1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille - Air Suspension Installation

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2 жыл бұрын

Alright, hour-long videos aren't your thing? Well good- that Continental video was a chore to edit anyway!
This time, we're working on a 1966 Caddy. These cars are a LOT easier to install air suspension onto than the 61-69 Lincolns, and as you can see they get CRAZY low!
Follow along as I cover some of the basics installing front and rear suspension kits from Choppin' Block, along with Air Lift Performance 3H management.
Link to our complete air suspension kits:
www.twistedimages.com/58-70-C...
Link to Choppin' Block's front and rear suspension kits:
www.twistedimages.com/65-69-C...

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@lawjo1978 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video right here. I also have the Choppin Block front suspension for 66 Deville 4dr Hardtop. And I was getting confused with it as it don't have any instructions.

@milinichsautodetail3124 10 ай бұрын

Choppin block makes great products! I bagged my c-10 using the front and back half they sell, after seeing this video it’s makes me want to re-do my Cadillac with this kit

@twistedimages405 10 ай бұрын

We just fixed a ‘68 Caddy a couple weeks ago- kept the stock front suspension in place but rebuilt with new bushings and ball joints, and found a spot to sneak some shocks. Definitely recommend the Choppin’ Block kit over reworking the stock stuff- so much easier and I think the ride is a bit smoother.

@milinichsautodetail3124 10 ай бұрын

@@twistedimages405 yea definitely, mine was done before they started doing those kits never had any issues with it but that choppin block kit looks like the ticket!

@twistedimages405 10 ай бұрын

@@milinichsautodetail3124 holler at me when you’re ready- they’re actually going to be releasing a new version of the front kit soon!

@djc3949 2 жыл бұрын

Dude that thing is a beast

@YKXZWX 9 ай бұрын

I dream of seeing a freaking 4 door like this. Can you imagine?1000 times better

@twistedimages405 9 ай бұрын

A big Fleetwood laid on the ground all blacked out would be super cool too!

@uwin2592 2 жыл бұрын

glad I can ck owning this car off my bucket list!!! only owned it for two weeks lol

@elgrifo3011 2 жыл бұрын

why

@ccochran2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. That was helpful.

@Adee4750 Жыл бұрын

Sweet ride

@durty_pictures1086 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Jdakota Жыл бұрын

Before this kit I had a much larger (in circumference) airbag cups that appeared to sit more level. The cups that come with the kit are much lower and flimsier. I noticed the spring cup surface on the frame is not even and therefore the airbag cup (the supplied smaller one) sits at an angle facing outwards towards the wheel. Did you experience this?

@papergatorzfedducca7998 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber 🔥🔥🔥

@Toyota_V8 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro ❤❤❤❤

@joshuaclifton6488 5 ай бұрын

Any idea what the part number is for the smaller oil filter?

@germprotectors8152 11 ай бұрын

What size wheels do you have on this beauty?

@traciflores9156 Жыл бұрын

Hi! This is my dream car! I love the video. What size of tires and wheels do you have on this beauty?

@germprotectors8152 11 ай бұрын

I want to know the same thing 👍🏾

@jtdyalEngineer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! I can tell you that the CB front shock mounts will not work with a 69. Why did you choose a 7-in bag? I don't know which bag to choose

@twistedimages405 2 жыл бұрын

What causes them not to work on a 69? Is it the oil filter or something else? We like to run the 7” bag to reach ride height at a lower pressure- it’s a bit more work to get them in there but this thing hits full lift at around 100psi and rides great at around 75psi.

@jtdyalEngineer 2 жыл бұрын

@@twistedimages405 the frame expands in a Y, as it approaches the upper a arm support;. Spring pocket. I will see if I can figure out how to private message you an image

@robertshaw5914 Жыл бұрын

The ride control sensor give you the ability to set high and low settings? Been out of the game for a long time tech has really improved..

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

Yeah! Once you calibrate the system, you’ll have three programmable presets for ride height. The technology has really advanced since I started playing with this stuff back in the 90s!

