Building an air ride on the cheap!

[@rjaydoesitall7376]

Dude this needs to be seen!!! Hands down one of the best builds i have ever seen. You really used everything you can find including the vacuum cleaner

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks so much man! Definitely a passion project. So many more ideas in mind. Stay tuned!

[@upclass7179]

The vacuum cleaner was the sweetest thing. My jaw dropped for real!!. I just found your channel today at 6am in the morning. Awesome!!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you!

[@bookrokodil]

thank you for this, I hate going to forums to ask questions because they are full of guys who will just tell you to buy a bolt on solution for everything and lecture you about the dangers of everything you try to do diy. you earned my sub

[@ridgerunnergarage]

That’s awesome to hear. No sugar coating here. I tell it like it is.

[@gabrielhankins925]

This is the coolest most creative truck I've seen hands down

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you for saying that. I really appreciate it.

[@christopherross1240]

This is the coolest truck I have ever seen

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man! We have a great time with it! 😎

[@southerntrendkiller2632]

Congratulations on your death trap. I love it

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Rockabilly Wreck.

[@southerntrendkiller2632]

@@ridgerunnergarage that’s dope

[@VeryMuchSaab]

I got an empty fire extinguisher for $10 for my 1984 mercedes wagon. Will be using that for my air tank, and strapping a good extinguisher to the top (since i did all the wiring on this car) awesome car!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@VeryMuchSaab sounds like my kind of car. Good luck with it. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@VeryMuchSaab]

@@ridgerunnergarage I couldn't get my bubble gum to seal up the ports on the fire extinguisher, ended up buying a tank 🤣

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@VeryMuchSaab At least you tried, sometimes you can’t make cool stuff on the first try.

[@boblister665]

Always good to see other ways to do things, thanks for posting. Love the Sailor Jerry shirt

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you! Like there spiced rum

[@MrR409a]

Great job. Thx for sharing your ride with us. Keep going man.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks, will do!

[@theupscriber65]

Love your creativity.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks so much. I appreciate that!

[@petedandrea528]

Nice video Kevin miss the old days of off roading with you & the jeep club. Keep the videos coming buddy.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Good times for sure! Thanks for watching.

[@josephkubik9045]

My 67 f100 has a single milk can fuel tank thought I was the only one… great build looks awesome man

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Oh wow, that’s cool! I always try to come up with things I’ve never seen. Thanks for watching!

[@FisherhomeinspectionsLLC]

I knew ive seen that truck before!! I am a Charleston local too!! As soon as i seen it i had to watch it. I plan to do the same to my 59 apache too, maybe one day we can meet an have a beer

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Definitely! It sounds like we are into the same things. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@kevinjohnson9372]

This is good I like the ac compressor idea

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man!

[@jaredshoemaker9196]

Really cool truck, man. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

And thank you for checking out the video

[@liamcody5060]

Great video

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man! 😎

[@ThePowersSix]

gosh dangit this is the coolest truck I've ever seen period.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you for saying that, Its very much appreciated.

[@captainanabolic7222]

I love your truck brother!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Awesome! Appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 😎

[@kennisarmentrout1989]

Very creative, love the intake

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man! Appreciate you taking the time watch.

[@pthrelkeld090]

What an incredible build sir, this is the definition of the saying no holds barred. Rules? Fuck rules who the hell decided what any one person can or can not do to express creativity and uniqueness. I absolutely love this truck man, kick ass AF

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man! It was a fun build and is a blast to drive. Completed Hot Rod Power Tour in 2022 and ready to go again this summer. 😎

[@bonezshakergarage]

Awesome build

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! SO INSPIRATIONAL!!!!! I FORGOT THAT BUILDING A RAT ROD. IS USING WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO YOU. I LOVE YOUR GMC!!!!! SHE CAME OUT GREAT!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man! Love your enthusiasm. Stay tuned, more cool projects on the way.

