Where should an Air Lift compressor be installed?

Where should an Air Lift compressor be installed?

The preferred location for mounting air compressors is on the inside of the frame rail under the vehicle. There is plenty of air flow to keep the compressor cool and the compressor itself is sufficiently protected from the elements. A little water splashed on the compressor won’t hurt it.

Can you mount Viair compressor sideways?

You can mount in any direction or position since VIAIR compressors are oil-less. The only position we do not recommend is an upside-down mount, since heat tends to travel upward, and does not dissipate well in the motor housing.

How much air pressure can I put in my air bags?

The most common cause for failure in air bags is running them without the minimum air pressure. This causes them to bottom out, tear, etc. You should always keep 5 lbs. of air pressure in your air bags to prevent any damage.

How do I manually fill my air suspension?

Turn the key on, hook up the air hose to the schrader valve and fill ‘er up. Once it’s at a height you can live with, turn the switch off in the trunk. Don’t pump it up too much, just enough where it’s driveable/looks where it should be.

What PSI should air suspension be?

You should always keep 5 lbs. of air pressure in your air bags to prevent any damage. 5 lbs. will not affect your ride but will ensure your air bags last. This is where an air compressor kit comes in handy, monitoring and maintain the minimum air bag pressure.

Is installing air suspension hard?

If you have any mechanical aptitude whatsoever, then installation of an Air Lift air spring suspension kit is quick and easy. It is easy because all the parts needed for installing Air Lift air springs are included in the kit and can be installed with common hand tools in about 2 hours or less.

How long does air lift suspension last?

Forever! If they are properly installed and maintained, our air springs can last indefinitely. Just check the pressure regularly, or use an on board air system to maintain it for you. Air Lift offers a Lifetime Warranty on all of our air spring kits.

Can an air compressor run upside down?

An upside down compressor can place unexpected stress forces on parts of the machine and cause additional wear. An upside down motor can cause heat dissipation issues, and risk overheating. And even on its side, you’ll find greater piston ring wear.

How much air pressure should I put in my air shocks?

Keep in mind that air shocks are like tires: you shouldn’t operate the air shocks with no air in them. For a manual system, you should have a minimum of 20 PSI in the shocks. When under load, add only enough air pressure to maintain level ride height.

How much air should be in an air lift bag?

It is typical to run about 70-80 pounds of air pressure or more in the airbags to support a load like a truck camper. This amount of pressure is needed to level the vehicle, but causes an uncomfortable and rough ride. On your unloaded truck, go ahead and deflate your airbags.

Can you tip an air compressor on its side?

As a general rule you should never lay an air compressor on its side unless its brand new. New air compressors don’t typically come with oil so laying them down won’t cause any harm. Used compressors, however, will have oil in them which, if tipped over, can get into areas it shouldn’t and cause problems.