pieced a air ride kit together out of random parts

 

yes.

 

whats needed and how cheap

 

well... i didn't do it, so i wouldn't know.. just know that a few friends just took some random parts from various kits and made it fit to his car.

 

This is way too broad a question. Tell us what you want to achieve with your air suspension, and we can give you a ballpark figure. It could be as low as $1000 or as high as $10,000. And if you aren't educated enough about air suspension to determine what you want out of it, use the search function and do a little research.

I highly recommend taking a look here first to see what parts are available for the xB. I happen to know the author and there is some pretty good information there.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=106196

 

it can be done if you know what you are doing otherwise get a pre made kit or try finding someone on the forum who has already put a air suspention in there car

 

ok do they make bags that wiil fit around the strut shaft to replace the springs then i could fab the rest

 

Essentially there are two different TYPES of options for the front right now. One is a complete "air strut" that replaces the entire assembly. Several companies offer the replacement air struts. Many though, only offer them if you purchase a complete system from them.

The other option is a specially designed air bellow that replaces only the spring. I only know of one company offering this right now and that is http://www.universalairsuspension.com For the price, and the additional work required I would probably buy a complete replacement strut instead. The option is there if you want to pursue it though.

 

I bow to RTon20 and his wealth of knowlage... He singlehandedly has increased my understanding of pnumatic air suspensions exponentially. I piecebuilt my kit after following the thread hes talking about. And might i add, Had ZERO problems daily driven. Long overdue Ty RTon! >Mikey

 

No problem at all man. I love air suspension and I love sharing my knowledge. I still have a lot to learn, but what I do know I share freely. It is good to hear when something I have contributed is able to help others.

I am actually looking at opening up a side business specializing in air suspension and aftermarket accessories. Its tough to do though when you are already putting in 40+ hours a week, commute 2 hours a day and have pretty much no capital to start a new business.

 

Go for it RT20. I'm sure your shop will be a hit with your knowledge. I'm sure you can get a business loan of some sort. Good luck.