55-57 Chevy Level 1 Air Suspension Package
Front Components:
1 11012409 RQ Series Front Shockwaves
Rear Components:
1 11037199 Rear AirBar 4 Link
1 20240701 RQ Series Rear Shockwaves
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Part # 11030199
Two Piece Frame
Compressor System:
1 30154000 3 gallon RidePro Compressor Kit (Analog Gauges)
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Part #11012409
55-57 Chevy Car Front RQ Series ShockWaves
For Use w/ Stock Lower Arms
ShockWave Assembly:
2 24090399 104mm Master Series rolling sleeve assembly
2 24029999 2.6” stroke RQ Series shock
2 90001994 .625” I.D. bearing
2 70008913 ShockWave Bellow Locking Ring
4 90001995 Bearing snap ring
2 90002060 Extended width T-bar
4 90001980 T-bar snap ring
2 90009986 Short Delrin stud top – 2”
Components:
2 90002310 Short Delrin stud top base – 2”
2 90001902 Aluminum cap for Delrin ball
2 90001903 Delrin ball upper half
2 90001904 Delrin ball lower half
2 31954201 ¼”npt x ¼” tube swivel elbows
Hardware:
2 99562003 9/16” SAE Nylok jam nut Stud top hardware
4 99371004 3/8” x 1 ¼” USS bolt T-Bar to lower arm
4 99372002 3/8” USS Nylok nut T-Bar to lower arm
8 99373002 3/8” SAE flat washer T-Bar to lower arm
3. For air spring clearance some
trimming must be done on the outer lip
of the coil spring pocket. This is what it
should look like after cutting.
4. This is best done with a cut off
wheel or plasma cutter. Grind all cuts
smooth when finished.
Allowing the shockwave will rub will
result in failure, this is not a
warrantable situation.
5. The domed portion of the
Shockwave will hit the coil spring
retainer. This lip must be removed.
6. The factory upper bushing cup must
also be removed.
7. Apply thread sealant to a 90 degree
air fitting and screw it into the top of the
Shockwaves. The fitting location can
be rotated by twisting the bellow while
holding the shock body.
Installation Instructions
1. Raise and support vehicle at a safe, comfortable working height. Let the front suspension hang
freely.
2. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber. Refer to a factory service manual for proper
disassembly procedure.
8. Place the Shockwave up into the
coil spring pocket with the stud
protruding through the factory shock
hole. See diagram below. The
factory shock hole may need to be
drilled out to ¾”.
9. Fasten the Shockwave to the
factory lower control arm using two
3/8” x 1 ¼” bolt, flat washers and
nylok nuts. The T-bar will sit on top
of the lower arm. (This picture
shows the StrongArms)
10. Ride height will be around 90-100
psi, but will vary to driver preference.
1. Stud top base
2. Lower Delrin ball half
3. Upper Delrin ball half
4. Aluminum cap
5. 9/16” Nylok jam nut
6. Threaded stud
7. Adjustment knob (SA Only)
8. Screw
9. Snap ring
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Part # 11037199
55-57 Chevy Rear AirBar
(One Piece Frame)
Components:
1 90000160 Driver side lower axle bracket
1 90000558 Passenger side lower axle bracket
1 90000557 Front cross member (35.125”)
1 90000554 Upper shock mount
1 90000555 Upper shock mount
4 90000552 Heim end spacer for diagonal bar
1 90000550 Lower shockwave mount
1 90000551 Lower shockwave mount
8 90001942 Pressed into bars
4 90000956 Parallel Bars C-C 18.50”
1 90000941 Diagonal bar C-C 30.25”
2 90001617 5/8” Shock studs
1 90000266 Brake line tab
4 90001584 Rod end
2 90001589 Heim end for Diagonal link
6 99752004 ¾”-16 Hex jam nut for rod ends
4 90002067 Aluminum spacer – lower shock bearing
Hardware Kit Part # 99010019:
4 1/2” x 3/4” Gr. 8 bolt Lower Shockwave Mount
10 5/8” SAE Gr.8 Nyloc Jam nut Bar ends
8 5/8” x 2 3/4" SAE Grade 8 bolt Bar ends
2 5/8” x 3” SAE gr.8 bolt Bar ends with diagonal link mounts
2 1/2" x 2 1/4" SAE bolt Upper Shockwave mount
2 1/2" SAE Nyloc jam nut Upper Shockwave mount
20 3/8” x 1” type F thread forming bolt Crossmember and upper Shockwave mount
20 3/8” Lock washer Crossmember and upper Shockwave mount
2 #10 x 3/4" Tek screws Brake line bracket
3. The parking brake brackets will be in
the way of the 4 link and must be
removed. Loosen the parking brake
adjustment nut and remove the cable
from the frame bracket. The tack weld
can be broke loose with a hammer and
chisel. Grind the remains of the weld
smooth.
