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04-18-2013, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread
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04-18-2013, 09:52 AM | #2 |
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Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread
What are you using on your threaded fittings for sealant?
DOT line and PTC fittings? I love the ride on my blazer with air bags. It's just not as low as static can be.
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04-18-2013, 10:36 AM | #3 |
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Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread
I am using the DOT red 1/4" line and PTC fittings. When I used to work for a company the built heavy haul trailers, I was in charge of installing the air ride and electrical. We used standard tighten to connect fittings and they almost never leaked. I used teflon tape for my fittings and on the trailers. I am just at a point where I think springs are one less thing to concern myself with and the ride stays low It takes aboout 2 weeks for the drivers side to slowly bleed down an inch but the ride is night and day with the springs and I am not quite ready to remove the hats off the top of the bags. Later on I may go back with the air bags once I can add a compressor and tank to make them adjustable.
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04-18-2013, 11:17 AM | #4 |
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^^ I did too!
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04-18-2013, 11:40 AM | #5 |
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Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread
I feel a little better now
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04-18-2013, 12:02 PM | #6 |
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You guys crack me up! lol
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04-18-2013, 12:10 PM | #7 |
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Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread
Yeah Shawn, how about some hats to go with my Tootsie shirt!
or maybe a bandana yeah, bandana... I'll take two please
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04-18-2013, 12:15 PM | #8 |
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which air bags are you using? If they are blue, I think I know your problem
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04-18-2013, 12:21 PM | #9 |
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Closest thing I could find to how my ride feels
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04-18-2013, 12:08 PM | #10 |
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Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread
So who wants hats, get yer shawno72 68 Chevy hats
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04-18-2013, 04:53 PM | #12 |
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Are you hitting the bump stops or do your bags and/or shocks make the ride that rough? You're starting to scare me away form bags...
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04-18-2013, 05:10 PM | #13 |
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Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread
I believe I am hitting the internal bump stops inside the bags. In all fairness the bags are only inflated to 25 psi which is to low. I am just wanting to stop worrying about the air. Now someday when/if I do a drop member then things will be different.
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04-18-2013, 09:07 PM | #14 |
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Drop it drop it LOW..........
With a dropmember!
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04-18-2013, 09:12 PM | #15 |
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I want to Rus. Just went and bought the wife a brand new car yesterday so I'm buttering her up
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04-20-2013, 05:31 PM | #16 |
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As mentioned the wife has a new ride so I have got some credit towards some truck upgrades
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04-20-2013, 08:29 PM | #17 |
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Nice!!! You know what they say......happy wife happy life lol
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Nice so what upgrades can we expect for the truck?
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Thats a nice car!
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Nice ride! My wife has a CRV and loves it.
Did you ever buy a set of rear drop springs for it? Posted via Mobile Device
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04-20-2013, 11:33 PM | #21 |
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Thanks guys. Yes I worked out a deal for some rear springs. I actually think I want to save up a little cash and get the paint done. Truth be told ice kind of hit a wall with this build, been really enjoying driving it. Kind of want to take a little breather for a month of two and see what I feel to do next. Gonna hit the brothers show in June 350 miles south in LA.
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If I blow it apart it will dropmembered and painted and it will take me years. After looking at Chucks truck on 20s I've got an idea.....
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If I blow it apart it will dropmembered and painted and it will take me years. After looking at Chucks truck on 20s I've got an idea.....[/QUOTE]
There is a complete PB drop member setup front and rear in the for sale area. not badly priced. As for paint, I did just buy myself a good ol cheap gun yesterday!
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Sweet! Man I love hondas, I use to be a certified honda mechanic!
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