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**N2TRUX** · 02-05-2006, 04:16 PM

Routing the air lines is time consuming and it's "very" critical that they are routed correctly. They must be ran through grommets, rubber hose, or wire loom at any point that they come in contact with anything. Any point of frisction can create a weak spot that will blow.

They can not be ran anywhere near the exhaust. Even the heat created by an exhaust leak can build up in an area sifficent enough to cause a line to blow. You can use copper line to prevent this, but it is much more time consuming to run.

sixty8c10 · 02-07-2006, 05:51 PM

looks good

boundstaffpress · 02-07-2006, 06:16 PM

Looks great. Glad to hear you are so satisfied with ride and fit.

67chevemall · 02-09-2006, 01:51 PM

Very nice upgrade! Look good! Now I need to find $900........

Alvin · 02-09-2006, 03:39 PM

Glad to see you got it back on the road! How are those shocks working with the air ride set up?

BigSky71 · 02-09-2006, 06:23 PM

Wink_tim, killer looking truck!

Hey what is your rise time from flat? And how many times can you do it before your compressor kicks on?

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-09-2006, 06:34 PM

wink_tim · 02-09-2006, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSky71

Wink_tim, killer looking truck!

Hey what is your rise time from flat? And how many times can you do it before your compressor kicks on?

It will rise to ride height in about 1 second, maximum lift in 2 to 3. I only have the single 5 gallon tank for now so the compressors will kick on by the second time I cycle the bags. I think I will add a 3 gallon tank on each side of the frame at the rear later. This would give me a total of 11 gallons, and I think I should be able to play with the switches a bit longer then.

wink_tim · 02-09-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

Glad to see you got it back on the road! How are those shocks working with the air ride set up?

The ride is super smooth, I have no intentions of changing out the shocks. I would recomend them if you are going with bags. Like I mentioned before they are the ones you get with ECE's relocator kit.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-09-2006, 07:13 PM

I just installed the relocator kit on my 69 Burb. It was very simple to install and it made a BIG difference in reducing the bounce in the rear. IMO this should be part of ART rear bag kit.

Rob

wink_tim · 02-09-2006, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rob

I just installed the relocator kit on my 69 Burb. It was very simple to install and it made a BIG difference in reducing the bounce in the rear. IMO this should be part of ART rear bag kit.

Rob

I was suprised that for the cost it was not part of their kit. Did you stick with the air ride technologies shocks or use KYB's.

smbrouss70 · 02-09-2006, 08:02 PM

wink_tim, now you need to change your sig from "4"/5" Drop" to "Bagged"

wink_tim · 02-09-2006, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

wink_tim, now you need to change your sig from "4"/5" Drop" to "Bagged"

Got it covered, thanks for the reminder.

Rollie396 · 02-09-2006, 08:48 PM

Looks great!The aired up pics....is that ride height or max lift?

wink_tim · 02-10-2006, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollie396

Looks great!The aired up pics....is that ride height or max lift?

Thats max lift. Ride height is just a couple inches higher than the aired out pics.

Rollie396 · 02-11-2006, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wink_tim

Thats max lift. Ride height is just a couple inches higher than the aired out pics.

ahhh good news!I'm goin with a very similar setup but mines still just a frame with bags.I've been real curious about what the ride height would be.
What pressures you running?I'd sure like to see a pic at ride height as well whenever you can.

frankyrealtor · 09-18-2006, 11:55 PM

Hi, cool setup...Do you have any pics of the rear bag install . i am trying to install the back bags and i dont have a cup or any thing. the air bag has two places for the bolts and on for the sir fitting. do i just drill the the three hols out and bount like that . any info helpfull or pics to. Thanks Frank

Email

Frankmentesana@verizon.net

wink_tim · 09-19-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankyrealtor

Hi, cool setup...Do you have any pics of the rear bag install . i am trying to install the back bags and i dont have a cup or any thing. the air bag has two places for the bolts and on for the sir fitting. do i just drill the the three hols out and bount like that . any info helpfull or pics to. Thanks Frank

Email

Frankmentesana@verizon.net

You are correct sir. I drillied 2 3/8" holes for bolts and 1 aprox. 1" for the fitting on the under side of the frame, same location as factory spring. Check back in this post, I made a template to transfer the marks. Very simple.

