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Old 03-25-2010, 07:02 PM   #253
lolife99
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Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside

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Originally Posted by tcb-1 View Post
Kyle,
my tires are 225/55/17 or 8.86" cross section. I checked the clearance before I removed the bed and I room to spare when completely aired out. wanna buy them?!!

All,
Yep, I was trying to slow down the dump in the video. I plan on using exhaust fittings on the dump valves which will slow down the drop a bit. glad Keith (lolife99) discouraged me from running 1/2" line. talk about hitting hard!!!

I had a tank fitting that I noticed was leaking a bit the first time I fired up the compressor. since I built this system with ease of component removal in mind, it was a test to see how fast I could remove a complete valve setup and fix the problem. after 5 minutes, the leak was fixed. guess I did okay......
Doug,... a cheap fix it to use some "drilled" pipe plugs in your dump valves.
(Brass would match everything nicely)
Start by drilling one plug with an 1/8" drill bit,... and see how fast it dumps.
Increase drill bit sizes until you get the speed you want.
Then drill the other three plugs.
Super simple and clean.
Almost un-noticeable.
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Convert to disc brakes.
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