Air Install

Finished product

Install process

Before I get started I need to express thanks to a few people.

John, your my dog! you've been there to pull my ass outta jams more times than I can think of. Bro's for life!
Mike, Thanks for all the help in getting this done, always there to help.
Scott from Bagged Birds thanks for answering all my questions, I know I had quite a few.
Robbie from the Pebble Pushers C.C. Thanks for the parts, without those I would still be on springs!
And most of all, thanks to my DAD for putting up with my constant use of his garage, his tools, and for the support he gave me.

First things first, had to have the brew! Which my friend John supplied a bunch of.

Everything was laid out in the trunk trying to figure out how it would all be shoved in, without moving the stereo any more than I already had.

It was decided that the tank should mounted upside down, keeping it off the carpet, and being a little more unique than just the standard stuck to the floor mountings.
Time for more beer already!

After that it was back to work, getting the valve assemblies put together and mounted. We decided that it would look best if they assemblies were visible but hiding the wires, it would also make it easy to replace in case something went wrong.

all the wiring was completed and then bundled and taped to prevent shorts, and of course it was all routed through the fuse block.

Then it was time for the bags themselves to be installed in the rear. I removed the springs, and cut the bump stops to be able to install the bags in the rear. I got spring cups welded up by Robbie from the pebble pushers lowrider club, and got all of my air line from him as well. The lines wer run through the front of the fenderwell, and routed up into the top bump stop, then into the bag fitting. I originally wanted to use quick connect fittings for the bags, but because of the bends, the fittings leaked, and I installed compression fittings instead.
these are the installed pics of the rear bags, as I forgot the camera.

Most pictures taken by: Mike Garcia

Now for part 2! (that was quick wasn't it?)
The front strut bags finally arrived! YAY!

Time to get to work. First things first the stock fittings had to be removed from the strut, this was done with my air cut off wheel on the die grinder. Man I love that thing!

The Hole left was then tapped and I threaded a 3/8" compression air fitting into the hole the threads were coated in JB Weld, as it withstands high pressure, and heat, not to mention that it is cheap, and I did not have a source for the proper bung, or a welder! I decided on a straight fitting as I can run more line around, and I did not have room for a 45 or 90 degree fitting.

I repeated the process with the other bag, and then bam, done! all that's left is to bolt these in place, and run the air lines to them.

Once the struts were completed, I took out the old coil shock assembly and put it aside.
I had to drill new holes for the air strut as it did not have the proper spacing and would not line up the with the lower mounting point. At this time I also drill the hole where the air line would fit into the engine compartment. (if your upper control arms need replacing, now would be a perfect time to do so.)

I then placed the strut in and ran the lines. The finished product was worth it to me.
My friend Tony Griffith helped with the installation of the front bags
This is the other Mike, he came over and pretty much did nothing, but it was cool to have him over.