My parts started trickling in today. I've got the shocks and the bushings so far.

Do you guys recommend ordering some tubing other then what comes with the shocks? I guess I'll need some 1/4" stuff as the shocks seem to come with 1/8" tubing. Anyone have a source for quality stuff that I won't have to worry about leaking, etc?

 

JayKS,
I didn't use the black stuff that the shocks came with. I can't remember the make but I got it at Fluid Air in Memphis. If you have a local Fastenall they should have the fittings and tubing.
Ride safe

 

Cool, thanks man. I've got several Fastenals here in town.

And, I'm sorry your friends laughed at you.

 

Make sure your tubing size & type matches the fittings. For example, I'm running 1/8" OD tubing to match my 1/8 OD push-to-connect fittings.


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+1 on that. The "1/8" air line that came with the monroes i got isnt a true 1/8" line. I used it unknowingly and now i have an air leak somewhere. Ill have to replace the line when i get a chance. Unfortunately theres snow on the ground so im not in any rush

 

I found a good way to make the viair gauge illuminate basically the same color as the stock gauges. I took the light out of the stock air temp gauge, and noticed a amber/orange condom over a regular bulb. If you gently peel the condom off and stick it over the viair bulb it will illuminate the stock color. Its a hair off, but good enough.. lol
Heres some pics.. and a pic of where im mounting my dump valve.. enjoi

 

here is another stupid question that i have:
did yall use a lift or a floor jack for this install?

Im going to go out and get a floor jack, but would really like a lift.

just wondering if any one had had experience with one or the other or none.

 

You can use just a motorcycle jack. Your gonna have to use a jack with it on a lift anyhow to support the rear while changing out shocks

 

I have a question for those of you using the Gabriel shocks, how did you get the factory bushings out and then energy suspension bushings in? I can get the sleeves in but there is no way the metal (brass maybe?) inner tube of the energy suspension bushings is going to go in, the fit is insanely tight.

Any suggestions?

 

Dremel the bushings out with a small barrel sander until just snug. Works beautiful

 

Dewman, i actually pressed it part of the wayin by hand then just used longer bolts and put them on and let the bolt pull it in.

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Hmmm, ok I will give that a shot. Is that how you got the factory bushings out? I know one side only has the rubber bushing but the other side of the shock has the bushing and insert and that is the side that won't come out. It's figuring to be a PITA... Thanks!

 

Here is my bike laid out.



And lifted all the way up.

 

Pipe Clearance

Hey guys I saw some post about the pipes using straps or dent it. I have a few questions about this.

1. Has everyone had to do this?

2. Do you need to dent both sides? or just the right side?

About to pull the trigger on this either way just looking for some info.

 

Hey guys I saw some post about the pipes using straps or dent it. I have a few questions about this.

1. Has everyone had to do this?

2. Do you need to dent both sides? or just the right side?

About to pull the trigger on this either way just looking for some info.

Dent both sides. Just make sure you gonna keep your pipes or if you ever sell you have some splaining to do. LOL

 

++1.. JJSW hooked me up with a set..

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Got lucky with my setup ... Thunder headers clear without the use of hammer technique


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That's good to know will be on that subject shortly


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Ok guys I got the Gabriel 49304 Hijackers Air Shocks and have a questions about the nipple part where the air line goes in on the shocks. Anyone that has these shocks care to tell me if you turned them in or out? I noticed if they are out they are up against the bag on the right side when you put the bag back on.

 

I turned mine in. Didn't want to F up my bags and the plumbing of the air lines don't seem to get into the way of anything. I thought it was just my great fortune that the mounting holes and air inlet/outlets weren't nicely aligned. Than again, they are for vettes.

 

What he said then a good quality pack of zip ties with the metal tooth in them to keep you lines where you want them


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Member JJSW, made a set for me.

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Q-Hog

Are u running an air tank on your set up? If so where and if you could let me know the bracket used.....thanks

 

I don't have one. If I change my exhaust to a side dump or 2-1 I will get one and affix it to my saddlebag support rail. But I really don't need one. My compressor push out pretty quick.

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Thanks Q...as long as its not a 20 second wait I can live with the speed of filling/lift

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You should be fine. I have the Viair compressor and it airs up within 10 seconds from being aired out.


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Son of a....... Here is something else I am going to have to do to my bike! The list keeps getting longer and longer.

 

What purpose is the straps? I'm not running any

mike
2011 FLTRU
Southaven Ms

 

The straps are not needed. Me being 5'6". I want to limit travel to 12" plus it will allow me to firm up my ride depending on weight needs (1up, 2up, fully loaded) without going over 12" shock length.


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I'd say the limiters give you a control point so as not to strain the drive belt and keep suspension geometry more consistent with factory specs when aired up which could change handling characteristics


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I know there was a write-up or photos on how to get those limiter straps. Anyone know where that's at? or even what page on this thread it's on?