There's more to this than just fitting new parts.

What about the VCDS programming that goes with air?

 

Would be near impossible to retrofit. I think triple the estimated cost.

 

I highly doubt it is gonna be that easy to install after the fact. I'm sure that you don't have the modules and such that go with it or ther programming needed to run it as well. I goes way beyond just struts, compressor and a switch. Sensors, wiring, modules, programming.... ect...

 

Oh so its a automatic air ride like I had on our 07 Tahoe.

 

I don't know anything about a Tahoe, but it has selectable heights as well as auto leveling sensors along with dampening control as well. So it is just not air shocks.

 

Thanks I get it now. The Tahoe only has self leveling .

 

It would be more economical to buy a used 2009 or 2010 Touareg with air.

 

Oh I know how the cost can get away from you fast when you start to modify a stock vehicle. Also the problems in trying to re engineer something on your own.

 

The air suspension has multiple modes and each mode has its own way of dealing with Differentials as well in when ASC has to step in. A lot of sensors are also needed. You may be better off installing a 3rd party air-suspension product with its own independent controls altogether.

 

T1 or T2? Can you share the quote?

T1 air springs are on sale from VW outlet right now for 1/10th of the original price. Still $2K does not seem right.

 

It sounds more like a bad idea on my part , but thanks for all the great info.

 

I agree with the earlier comments. It would be far easier and far less expensive to have a custom job done. I'm sure air ride technologies sell some bags that could be put on a custom strut assembly for far less than installing the factory set-up and then having to deal with getting the correct electronics worked out.

I think something like this could be adapted to be similar to the stock treg setup
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Thanks Bend I well hook up my trailer and see how much sag I have and go from there.

 

After trying to figure out how to replace melted air lines on my 06. I can with out a doubt tell you retro fitting would suck! I'd rather cut my hand off. Especially after you tear apart your car and see how crappy the system is.

 

Well after working are cars all my life for a living I think they are all junk, some just better than others. LOL

 

Well I wouldn't put the Touareg under the best category, but at least you don't have to remove the intake manifold to do the spark plugs.