4. The rear brake line bracket on the
passenger side fame rail must also be
removed.
1. Raise the vehicle to a safe and comfortable working height. Use jack stands to support the vehicle
with the suspension hanging freely.
2. Support the axle and remove the leaf springs, shocks, bump stops, pinion snubber and tail pipes.
Refer to the factory service manual for proper disassemble procedures.
5. Use a couple clamps to secure the
crossmember between the frame rails.
Slide it forward to the edge of the body
mounts. Drill the holes with a 5/16” bit
and thread the 3/8” x 1” self-tapping bolts
in one at a time.
Do not over tighten the self-tapping
bolts; they can be stripped.
6. The location of the upper Shockwave
mount is determined by measuring
20 1/4” from the edge of the bracket to
the large hole in the bottom of the frame.
7. Use a clamp to hold the bracket
against the inside of the frame and drill
the holes with a 5/16” bit. Thread a 3/8”
x 1” self-tapping bolt into the frame after
drilling each hole.
8. Note there is a driver and passenger
side bracket and are stamped
accordingly. When using the correct
bracket the Shockwave will
perpendicular with the ground.
9. How do you set the pinion
angle? On a single-piece
shaft you want to set it up
where a line drawn through the
center of the engine crankshaft
or output shaft of the
transmission and a line drawn
through the center of the
pinion are parallel to each
other but not the same line.
A simple way to do this is to
place a digital angle finder or
dial level on the front face of
the lower engine pulley or
harmonic balancer. This will
give you a reading that is 90
degrees to the crank or output
shaft unless you have real
problems with your balancer.
At the other end, you can
place the same level or angle
finder against the front face of
the pinion yoke that is also at
90 degrees to the centerline.
If you rotate the yoke up or
down so both angles match,
you have perfect alignment.
Road testing will tell you if
you have it right. If you
accelerate and you get or
increase a vibration, then the
pinion yoke is too HIGH.
Rotate it downward in small
increments of a degree or two
until the problem goes away.
If you get or increase a
vibration when decelerating,
then the pinion yoke is too
LOW. Rotate it upward to
correct it.
10. Pinion angle must be set at ride
height. At ride height there should be 4
1/2” between the axle and frame.
11. One trick to help maintain these
setting while welding in the axle bracket
is to tack weld a 4 1/2” long spacer
between the axle and frame.
12. After setting the pinion angle, make
sure the axle is centered. This can done
by measuring from the axle flange in to
the frame rail.
15. Swing the axle bracket up to the
axle. These brackets must be centered
and aligned with the crossmember
mounts before welding. The brackets
should be 31 5/8” apart on the outside
measurement. Then just center it
between the axle flanges.
16. Tack weld the bracket to the axle.
Double-check axle center, bracket
alignment, and pinion angle. Remove the
bars to avoid frying the bushings. Then
finish welding the bracket 1” at a time in
different spots to avoid warping the axle.
13. Install the 4 link bars into the
crossmember and axle bracket, but do
not tighten the bolts yet. Use the 5/8”
x 2 3/4" bolts and nylocs supplied.
Check the length of the bars; they should
be 18 1/2" C-C.
14. There is a driver and passenger side
bracket. The passenger side bracket
has the diagonal link bracket welded to
it. These rod ends will use a 3” bolt.
