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Air bag suspension on 73 GTS

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Topic: Air bag suspension on 73 GTS

Posted By: 1973onirot
Subject: Air bag suspension on 73 GTS
Date 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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David G
1973 GTSF
1965 Falcon convertible

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Posted By: 72 RS 351
Date Posted: 18-February-2021 at 4:48AM

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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Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 18-February-2021 at 1:28PM

If you can find one for a 65-78 ford fullsize, it should be a simple install,

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Posted By: shanewherry
Date Posted: 28-March-2021 at 12:49AM

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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1973 Gran Torino Wagon
400/C6

Posted By: aquartlow
Date Posted: 28-March-2021 at 2:45AM

This article from lowrider magazine in '04 may help, shows some pics of front shock relocation, just not in full detail. Hope it helps.

https://www.lowrider.com/how-to-tech/chassis-suspension/0209lrm-air-ride-pickup/" rel="nofollow - https://www.lowrider.com/how-to-tech/chassis-suspension/0209lrm-air-ride-pickup/

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Posted By: 1973onirot
Date Posted: 29-March-2021 at 3:01AM

Thanks for the info I really appreciate the help.

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David G
1973 GTSF
1965 Falcon convertible