AirLift Suspension on a Couple of S550's

[S197 GT]

The Goal:



Show quality install of the AirLift Suspension system on a couple of S550's.



Supporting Parties:



Jay@Hypermotive and Jeremy@AirLift



The Staring Cast:



ProjectWhitemare and Dezl50



The Plan:



Purchase the Kit: DONE

Detail the Parts List: DONE

Plan Out the Mounting Solution: DONE

Mount the Tank, Manifold, and Relays:

Plan out and Route the Air Lines and Water Traps:

Swap out Front Strut Assembly for AirLift Strut Assembly:

Swap out Rear Spring and Shock for Airlift Shock and Bag Assembly:

Leak Test:

Final Inspection:

Road Test:

Redo Air Lines with Hard Lines:



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Parts List for AirLift Suspension:



(1) - Performance Front Kit (Part # 78521)

(1) - Performance Rear Kit (Part # 78621)

(1) - AutoPilot V2 Digital Contoller, Manifold, Tank, and Compressor (Part # 27671)

(3) - 1/4 SMC Water Traps (Part # 21011)

(1) - VIAIR 380C Compressor (Part # 16380)

(2) - Compressor Isolator Kits (Part # 50714)

(1) - Autopilot V2 Second Compressor Integration Harness (Part # 27679)

(1) - Specialty Suspension 4 Gallon Seamless Air Tank



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Valuable Sources:



S550 Install Manual

Setting Suggestions from S197

Scott's DIY AirLift Install Writeup on S197

Kimmer's DIY AirLift Install Writeup on S197



Stage 3 Motorsports AirLift Install on 2015 S550 EcoBoost:



[video=youtube;ojCREbx4wTY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojCREbx4wTY[/video]




CJ Pony Parts AirLift Install on 2014 GT500:



[video=youtube;e9PRtb7l7xA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9PRtb7l7xA[/video]



Inspirational Builds:



CVT Designs AirLift Setup for S550 for Matt Guerro (@mattyopattyo)

Open Road Tuning AirLift Setup for S550 for @5liter_goblin

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Before Pics (Whitemare):

Before Pics (Dezl50):

 

[S197 GT]

Gathering the Parts:

Preparing for the Lift:

Front Struts Installed:

Tank, Compressors, Manifold, Relays, and Water Trap Mounted:

Air Lines Routed in an Aesthetically Pleasing Manner:

 

[SID297]

Looks like you're having some fun.

 

[TurboBird]

The Guard GT looks great. Gonna have to find more pics of that one.

 

[SVTORANGE]

Damn they look SIC slammed:coolman:

 

[black04cobrax]

love this look

 

[S197 GT]

Currently waiting for my new tires to get here before I can actually lay frame. This is the current drop with my Michelin Pilot Super Sport 275/35/20 and 315/35/20. Just too wide.

Waiting on the INVO 275/35 and 295/35 to get here.

Until then, here's how it looks.

 

[SVTORANGE]

Currently waiting for my new tires to get here before I can actually lay frame. This is the current drop with my Michelin Pilot Super Sport 275/35/20 and 315/35/20. Just too wide.

Waiting on the INVO 275/35 and 295/35 to get here.

Until then, here's how it looks.

Beautiful Ride

 

[S197 GT]