Nothing is easy!

**SlabLapper4sure** · 04-17-2014, 08:40 AM

I thought installing my new air shocks would be a piece of cake but turned into a piece of cement!Both of the original mounts had to be cut off the mounting bracket, then had to drill out the mounting bracket and use a spacer block that came with the kit!I had sprayed both mounts with Blaster the day before to help with the removal but didn't know the bolts were lok- tited in the threads.

Even the threads were not tapped in the center.Whoever installed this last set of shocks sure rigged em up!1 bolt had a 1/2" head and the other had a 9/16" head. The 1/2" broke off just as soon as I put a little pressure on it and the other had been shimmed with some washers that were just giggling around. Ground everything down smooth, re-drilled, and installed all new hardware,spacers and lock washers.Primed and painted any bare metal showing!The day ended just at dark when I had all my air lines run and installed to the T- fitting where you air them up.I am going to break out the compressor and see if we hold pressure just as soon as it warms up a bit this morning!

**Rees Guide** · 04-17-2014, 09:01 AM

Yep, pretty much have to MAKE anything work it seems like, ran into the same crap when I replaced my trim pump motor last week.
Meant to tell you in an early thread that they make a heavy duty hand pump that will pump up to like 200 PSI built like bicycle pump but beefed up. I had one on a van I used pulling a lot and it was way better than dragging out a compressor. It didn't take but a few pumps to get it where you wanted, even had a gauge built on it so you could watch the pressure. All I used when I was running air shocks.

**SlabLapper4sure** · 04-17-2014, 09:22 AM

I've got a portable air tank that holds 120psi that I take with me when I'm towing. My main concern right now is will the system hold pressure! One of the mistakes folks make is using a wrench to tighten fittings that are sposed to be hand tightened. They distort the o-rings and that causes air loss. Some time less is more!So keep your fingers crossed!

**Rees Guide** · 04-17-2014, 09:34 AM

Yep, just get em snug. I have had em on several vehicles over the years and have been lucky to not have much trouble with them.

**BigRiverMarine** · 04-17-2014, 09:41 AM

I heard that a 50/50 mix of transmission fluid and acetone worked better than the Blaster and related products as far as breaking loose bolts and stuff.

**MO' MONEY** · 04-17-2014, 09:51 AM

From experience on rusted bolts on my bronco, Blaster is just a suggestion. 30+ year old rust usually requires some sort of cut, an easy out, and a little luck. Hope it works out for ya

**ducker** · 04-17-2014, 09:57 AM

We use kroil. Even take a lil home for my guns or whatever else needs a lil lube

**dfar** · 04-17-2014, 10:14 AM

Kroil oil is the best I have ever used on rusted bolts and stuck motors.

**SlabLapper4sure** · 04-17-2014, 10:59 AM

I pumped some air to it and they raised but I can't find my dang pressure gauge! Got a feeling may be in my sons car!

**ScottV** · 04-17-2014, 11:49 AM

I got air bags for the rear of my F250 which I'll put 60 psi in them when I pull my camper. They were supposed to be easy to install......not. I carried it all to a garage and paid them to do it. I use a 12v air compressor to inflate them.

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