Post by threegpsi on Mar 10, 2009 14:15:51 GMT -7
I'm starting a list of Air Ride tips that people can use during their install. Feel free to add some and I will update the list.
*note - Looks like the links are broken..... just copy and paste the whole URL into your browser. I see if Greg can make this work for me in the meantime.
Air Ride Tips.....
1. Use something to protect your airline outside of the car. I use a hose from Home Depot that 1/2 line slides right into. Here is the link, yes they have it in black also.
www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100064124&N=10000003+90401+501874
2. Valves - If you ever deal with cold tempetures, mount them inside the car. It will extend the life and cause less headaches. The only need for mounting them near the wheel is when you are building an air hopper
3. Running airline through sheet metal - Please use grommets or bulk head fittings. Airline does flex when it is under pressure then released, eventually you will cut your line and it will cause problems. Grommets are cheap atleast use those. However, this is what I suggest using.
www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/productIndex.shtml?search_type=keyword&QueryString=bulkhead+union&operator=refineSearchResults&originalValue=Pneumatic+Fittings&searchIndexId=1&typeOf
That is just one of many brands, all you need to do is drill through the sheet metal and insert the fitting then tighten the nuts on both sides. I also suggest this fitting to help route the exhaust to outside of your car.
4. Latex Tape - This is a given but a needed reminder sometimes. It not only helps to seal threads on a fitting but it also acts as a lube so you can tighten them down that extra little bit.
More to come......
*note - Looks like the links are broken..... just copy and paste the whole URL into your browser. I see if Greg can make this work for me in the meantime.
Air Ride Tips.....
1. Use something to protect your airline outside of the car. I use a hose from Home Depot that 1/2 line slides right into. Here is the link, yes they have it in black also.
www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100064124&N=10000003+90401+501874
2. Valves - If you ever deal with cold tempetures, mount them inside the car. It will extend the life and cause less headaches. The only need for mounting them near the wheel is when you are building an air hopper
3. Running airline through sheet metal - Please use grommets or bulk head fittings. Airline does flex when it is under pressure then released, eventually you will cut your line and it will cause problems. Grommets are cheap atleast use those. However, this is what I suggest using.
www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/productIndex.shtml?search_type=keyword&QueryString=bulkhead+union&operator=refineSearchResults&originalValue=Pneumatic+Fittings&searchIndexId=1&typeOf
That is just one of many brands, all you need to do is drill through the sheet metal and insert the fitting then tighten the nuts on both sides. I also suggest this fitting to help route the exhaust to outside of your car.
4. Latex Tape - This is a given but a needed reminder sometimes. It not only helps to seal threads on a fitting but it also acts as a lube so you can tighten them down that extra little bit.
More to come......
You alone are gonna bring this country out of recession with the $ you are putting into her! LOL -Pogo