JCWhitney Airsprings

[LaGrasta]

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.

[Rileysowner]

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

[thevalleyboy]

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!

[LaGrasta]

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

[Rileysowner]

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.

[LiftedAWDAstro]

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.

[SoCalli V8]

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

[Rebel]

Great install and pics. Nice job.

[thevalleyboy]

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!