@chriscanale919 2 жыл бұрын

how did you run the lines to your front bags? @twisted Images

@twistedimages405 2 жыл бұрын

We ran both front lines along the passenger frame rail, following the fuel and brake lines on that side. They come up along the firewall, then drop down into the spring pockets with a straight fitting on the air bag.

@tylerharwood5258 Жыл бұрын

Did you install any bushing at the control arm to radiator support?

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I didn't see this message sooner! The Choppin' Block front kit replaces the stock bushing setup on the tension rod with an adjustable heim joint. This could allow a bit more road vibration to travel through the suspension and into the steering wheel than a rubber bushing, but in our experience it doesn't make much of a difference in NVH and the extra articulation without binding is definitely needed!

@CP-qm5vu 21 күн бұрын

Perfekt ✅️ ✅️ ✅️ ✅️

@georgeramos3632 Жыл бұрын

What airbag system did you go with???Name….also I have a 63 Caddy will it work on mine??? Thanks

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

www.twistedimages.com/Stage-3-Air-Suspension-System-with-Air-Lift-Management-58-70-Cadillac_p_1542.html We used this system, with the optional height sensors, a second air tank, and upgraded to dual Viair 485C compressors. We also installed the Choppin’ Block front and rear kits, which are a lot easier and less expensive for your ‘63: www.twistedimages.com/61-64-Cadillac_c_641.html If you have any questions feel free to reach out- I’ll be happy to help put a kit together for you! -Phil

@erican2000 11 ай бұрын

Black hero❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@georgebarclay157 Жыл бұрын

I’m currently doing a choppin block install on my 66, what size wheel and tyre do you run? Did you have trouble with the top of the front wheel arch?

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

This one was on 20” wheels, and I don’t recall the tire size but it wasn’t very tall. We didn’t have any front clearance issues. There’s a ‘68 coming in next week- I’ll check that one out and see what we run into!

@georgebarclay157 Жыл бұрын

@@twistedimages405 awesome, hopefully we’ll be ok, at the moment it’s on standard wheels and 29” tall tyres but I’d like to put 20’s on with shorter tyres, thanks for the fast reply man! Really appreciate that 👍🏻

@doc4244efa Жыл бұрын

Hey there, I have 69 sedan that’s already bagged but want to put shocks bk on bc it rides sooo much better. So really only way to do this is to install this setup. Can I use the bags I have (airlift) and my frame where shock mounts go is lil different than 66.?? Will it work on 69 ?? Thanks

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

What size Air Lift bags do you have currently? Their D2500 should fit fine with the Choppin’ Block setup, but fitting the D2600 might be a tight squeeze. Shock brackets shouldn’t be an issue- this kit is made to fit 65-69 Cadillacs so you should be good to go!

@doc4244efa Жыл бұрын

@@twistedimages405 well it was bagged when I bought it. Don’t really know what they are 🙈. There was shocks fab from frame to the rod on lower control arm. I changed wheels and the setup hit my wheel so I had cut them off. I’ll check bags they may b SS7’s ??? Thanks for replying back !! 👍🏼👍🏼

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

@@doc4244efa keep me posted- I’ll be happy to help if I can!

@jc-plotplan1151 9 күн бұрын

is there a 1963 kit available? I'm already lowered but I want to lay frame, I'm 2-3 away from it.

@russellcampbell7658 Жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for making this video! I’m also installing the same kit in my 66……did you have it aligned once completed?

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

I hope it helps! Yes, we had it aligned at the same time as the exhaust work was being done since they’re across the street from each other. I can get toe pretty dialed with a tape measure but with everything being replaced it needed a real alignment haha

@russellcampbell7658 Жыл бұрын

@@twistedimages405 10-4, Figured as much. I’ve been running this car for the last nine years with the bolt in ridetech kit. Had it aligned after installing that kit. It’s time to upgrade…..tired of blowing out the bushings on the strut rods.

@russellcampbell7658 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got another question! Did you leave the link bars the same length as stock setup or adjust pinion angle with new setup hanging on new shocks?

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

@@russellcampbell7658 we built all of the bars to stock lengths, and as far as I know the alignment shop didn’t adjust them significantly. Pinion angle seemed to stay pretty consistent throughout the range of motion and it drove great at all heights.