You can use a large hose clamp to hold
these in place temporarily.
17. Bolt the lower Shockwave mount
to the axle bracket using the 5/8” x 3/4”
Allen bolt. Apply anti-seize to the
threads. It is easier to remove the bars
to install these bolts.
18. There is a driver and passenger
side bracket, the correct bracket will
offset the Shockwave toward the
wheel.
19. Bolt the diagonal link into place
with a spacer on both sides of it using
a 5/8” x 2 3/4” bolt and nyloc. It should
measure 30 1/4" C-C.
20. Install the parking brake cable into
the new tab on the cross member.
21. With the axle at ride height snug
all the 4 link bolts. These bushings are
rubber and do not require lubrication.
22. Apply thread sealant onto the air
fitting and screw it into the top of the
shockwave. Air fitting location can be
moved by rotating the bellow assembly
seprate from the shock.
23. Screw the stud into the lower billet
mount. Place the washer over the stud
then the Shockwave followed by
another washer. Apply anti-seize to
the threads and then nyloc nut.
24. The Shockwave/CoilOver is held
to the upper mount using a 1/2" x 2
1/4" bolt and nyloc.
25. Remove the spacer from
between the axle and frame.
26. A new brake line tab is supplied
and will mount just below the original.
Make sure it clears the bar through full
suspension travel.
27. Driving height will be with approximately 13" from center eye to center
eye.
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Part # 24040701
7000 Series RQ Series Shockwaves
RQ Series - 4” Diameter - 5” Stroke - .625” Bearing/.625” Bearing
2 24049999 4.1” Stroke RQ Series Shock
2 24090799 7000 series Shockwave bellow assembly
2 90002021 Non-Adjustable Short eye mount (1.7” tall)
4 90001994 .625” I.D. bearing
8 90001995 Bearing Snap ring
4 90002044 Bearing spacer kit
2 31954201 ¼” npt x ¼” tube swivel elbow fitting
The care and feeding of your new ShockWaves
1. Although the ShockWave has an internal bumpstop, DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE
DEFLATED RESTING ON THIS BUMPSTOP. DAMAGE WILL RESULT. The internal
bumpstop will be damaged, the shock bushings will be damaged, and the vehicle shock
mounting points may be damaged to the point of failure. This is a non warrantable situation.
2. Do not drive the vehicle overinflated or “topped out”. Over a period of time the shock valving
will be damaged, possibly to the point of failure. This is a non warrantable situation! If you
need to raise your vehicle higher that the ShockWave allows, you will need a longer unit.
3. The ShockWave is designed to give a great ride quality and to raise and lower the vehicle. IT
IS NOT MADE TO HOP OR JUMP! If you want to hop or jump, hydraulics are a better choice.
This abuse will result in bent piston rods, broken shock mounts, and destroyed bushings. This
is a non warrantable situation.
4. Do not let the ShockWave bellows rub on anything. Failure will result. This is a non
warrantable situation.
5. The ShockWave product has been field tested on numerous vehicles as well as subjected to
many different stress tests to ensure that there are no leakage or durability problems. Failures
have been nearly nonexistent unless abused as described above. If the Shockwave units are
installed properly and are not abused, they will last many, many years. ShockWave units
that are returned with broken mounts, bent piston rods, destroyed bumpstops or
bushings, or abrasions on the bellows will not be warrantied.
Compressed Height 10.6”
Ride Height 13”
Extended Height 14.6”
Use these
spacers when
mounting on 5/8”
bolt.
Use these spacers
when mounting on
1/2” bolt.
