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 In the center is a pair of...  In the center is a pair of Black 7000 Series ShockWaves, which feature 4-inch-diameter rolling air springs (as opposed to the double convoluted design of the front ShockWaves) with a 5-inch stroke. They are equipped with covers, or AirCANs, to reduce the risk of damage from the sleeve chaffing on other components , the chassis or body, while allowing them to be mounted closer to other components than would normally be acceptable. These feature a compressed height of 11.56 inches, an extended height of 16.56 inches, and an intended ride height of 14.5 inches. The front ShockWaves, owing to being mounted inboard of the wheel, don't require as long a stroke as the rears, these having just less than 3 inches, which equates to about 5 inches of travel at the wheel. Note the stud top mount rather than an eye, to fit the Mustang II-based suspension.  The compressor, Model 327...  The compressor, Model 327 and rated at 0.5 cfm at 150 psi, mounts at three points using rubber insulating pads with sleeves to prevent crushing. Rather than mount it directly to the sheetmetal floor and risk vibration or droning noises, I drilled and tapped an 1/8-inch plate, mounted the compressor, then ground the exposed threads of the mounting bolts flush with the base of the plate.  Here's what careful planning...  Here's what careful planning and not-inconsiderable fabrication and welding produced: a recessed trunk floor in which the gas tank, air tank, compressor, and eventually, the air solenoid block will reside. Once the gas tank is plumbed I'll fabricate a cover and all this will be hidden, eliminating the possibility of accidental damage and reducing noise. I drilled air vent holes in the rear wall of the "box" to allow an air supply to the compressor.  Electing to mount the rear...  Electing to mount the rear ShockWaves first, 3/16-inch steel was used to make all bracketry. I installed two 3/16-wall thickness 2x1-inch box section crossmembers fore and aft of the C-notch when I modified the chassis, then CPP added the upper ShockWave mounts and the sturdy gusset when they installed the rear suspension.  With everything painted, here's...  With everything painted, here's the aluminum ShockWave installed at CPP when they fitted the axle and trailing arms. CPP made the lower mount bracket to suit. Note this ShockWave uses poly bushings top and bottom.  Here's the new Black Series...  Here's the new Black Series ShockWave, which employs rod end-type eyes. The swivel elbow fitting is installed through a hole in the AirCAN.
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