2wd v10 X Leveling
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Yes..I was replacing shocks all around. So in the photo you are referring the shock is completely out of the vehicle. But I think you are talking about the upper spring strap, and yes, that had to come out, I didn't even bother trying to wedge it through the coil spring, it's a 10mm bolt, just ensure you have the axle dropped far enough to relieve spring tension. Undo bolt and strap, then slowly lower axle end to allow spring to flop out. Hope that helped. I have more pics in my album titled airlift install.
Edit: after almost two hours of trying, I'm ready to frag my computer. I checked my album and the photo that detailed the upper spring strap removal is not in there. I have been trying to upload it but my computer is having some sort of fit and will not cooperate. I've tried uploading with my phone, but the site will not allow. WTF! I'll keep trying tho.
Edit: after almost two hours of trying, I'm ready to frag my computer. I checked my album and the photo that detailed the upper spring strap removal is not in there. I have been trying to upload it but my computer is having some sort of fit and will not cooperate. I've tried uploading with my phone, but the site will not allow. WTF! I'll keep trying tho.
I am installing the airlift 1000s this weekend. On the picture above, did you disconnect the shock mount (maybe not the right term, but the bracket and nut at the top) or did the shock ride out enough to wedge it through?
Thanks for posting pics; I am good to do most anything if I just have a couple pics, which this forum is VERY good about.
Edit: I just realized I asked this above. Sorry I just can't quite tell from the picture if the shock is disconnected.
Thanks for posting pics; I am good to do most anything if I just have a couple pics, which this forum is VERY good about.
Edit: I just realized I asked this above. Sorry I just can't quite tell from the picture if the shock is disconnected.
Last edited by davidmdelacruz; Mar 19, 2015 at 05:24 PM. Reason: my computer is being an *******
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Tell me some more about the handling differences you saw....
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Any 2wd spring from 99-04 will not raise ride height by more than 0.3". I've compared rates, free lengths etc... You might be able to run later model 4x4 coil springs and cut them down to the desired ride height.
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I am really considering the front Airlift bags now. I had them on my F150 in the back and loved it and have thought about rears for the Ex. What difference does it make in handling to have them up front? Make it wander/drift less?
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Yes..I was replacing shocks all around. So in the photo you are referring the shock is completely out of the vehicle. But I think you are talking about the upper spring strap, and yes, that had to come out, I didn't even bother trying to wedge it through the coil spring, it's a 10mm bolt, just ensure you have the axle dropped far enough to relieve spring tension. Undo bolt and strap, then slowly lower axle end to allow spring to flop out. Hope that helped. I have more pics in my album titled airlift install.
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Should I drill a spot for them and permanently mount or zip tie and leave it that way?
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Good luck!
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I installed the AirLift 1000 this weekend. It was not difficult after I realized I needed to unseat the top shock mounts. Why they would make the passenger side mount so hard to get to is a mystery to me.
SO, the air bags hold pressure parked but the passenger line has busted twice so far, deflating the bags. I made a fresh cut the first time and re-attached it but it just blew out again on my way to work this morning. Has anyone else had this issue? I will check for pinches but am thinking it's the strength of the line or the connection?
Thanks
SO, the air bags hold pressure parked but the passenger line has busted twice so far, deflating the bags. I made a fresh cut the first time and re-attached it but it just blew out again on my way to work this morning. Has anyone else had this issue? I will check for pinches but am thinking it's the strength of the line or the connection?
Thanks
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I installed the AirLift 1000 this weekend. It was not difficult after I realized I needed to unseat the top shock mounts. Why they would make the passenger side mount so hard to get to is a mystery to me.
SO, the air bags hold pressure parked but the passenger line has busted twice so far, deflating the bags. I made a fresh cut the first time and re-attached it but it just blew out again on my way to work this morning. Has anyone else had this issue? I will check for pinches but am thinking it's the strength of the line or the connection?
Thanks
SO, the air bags hold pressure parked but the passenger line has busted twice so far, deflating the bags. I made a fresh cut the first time and re-attached it but it just blew out again on my way to work this morning. Has anyone else had this issue? I will check for pinches but am thinking it's the strength of the line or the connection?
Thanks
James
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Air bags will not mitigate any wandering or loose steering qualities.... to remedy those issues you will have to address ball joints, steering linkages and alignment. Air bags DO stiffen up the "squishy", "bouncy" and "wallowy" ride up front that the Ex gets from it's soft coils. It gives the Ex a more stable feel when cornering and especially when towing heavy over dips in the roads. I think they are a small investment for a big improvement overall.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I installed the AirLift 1000 this weekend. It was not difficult after I realized I needed to unseat the top shock mounts. Why they would make the passenger side mount so hard to get to is a mystery to me.
SO, the air bags hold pressure parked but the passenger line has busted twice so far, deflating the bags. I made a fresh cut the first time and re-attached it but it just blew out again on my way to work this morning. Has anyone else had this issue? I will check for pinches but am thinking it's the strength of the line or the connection?
Thanks
SO, the air bags hold pressure parked but the passenger line has busted twice so far, deflating the bags. I made a fresh cut the first time and re-attached it but it just blew out again on my way to work this morning. Has anyone else had this issue? I will check for pinches but am thinking it's the strength of the line or the connection?
Thanks
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I thought I had enough extra flex in there but that's probably the problem. I have both lines tied into the T-line and going to one valve on the driver side of the X. Should I just run one line for each bag? The line currently runs through the passenger side firewall in front of the radiator to the driver side front bumper (plastic not metal).