Ride rite project

About to tackle installation of ride rite air bags and a dual compressor. Excited to finally beef up my suspension!

 

Project complete, went smooth. I struggled most with mounting locations for the compressor and control panel. I searched for mounting locations but I don't like the aftermarket gauge mounted on the dash panel look. I eventually decided to fab a simple bracket to mount my control panel to accomodate a center console location. I ended up mounting my compressor on top the passenger fender well under the hood. This made for short wire runs close to the battery and less work lying on my back beneath my truck. Below are pics of finished mounting locations. My only regret is I ran the compressor outlet tube over the wire harness near the compressor. The red tube routed atop is an eyesore for me. It was late as I made that final connection and I plan on going under the harness wire for a clean look if I can figure out how to disconnect those fittings. If I can't disconnect, plan #2 is some black paint to help it blend in. I am anal about a clean stock look. I hope these pics help any future installers on deciding on mounting locations.

view from driver seat


Bracket I had to fab


View from under hood. Notice the tube in back running above wire harness. You can also notice my inlet filter location in this pic.

 

Nice install. To get the hose disconnected, just push the hose into the fitting at the same time pushing the outer ridge of the fitting in also then slide the hose back out, while continuing to hold the outer ridge down. Hope this helps.

 

Nice work. I like the center console location for the switches.

 

I tried that with my fingers, didn't pull hard because I wasn't sure if it was ok to do. I'll try again with pliers, thanks

 

wow man! that came out awesome!!

 

Looks good op

 

Tried to remove again with pliers. Pulled pretty hard and it wouldn't come off. I will just leave it be. I don't plan on popping the hood too often anyways to even notice it