[@SouthernCali619]

Badass truck!! Very creative love it

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@SouthernCali619 Thank you

[@tertessa]

Great work

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Appreciate that! 😎

[@DanielLotts]

Bro I love the cab light!! So bad ass!!!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you. I appreciate that

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

What a Sweet Ride! Nice Video 👍

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Love the truck!!!!! 👍 Glad to meet you guys in Louisville (at the Power Tour Stop) and see the truck.🙂 Got ya subbed!!!!!!! 🤜🤛

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you! It’s was great to meet you too. We were just checking out some of your videos 😎. Subscribed!!

[@bentheredonethat9296]

and yes you have inspired me to bag my 64 F100. Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

That’s awesome! 😎 So glad to hear that!

[@12plowman]

Sweet truck man. Good job

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you!

[@brkmelon67]

Dude , You made me laugh and smile , that's one cool truck , I especially love the Dome lighting BWahahahahahaha AWESOME

[@ridgerunnergarage]

That’s awesome! Thank you! 😎

[@farnorthhomested844]

i just subscribed. i like your creativity and building skills.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Appreciate that. Love what I do.

[@pg9112471]

Learned a new word I didn't know I liked. "Lay frame". I have a 59 apache with a small block 350 with a mild cam and a 700r4 with a 2400rpm stall torque converter. It has an air suspension but it doesn't lay frame when deflated. Might look into laying it to the ground. Much cooler.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

‘58-‘59 Apache is my favorite truck! Sounds like you have a cool truck. 😎

[@bizness302]

This truck is kick ass man! I love it 🖤🖤🖤

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that man! 😎

[@bluewater7211]

OK. I absolutely love your truck. Honestly it's one of the coolest rigs I've ever seen. The still fuel tanks I's incredible I love it. The hole truck is perfect. I'd love to build something like that. I'm looking at 54 Ford in not so good condition for dirt cheap and I'm slamming my old jaguar xj6 so I guess KZbin decided I'd appreciate this .for once KZbin was correct.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you for saying that and for checking out the video. That sounds like a great idea. Ford on a Jag. Good luck with the “FXJ6” 😁

[@Rasigarage]

My back yard side loves this build but my professional side is hurting lol but I respect the creativity

[@ridgerunnergarage]

I know what you mean. Sometimes you just have to do what you like and what’s fun. That’s rat rodding.

[@HEXLabAutomotive]

So rad!! Love it bro, thanks for the inspiration and ideas 🙏

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Awesome man, I am glad you like it

[@ozcorr909]

beautiful build man👍

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@FranciscoMonroy-w3y]

You are going to be my new best friend in my old. Town in Mexico they think I'm crazy because I do recycle everything and I make it work way better than the original parts finally i know some body whit high IQ and fearless to use anything on his way congatulations you doing an exelent job

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Wow! That is so cool to hear. The world needs people like us who dance to the beat of our own drum. Stay original man! Keep doing your own thing! 😎

[@davidmandeville8284]

Freaking cool truck dude great job

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching. 😎

[@tylerlake2826]

What a awesome video!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man! 😎

[@daleescareno8694]

That's pretty cool what you've done with your little pickup I've had ideas on what to do on my vehicle but I don't have a good welder yet either way nice job

[@countrysmurfcomedy3099]

Yeah a Good Welder is Key Lol.. Good 🔥

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Appreciate that! One step at a time and you’ll get there. Would love to see pics of your progress.

[@landoncustomclassics]

Good video brother.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching! 😎

[@johnlondon8554]

That s awesome .. love what you do... ❤️🙏👍

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Appreciate that! Stay tuned, more projects on the way!

[@HK-uq9by]

Nice project, thanks for sharing. How about two electrical compressors one for each side of the car and some sensor to operate them when it goes down?

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@HK-uq9by i am actually going to be switching to electric compressors soon. It’s time to put in a/c

[@bigalsvwratrod7346]

Awesome truck, love everything done cheap. Building my volksrod on a tight budget

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks for taking the time to watch! Hoping to add a VW to our fleet someday soon.