4” Inflated
Diameter
7000 Series Shockwave
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Part # 30154000
4000 Series RidePro 4 Way Compressor System
3 Gallon Tank – Analog Gauges
Components:
1 31920020 Thomas 319 Compressor
1 31194000 RidePro 4 Way analog control panel with rocker switches (Black Face)
1 31913100 3 gallon aluminum tank
1 31934001 RidePro 4 Way valve block
1 31980005 Pressure switch – 135 On / 150 Off
Wiring:
1 31900022 30 amp relay
1 90001924 Fuse holder
1 90001922 20 Amp fuse
2 31900036 Wiring harness - Control panel to valve
3 99104001 10-24 x 1” phillips screw
3 99102002 10-24 Nylok nut
3 99103001 #10 SAE flat washer
1 90001916 #10 x 5/16 ring terminal
1 90001913 12-10 butt connector
2 90001918 Female spade connector
Airline & Fittings:
2 31940002 1/4” DOT airline - 30 ft. roll - valve block to gauges
2 31940000 1/8” DOT airline - 25 ft. roll - valve block to gauges
1 31952150 1/8”npt x 1/4” tube female straight - compressor
1 31957003 2” Brass Nipple - compressor
6 31954201 1/4” npt x 1/4” tube Elbow airline fitting
7 31954000 1/4” npt x 1/4” tube Straight airline fitting
4 31952000 1/8” npt x 1/8” tube Straight fitting - manifold to gauge fitting
1 31957004 1/4” npt plug - plug unused supply port
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ARC4000 Compressor System Instructions
These are some general guidelines to follow when installing your new RidePro air control system.
Depending on the vehicle there are many different ways to plumb the system. Start out by
planning a lay out of where you want everything to be mounted. Typically we try to keep the
compressor, solenoids, tank, and sending units in a central location, but they can be separated to
suit your needs.
Mounting the Compressor/ Pressure Switch
Remove the negative battery cable before beginning installation.
All of our compressors are sealed for moisture and dust resistance so they can be mounted
anywhere on the vehicle. Although it is best to mount it in a place out of direct contact with
rain and snow. It is OK to mount it underneath the vehicle but keep it inside the frame rails
away from water and debris thrown off the tire.
This is a dry compressor; therefore it is maintenance free and can be mounted in any
position.
It is best if mounted to something solid to reduce vibration and noise. If mounting it to
sheet metal or the bed of a truck, use sound deadening material between the compressor
and the mounting surface.
Use the rubber grommets supplied on the feet of the compressor to reduce vibration.
A template is supplied to aid in drilling the holes. Check template with compressor before
drilling the holes.
Apply thread sealant to the pressure switch and compressor T and screw into the tank.
One spade of the pressure switch will connect to power the other to the red wire on the
compressor.
Mounting the Air Tank
The air tank can be mounted anywhere on the vehicle in any position.
A template is supplied to aid in drilling the holes. Check the template with the tank before
drilling the holes.
If your air system is used frequently you may want to remove the tank once a season to
drain any excessive accumulation of water.
Mounting the RidePro Air Valves
The valves, like the compressor, are sealed and can be mounted in the same locations.
Although if the vehicle will be exposed to freezing temperatures it is a good idea to mount
them in the engine bay if possible to reduce the possibility of freezing.
They can be mounted in any position.
Mount the valves higher than the tank to avoid moisture build up. This could cause the air
pressure sensors to give a faulty reading.
Attach the ground strap to a good, clean ground (preferably the frame).
The exhaust port will be left open.
The valve is held closed with the pressure in the tank. If tank pressure drops below air
spring pressure they will equalize deflating all 4 air springs.
Wiring Harness
The red wire on the harness will connect to 12 v.
The gray wire will then supply the gauge light 12v. Or the gauge light can be powered with
illumination.
Routing the Airline and Fittings
Make all airline cuts with a razor or tubing cutter. It must be clean and straight or it will not
seal.
All fittings are DOT approved push-to-connect style. They are very simple to use and are
reusable. Firmly push the airline into the fitting to attach. To release the airline pull the
collar on the fitting back towards the fitting and pull the airline out.
Use thread sealant on all fittings.
Do not over tighten the fittings. This could result in breaking the fitting or damaging the air
spring.
All of our airlines are DOT approved so they are very strong. But keep them away from
any sharp edges. Also when passing through a hole in the frame use a grommet.
Keep away from intense heat including mufflers and exhaust manifolds.
Use zip ties or other fasteners to secure the airline.
ARC4000
Wiring at control panel:
Gray connects to gauge light
Red connects to “key on” power at fuse box
Relay Wiring Diagram
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