Shock Install, Steering Stabilizer - VIDEO
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Bilstein 7100 steering stabilizer arrived from the UPS man (I call him Santa...he laughs every time). I don't have time to install it today, but I will tomorrow. I'm excited...my air bags should be here as well.
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I'm sure they will...
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Cargo Master
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I don't know what air pressure is in the lines, but the air pressure is what affects the ride quality of the shocks. There is a piston inside the shocks that, as it is compressed, stiffens up the ride.
The air pressure takes the place of the **** that comes with the shocks. As you rotate the **** there is a rod that protrudes in to the shock to compress the piston instead. Replacing the **** with the air fitting lets the air pressure push the piston.
All the 9000's do is affect the ride quality (suspension travel response). They do nothing to hold a load like air bags do.
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From: Gilbert
Nice!
Make sure you let out some nitrogen on that 7100 (mine shipped with 200psi in it). Doing so before installing will make it easier to compress.
Make sure you let out some nitrogen on that 7100 (mine shipped with 200psi in it). Doing so before installing will make it easier to compress.
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I wouldn't let out much. The instructions say to install it. Then drive it. If it pulls to the left, let out a little bit at a time. I installed mine and had to let just a few short (less than a second) bursts and it was perfect. A ratchet strap works perfect to compress it to the exact length needed.
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I wouldn't do that.
I don't know what air pressure is in the lines, but the air pressure is what affects the ride quality of the shocks. There is a piston inside the shocks that, as it is compressed, stiffens up the ride.
The air pressure takes the place of the **** that comes with the shocks. As you rotate the **** there is a rod that protrudes in to the shock to compress the piston instead. Replacing the **** with the air fitting lets the air pressure push the piston.
All the 9000's do is affect the ride quality (suspension travel response). They do nothing to hold a load like air bags do.
I don't know what air pressure is in the lines, but the air pressure is what affects the ride quality of the shocks. There is a piston inside the shocks that, as it is compressed, stiffens up the ride.
The air pressure takes the place of the **** that comes with the shocks. As you rotate the **** there is a rod that protrudes in to the shock to compress the piston instead. Replacing the **** with the air fitting lets the air pressure push the piston.
All the 9000's do is affect the ride quality (suspension travel response). They do nothing to hold a load like air bags do.
The 9000's are designed to either use the adjustment ****, the MyRide gizmo or tee into the air bag lines.
I have a firestone Tech R4 air ride in my truck and the bags-shocks are tied in as part of the install. More air in the bags - more air controlling the dampening in the shocks.
More Turbo
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From: USA
I wouldn't let out much. The instructions say to install it. Then drive it. If it pulls to the left, let out a little bit at a time. I installed mine and had to let just a few short (less than a second) bursts and it was perfect. A ratchet strap works perfect to compress it to the exact length needed.
Where are your tools? No man should be without tools.
Where are your tools? No man should be without tools.
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From: Land of the Free
BFH doesnt work so good on the stabilizer removal. aside from beating on things (never first choice) there isnt enough room to get a good swing to hit the the square. so you end up boogering the thing without even a guaranteed removal. pitman arm puller pops it off with only about 2 turns of the nut. no penetrating oil, no mess, right tool for the job. 15 bucks at any autopart store.