Build an onboard-air or air-suspension control system with Black Ops Auto Works. Compare ARB onboard and portable packages, Firestone Air Command systems and Ridetech air-ride controls. Start with the job—tire inflation, compatible air-locker operation or air-spring management—then choose a package with the controls and installation parts you need.
ARB Packages for Onboard or Portable Air
An onboard package keeps the compressor installed and ready for repeated use. A portable package can move between vehicles and avoids a permanent mounting location. Compare the ARB brushless single- and twin-motor options by specified airflow, duty cycle, electrical demand and included inflation equipment.
For a fixed installation, vehicle-specific brackets such as the listed Tacoma and Land Cruiser options help plan the mounting location. A bracket is a separate component unless the compressor package expressly includes it. Include access for the air intake, electrical connections and service.
Firestone Air Command: Choose the Control Layout
Firestone Air Command packages offer different ways to manage compatible air springs. Compare single- and dual-path arrangements, analog controls, wireless/app versions and remote-equipped packages. Select the control method and pressure-management functions that suit the vehicle’s load-support setup.
Automatic leveling, auxiliary air and a handheld remote are package-specific features. Choose them from the exact system contents rather than assuming every Air Command kit supplies the same controller, compressor and accessories.
Ridetech Controls and Complete Air-Ride Planning
Ridetech references include analog air-ride packages, RidePro control systems and on-demand overload-support options. Compare the air-management role, valve arrangement, tank capacity and included compressor with the suspension already installed or planned.
A complete air system may need vehicle-specific springs or struts, management, compressor, lines, fittings and mounting components selected separately. Tire inflation, locker activation and suspension adjustment can have different pressure, flow and control requirements; build around the requirements of each connected device.
Choose Your Part
- Choose tire inflation, compatible air-locker operation or air-spring management.
- Compare an installed system with a portable package.
- Select control layout, airflow and duty cycle for the intended job.
- Check compressor, controller, tank, harness, bracket and hose contents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose onboard or portable air?
Choose onboard air when a permanent installation suits frequent use and you have a suitable mounting location. A portable package is useful when equipment needs to move between vehicles or permanent mounting is undesirable.
What is the benefit of a twin-motor compressor?
Compare its published airflow and duty cycle with the single-motor alternative at the pressure you will use. Motor count alone does not establish fill time or compatibility with every pneumatic accessory.
Are single-path and dual-path air-spring controls the same?
Single-path control manages one pressure circuit; dual-path control provides two separately controlled circuits. Choose the arrangement specified for your spring system and review the exact controller and plumbing instructions.
Does every Air Command package include app control or automatic leveling?
No. Firestone offers different control packages. Confirm app, remote, sensor and leveling functions for the exact part number before choosing the system.
Does an air-management package include the vehicle’s air springs?
Not automatically. Review the supplied parts. Vehicle-specific springs or struts, brackets and other installation components may be separate.
Can the same system inflate tires and supply air springs?
Only when the complete system is designed for both uses. Match the pressure regulation, plumbing, controls and compressor duty requirements of each application rather than connecting accessories by fitting size alone.
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