RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JWall · 11-20-2019, 12:11 PM

I've been doing an install of the full front & rear air suspension install on my 98 recently. I've been posting updates on instagram (@jwall202) but figured i'd share here as well...

Delivery & Unboxing...

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JWall · 11-20-2019, 12:12 PM

More parts unboxing & bed removal & washing...

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JWall · 11-20-2019, 12:13 PM

Beginning of rear install

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JWall · 11-20-2019, 12:15 PM

Rear Install complete....

Tank, compressors, & aluminum plate for mounting valve block, relays, etc to is installed....

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JWall · 11-20-2019, 12:16 PM

Switch panel fabrication, painting, & mounting...

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JWall · 11-20-2019, 12:18 PM

Didnt really get good pics of front install but went easy with tubular upper and lower arms, bag & cup, new shock mounts, and adjustable shocks.

I will get pics when i have the wheels back off for detailing...

Here is some pics of it back together....

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JWall · 11-20-2019, 12:19 PM

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JWall · 11-20-2019, 12:20 PM

I haven't driven the truck much other than down the road a bit and back but seemed to ride good & everything seemed to be good.

I need to button up a few things & the truck needs a GOOD WASH & DETAIL!

DZL1 · 11-20-2019, 05:18 PM

Beautiful truck you have there. Congrats!

Ol' Drippy · 11-21-2019, 12:36 PM

Gorgeous truck! Are those pictures of it completely aired out? Can you tell me more about your tonneau cover?

JWall · 11-21-2019, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol' Drippy

Gorgeous truck! Are those pictures of it completely aired out? Can you tell me more about your tonneau cover?

Thanks! Yes that is aired out it. The front inner fenders are sitting on the front tires & rearend is just almost touching the bed floor. So as low as you can go with stock inners and bed floor.

The tonneau cover is SnugTop brand & its the SnugLid series.

WILWAXU · 11-22-2019, 12:56 PM

Great looking truck! Love the suspension setup!

90OBS · 11-22-2019, 04:16 PM

That is a sweet looking truck... Nothing like a bright red truck..Sweet!

**lolife99** · 11-22-2019, 07:13 PM

What’s the specs on the tires front and rear?

JWall · 11-23-2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

What’s the specs on the tires front and rear?

20X8.5S with 5.25” bs & 255/35/20 in front & 20x10s with 5.5” bs & 275/35/20 in rear.
The rear wheels need more backspacing they are CRAZY tight but I plan to get new wheels next year.

808_67C10 · 12-01-2019, 05:57 PM

Wow, nice setup and super clean RCSB - they are getting hard to find!

JWall · 12-01-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Wow, nice setup and super clean RCSB - they are getting hard to find!

Thanks I’ve been hoarding this truck for a while. I’m finally getting started on taking it up a level.
More to come.

11-20-2019, 12:11 PM	#1
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB I've been doing an install of the full front & rear air suspension install on my 98 recently. I've been posting updates on instagram (@jwall202) but figured i'd share here as well... Delivery & Unboxing... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-20-2019, 12:12 PM	#2
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB More parts unboxing & bed removal & washing... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-20-2019, 12:13 PM	#3
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB Beginning of rear install __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-20-2019, 12:15 PM	#4
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB Rear Install complete.... Tank, compressors, & aluminum plate for mounting valve block, relays, etc to is installed.... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-20-2019, 12:16 PM	#5
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB Switch panel fabrication, painting, & mounting... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-20-2019, 12:18 PM	#6
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB Didnt really get good pics of front install but went easy with tubular upper and lower arms, bag & cup, new shock mounts, and adjustable shocks. I will get pics when i have the wheels back off for detailing... Here is some pics of it back together.... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-20-2019, 12:19 PM	#7
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-20-2019, 12:20 PM	#8
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB I haven't driven the truck much other than down the road a bit and back but seemed to ride good & everything seemed to be good. I need to button up a few things & the truck needs a GOOD WASH & DETAIL! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-20-2019, 05:18 PM	#9
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 701	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB Beautiful truck you have there. Congrats! __________________ DZL1. Bertha build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733306 '72 C10 short bed. Bessie (traded) '93 C3500 CC Dually. Bertha (traded) ‘96 C1500 ECSB. Black Beauty '89 C1500 RCSB LS swap. Black Bean '06 Silverado CCSB Ghost (Wifes Truck) '12 GMC Terrain V6. Titanium Bling (Wife’s Daily) ‘14 Chevrolet Cruze. Raspberry (Daughters Ride) '99 Jeep Wrangler. Road Hog (Sons Ride)

11-21-2019, 12:36 PM	#10
Ol' Drippy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Falls Church Va Posts: 77	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB Gorgeous truck! Are those pictures of it completely aired out? Can you tell me more about your tonneau cover?

11-22-2019, 12:56 PM	#12
WILWAXU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB Great looking truck! Love the suspension setup! __________________ John Brown 1990 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado Regular Cab Step Side - 350 Auto Ridetech StreetGRIP Suspension Instagram @wilwaxu

11-22-2019, 04:16 PM	#13
90OBS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Medina,Ohio Posts: 54	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB That is a sweet looking truck... Nothing like a bright red truck..Sweet!

11-22-2019, 07:13 PM	#14
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB What’s the specs on the tires front and rear? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-01-2019, 05:57 PM	#16
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: RideTech Air Suspension Install - 98 RCSB Wow, nice setup and super clean RCSB - they are getting hard to find! __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461



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