Firestone R4-Tech
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.Its just their hoses and fittings that suck goats u know what.
That black hose you can see is that fekkin stiff it hardly bends,the 1/2" hydraulic hose and straight through fittings will work a charm and be bullet proof,cuz thats what we need bruvva,no crap blowing off whilst we way up woop woop .
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Good work Bryan. Yes, more pics as you go. Can't wait for Lyn's report on the plushness of the ride when you do the road test!
Maybe the ride will be so good you'll be able to use your truck for bulk egg deliveries
Maybe the ride will be so good you'll be able to use your truck for bulk egg deliveries
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Looking good
The steel gauge they use for the air-bag brackets off the chassis is particularly nice!
Are you going to set it up for air-tools too? My last tree-fiddy had that, was great when you had a flat and could rattle gun the wheel on/off in a minute.
Could the compressor fit underneath the back seat?
The steel gauge they use for the air-bag brackets off the chassis is particularly nice!
Are you going to set it up for air-tools too? My last tree-fiddy had that, was great when you had a flat and could rattle gun the wheel on/off in a minute.
Could the compressor fit underneath the back seat?
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From: Slade Point, Australia
Looking good
The steel gauge they use for the air-bag brackets off the chassis is particularly nice!
Are you going to set it up for air-tools too? My last tree-fiddy had that, was great when you had a flat and could rattle gun the wheel on/off in a minute.
Could the compressor fit underneath the back seat?
The steel gauge they use for the air-bag brackets off the chassis is particularly nice!
Are you going to set it up for air-tools too? My last tree-fiddy had that, was great when you had a flat and could rattle gun the wheel on/off in a minute.
Could the compressor fit underneath the back seat?
Not enough room plus the mrs would whine about the noise,not wrth the headache.
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From: Man Cave
how much lift u reckon with 120lbs of air. I already have the ARB compressor installed in the back. You reckon its got enuf oommff to handle the bags.
I also like the look of this
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/me...731-SUS-OUO-TB
I also like the look of this
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/me...731-SUS-OUO-TB
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From: Slade Point, Australia
how much lift u reckon with 120lbs of air. I already have the ARB compressor installed in the back. You reckon its got enuf oommff to handle the bags.
I also like the look of this
Riffraff Diesel: One Up Offroad Traction Block & Traction Bar
I also like the look of this
Riffraff Diesel: One Up Offroad Traction Block & Traction Bar
1/2" 3-Position 300psi , 15mm (5/8") Orifice 160watt coil, 300psi 8-Cyl Air-Engine Manifold Valve - With all options: Bag Checkvalve, Speed up/down controller, Compression Fittings, Wire Harness, Muffler, Dual Gauges.
That traction bar/lift block is top idead.
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Started on the **** end
Ok all that is out
Took the top off the rivets with the grinder,but do you reckon the front spring hanger would come off,no fekkin way,so i got the ol trusty gas axe out,that moved it,also i had to blow the bracket off that holds the handbrake cable's,im going to have to weld that back on somewhere,most likely on the side of this control bracket..
Slowly coming together..
When i put on all the airlines on for the front bags,i could'nt get the connections from leaking,so i sent airbagit a email saying their fittings suck,so i went down and my enzed hydraulic hose man,showed him my fittings told him they were leaking and i wanted hydraulic hose/fittings made up,and he said you dont need that you just need these
they go in side the airline then you put the fitting on and then the olive/ferrell,so i sent airbagit another email saying that their product is good but the people who pack the kit are a bunch of morons and could you please go and tell them to get their **** together,so they have asured me that it wont happen again..
also had to wait for 4 of these
Sick of doing this
waiting for the parts i need,should of been back on the road a week ago 
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Ok all that is out
Took the top off the rivets with the grinder,but do you reckon the front spring hanger would come off,no fekkin way,so i got the ol trusty gas axe out,that moved it,also i had to blow the bracket off that holds the handbrake cable's,im going to have to weld that back on somewhere,most likely on the side of this control bracket..
Slowly coming together..
When i put on all the airlines on for the front bags,i could'nt get the connections from leaking,so i sent airbagit a email saying their fittings suck,so i went down and my enzed hydraulic hose man,showed him my fittings told him they were leaking and i wanted hydraulic hose/fittings made up,and he said you dont need that you just need these
they go in side the airline then you put the fitting on and then the olive/ferrell,so i sent airbagit another email saying that their product is good but the people who pack the kit are a bunch of morons and could you please go and tell them to get their **** together,so they have asured me that it wont happen again..
also had to wait for 4 of these
Sick of doing this
waiting for the parts i need,should of been back on the road a week ago ...
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From: Man Cave
Are the pleasures of dealing with somebody 7000kms away. Thats the exact same scenario I try to stress to Clay. Have to think of every contingency regarding any install. Cause if some thing aint right we cant run up to Wallmart and get it sorted. Any way m8 thanks for the pics, if anything you may be helping out another bruva who may consider doing this. (like me). May the god of easy wrenching be shining on you.
). May the god of easy wrenching be shining on you.
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From: Slade Point, Australia
Rear of the rear axle passenger side
Drivers side rear axle
The passenger side control arm bracket was a pain,had move the fuel tank away from the chassis so i could tighten the bolts up,even to put the nuts on the bolts was annoying,fuel lines and electric wires in the way all fastened to the chassis.
Almost done
Drivers side rear axle
The passenger side control arm bracket was a pain,had move the fuel tank away from the chassis so i could tighten the bolts up,even to put the nuts on the bolts was annoying,fuel lines and electric wires in the way all fastened to the chassis.
Almost done
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HMMM no i didnt..
I had to go get shorter bolts for the brackets that go around the rear axle,idiots set 9" bolts instead of 8" bolts,and also diff housing bolts,the ones they sent were too short,but thats not their fault,i have an after market diff housing..
Last BIG job was the rear panhard bar
Also had to drill holes for the brake line bracket,not a biggie but still had to be done..
Just gotta chuck the wheels and shocks back on,hopefully the procomp's i have will do the job till my new procomps get here.
no i didnt..I had to go get shorter bolts for the brackets that go around the rear axle,idiots set 9" bolts instead of 8" bolts,and also diff housing bolts,the ones they sent were too short,but thats not their fault,i have an after market diff housing..
Last BIG job was the rear panhard bar
Also had to drill holes for the brake line bracket,not a biggie but still had to be done..
Just gotta chuck the wheels and shocks back on,hopefully the procomp's i have will do the job till my new procomps get here.