Rocket Man's 2008 Bagged CC Silverado Build AKA "THE MACHINE"

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Great mechanical attention to detail and problem (solving) chasing just like the Denali. Great to see and read. Keep up the good work! :thumbsup:
 
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I was out the other night and even though I had reinstalled the air gauge light, I had a hard time seeing it because it was dim. That gauge is important- I like to air down when I'm on the freeway or a long stretch of road where I am not making any sharp turns and I need to know when I'm at 40 rear/ 80 front so I'm riding at about 2" off the pavement. I don't know why I didn't think of an LED in the damn thing before, but tonight I found one that fit. I have about every size there is in my arsenal. Lit that gauge up like a mofo. That combined with the correct repair to my HVAC buttons and that area looks way better at night. The best mods are the free mods. IMG_8224.JPG IMG_8225.JPG
 

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Looks mo better. Is it angled towards you any? It looks straight. Maybe you could get something along the lines of this, but a single one (or cut this in half and have a spare) and epoxy or fiberglass it into place:

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You could even orient it so it's angled upward so the gauge is pointing directly at your face.
 
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Looks mo better. Is it angled towards you any? It looks straight. Maybe you could get something along the lines of this, but a single one (or cut this in half and have a spare) and epoxy or fiberglass it into place:

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You could even orient it so it's angled upward so the gauge is pointing directly at your face.
That's a good idea, I'll look into it.
 

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Go with an Air Lift 3H :imo: Pressures are too inaccurate.
 
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Found these Autometer angled mounting rings. They come in a 3-pack so if anybody else out there needs one let me know. These are for 2 1/16" gauges and are made for exactly this purpose.
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Go with an Air Lift 3H :imo: Pressures are too inaccurate.
I don't need it exact. Some day I'll end up buying a complete Accuair E-level air management system with ride height sensors but until then my setup is fine.
 

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I don't need it exact. Some day I'll end up buying a complete Accuair E-level air management system with ride height sensors but until then my setup is fine.
I would buy the Air Lift before AccuAir :imo: I have had both and worked with both and, so far, the Air Lift is far less problematic.

I tried using a switch box on the caddy when I got it and hated it after having self-leveling kits for so long.
 

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