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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: newark, california
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Last time it was body work, so now its time for the fun stuff. Air ride!
![]() ![]() Out with the old... ![]() ![]() ![]() In with the new! 2.5" Drop spindles. ![]() ![]() Compressor and Valves. ![]() If you can't find the right air tank for you, build your own. ![]() Installing the missile, I mean air tank.
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Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1
You got it all tucked up there.
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Tasty Cakes!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1
Is that one of those frame mount battery boxes you used for your compressor? And did you paint or have your spindles powdercoated? Oh yeah, LOOKIN GOOD! I'm gonna be tackling the same project pretty soon myself!
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someday it will be done!
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada
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Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1
I'm liking that!What brand of compressor is that one?
I went the basically the same way as you.I didn't like how bulky the original tank I bought was,so I made my own.The only problem is that my exhaust and Ebrake will need to be a bit creative. Keep up the good work!
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: newark, california
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Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1
The compressor is just on a quick custom bracket, but now that you mention it, it kinda does look like a battery box. And the spindles came black powdercoated. Thanks, and good luck.
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: kansas city mo
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Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1
Can you guys give me the brand and part number of the bags you are using.. I am thinking getting the bags and just manually filling them until I can get the money to do it right. Just curious where to start... Thanks in advanced
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1
Lookin good!
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Restoration Virgin!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Huntersville, NC
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Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1
Hey Black Diamond,
sweet glove box door!!!....BTW...what size tires and ralleys are you running in the photo??
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: newark, california
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Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1
Okay, looks like I got a few questions to answer here, so here we go...
1.The compressor is a Thomas 317CDC56 2.The airbags are Firestones, the fronts are 2600's, and the backs are 2500's 3.The rims are 15x7's in the front with 235-60 tires, and 15x8's in the back with 275-60 tires. Thanks everyone for all the input, and I hope I answered all your questions well enough. Let me know if there is anything else, or if you have other ideas or input. BLKDMND
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