[@dezvenning2482]

This a crazy I just had a convo with you today at Ale and octoain. I drive the blue 82 Poppy’s Patina c10

[@ridgerunnergarage]

😎 That was out first time at Ale & Octane. What a great show! We definitely checked out your C10.

[@countrysmurfcomedy3099]

My Kinda Guy... Great Touches 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔧💙.. #GearHeadLife

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you! 😎 Appreciate you watching.

[@cadilakisrodcustom]

I love this truck so much! I subbed just for it 🤣

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Nice! 😎 Thank you. Keep watching. Tons of projects coming soon.

[@twamp22]

I had to pause your silly intro to subscribe, okay back to it! ❤

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@twamp22 Thank you for subscribing and checking out the video

[@redheadedjohn]

HAHA DAM DUDE, I have aluminum milk tanks for my 71 f100. nice truck! did them about 3 years ago. Still working on the project

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Keep us posted, we would love to see her progress. Thanks for checking out the channel.

[@centralscrutinizer76]

find you a 12v air manifold or some 12v air solenoids , then you can ditch the pipe and valves for cool looking switches . Cool truck ,I would have never thought of using have that stuff

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Great idea. Thanks for checking out the video

[@reedrobb]

That light bulb wouldn't meet the building code if you moved to our area. Nice truck!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Lol truth. And thank you

[@bentheredonethat9296]

TOOOOOOOOOO NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Job

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man.

[@erikmartin8383]

Hey Kevin, can you do a typed parts list on your air suspension? Primarily the valves for inflating and dumping air. Awesome video!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you. Oh man it was many trips to Home Depot. The only thing I would recommend is to use a water valve with a drain and on the drain you can screw on a pressure gauge. I don’t know if that helps.

[@Businessecomm.Ai1]

Thats so cool and simple thats what i wanna do to my s10

[@ridgerunnergarage]

I hope this inspires you to work on your project.

[@fredclements6843]

You made it your own that’s the whole point 👍

[@ridgerunnergarage]

That’s right. That’s what rat rodding is all about. Thanks for watching!

[@VolvoOverdrive-fb6fo]

Like your style

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you!

[@VolvoOverdrive-fb6fo]

@@ridgerunnergarage some really interesting and "so right" mods mate

[@blue32nu]

I love the MacGyver truck. Hahaha

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Appreciate that!

[@notimetodrive]

Can you make a video showing how you setup the air conditioner?!! It seems complicated and simple at the same time. I need inspiration for my c10! Thanks in advance

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@notimetodrive I did the same setup on a 54 f100 last year and showed more of how I did it. I pretty sure it was in part 6 or 7. Sorry I was new to KZbin when I made this video

[@notimetodrive]

@@ridgerunnergarage sweet thank you! Sub’d

[@notimetodrive]

@@ridgerunnergarage I didn’t see any air conditioner videos! I’ll keep checking. I saw the other bagged vid.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@notimetodrive I am assuming you mean tying the a/c compressor for an air pump correct?

[@notimetodrive]

@@ridgerunnergarage no, but that is super cool! You mentioned using it for air conditioning and building a ac system.

[@Miller05p]

Great build. I we have a 65 f100. Wanna do bags. See the line going in the bottle. How does it get to the bag from there? Usually line in and line out. Thanks

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@Miller05p There is a 3 way manifold order the seat. You can get them from somewhere that sells shop air hoses. It’s basically a 3 into one. Air in, too both tanks and to the valves

[@laurensmith1828]

Hey cool video ,thanks!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

We are glad you enjoyed it.

[@Frankensteinfabrications]

ill support your channel

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man! 😎

[@yobanddaddy3010]

Dude is a diabolical in the garage 😅

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@yobanddaddy3010 Thank you.

[@richardkropff1246]

Hey man i would like to build a similar build ia there anyway you could break down how exactly you did it air bag system wise killer truck tho man really creative very good work

[@ridgerunnergarage]

I did a few videos on a 53 Ford and got into the same air ride a little bit more if you want to check those out, maybe that can help you but feel free to ask me any questions.

