Hi there I´m new here... and I need some help!! What is the best way to instal an air ride system inmy chevy I like to put my 52 chevy bel air on the ground ! It is the original Frame. In front there is the original axle in the back there is a ford axle. Engine is a chevy 350 with TH 350. Maybe you can help me with Ideas , Pics or links what I´ve to do first, what is important!! I count on you Many thanks Mike [/IMG]
...go to 50chevy.com and look at the tech. do a search on here and look up key words like rusk or rustypipes... hope that helps -marty
Heres a tech Rusk did on the rear suspension.....also check out his profile he has a link to his car club that has some good techs as well....good luck..http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202220
You ever see Larry Watsons Chev "G**** VINE" ? That car was on the GROUND !! NO AIR BAGS ! AIR BAGS ARE EX~GIRLFRIENDS
Check this out might help a little bit http://www.lowridermagazine.com/tech/0603lrm_cheap_air_bag_suspension/index.html
at the time it was very low, it's a 4x4 by todays standards. much of the look of g****vine was the illusion of low because of the lake pipes.
I built my own system by buying valves and a pump from ebay. I called Slam Specialties for the bags. I put it in my 60 Buick electra. I went with a 7.5 rear and ebay ladder bars to replace my enclosed driveline. Used the rear crossmember reinforced and clearanced for the upper bag mount and made my own plates for the axle. Up front, I took out the old springs and cut the frame opening out bigger. You want at least an inch clear around your bags. I welded a plate to the lower a arm and the top kinda floats in the upper by using a plate and spacer setup to get the ride height you want and then a "trap" set up I made out of angle to keep them from kicking to and fro. Relocated shock to outside of a arm. Parts store line and fittings. Friend donated old tank. I have a front/rear setup with 2 switches. Couple of suggestions, don't skimp on pump. Buy a Big one. Takes too long with small. A kit may be a better way to go. I just wanted to fab. I used www.layitlow.com for some info. Cost about $900 to complete. Worth every penny to me.
Contact kustombuilder on here, hes got a nice set-up for $850(HAMBer discount!)....heres the link..http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=222886
here are some pics of mine, triangulated 4-link in rear bagged stock suspension up front. Hope this helps http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/chops93typhoon/54%20chevy/
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