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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Installing Vibration Isolator Kit

If anyone has installed this kit and has any tips or help suggestions, please reply. I bought the kit for my 2002 Expy from Arnott and hope to mount them soon. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Take the Wiper fluid tank out Much easier!!! that's about it....I could never get the air line off tho, but you really don't need too, I thing I could not understand is the kit comes with 3 Rubber insulator but the Compressor has 4 Holes....one just empty from Factory, I assume........



P.S. I had mines for a 1year and 4 months and I have to either replace the isolator or the compressor because it sounds like a air tool again... DO you know if you can oil the compressor? Or I Think its my isolators again!!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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You have to replace the isolators again. this is my second time.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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What makes them go bad so quick? I need to install one on my 01 navigator, it sounds like crap!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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What makes them go bad so quick?
If I had to guess I would say...vibration.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:43 PM
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If anyone has installed this kit and has any tips or help suggestions, please reply. I bought the kit for my 2002 Expy from Arnott and hope to mount them soon. Thanks

Arnott® K-2103 - Lincoln Navigator 1998-2006 Suspension Air Compressor Isolator

Are these what you bought? couldn't I just go to a hardware store and buy some ruber bushings? Is that all these are or are is there somthin special about them?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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they have thread in the middle
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 68bluebeast
Arnott® K-2103 - Lincoln Navigator 1998-2006 Suspension Air Compressor Isolator

Are these what you bought? couldn't I just go to a hardware store and buy some ruber bushings? Is that all these are or are is there somthin special about them?

yes

https://www.arnottindustries.com/par...d3_gid209.html
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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https://www.arnottindustries.com/par...d3_gid209.html
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Pulled the washer fluid tank as well... used a few socket extensions to get down in there.

To Disconnect the air lines (if needed), I pushed in the little ring with a flat screwdriver, while pulling the air lines. Mark or note which hose goes where.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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In case there is a better place to post this question, rather than here, I apologize in advance.

I have a '05 EXP EB 4x4 131k miles, and it is time to replace the suspension air compressor. Does anyone have any advice on which after market compressors are a better choice? Does anyone know if one manufacturer is quieter? Better fit?

Any advice is GREATLY appreciated..
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Check with Air Suspension Parts & Conversion Kits for Most Makes & Models (HP) | Americanairsuspension.com , I remember them being recommended by many on this forum.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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I'll check it out thanks !
 
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