RideTech’s ShockWave air suspension mounts just like a coil over and replaces the coil-spring with an adjustable air spring for a huge range of tuning options. It provides a simple, high tech way to provide the ultimate in adjustable suspension design. With more configuration options than ever before, the ShockWave is the premier foundation for a RideTech air suspension system.
Track Quality Series
The Track Quality ("TQ") series features triple adjustable shock valving that sets rebound, high-speed compression, and low-speed compression independently. The high-speed adjustment allows tuning for impact harshness... potholes, speedbumps, offroad use and other harsh road irregularities that might induce a high-speed excursion of the piston rod. The low-speed adjustment allows tuning of ride quality, as well as the general cornering characteristics of typical road course and racetrack use. All of this technology is housed in an impact forged aluminum construction. The TQ series is available in a wide range of stroke lengths, and mounting styles to fit a large variety of applications.
Features- Single rebound adjustment PLUS dual stage high & low speed compression
- Aluminum impact forged shock construction for leak free operation
- Monotube design allows large piston for superior oil control, ride quality, and handling
- Available in a wide range of stroke lengths and mounting styles to fit large variety of applications
- Remote reservoir includes mounting brackets for easy installation
RideTech ShockWave TQ Rear KitRideTech ShockWave TQ Rear Kit https://www.bagriders.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6cc469ce9f0c45ca88dc49d6594bbebe/r/i/ridetech_shockwave_tq_rear_kit_g_body_monte_carlo_malibu.jpg RideTech ShockWave$2,305.00
RideTech’s ShockWave air suspension mounts just like a coil over and replaces the coil-spring with an adjustable air spring for a huge range of tuning options. It provides a simple, high tech way to provide the ultimate in adjustable suspension design. With more configuration options than ever before, the ShockWave is the premier foundation for a RideTech air suspension system.
Track Quality Series
The Track Quality ("TQ") series features triple adjustable shock valving that sets rebound, high-speed compression, and low-speed compression independently. The high-speed adjustment allows tuning for impact harshness... potholes, speedbumps, offroad use and other harsh road irregularities that might induce a high-speed excursion of the piston rod. The low-speed adjustment allows tuning of ride quality, as well as the general cornering characteristics of typical road course and racetrack use. All of this technology is housed in an impact forged aluminum construction. The TQ series is available in a wide range of stroke lengths, and mounting styles to fit a large variety of applications.
Features- Single rebound adjustment PLUS dual stage high & low speed compression
- Aluminum impact forged shock construction for leak free operation
- Monotube design allows large piston for superior oil control, ride quality, and handling
- Available in a wide range of stroke lengths and mounting styles to fit large variety of applications
- Remote reservoir includes mounting brackets for easy installation
- Control Arms
Development
StrongArms are developed by RideTech in Jasper, Indiana on an actual running, driving vehicle. This allows them to properly address ALL fitment and performance issues. It also allows them to document an installation, demonstrate the installation to their sales techs and dealers, and allows ongoing evaluation of the performance of the StrongArms.
Design
RideTech’s Strong Arms are designed with as few components as possible. Their 4 axis tubing bender allows precise, repeatable bends that no other machine can achieve. They can create elegant tubing bends that would otherwise require several separate welded components.
Geometry
Geometry of a suspension starts with the position of the frame mounts and the height of the spindle, not the shape of the control arm. However, there are a few small things in control arm design that can make a big difference in how a vehicle drives and performs.- RideTech creates extra caster potential by adjusting the fore and aft position of the ball joints. At the same time they make sure the wheel is properly positioned in the wheel-well so your new 18" wheels fit like they should!
- The balljoint camber travel is re-centered to accommodate the new lowered ride height so the ball joint doesn’t bind during extreme suspension movement.
- The perimeter of the StrongArms is contoured to allow maximum wheel clearance and turning radius.
- All shock mounts, air spring mounts, and sway bar mounts are integrated into the design so you don’t have to finish the engineering in order to enjoy your ride!
Development
StrongArms are developed by RideTech in Jasper, Indiana on an actual running, driving vehicle. This allows them to properly address ALL fitment and performance issues. It also allows them to document an installation, demonstrate the installation to their sales techs and dealers, and allows ongoing evaluation of the performance of the StrongArms.
Design
RideTech’s Strong Arms are designed with as few components as possible. Their 4 axis tubing bender allows precise, repeatable bends that no other machine can achieve. They can create elegant tubing bends that would otherwise require several separate welded components.
Geometry
Geometry of a suspension starts with the position of the frame mounts and the height of the spindle, not the shape of the control arm. However, there are a few small things in control arm design that can make a big difference in how a vehicle drives and performs.- RideTech creates extra caster potential by adjusting the fore and aft position of the ball joints. At the same time they make sure the wheel is properly positioned in the wheel-well so your new 18" wheels fit like they should!
- The balljoint camber travel is re-centered to accommodate the new lowered ride height so the ball joint doesn’t bind during extreme suspension movement.
- The perimeter of the StrongArms is contoured to allow maximum wheel clearance and turning radius.
- All shock mounts, air spring mounts, and sway bar mounts are integrated into the design so you don’t have to finish the engineering in order to enjoy your ride!
RideTech TruTurn Front KitRideTech TruTurn Front Kit https://www.bagriders.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6cc469ce9f0c45ca88dc49d6594bbebe/r/i/ridetech_truturn_front_kit_g_body_monte_carlo_malibu.jpg$1,710.00RideTech's TruTurn front kit is specifically designed for the G-Body platform. This kit includes an upgraded steering system with StrongArms upper and lower control arms, tall ball joints, delrin bushings, and tie rods.
These early cars had very poor suspension geometry where the tires lean outward around turns, the bumpsteer is bad, and there is little room to run a wide wheel because the OEM steering arm interferes with the inside of the wheel.
The TruTurn system resolves all of these issues. The tires now lean into the turn, the bumpsteer is under 0.065" through 5" of suspension travel, and you now have the clearance to run up to a 275mm tire.
Features- Taller upper ball joints to increase camber gain
- Integrates with OEM spindles
- Centers the wheels in the wheel well with increased caster settings
- Optimizes bumpsteer to under 0.065" through 5" of suspension travel
- Includes upper and lower StrongArms, outer tie rods, and billet tie rod adjusters
Air Ride Suspension for your Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3rd Gen (1978-1980)
It's time to bag your Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3rd Gen (1978-1980). Bag Riders offers a full range of air suspension parts and pieces that are specifically designed to fit your Chevrolet Monte Carlo. From complete air ride kits that have everything you need from the air management to the air suspension itself, to parts like control arms and camber plates - Bag Riders has it all. We even carry multiple lines of coilovers and coilover conversion bags if you're looking to get your Chevrolet Monte Carlo set up with air suspension on a budget.
Air ride suspension doesn't need to be complicated and that's where Bag Riders comes in. Our huge selection of air ride products, our unbeatable customer service, and our built in house complete air ride kits and management packages mean you can get that custom air ride kit of your dreams with ease. Bag Riders is here to make sure you have the best air ride experience possible. Not sure where to start? Reach out, ask us all the questions, and let us help you get your Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3rd Gen (1978-1980) on air suspension.