1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille - Air Suspension Installation

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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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@YKXZWX 9 месяцев назад

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

@twistedimages405 9 месяцев назад

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

@milinichsautodetail3124 10 месяцев назад

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 месяцев назад

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 месяцев назад

@@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 месяцев назад

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

@lawjo1978 2 года назад

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.

@djc3949 2 года назад

Dude that thing is a beast

@ccochran2 2 года назад

Thanks man. That was helpful.

@uwin2592 2 года назад

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

@elgrifo3011 Год назад

why

@Adee4750 Год назад

Sweet ride

@CP-qm5vu 12 дней назад

Perfekt ✅️ ✅️ ✅️ ✅️

@papergatorzfedducca7998 Год назад

New subscriber 🔥🔥🔥

@durty_pictures1086 2 года назад

Thanks!

@Toyota_V8 Год назад

Thanks bro ❤❤❤❤

@Jdakota Год назад

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?

@joshuaclifton6488 5 месяцев назад

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

@germprotectors8152 11 месяцев назад

What size wheels do you have on this beauty?

@traciflores9156 Год назад

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

@germprotectors8152 11 месяцев назад

I want to know the same thing 👍🏾

@georgebarclay157 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 👍🏻

@erican2000 10 месяцев назад

Black hero❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@jtdyalEngineer 2 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

@@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

@chriscanale919 2 года назад

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

@twistedimages405 2 года назад

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.

@robertshaw5914 Год назад

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 Год назад

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!

@tylerharwood5258 Год назад

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

@twistedimages405 Год назад

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!

@georgeramos3632 Год назад

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

@twistedimages405 Год назад

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

@russellcampbell7658 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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

@doc4244efa Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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

@Backwardlooking 2 месяца назад

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@Theundisputedtruth 5 дней назад

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 3 дня назад

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 2 дня назад

@twistedimages405 thanks appreciate it 🙏

@pantheraonca9453 Год назад

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

@twistedimages405 Год назад

Yes, we do. What are you building?

@pantheraonca9453 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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

@joshuaclifton6488 2 года назад

did the front kit come with the bag cup?

@twistedimages405 2 года назад

Yep!

@joshuaclifton6488 2 года назад

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

@jeffhendrix1375 Год назад

How much for this installed on a 64 coupe DeVille?

@Jdakota Год назад

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 5 дней назад

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

@twistedimages405 3 дня назад

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 Год назад

Is that an xb on your watch?

@twistedimages405 Год назад

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!

@graffitiswirls 10 месяцев назад

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

@twistedimages405 10 месяцев назад

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

@Theundisputedtruth 2 дня назад

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

@twistedimages405 2 дня назад

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

@Theundisputedtruth День назад

@@twistedimages405 cali 😕

@twistedimages405 День назад

@@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!

@MrPistache Год назад

How much to do this work

@twistedimages405 Год назад

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

@fabianestrada5689 Месяц назад

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

5 месяцев назад

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 месяцев назад

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.