@russellcampbell7658 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I feel the stock double cardan driveshaft helps with pinion angle forgiveness! Again, good job with the video

@joshuaclifton6488 2 жыл бұрын

did the front kit come with the bag cup?

@twistedimages405 2 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@joshuaclifton6488 2 жыл бұрын

@@twistedimages405 perfect! thought i was going to have to go searching for some lol

@pantheraonca9453 Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you? I have question for you guys, Do you installing air kits suspensions??

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

Yes, we do. What are you building?

@pantheraonca9453 Жыл бұрын

@@twistedimages405 thanks for responding, I have a 1969 Cadillac coupe I would like to put air suspension kit on it, There any telephone number or website were I can call to talk about or make a stimated??

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

@@pantheraonca9453 absolutely! Our contact information is on our website- www.twistedimages.com

@jeffhendrix1375 Жыл бұрын

How much for this installed on a 64 coupe DeVille?

@Jdakota Жыл бұрын

Not too difficult to do, but will completely change your front suspension and need alignment thereafter. On my 64 requires you to remove the sway bar and my suspensions is now a mess. It keeps swaying uncontrollably now.

@Theundisputedtruth 14 күн бұрын

Are these systems good for lifting more so, ? Im green and need for clearance and smoother ride for bigger rims , would you recommend this set and what kind for that and brand.

@twistedimages405 13 күн бұрын

These systems are designed more for lowering, but they get a good amount of lift when fully aired up. You may be able to add spacers between the air bag mounts and bags to get another couple inches of lift, although the car wouldn't go quite as low when you aired down. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help!

@Theundisputedtruth 11 күн бұрын

@twistedimages405 thanks appreciate it 🙏

@Theundisputedtruth 14 күн бұрын

Do must of these kits need cutting welding im doing myself because of cost but cant do all that 😢

@twistedimages405 13 күн бұрын

The Stage 1 version of this kit doesn't require any major cutting, although you will need to trim the front spring pockets to make clearance for the air bags. There's plenty of drilling needed for the threaded inserts to mount the rear suspension and front shocks. But other than that it's all basic hand tool stuff.

@chrislanglois9629 Жыл бұрын

Is that an xb on your watch?

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

Probably! I used to have a bagged and custom-painted xB back in the day. Wish I still had that thing- such a fun car!

@Backwardlooking 2 ай бұрын

👍🏻🇺🇸✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

@MrPistache Жыл бұрын

How much to do this work

@twistedimages405 Жыл бұрын

Labor rates vary quite a bit depending upon where you’re located, but here in Oklahoma installation like this would be around $3500-4000.

@graffitiswirls 11 ай бұрын

Did you have to cut for the drive shaft to fit with that drop?

@twistedimages405 11 ай бұрын

We didn’t have to modify the driveshaft- only the tunnel under the back seat

@Theundisputedtruth 11 күн бұрын

Where you located just to know , if close ill come to u 😂 think I better leave this to professional

@twistedimages405 11 күн бұрын

@@Theundisputedtruth we’re near Oklahoma City- where are you?

@Theundisputedtruth 11 күн бұрын

@@twistedimages405 cali 😕

@twistedimages405 11 күн бұрын

@@Theundisputedtruth I have a guy in Sacramento that I would absolutely trust to do the work- if that’s close enough hmu and I’ll get you his info!

@Theundisputedtruth 8 күн бұрын

@twistedimages405 yup is it Paul with ez air ? And ya I'd appreciate just lmk the info and who should I say sent me for a good quote

@fabianestrada5689 Ай бұрын

Well johnny cash wasnt wrong when he said "i always wanted one long and black" one piece at a time......

5 ай бұрын

These bagged lowered all black cars have become old and outdated... almost like all the homes with letters all over the inside like "Live, Love, laugh" or "eat" have become outdated trends... so have these cars...

@twistedimages405 5 ай бұрын

I think the all-black look still has its place, but I definitely prefer all of the chrome and trim on 50s and 60s cars.

@jacobhaussmann90 5 ай бұрын