1971 Chevy Truck - Project Get Shorty

ART makes the install and system easy with this RidePro solenoid box. All the solenoids are assembled and pre-wired for a plug-and-play setup. All you have to do is install the air fittings and pressure sensors to the box. Also, whenever installing any of the air fittings, be sure to use Teflon for an airtight fit.

My next step was to route the air lines. All the air fittings are push-in, so the first thing I did was push the air line into each bag's fitting.

A few issues back I installed the ART suspension, and in the front I drilled a hole in the spring pocket to route the air line out of. Before I ran any of the front air lines to my destination, I put a rubber grommet in the hole I drilled. The last thing I want is an air line to rub a hole and deflate instantly.

When routing the air line, make sure to keep it away from all moving parts and hot objects, such as headers or the exhaust. On the front passenger side, this brake line, which runs along the front crossmember, made for a perfect line to follow over to the driver side by simply zip-tying it to the line. From there, I ran both the front and driver-side line to the RidePro solenoid box.

I mounted the box to the outside of the framerail just below the cab on the driver side; therefore, that's where all four of my air lines eventually led to. I also mounted one of the compressors just behind the box, and the other compressor on the passenger framerail. At this time, I also plugged in the correct wires to the plugs on the solenoid box.

From there, I ran all the air lines and wires into the cab, where they will hook into the air tank and ART brain. On a side note, the holes that were left opened when I removed the gas tank from the cab worked perfectly for routing the lines. As for the other two, I simply drilled them and installed grommets.

And BAM, the system is wired! I know we fast forwarded ahead a bit, but by plugging in the wires, this is what things look like-yes, it's that simple. With the gas tank gone, this area makes for a perfect place to run all the wires, mount the brain (the white arrow), place the air tank, and more.

By the way, these compressor relays need to be mounted, and when I removed the spare tire kit from the cab, these threaded holes were left open, which made mounting the relays to a firm place incredibly easy. Don't ya love it when things go your way?

The last step was to install the correct air fittings in the tank and bolt the tank in position. From there, I wired the brain to a few hot wires, and my system was installed. Now all that's left to do is install the LevelPro system, but that will have to wait.