1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille - Air Suspension Installation

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...

[@YKXZWX]

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

[@twistedimages405]

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

[@milinichsautodetail3124]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@djc3949]

Dude that thing is a beast

[@lawjo1978]

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.

[@ccochran2]

Thanks man. That was helpful.

[@Adee4750]

Sweet ride

[@uwin2592]

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

[@elgrifo3011]

why

[@durty_pictures1086]

Thanks!

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

New subscriber 🔥🔥🔥

[@Jdakota]

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?

[@Toyota_V8]

Thanks bro ❤❤❤❤

[@chriscanale919]

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

[@twistedimages405]

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.

[@georgebarclay157]

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]

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]

@@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 👍🏻

[@germprotectors8152]

What size wheels do you have on this beauty?

[@jtdyalEngineer]

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]

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]

@@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

[@erican2000]

Black hero❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@traciflores9156]

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

[@germprotectors8152]

I want to know the same thing 👍🏾

[@joshuaclifton6488]

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

[@tylerharwood5258]

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

[@twistedimages405]

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!

[@Backwardlooking]

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[@russellcampbell7658]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@doc4244efa]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@georgeramos3632]

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

[@twistedimages405]

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

[@robertshaw5914]

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]

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!

[@joshuaclifton6488]

did the front kit come with the bag cup?

[@twistedimages405]

Yep!

[@joshuaclifton6488]

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

[@pantheraonca9453]

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

[@twistedimages405]

Yes, we do. What are you building?

[@pantheraonca9453]

@@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]

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

[@jeffhendrix1375]

How much for this installed on a 64 coupe DeVille?

[@Jdakota]

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.

[@chrislanglois9629]

Is that an xb on your watch?

[@twistedimages405]

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!

[@MrPistache]

How much to do this work

[@twistedimages405]

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]

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

[@twistedimages405]

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

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]

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]

No