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Old 09-11-2016, 03:56 PM   #1776
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Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild

In the next few weeks I'm tearing out the RideTech system off my truck and going to Accuair dual compressor elevel bigger tank system.



I will be taking out everything from the air control system including the elevel sensors harness compressor red block valves air tank everything but the bags which I'm re using. Nothing wrong with it just wanting a faster air up system with more capacity. All of this parts will be available for a fraction of the price.
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Old 10-31-2016, 08:58 AM   #1777
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Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild

Well the time is finally here Sylvester will be set,up,with accuair
Dual compressors,larger,air,tank bigger air line and elevel...
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Old 10-31-2016, 09:10 AM   #1778
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Haven't heard much from ya. Cool about the Accuair. Just driving mine today. At alignment shop right now!!! I have the same Accuair setup you're goin to and it's so easy to figure out and operate I think I'm doing something wrong.
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Old 11-06-2016, 10:32 PM   #1779
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Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild

Is the accu air a better system than ride tech? Keep me in the loop on the sytem your pulling out.......

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In the next few weeks I'm tearing out the RideTech system off my truck and going to Accuair dual compressor elevel bigger tank system.



I will be taking out everything from the air control system including the elevel sensors harness compressor red block valves air tank everything but the bags which I'm re using. Nothing wrong with it just wanting a faster air up system with more capacity. All of this parts will be available for a fraction of the price.
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Old 11-07-2016, 09:01 PM   #1780
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Is the accu air a better system than ride tech? Keep me in the loop on the sytem your pulling out.......

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I will be picking up my truck this weekend as well as everything we took off

My ridetech was just the simple system with elevel sensors except the bags
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Old 11-07-2016, 09:02 PM   #1781
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Sylvester is done now putting some miles to be sure all is perfect
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Old 11-08-2016, 09:21 AM   #1782
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Old 11-08-2016, 10:09 AM   #1783
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Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild

Im getting ready for some renovations to my old truck.......it has a mild drop coil springs, and Im looking at some type of air ride suspension......

I truly dont know who makes a better suspension, so please educate me..... what comes with your system you took off, and what will I need? Im assuming you keept your control arms, airbags?

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Old 11-08-2016, 06:39 PM   #1784
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Looks great!
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Old 11-10-2016, 09:36 PM   #1785
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Looking good Al!
Picking it up Saturday
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Old 11-10-2016, 09:37 PM   #1786
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Old 11-10-2016, 09:39 PM   #1787
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Im getting ready for some renovations to my old truck.......it has a mild drop coil springs, and Im looking at some type of air ride suspension......

I truly dont know who makes a better suspension, so please educate me..... what comes with your system you took off, and what will I need? Im assuming you keept your control arms, airbags?

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Old 11-13-2016, 01:23 PM   #1788
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Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild

Ridetech kit is off the truck.

Let's see if I get something else to put this kit in.
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Old 11-13-2016, 01:27 PM   #1789
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Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild

After modifying my rear wheels and having a local shop working the rear tubs I picked up about another 1 1/2 lower in the rear. Also had an accuair management system installed with dual compressors and eleven.
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Old 11-13-2016, 01:28 PM   #1790
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Aired out in the rear
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Old 11-13-2016, 01:47 PM   #1791
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Oh no upside down.
You driven it much or played with the elevel much since it's been in? I'm curious how much difference there is in the brands.
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Old 11-13-2016, 03:50 PM   #1792
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Oh no upside down.
You driven it much or played with the elevel much since it's been in? I'm curious how much difference there is in the brands.
I just realized that the picture is upside down.
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Systems basically the same
Big difference is larger tank two compressors large diameter air lines.
Biggest change was the work on the back wheels and rear inner tubs which now is about a inch lower
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This is the parking lot slow cruising stance
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Old 11-13-2016, 04:25 PM   #1794
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Looks perfect!
Did you machine the back side of the wheels to increase the backspacing?
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Old 11-13-2016, 05:36 PM   #1795
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Looks perfect!
Did you machine the back side of the wheels to increase the backspacing?
Yes sir!!!


Picked up about an 1 1/2clearance
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Old 01-06-2017, 12:30 PM   #1796
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This is a SWEET truck! subscribed to watch the updates!
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Al, your truck looks sweet!

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Thanks fellows!!!! I appreciate it
I have been enjoying it as much as time allows me to.
Being on accuair now and it rides much lower at ride height
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9 years since the beginning
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I'm driving the truck as much as possible whenever possible....
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