Re: [Chevelle-list] Air Ride installation

[Tom Tomlinson]

Thanks Dan. I've studied your web site and the Airride site, so I'm getting educated in most of the things you mentioned. I didn't consider making the drain to the tank easily accessible, so I will consider that now. Funny, I just relocated the drain valve for my compressor to make it easier to drain. I'm considering putting the tank, compressor and solenoids in the "smugglers box" behind the window of the Elky, since the previous owner installed a nice door to the area on my '66. I did notice that that box is directly over the mufflers, so I'm a little concered about heat building up in the box.   Does anyone know how warm the sugglers box gets on a '66 Elky with dual mufflers below it?   I'll have to check out the location Clint is using on his '69, but there may not be as much room behind the gas tank on a '66.  I'm considering the four-corner (four solenoid) setup from Airride.   Tom Tomlinson   ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan McIntosh To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Air Ride installation Hi Fellas, I installed air suspension on my old 64 Impala.  While it was faster acting than what you'd use for a lowrod style setup, the idea is the same.  Basically, all 4 coil springs are replaced with air bellows bags. On my 64, the ride quality was amazing.  Even with the front shocks and sway bar removed, the handling was better than stock.  The biggest thing to worry about is keeping the tank clean of water.  Make sure to drain it every month minimum.  Otherwise, you could get rust in the tank, either causing particles to make their way into the valves, or, at worst, cause the tank to rupture. You want to make sure that the air lines are well protected and routed well away from heat sources. Nothing makes you need new undies quite like a corner of the car dropping whilst doing 75 on the highway. Oh ya, it is advisable to get a system that has independent wheel control, instead of one that ties the front wheels together, and the back wheels together.  With them tied together, you will get alot of weight transfer when cornering, which is VERY undesirable, lol. If you guys have any questions on air suspension, please feel free to ask me, I've had a ton on experience with it on the 250PSI 12 gallon 1/2" valves and lines engine driven compressor and a nitrogen tank that raises the car in a split second scale, so I've had my share of troubleshooting and re-engineering. alrighty   Dan McIntosh 1963 Impala SS Convertible Street Metal Fabrications http://www.lowriderimpala.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 12:10 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Air Ride installation Sure,be glad to,Tom. As for the air tank & compressor,they are mounted underneath the car. Behind the fuel tank is a flat crossmember or bulkhead. Between that and the rear bumper is an area that measures approximately 24" x 28". I went with a five gallon air tank and it fits in that space with plenty of room. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Tomlinson Clint:     Let me know how you like it; as we discussed before, I'm considering the Airride for my '66 El Camino.   Where did you put the tank?   Tom Tomlinson ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Air Ride installation The shop doing the Air Ride installation is still waiting on the front Shockwaves to arrive,Bob.  According to Steve Cook, they should be arriving on Monday so hopefully my El Camino will be done that afternoon. If that's the case,I'm going to take off from work and drive up to get it on Tuesday morning. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm   ----- Original Message ----- From: bob howard did you get to get your car in OKC? bob

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