here's some pics!
it took me quite awhile because i was trying to do the airlift and paint the calipers at the same time. and then i couldn't find my breaker bar so i had to go buy another one at the store, and then i got the wrong socket when i got the breaker bar so i had to go back -again-. sheesh.
didn't get time to do the fronts, so i'm about to go tackle those.
before
cleaned caliper holder
even with jackstands i was very hesitant to get underneath until i put the tires back on
the plastic bags worked well for containing overspray/etc. also read from someone about putting the hose on first on the airbag. i'd have to say that did make it easier. i couldn't imagine trying to do that after the bag was in
definitely had to fold the ends down, then fold it in half to get it in there. after you 'get' it on the first one, putting it in the other bag takes no time at all.
here's where i'm like "eh" on the caliper paint color. which really i used manifold paint because the "500 degree" caliper paint is intermittent not constant. i figure higher temp (1500-2000 degree) paint will hold up better. back to the color: it just doesn't look that much different than the normal "rust" color. i also didn't realize that the manifold paint was flat, i was wanting satin or glossy...
installed on the other side
installed and tires back on
So i ran the bags independant, and put the valves on either side of the bumper hitch, on the outside of the fender support. not sure why i left so much extra hose on this side
i think i only used like 2 zip ties on this side, because i spiraled the hose around the trailer wire and such.
the side with the muffler/exhaust was a little harder. i'm concerned about melting the line. i ran it out of the top of the spring, then on the inside of the frame to the top of the wheel well, then back down right behind the wheel well, zip tied it to the clamp on for one of the rear ac hoses, then behind the heatshield for ac, then around the back.
fully inflated before lowering.
Awesome pics! Thank you!