[@zachrawlings6523]

Thas awesome

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching!

[@timsutterby9899]

Ingenuity at its best!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@timsutterby9899 Thank you

[@bentheredonethat9296]

SUBSCRIBED!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you!!! 😎

[@haroldflint4486]

Love the build. Ive got questions about the ac/air compressor. Do you have an oil drain for the system? What are you using for a pressure regulator? Thanks

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thank you for checking out the video. And actually there is no need for a oil drain or oil catch. The system will blow any oils it uses out the drain. I use a 2 wire presser switch also known as a regular. Just a simple one off eBay that turns on at 100 and off at 150. It’s in the line coming from the compressor to the air tanks. The switch is on the ground side of the relay that powers the compressor

[@haroldflint4486]

Thanks man. Im doing a 95 ram 1500 as an lil red express and it a ratty version .

[@thomasdavis2034]

Bad ass for sure

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@thomasdavis2034 thank you

[@streetdriftergd]

perfect 👌😍

[@delikadirful]

you should put the drive shaft the otter way😁

[@ridgerunnergarage]

I think a drive shaft loop Is what I should have had. 😂

[@Dadratrod]

That’s cool I’ll send you the 300 and send me the whole system. Lol. Seriously it’s cool

[@ridgerunnergarage]

It can all be purchased on EBay and Lowe’s. Thanks for watching!

[@andme9408]

So when the bag is bad how do you un bolt the rear bags? Cut the bracket off

[@tylerseabook9423]

You unbolt it ffs 🤦‍♂️

[@andme9408]

@@tylerseabook9423 2 bolts out of the bottom with no clearence?

[@ridgerunnergarage]

There’s room to get the bolt out.

[@stephendoing2253]

Cool. Your front bags are going to rub holes in them

[@ridgerunnergarage]

So far, so good. They don’t touch anything at ride height. 3 years and still going strong.

[@nadiasims805]

😊😊😊

[@ridgerunnergarage]

❤

[@TheRossillini]

Do you just have a nut,locking nut, and a washer underneath the leaf spring mount? I’m not how did you get the bolt head underneath the leaf spring mount?

[@ridgerunnergarage]

I have had a few people ask me about that. The bolt will fit before you put the bag in. Thread the air bag down on the bolt and finish it off with a wrench. You may have to open the hole a bit on one side or shorten your bolt some.

[@haroldflint4486]

Hey manother question for you. Are you just turning ac on to air system or added a switch? This is ladt part for me to figure out. Thanks again

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Just used a universal relay and a pressure switch. Regular power and ground and on the coil side of the relay Power from the ignition and ground through the pressure switch. When the switch reaches 120 psi the switch opens and then there no ground to the relay. That will shut the compressor off. The pressures switch is from eBay. On at 90 and off at 120. I would recommend higher pressure though. 90-120 is fine but a/c systems can hold much higher pressures

[@haroldflint4486]

@ridgerunnergarage sweet thanks man.

[@ciscokidfab7595]

Great air system. But was wondering if you have any adjustability in suspension alignment? Does it track down the road ok? I have been working on a 2003 s10 chassis for an international metro. and I am, let’s say “cheep”, so a lot of upull&pay parts for rear four link. I only have adjustability in the front so far. Just want to drive. Not race.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

It still has the original upper control arm so I can adjust caster and camber. It’s aligned with a tape measure and level. I’ve put thousands of miles on it and no tire wear.

[@ThrottleLyfe]

This is so fucking cool lmao I love it and need it

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@ThrottleLyfe Thank you

[@woog74]

Is that the bridge coming from Mount P?

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Yup, the Ravenel bridge.

[@firebirdkurt]

Smart move on the ac compressor but ac would have been nice on power tour this year

[@ridgerunnergarage]

💯 agree. AC for Power Tour in 2023!

[@joze_aranda765]

What bags are u running in the front?

