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    Posted: 18-February-2021 at 4:30AM
I hope I don't get kicked off of here for asking this but has anyone put an air ride suspension on a 73 GTS? I think my Torino would look pretty bad A$$ lowered more than factory especially with a big set of meats on the back I don't want it to set on the ground or anything like that just a little lower stance. Anyone got any ideas on this subject?
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It would be very expensive. Given there aren't any aftermarket parts made for the car, you would have to adapt available parts, and make a few as well. I'd say find videos of air suspensions being installed onto similar chassis types, and see what you can learn from them.
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If you can find one for a 65-78 ford fullsize, it should be a simple install,
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I am interested in this too. The front is a shock down the middle of a spring so you should be able to call ride tech for info on that. The rear would be just bags so you have to make mounts for the bags. 
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This article from lowrider magazine in '04 may help, shows some pics of front shock relocation, just not in full detail. Hope it helps.
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Thanks for the info I really appreciate the help.
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