air ride kits?

[waxworkz]

i only have one comp as i am only bagged in the back right now. i made my own mounting plate as i didnt want to spend the cash for the mounts. i also like working with metal and learning to weld. i might redo it if i have time, which most days isnt in long enough bits to do anything

 

[Young28]

engine driven is where its at for air. i dont have it since i added the supercharger.

 

[BLKCaddy]

Heres how mine looks, i cut out the spare tire holder

 

[BLKCaddy]

Ill have to take some new pics because its finished with the tank done

 

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

The problem I was having was I forgot a plug in the manifold so it wouldn't build air. Lol

 

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

Got the rear bags installed and cut the bumpstop bracket off. It rides so much better than the 5" springs did.
I've still got to do the leveling arms/sensors and tack the lower cups in place.

It airs out not as low as I hoped, might look into different lower bag mounts as the ride tech kit has the bags maybe 3" above the axle tube. But playing with different heights I've found it rides best very close to where it sat with the 5" springs. After I get the front done and figure ride height I'll debate changing rear brackets.

Now one odd thing happening is when aired down the pass side sits lower. Any ideas? I'm going to look it over closer tomorrow

 

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

Found the pass panhard mount is sitting on the sway bar. No idea yet how to fix that other than longer links or notch the bracket. It has a dim hardware kit.

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

cant wait to see how it all comes out...

---------- Post added at 05:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:06 PM ----------

i took my sway bar off.....

 

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

as of now being static in front and aired out in the rear fender measurements are
lf-30-3/4"
rf-32"
lr30-3/4"
rr- 32-1/4"

 

[waxworkz]

what size rims and tires are you running? what psi does your bag sit at 5"? mine sits at 5" at about 38-40psi

 

[NASTY GM]

Here's a pic of my set-up.

 

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

I'm running a 285/35/24

No idea on psi, it's an accuair system and they don't use pressure.

 

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

Rear only

Before

After

 

[waxworkz]

damn thats a sic sub. mine looks no where near that nice. is that at ride height?

 

[Young28]

very nice Aaron truck is looking good.

 

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

damn thats a sic sub. mine looks no where near that nice. is that at ride height?

The first pic is with a 5" spring, 2nd is aired out resting on the sway bar. I've got to figure a way to get it down more. Ride height is about the same height as the first pic.

I'm thinking about changing or modifying the lower cups if once I get the front done and it's ride height won't be higher than the rear.

 

[waxworkz]

really mine sits way lower than that aired out and i have the same kit. but i have hotchkis sway bars front and rear. i havent done the free travel mod yet. maybe tomorrow or sunday

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

once the sway bar is out of there you should be able to get lower...

 

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

once the sway bar is out of there you should be able to get lower...

I hope so. The axle is still 2-3" from the frame

 

[ILLEGAL REGAL]

Some pics, all up and all down.

Sway bar links undone to show how much it holds it up

The lower cups. The part rounded to fit the axle tube is supposed to be touching to get welded. Not really close

The axle to frame gap I need to close up and gap between panhard mount and crossmember others who've done this say hits.