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4pilgrim4 · 01-13-2011, 10:54 PM

I removed the top 3 leaves of a 5 leaf stack on my 83 Diesel Jimmy, then added Firestone Air lifts on each side.

When towing I give the lifts about 60 psi and reduce it to about 20 - 30 psi at other times. Schrader valves are installed through the bumper on each side of the license plate for convenience. With an onboard compressor I can add a little pressure whenever . . . .This really improves the ride as well as levels the vehicle.

Later I tried doing a similar mod to the front, but ended up with way too much bounce. I'm sure an aux air tank on each side would have helped, but available space to mount them is at a premium and I had other things to occupy my attention at the time.

01-13-2011, 10:54 PM	#4
4pilgrim4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 59	Re: Removing Leaves I removed the top 3 leaves of a 5 leaf stack on my 83 Diesel Jimmy, then added Firestone Air lifts on each side. When towing I give the lifts about 60 psi and reduce it to about 20 - 30 psi at other times. Schrader valves are installed through the bumper on each side of the license plate for convenience. With an onboard compressor I can add a little pressure whenever . . . .This really improves the ride as well as levels the vehicle. Later I tried doing a similar mod to the front, but ended up with way too much bounce. I'm sure an aux air tank on each side would have helped, but available space to mount them is at a premium and I had other things to occupy my attention at the time.