anyone still interested? I do not like my layout here. looks sloppy. maybe I'll start over? any tips?
IMG-20130407-00074 (Small).jpg top hat. this is just the beginning, center a hole and install removed coil spring bolt. or another bolt? then weld it in. then weld a plate to this that you mount the bag to.
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anyone still interested? I do not like my layout here. looks sloppy. maybe I'll start over? any tips?
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above pix show the completed assembly. note the hole for air line routing on tophat and upper spring bracket. also on the tophat 2 holes for bag mount access. hole saw broke so I had to improvise. I also bought pre stamped plates for most of this. then cut tube to length and weld up.IMG_2945 (Small).JPG
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now onto the lower bag spacer. this will keep the factory bracket and stud. I did cut the stud down a little. I used 2 plates and a tube then made a sandwich. remember to connect upper hat to bag then screw into place. bolt plate to bottom of bag. then mark where it will be easiest to make a window so you can get the nut in there on the stud.............................................. .................................................. ........................................IMG_2966 (Small).JPG
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this is what I have mocked up for now. a little ugly. I bought some of this used. 2 viair 380 200 psi compressors, red block/ 8 solenoids. 5 gal tank and 3 gal tank. I have it set up to raise and lower the front and rear using 2 dpdt intermittent switches. then the other 2 switches are spdt set to dump each corner. again, this is ugly for now and I will clean it up in the future.IMG-20130423-00139 (Small).jpgIMG-20130426-00147 (Small).jpg
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I wired the compressors to a pressure switch to cycle. also wired them up through a relay. only thing I might do is move the compressors or try to deaden the sound somehow. this is all 12V. next one will be with a converted A/C pump and air toggle switches.
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almost forgot. you keep the front A arm dampers. the rear keeps the lever action hydraulic dampers. I think the linkage should be cut down/ welded or use an adjustable turnbuckle. to try to keep the valve at 50/50 if you plan on driving lowered. I have been cruising this setup for over a year now. rear is a little bouncy. I think I will install turnbuckles.
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