Install question

[leftie712]

I got my kit few days ago, started install today.
I noticed that my stock strut is much longer than "Strut - S197 Track Pack". Do I extend it to be the same length as stock strut?

 

[Jeremy@AirLift]

I got my kit few days ago, started install today.
I noticed that my stock strut is much longer than "Strut - S197 Track Pack". Do I extend it to be the same length as stock strut?

Nope just leave it where it is from factory. Be sure to post up some pics when it is done!!

 

[leftie712]

thanks, just talked to tech support earlier this morning, was told the same thing
Also, I am missing few parts so I have to talk to vendor I placed order with (I asked for pancake tank, which I received but all connectors are for regular tank).

 

[leftie712]

Thanks Jeremy with helping me with my tank issue.
New question. I got strut installed, but it looks lower with wheel installed and lifted than stock on the ground. Main reason why I bought this kit was to be able to lift one inch higher than stock (like it says on the site) to be able to clear my driveway without scrapping. Just want to make sure I am installing it right because the way it looks I dont think I will be able to lower my car without hooking up my air lines and inflating airbags.

 

[Jeremy@AirLift]

The bag is going to push the car up some, if you want more just thread the lower mount out some and it will give you a little more height.

 

[leftie712]

So with stock settings, I can to lower my car without wheels causing any damaged to fenders, correct?
I have 20" wheels.

 

[Jeremy@AirLift]

Yes, just make sure when it gets aligned they put a little bit of negative camber in it.

Here is our Mustang with 20 x 10's in front

 

[leftie712]

I guess I need bigger wheels, lol
right now wheel is about half inch higher than side body trim.
What would you recommend for clearance when dropped to the ground?
I am thinking about extending struts by 1.5"

 

[Jeremy@AirLift]

1.5" would be a good measurement to go by for sure!

 

[leftie712]

Do you think I will need to extend rear shocks to prevent car from dropping to low because of my body kit?

 

[Jeremy@AirLift]

Do you think I will need to extend rear shocks to prevent car from dropping to low because of my body kit?

No there is no adjustment on the rear shocks. The rear bags hold up the back of the car up, not the shocks. There should be no issue of the body kit hitting the ground in the rear. The rear does not go as low as the front because of the way Ford designed the suspension.

 

[Jeremy@AirLift]

Any updates???

 

[leftie712]

sorry, taking my time, plus its been cold (Minnesota winter).

Anyways, I got .5" clearance after extending struts by 2".
Going to keep it at this setting for now and start working on the rear.

BTW, I did receive parts for pancake tank (Thank you!) but center plug is still too big to fit in the tank. I have been looking on your website and its listed as 1/8 but it looks like I received 1/4.

 

[leftie712]

Got rear done. I did not cut jounce bumper, when dropped wheel are touching fenders. I think if do cut it wheels will push out fenders when car is dropped. What do you think Jeremy?

 

[Jeremy@AirLift]

I have seen a few installs where the fender does come in contact with the rear tire, personally if it was me, I would not trim the jounce bumper.

 

[leftie712]

Going to check local hard ware store to see if I can find that 1/8" plug so I can continue with my tank install
Hope to have it ready for testing by tomorrow.

 

[leftie712]

whats the easiest place to tap into ignition source? instruction says that it can be fuel pump. I have rear seats out and I see fuel pump wires, would you happen to know what wire to use?

 

[Jeremy@AirLift]

whats the easiest place to tap into ignition source? instruction says that it can be fuel pump. I have rear seats out and I see fuel pump wires, would you happen to know what wire to use?

Take it straight to the fuse box under the hood. You don't want to try to tap into the wire itself.

 

[leftie712]

Take it straight to the fuse box under the hood. You don't want to try to tap into the wire itself.

so use fuel pump fuse to connect to? or is there empty slot that I can use?

 

[Jeremy@AirLift]

If I remember correctly I used the fuel pump fuse for mine