Air ride installed...
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From: Randolph, WI
Thats the one I have. You can get it in 1/8 Female which is what I would do.
I used: from the compressor 1/8 Male to Male. 1/8 Female npt T fitting. Then I used 1/8 Male npt 1/4" OD compression fitting to secure 1/4" air line to 1/8 Male npt 1/4" OD which screws into my normally closed 12v one way solenoid.
From the bottom of my T fitting i screwed in a 1/8 Male 90 degree elbow. Screwed into that is a 1/8 Male npt 1/4" OD compression fitting securing the 1/4" line that runs to my brass four way 1/8 female npt fitting. Straight out of that is 1/8 Male npt 1/4" OD securing 1/4" air line that runs to the fairing holding my gauge. On the back of the gauge is 1/8 Female npt 1/4" OD securing the airline. The left and right of the brass four way secures the 1/8" airline to the shocks requiring 2 1/8 Male npt 1/8" OD compression fittings. I used the stock fittings off the shocks.
P.S I drilled out the rubber around the sleeve in the top shock bushing to get it out. I bought the Gabriels.
I used: from the compressor 1/8 Male to Male. 1/8 Female npt T fitting. Then I used 1/8 Male npt 1/4" OD compression fitting to secure 1/4" air line to 1/8 Male npt 1/4" OD which screws into my normally closed 12v one way solenoid.
From the bottom of my T fitting i screwed in a 1/8 Male 90 degree elbow. Screwed into that is a 1/8 Male npt 1/4" OD compression fitting securing the 1/4" line that runs to my brass four way 1/8 female npt fitting. Straight out of that is 1/8 Male npt 1/4" OD securing 1/4" air line that runs to the fairing holding my gauge. On the back of the gauge is 1/8 Female npt 1/4" OD securing the airline. The left and right of the brass four way secures the 1/8" airline to the shocks requiring 2 1/8 Male npt 1/8" OD compression fittings. I used the stock fittings off the shocks.
P.S I drilled out the rubber around the sleeve in the top shock bushing to get it out. I bought the Gabriels.
Last edited by HTNHARD; Feb 20, 2012 at 04:05 PM.
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From: GA.
So, which compressor did you order?
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Flora, IL
I have been rounding up parts to do this install. I saw on one parts list that someone used 4 steel spacers/bushings from Lowes in 1/2" x 5/8" x 1 1/2". Those were for the Gabriels. I plan on using the Monroe ma785 shocks. I think I saw somewhere that those take 1/2" x 5/8" x 1". Can anyone clarify which one the Monroe shocks take and if I need longer bolts and if so what size? Thanks
Last edited by dets97; Feb 21, 2012 at 01:46 PM.
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From: Bowling Green, KY
I have been rounding up parts to do this install. I saw on one parts list that someone used 4 steel spacers/bushings from Lowes in 1/2" x 5/8" x 1 1/2". Those were for the Bilsteins. I plan on using the Monroe ma785 shocks. I think I saw somewhere that those take 1/2" x 5/8" x 1". Can anyone clarify which one the Monroe shocks take and if I need longer bolts and if so what size? Thanks
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From: Flora, IL
Thanks do you remember what size and grade bolt you used?
Also my monroe shocks didnt come with any air line or fittings. Do I need to buy a female quick connect fitting to screw on both shocks for the airline to connect to??
Also how do you guys get the 1/8 in airline from the shocks to connect to the 1/4 in airline in the rest of the system? Is there a 1/4 inch into a 1/8 inch Y or T? I cannot seem to find one?
Also my monroe shocks didnt come with any air line or fittings. Do I need to buy a female quick connect fitting to screw on both shocks for the airline to connect to??
Also how do you guys get the 1/8 in airline from the shocks to connect to the 1/4 in airline in the rest of the system? Is there a 1/4 inch into a 1/8 inch Y or T? I cannot seem to find one?
Last edited by dets97; Feb 21, 2012 at 01:29 PM.
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From: Phenix City, Al
For those of you that are running the 2 inch gauge in the fairing...is there anything special that you had to do to get it to fit . if i am not mistaken the opening is 2 1/16 inches..i know thats not much but its enough. thanks. disregard i think i found my answer on the harley site....my head is spinning making sure i have all my bases covered
Last edited by ponch3640; Feb 21, 2012 at 01:48 PM.