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Chevy S10 Air Suspension Install - AIM A Little Lower
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 16.The top triangulated bars...  16.The top triangulated bars were then bolted to the rearend with the supplied hardware. Next we attached the front mount to the bars, to mock up the location of the bracket. This kit offers you more than one option: It will bolt to the factory crossmember or you can raise the crossmember for added clearance.  17.  18.Since we already fabbed...  18.Since we already fabbed up a quick crossmember, we opted to weld the mount to the driveshaft saving bridge.  19.The top 'bag brackets were...  19.The top 'bag brackets were attached underneath the S-10 framerails.  20.The airbags were bolted...  20.The airbags were bolted in place to finish the rear suspension. Now we can get to the fun part.  21.The air management components...  21.The air management components were laid out to ensure all was there. Then GO-EZ team wasted no time on getting the finishing touches handled, to clear shop space for anxious customers.  22.A simple crossmember was...  22.A simple crossmember was rigged up in the rear to decorate with AIM air manifolds.  23.GO-EZ added sending units...  23.GO-EZ added sending units to the manifolds for the AIM four-position digital gauge that was used.  24.The crew proceeded with...  24.The crew proceeded with the manifolds, plumbed them to the airbags, and connected the nine-wire for the controller.  25.As all the compressors...  25.As all the compressors and most of the vitals were being installed on the bed floor, mounting holes were drilled in the bed and away the spray-in bedliner flew.  26.AIM supplies a solenoid...  26.AIM supplies a solenoid and circuit breaker to its kit for the compressors; it's always better to be safe than sorry.  27.An adjustable pressure...  27.An adjustable pressure switch was added to the tank to command the compressors when to engage.  28.The brain for the AIM digital...  28.The brain for the AIM digital air gauge was attached to the provided bank of relays. The wiring may seem overwhelming at first, but after a quick reference to the directions and excellent tech support, any questions were quickly answered.  29.  30.A vacant spot in the center...  30.A vacant spot in the center console was located and the final piece of the puzzle was put in place. Keep your eyes peeled for more on the rebuild of this S-10.
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Maximized - May 2013
Excuse me while I wipe the dust off of my keyboard *cough, cough*. There is an old saying that goes...
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