Alvin · 02-10-2006, 01:41 PM

Any chance you could get part #'s off those shocks next time you're under there? I already have the relocation brackets and would like to see if I can find the shocks cheaper than ECE is asking. I would really appreciate it!

jimmydean · 09-19-2006, 03:06 PM

Do you have a shot of your truck aired out with the cups trimmed?

<edit> I ask because I will be installing mine this week!

Also, are you running drop spindles?

wink_tim · 09-19-2006, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydean

Do you have a shot of your truck aired out with the cups trimmed?

No, but if you give about 10 minutes I will go outside and take one for you.

Oh, and yes I am running drop spindles, 2.5".

wink_tim · 09-19-2006, 03:33 PM

How about these?

jimmydean · 09-19-2006, 03:37 PM

you are running blocks in the rear too, correct? What size?

By the way, your truck looks great!

I will be installing my kit over the next week or so. I am trying to do it without pulling the bed and I should be ok. I don't have a garage that my truck fits into and I would rather not have to put the bed somewhere while I get everything done.

wink_tim · 09-19-2006, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydean

you are running blocks in the rear too, correct? What size?

By the way, your truck looks great!

I will be installing my kit over the next week or so. I am trying to do it without pulling the bed and I should be ok. I don't have a garage that my truck fits into and I would rather not have to put the bed somewhere while I get everything done.

Yes, they are 2" blocks. It would be possible to do with the bed on, not easy, but possible. Let me know if you have any questions, I can try to help.

jimmydean · 09-19-2006, 04:57 PM

Mine will be a little different then the others on here, but I think everyones is a little different. I will be taking pics of mine to share as well, just in case my system helps any.
As it is I am running two lines off the tank, one for each side. My valves will be mounted on the frame under right under the cab for easy access. That way I have a shorter distance for the wires as well.

02-05-2006, 04:16 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Routing the air lines is time consuming and it's "very" critical that they are routed correctly. They must be ran through grommets, rubber hose, or wire loom at any point that they come in contact with anything. Any point of frisction can create a weak spot that will blow. They can not be ran anywhere near the exhaust. Even the heat created by an exhaust leak can build up in an area sifficent enough to cause a line to blow. You can use copper line to prevent this, but it is much more time consuming to run. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-07-2006, 05:51 PM	#2
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02-07-2006, 06:16 PM	#3
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67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Very nice upgrade! Look good! Now I need to find $900........ __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-09-2006, 03:39 PM	#5
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02-09-2006, 07:13 PM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,846	Re: Air Ride For Dummies I just installed the relocator kit on my 69 Burb. It was very simple to install and it made a BIG difference in reducing the bounce in the rear. IMO this should be part of ART rear bag kit. Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-09-2006, 08:02 PM	#12
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02-09-2006, 08:48 PM	#14
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Looks great!The aired up pics....is that ride height or max lift? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

09-18-2006, 11:55 PM	#17
frankyrealtor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dallas Posts: 23	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Hi, cool setup...Do you have any pics of the rear bag install . i am trying to install the back bags and i dont have a cup or any thing. the air bag has two places for the bolts and on for the sir fitting. do i just drill the the three hols out and bount like that . any info helpfull or pics to. Thanks Frank Email Frankmentesana@verizon.net

02-10-2006, 01:41 PM	#19
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Any chance you could get part #'s off those shocks next time you're under there? I already have the relocation brackets and would like to see if I can find the shocks cheaper than ECE is asking. I would really appreciate it! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

09-19-2006, 03:06 PM	#20
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Do you have a shot of your truck aired out with the cups trimmed? <edit> I ask because I will be installing mine this week! Also, are you running drop spindles? Last edited by jimmydean; 09-19-2006 at 03:11 PM.

09-19-2006, 03:33 PM	#22
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	Re: Air Ride For Dummies How about these? Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB

09-19-2006, 03:37 PM	#23
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Air Ride For Dummies you are running blocks in the rear too, correct? What size? By the way, your truck looks great! I will be installing my kit over the next week or so. I am trying to do it without pulling the bed and I should be ok. I don't have a garage that my truck fits into and I would rather not have to put the bed somewhere while I get everything done.



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09-19-2006, 04:57 PM	#25
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Air Ride For Dummies Mine will be a little different then the others on here, but I think everyones is a little different. I will be taking pics of mine to share as well, just in case my system helps any. As it is I am running two lines off the tank, one for each side. My valves will be mounted on the frame under right under the cab for easy access. That way I have a shorter distance for the wires as well. Last edited by jimmydean; 09-19-2006 at 04:58 PM.

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