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1984 swb chevy · 09-01-2009, 11:28 PM

You took a great truck and made it even better. Great job.

**N2TRUX** · 10-15-2009, 07:48 AM

Bump by request

big_al_71 · 10-15-2009, 08:01 AM

Truck looks terrific .......

aggie91 · 10-15-2009, 11:12 AM

The truck looks great. I do not know if I missed it, but have you had time behind the wheel to get a driving/ride evaluation done with the ART set up?

I looked at the writ up thread and you last post mentioned it, but work was keeping you from it. Have you had time yet?

**N2TRUX** · 10-15-2009, 09:13 PM

From a post in 73-87 forum-

I plan to do a wrap up on my build thread, but it's been raining here for three weeks now. Hopefully it will be nice enough this weekend to get it out and get quality pics.

A quick summary-

On the front I already had a C-20 sway bar, so the heavy duty "Muscle Bar" will be about the same. Having the Posi-Link end links will ceartainly allow better articulation and eliminate the possibility of binding. The addition of tubular Strong Arms won't make much difference as far as feel, but they will allow better alignment.

The rear is a complete different story. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the AOL system. It did exactly what we wanted by allowing us to bag the rear with minimal effort. The downside is it had a very narrow range of "sweet spot" that was dialed in by the use of a 2" block. Anything lower than the "sweet spot" and it bottomed out. If I set it a bit to high, the ride got stiff rather quickly.

With the AirBar 4 link installed, I have a much wider range of acceptable pressure settings. Probably triple of what it was. I can ride much lower and not bottom as easily. I can raise it higher and it's not as stiff. Some of this is because of the 4 link but most of it is due to the bag location. The location of the shocks and their angle is a benefit as well.

**N2TRUX** · 10-25-2009, 12:05 PM

Wrap up is complete. Take a look- LINK

aggie91 · 10-26-2009, 09:44 AM

Very Good write up! I hope it quits raining around here to so that I can get somethings done on my DD.

I have always loved your truck since the first time I saw it, before the ram jet install. I hope to see it again in person.

**N2TRUX** · 10-26-2009, 02:04 PM

Thanks for the compliment.

*BGRAFX* · 06-11-2010, 11:58 PM

Congrats this thread made it into this months Street Trucks magazine!

09-01-2009, 11:28 PM	#51
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside You took a great truck and made it even better. Great job. __________________ 2010 Tahoe 1984 C10 2005 Harley FLH 1941 Willys Pickup (will never get it done) not for sale

10-15-2009, 07:48 AM	#52
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Bump by request __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-15-2009, 08:01 AM	#53
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Truck looks terrific ....... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-15-2009, 11:12 AM	#54
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside The truck looks great. I do not know if I missed it, but have you had time behind the wheel to get a driving/ride evaluation done with the ART set up? I looked at the writ up thread and you last post mentioned it, but work was keeping you from it. Have you had time yet? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

10-15-2009, 09:13 PM	#55
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside From a post in 73-87 forum- I plan to do a wrap up on my build thread, but it's been raining here for three weeks now. Hopefully it will be nice enough this weekend to get it out and get quality pics. A quick summary- On the front I already had a C-20 sway bar, so the heavy duty "Muscle Bar" will be about the same. Having the Posi-Link end links will ceartainly allow better articulation and eliminate the possibility of binding. The addition of tubular Strong Arms won't make much difference as far as feel, but they will allow better alignment. The rear is a complete different story. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the AOL system. It did exactly what we wanted by allowing us to bag the rear with minimal effort. The downside is it had a very narrow range of "sweet spot" that was dialed in by the use of a 2" block. Anything lower than the "sweet spot" and it bottomed out. If I set it a bit to high, the ride got stiff rather quickly. With the AirBar 4 link installed, I have a much wider range of acceptable pressure settings. Probably triple of what it was. I can ride much lower and not bottom as easily. I can raise it higher and it's not as stiff. Some of this is because of the 4 link but most of it is due to the bag location. The location of the shocks and their angle is a benefit as well. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-25-2009, 12:05 PM	#56
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Wrap up is complete. Take a look- LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-26-2009, 09:44 AM	#57
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Very Good write up! I hope it quits raining around here to so that I can get somethings done on my DD. I have always loved your truck since the first time I saw it, before the ram jet install. I hope to see it again in person. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

10-26-2009, 02:04 PM	#58
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Thanks for the compliment. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-11-2010, 11:58 PM	#59
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Congrats this thread made it into this months Street Trucks magazine!



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