What did you do to the X today?
03-30-2015, 06:38 PM
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Jmathews: I adjusted mine and got 6 more months out of it before it became unsafe. The X would wander from fog line to center while keeping the wheel straight. Lot of people recommend redhead but I went with a cardone one due to budget. It's pretty straight forward install. One thing I learned the hard way, rent a medium/heavy duty adjustable pitman arm remover. Nothing like finding out you rented the wrong tool when your truck is in pieces lol.
03-30-2015, 08:26 PM
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03-30-2015, 08:31 PM
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To be honest, the reason I haven't ordered an air tank yet is because I parked the truck for the winter and until about a week ago it still had ice and snow under it. I've been too lazy to get wet laying under there to figure out what size tank I can fit, and where. I'll likely tee into each side with two electric over pneumatic solenoids, one to fill and one to dump. No idea what compressor I'll use yet. Not looking to run air tools, but will want to be able to fill tires and such. I'll gladly do a write up when I do the install. Next project is to install my Pro Comp 22210 front springs and my new tires should be here in the next day or two, so the compressed air will be after that.
03-30-2015, 08:38 PM
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03-30-2015, 08:42 PM
1) on the panel there is a color coded dimmer wire that you splice into by your head light switch. A little google searching and you should be able to find which one it is.
2) Since I had my radio out to wire in a new one - there is also a dimmer wire there you and use as well. I used this one.
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Jmathews: I adjusted mine and got 6 more months out of it before it became unsafe. The X would wander from fog line to center while keeping the wheel straight. Lot of people recommend redhead but I went with a cardone one due to budget. It's pretty straight forward install. One thing I learned the hard way, rent a medium/heavy duty adjustable pitman arm remover. Nothing like finding out you rented the wrong tool when your truck is in pieces lol.
03-30-2015, 08:58 PM
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I'm running a dedicated air compressor with No tank for the suspension, then running a second compressor into a tank for train horn, air hose etc. I really like the setup if one compressor goes down, it takes about 5 minutes to exchange function. Installer also put in a manual lead for the airbags for a 3rd option.
Its nice that with air systems you can get creative for little money. With a few fittings, air line, and a ball valve you can keep your two systems separate, yet tie them together in a pinch. I'm also going to keep my manual fill valves, and my air tank will have one as well. If needed I'll be able to air up at home, at a gas station, or wherever.
03-30-2015, 08:59 PM
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03-30-2015, 09:47 PM
03-30-2015, 09:56 PM
Getting the check today was a HUGE relief... I went out of pocket on the repairs (upgrades actually, was way cheaper that way).
It's going into the trans bulletproof rebuild Roland (mueckster) and I are doing, plus a 38R and billet wheel, T500, and hi-flow CVD's and banjo bolts from Clay.
The leftovers will go back into the Chevelle build fund. Took a hefty withdrawal from them for the engagement ring, but it was totally worth it (no fu****g jokes, family is off limits). I'll never sell the car, so I have time. I just need to finish the short block while I'm at school so I can get the monster discounts on the rotating assembly and finish up the machine work.
It's going into the trans bulletproof rebuild Roland (mueckster) and I are doing, plus a 38R and billet wheel, T500, and hi-flow CVD's and banjo bolts from Clay.
The leftovers will go back into the Chevelle build fund. Took a hefty withdrawal from them for the engagement ring, but it was totally worth it (no fu****g jokes, family is off limits). I'll never sell the car, so I have time. I just need to finish the short block while I'm at school so I can get the monster discounts on the rotating assembly and finish up the machine work.
03-30-2015, 10:47 PM
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03-30-2015, 10:51 PM
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03-30-2015, 11:20 PM
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No, everything from the OEM swaybar was removed before I got the truck (Member in TX. needed one and I didn't so he removed it before it was shipped to me) so it was as if there was never one at all. Everything you need (except decent hardware) is included with the kit.