Accuair level sensor mounting question

[Hart_Rod]

I've got everything from my Accuair kit mounted except the level sensors. The rears seem like they will be pretty simple to mount, even though I'm using PB tubular arms. I'm going to have to build a couple of brackets, but nothing complicated. The fronts are where I'm kinda stumped. I'm running ART upper and lower tubular arms along with their shock relocators. My problem is, I can't seem to find a location to mount the sensor that doesn't interfere with some part of the suspension. Has anyone mounted theirs yet and willing to share some pictures or insight? Thanks in advance,

Rob

Pictures of the rears mounted would be great also.

[texastrendz]

there is an artilce in the new street trucks that shows how to mount them on a 67-72 c-10. i believe it had tubular control arms. i did not buy it, just browsed at it on the rack.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by texastrendz

there is an artilce in the new street trucks that shows how to mount them on a 67-72 c-10. i believe it had tubular control arms. i did not buy it, just browsed at it on the rack.

Great call! Here's the link: http://www.streettrucksmag.com/tech/...air-management

My setup is a little different, but I think I might be able to make their configuration work.

[texastrendz]

no problemo man, i try to help when i can.

[smashingchuck]

is there an article on that truck somewhere?

[dznucks]

one of the guys at accuair sent me some different pics. i cant find them now.
PM accuair, or they might chime in.....


I have seen the sensor mounted on the frame and on the a-arm itself. They welded a tab on the a-arm to mount the sensor. I am going to mount my sensors like they did on the orange truck, makes more sense.

I just installed my tanks, compressor, valves, and ECU satruday. I am about halfway done with plumbing the hardlines. hope to mount the senosrs in a few weeks.

[AccuAirSuspension]

We are just finishing up an install with Porterbuilt Front and Rear on our C10. Here are a few pics of how we decided to mount the sensors in both the front and the rear: (We will be starting a build thread for this truck soon!)

FRONT:







REAR:

[Hart_Rod]

That's pretty sexy Reno! Any dimensions on the spacers and do you have an extra set? .

[dznucks]

Thanks Reno.

I like the spacer on the back sensor. I have 2" threaded stand-offs that might work for this.

[SS Delux]

Any more pics of the rear trailing arm setup ? What year C10 are you building up ?

[franky69c10]

Originally Posted by SS Delux

Any more pics of the rear trailing arm setup ? What year C10 are you building up ?

Yes plz more pics of the frame
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[belowme51]

bringing up an old one here but were those blocks available for the rear trailing arm sensor mounts?

[belowme51]

So when do we get graced to see the build on this one? fount that using 2" stand offs work perfect for the rears to allow adequit clearance for the arm to move and for the guys running complete dropmemebrs and upper and lower controll arms from nate ask me or N2Billet about some shaft collars that not only look nice but fit perfect to mont up the sensors.

Originally Posted by AccuAirSuspension

We are just finishing up an install with Porterbuilt Front and Rear on our C10. Here are a few pics of how we decided to mount the sensors in both the front and the rear: (We will be starting a build thread for this truck soon!)

FRONT:







REAR:

[wayno]

Pulled this out of the archives... are you guys still making the collars - definitely be in the market for some - running full porterbuilt front and back.
-W

[Mieser3]

Go to www.mcmaster.com and look for these part numbers. Should be what you are needing. I am running Porterbuilt on front and rear and these worked perfect for me.

Part# 6436K74 2 Each Two-piece Clamp-on Shaft Collar, Aluminum, 1-1/4" Bore, 2-1/16" Od, 1/2" Width

Part # 6436K76 2 Each Two-piece Clamp-on Shaft Collar, Aluminum, 2" Bore, 3"outside Diameter, 11/16"width

[jtp67-72]

here's mine.............

[wayno]

Sweet.. I like the looks of that... I guess I could grab a couple of extra collars for my emergency brake cables in the rear as well.. haven't figured out how to tie that all up yet either. Nice looking build.

-W

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by wayno

Sweet.. I like the looks of that... I guess I could grab a couple of extra collars for my emergency brake cables in the rear as well.. haven't figured out how to tie that all up yet either. Nice looking build.

-W

that's what i'm goin to do also for e-brake..u can drill and tap these collars for almost any type configuration....jim

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

here's mine.............

Thanks for the pictures. Is there a reason you chose to attach it to the lower A-arm instead of the upper A-arm?

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Thanks for the pictures. Is there a reason you chose to attach it to the lower A-arm instead of the upper A-arm?

Copied belowme's setup....the one accuair did above in pics had stock crossmember and drag link.....lots more room with PB's setup to experiment.....i like them both actually!......but to answer your question .....just went with what i liked and think will work.....good thing is it can be changed without a lota work if needed...........

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Copied belowme's setup....the one accuair did above in pics had stock crossmember and drag link.....lots more room with PB's setup to experiment.....i like them both actually!......but to answer your question .....just went with what i liked and think will work.....good thing is it can be changed without a lota work if needed...........

Thanks. Was just curious. I mocked mine up like yours last night. From the best I could tell, I got about 2-2.25" of movement on the arm sensor. Do you remember how much movement you got?

[Twisted78SS]

Also curious,

I got my collars delivered today, and my Dropmember should be arriving soon.

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Thanks. Was just curious. I mocked mine up like yours last night. From the best I could tell, I got about 2-2.25" of movement on the arm sensor. Do you remember how much movement you got?

yep....that sounds about right...think max was 2.75

[Woodnears]

I picked these up from http://www.littleshopmfg.com. They don't seem to be on their website yet. They are cheap and look pretty good.

[Woodnears]

Here they are on the trailing arms.