Chevy & GMC Vans

I've run this kit on my '98 for years and couldn't imagine not having it. They work great and I use them for hauling and towing every single time!

Two tips:
1. add a rear anti-sway bar, it will make a huge difference in the bounce and handling that the air bags create.

2. add the "T" as stated. I haven't done this as I wanted to be able to adjust mine side to side. I never, ever do this! I wish I had the "T" installed. I don't have the $100 on-board compressor, but that would be a nice addition too.

When my Monro Maxair shocks wear out I will probably go with something like this, but that will be a few years at least.

Everybody loves photos - so here are some - I had rear A/C so on the drivers side it was a little more difficult as the photos show - I had to move the lines, and add some rubber between the air spring bracket and rear A/C lines - I hope I don't spring a leak! That is a repair bill I do not want - I filled the bags to 40lbs and gained 1.5" of lift - I think my old springs however were letting me down. I figure she it up about 3/4" from stock with 40lbs of air and no trailer - figured I would test if I had a leak. I installed the air lines inside the wheel wells as you will be able to see on the photo's however I also used a 3/8" I.D. clear line to put the air lines into to prevent damage and ensure the rocks, etc would not damage the air lines. Thanks all before me who provided information and I hope these pictures will help someone in the future.



This is the drivers side mount with the rear A/C lines


Air Line to the rear drivers side protected by clear 3/8" I.D. line


Air Line to the rear Passenger side protected by clear 3/8" I.D. line



The van is bagged bring on the camping season - I am going to try to beat Lifted - put I probably will not with my young family - we hit 25 night last year - hope for the same this year - Kids are only 23 months and 3 weeks so out of season camping gets dicey. Best wishes all and hope this helps someone!

nice install, i like the extra precaution of the clear tubing.

I like the clear tubing around the air lines as well. I wish I had thought of something like that when I put my Max-air shocks in. I guess I could do it now.

Nice install. Good luck trying to beat us. We are planning to do a LOT of camping this year. We are doing the last 3 weekends in May.

Your pictures are great +3 for the clear tubing protection, good thinking !

Great install and pics. Nice job.

Ya this year there is no hope in achieving the most camping nights out.... The new little one, not to mention Alberta's typical fantastic spring/fall weather means a little less early and late season camping until the new little one puts on a few pounds.

So an update as far as driving impressions - the van actually drives nicer and has a little less bounce to it. Feels better to me.

I think my springs were a little weak/old in the first place, but running 40 lbs seems to put the van up a little bit from where it probably was new, but not up to high - I'll get a photo once I find some level ground somewhere, I could turn up the torsion bars in the front I guess to even it out, another 1/2" in the front would just about do it. But if memory serves that is going to move the alignment out of adjustment isn't it? I think I'll try 30 lbs and see how I like that first. Then of course ramp it up after I hook on the trailer.

Thanks to all those before me for the words of wisdom and the install photos.

Cheers!

PS - Go Chicago Blackhawks - I just cannot bring myself to cheer for Vancouver - sorry Vancouver Strofarians - on the plus side - Go Montreal!