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KStromberg

KStromberg

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So I just got the springs this last week. The last and final item needed. I'm planning on calling a member here this week to see when I can get there to have him help me and what fvcking happens tonight? The compressor obviously took a chit. Just my goddamn fvcking luck after spending $1500 on this motherfvcker and now I got to get the piece of chit towed on a dolly to where the conversion will take place. That's my fvcking rant for this evening and also everyone who does shoddy work on cars can also die and go to fvcking hell. :mad:
 
I converted to springs in my driveway , on a incline , took about 3 hours , I hadn't ever done one but it wasn't that bad .
Glad to not worry about the front end crapin out.
Good luck with ur conversion.
 
I have a hose with a Schrader valve I bought from fleet farm rigged up to the standard line that goes into the bag.

12volts to the bag will open the solenoid, feed compressed air into valve, watch bag inflate.


These cars will test your patience.
 
Update:

I am driving my truck now, but just for the hell of it I went to the car this morning and cycled the key forward. The compressor came on and sputtered for a bit like it wasn't sure what the hell it wanted to do and then stayed on steady until the bags were fully inflated. The check air ride message comes on every time now.

So first of all, I don't want to cycle the key anymore. The compressor is obviously on its death bed. I want it to just sit until I'm ready to take it over to have Luke help me with the coil conversion. My question is, when I am ready to drive it up to his place (~20 miles away) and I can get the compressor to power up again and inflate the bags, will I make it all the way there if the compressor decides to quit again? I just want to avoid having it towed up there. :rolleyes: Thoughts?? At the same time, I don't want to get stranded on the way up there either, because then the towing company really has me by the diknballz because it is an "emergency situation".
 
ifrom the sound of it your mechanically gifted (not a moron), idid the conversion in 2.5 hrs, granted i had a lift, but its not that hard the hardest part is dealing with the few nuts and bolts that wont cooperate.i could probably still do it from the chair with the lift. the rear is even easieru nbolt shock, top of airbag, use prybar done.your using different parts, i had direct bolt in from am-air, send some pics of how the front bolts in.you are changing springs too, so am i send as many pics as you can sir.
 
It always amazes me how people whine and moan when something breaks at an inopportune time. :rolleyes:

If only our cars could talk.

{Voice of Siri}
"Your compressor is due for failure. Exactly when would you like to schedule your compressor failure, Mr. Stromberg? I see you have springs ready to install. Would you like me to reschedule your breakdown to a more convenient time?"
[/Voice of Siri}

LOL... :D

Nothing personal (just poking fun), but face it, you knew the suspension had problems and it was only a matter of time.

You choose your priorities and roll the dice. ;)
 
driller said:
It always amazes me how people whine and moan when something breaks at an inopportune time. :rolleyes:

If only our cars could talk.

{Voice of Siri}
"Your compressor is due for failure. Exactly when would you like to schedule your compressor failure, Mr. Stromberg? I see you have springs ready to install. Would you like me to reschedule your breakdown to a more convenient time?"
[/Voice of Siri}

LOL... :D

Nothing personal (just poking fun), but face it, you knew the suspension had problems and it was only a matter of time.

You choose your priorities and roll the dice. ;)
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I agree and I knew it was failing. The rear end was a higher priority at the time since there was ring gear bolts floating around in the diff. I guess sometimes a person has to chose to handle the greater of two evils at the time.
 
KStromberg said:
Update:
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So first of all, I don't want to cycle the key anymore. The compressor is obviously on its death bed. I want it to just sit until I'm ready to take it over to have Luke help me with the coil conversion. My question is, when I am ready to drive it up to his place (~20 miles away) and I can get the compressor to power up again and inflate the bags, will I make it all the way there if the compressor decides to quit again? I just want to avoid having it towed up there. :rolleyes: Thoughts?? At the same time, I don't want to get stranded on the way up there either, because then the towing company really has me by the diknballz because it is an "emergency situation".
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I thought mine bit it when I was bedding in my brakes and shooting the car forward on the leaky bags, when suddenly I got the CHECK AIR RIDE message. 20 minutes later it fired right up again. Just keep a bike pump handy, tough guy. ;)
 
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