[@ridgerunnergarage]

I can’t remember the name anymore. It’s been 4-5 years. From eBay for sure. I believe it was 2 bags and 25 ft of line with a tee for 99 bucks. I believe you can buy the same thing now for around 110

[@joze_aranda765]

@@ridgerunnergarage thank you sir!

[@kevinhumphrey932]

What is the dash out out of Thank you

[@ridgerunnergarage]

It’s a factory dash out of the 1954 GMC. It has inexpensive gauge kit installed.

[@mariodacosta4172]

Hi I’m looking for some help. I have a 1952 Chevy truck that I m using 1970 nova subframe I dont know what rear end to use.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@mariodacosta4172 ford explorer out of a older on with a v8. That’s pretty much what I use all my stuff 200 bucks to junkyard.

[@LyinDogFacedPonyCommenter]

You expect me to believe you made couple of trips to Home Depot and only spent $300? Impossible!!!

[@ridgerunnergarage]

I know right!

[@dustinwalker8576]

Was that the Fred Hartman bridge???

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Ravenel Bridge.

[@jeffexley1004]

I have a really old Cool under dash ac unit

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thinking of doing the same. I found a cool looking one recently so it’s going in before this year’s Power Tour.

[@dbc105]

LOL, Electrolux, Nice.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Thanks

[@jeroendegroot8326]

Why funny the guy came from Holland 😜?

[@racer67]

I see a lot of people knockin ur welds....dude fk um! Welds dont need to be pretty to hold as long as it got hot enuf n u got good penetration ur good i like the truck its awesome!🇺🇲

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@racer67 There’s right and there’s people that have no idea what they’re talking about. Thought for the day! What happens to your welds when you grind them down thin enough to look flat.

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@racer67 Thank you for checking out the video BTW

[@joemata4183]

Is that the Fred Hartman

[@ridgerunnergarage]

It’s actually the Ravenel bridge in Charleston. Not my finest hour.

[@jeffexley1004]

Sorry hit the wrong button I have a really cool old under dash AC unit that I pulled out of a 66 Ford galaxie 500 I would love to donate it to your truck

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Wow, wish I had seen this comments months ago. My bad. Thanks man. 😎

[@Jimmyy32]

I hope your car never needs to get a roadworthy check 😂

[@ridgerunnergarage]

2,500 miles on the 2022 Hot Rod Power Tour.

[@Jimmyy32]

@@ridgerunnergarage Its a cool car and obviously serves its purpose, but if that was here in Australia it would be deemed unsafe for road use - which was my point

[@ridgerunnergarage]

@@Jimmyy32 Oh sorry, I didn’t remember that’s what Aussies call it. Here it’s just called an inspection. I used to do state inspections here myself and you’re right,I’d be a little bit leery about putting a sticker of approval on this one. I assure you it’s safe. Love to visit Australia one day.

[@williamlovely450]

welding?

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Sorry I’m not sure what you mean.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Fyi oem compressors from gm ford or other airride from the salvage are most times better than aftermarket

[@ridgerunnergarage]

💯

[@Dodsonmonty]

A plus for the want to. But your welds need work. Big difference between SHAT or RAT..

[@keithmaxwell2169]

Nice Rat Truck

[@ridgerunnergarage]

Appreciate that!

[@timleonard86]

Could you use real nos bottles

[@ridgerunnergarage]

You certainly could. Anything that’s a tank.

[@ntech722]

Can you help me with my truck

[@ridgerunnergarage]

I don’t do side work anymore but I do know a few guys local to the Charleston area that can help

[@pitbullgamer8116]

I dont think i would be racing anyone in that them welds on everything differently the step notch look really bad

[@MiguelFlores-je1gm]

Not every strong weld is pretty and not every pretty weld is strong

[@mrtbay2877]

You’ve never welded in ur life stfu!

[@MichaelSmith-yr8rb]

I remember long ago being surprised how well the chicken shit welds on the frame held up from the factory