I'll chime in here, since I've done this on a syncro westy as well. By the way, I will be writing a tech article on this installation in the near future for the Volks Cafe website. I used the lift kit and the Load Controller II compressor system. You do not need the compressor, but you are supposed to maintain a minimum of 5PSI in the air bags at all times to avoid wear on them. The compressor systems have a low pressure switch that will kick on the compressor automatically if they fall below 5PSI. Also the load controller II has independent gauges and fill capability for each side, so you can put more pressure in one side than the other (i.e. the left side on a westy). You can also do this with just air bags. In my article I'll write up all the details of the installation, compressor placement, gauge placement, etc. Should be ready in a few weeks. tx, bmc :) Ben McCafferty ben@volkscafe.com Volks Cafe 1823 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-426-1244 http://www.volkscafe.com
> From: Nock <McNock@EASYSTREET.COM> > Reply-To: Nock <McNock@EASYSTREET.COM> > Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:09:50 -0800 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: air lifts > > Fred, that looks great. > > How often do you need to boost the air? > > Is it practical to just use the boosters (cost about $100), and manually keep > the pressure - > > Or do you really need to by the on board air compressor system (additional > $140) ? |
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