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
    @YKXZWX10 ай бұрын

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

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @milinichsautodetail3124
    @milinichsautodetail312411 ай бұрын

    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

    @twistedimages405

    11 ай бұрын

    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

    @milinichsautodetail3124

    11 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @twistedimages405

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @djc3949
    @djc39492 жыл бұрын

    Dude that thing is a beast

  • @lawjo1978
    @lawjo19782 жыл бұрын

    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
    @ccochran22 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. That was helpful.

  • @uwin2592
    @uwin25922 жыл бұрын

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

  • @elgrifo3011

    @elgrifo3011

    2 жыл бұрын

    why

  • @Adee4750
    @Adee4750 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet ride

  • @papergatorzfedducca7998
    @papergatorzfedducca7998 Жыл бұрын

    New subscriber 🔥🔥🔥

  • @durty_pictures1086
    @durty_pictures10862 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Toyota_V8
    @Toyota_V8 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro ❤❤❤❤

  • @Jdakota
    @Jdakota Жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @CP-qm5vu
    @CP-qm5vuАй бұрын

    Perfekt ✅️ ✅️ ✅️ ✅️

  • @joshuaclifton6488
    @joshuaclifton64886 ай бұрын

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

  • @germprotectors8152
    @germprotectors8152 Жыл бұрын

    What size wheels do you have on this beauty?

  • @jc-plotplan1151
    @jc-plotplan115124 күн бұрын

    is there a 1963 kit available? I'm already lowered but I want to lay frame, I'm 2-3 away from it.

  • @chriscanale919
    @chriscanale9192 жыл бұрын

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

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @traciflores9156
    @traciflores9156 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @germprotectors8152

    @germprotectors8152

    Жыл бұрын

    I want to know the same thing 👍🏾

  • @georgebarclay157
    @georgebarclay157 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @georgebarclay157

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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 👍🏻

  • @jtdyalEngineer
    @jtdyalEngineer2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @twistedimages405

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @jtdyalEngineer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @tylerharwood5258
    @tylerharwood5258 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

    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
    @georgeramos3632 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @erican2000
    @erican200011 ай бұрын

    Black hero❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @robertshaw5914
    @robertshaw5914 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @doc4244efa
    @doc4244efa Жыл бұрын

    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

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @doc4244efa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jeffhendrix1375
    @jeffhendrix13752 жыл бұрын

    How much for this installed on a 64 coupe DeVille?

  • @Jdakota

    @Jdakota

    Жыл бұрын

    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
    @Theundisputedtruth29 күн бұрын

    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

    @twistedimages405

    28 күн бұрын

    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

    @Theundisputedtruth

    27 күн бұрын

    @twistedimages405 thanks appreciate it 🙏

  • @joshuaclifton6488
    @joshuaclifton64882 жыл бұрын

    did the front kit come with the bag cup?

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep!

  • @joshuaclifton6488

    @joshuaclifton6488

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Theundisputedtruth
    @Theundisputedtruth29 күн бұрын

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

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    28 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @russellcampbell7658
    @russellcampbell7658 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @russellcampbell7658

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @russellcampbell7658

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @russellcampbell7658

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @chrislanglois9629
    @chrislanglois9629 Жыл бұрын

    Is that an xb on your watch?

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @pantheraonca9453
    @pantheraonca9453 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, we do. What are you building?

  • @pantheraonca9453

    @pantheraonca9453

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MrPistache
    @MrPistache Жыл бұрын

    How much to do this work

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Backwardlooking
    @Backwardlooking3 ай бұрын

    👍🏻🇺🇸✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

  • @graffitiswirls
    @graffitiswirls11 ай бұрын

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

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @Theundisputedtruth
    @Theundisputedtruth27 күн бұрын

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

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    26 күн бұрын

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

  • @Theundisputedtruth

    @Theundisputedtruth

    26 күн бұрын

    @@twistedimages405 cali 😕

  • @twistedimages405

    @twistedimages405

    26 күн бұрын

    @@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!

  • @Theundisputedtruth

    @Theundisputedtruth

    24 күн бұрын

    @twistedimages405 yup is it Paul with ez air ? And ya I'd appreciate just lmk the info and who should I say sent me for a good quote

  • @fabianestrada5689
    @fabianestrada5689Ай бұрын

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

  • 6 ай бұрын

    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

    @twistedimages405

    6 ай бұрын

    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

    @jacobhaussmann90

    5 ай бұрын

    No

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