The problem is that Chrysler used a proprietary electric ride height sensor to
turn the compressor on and off when needed. This sensor is what makes the
right rear shock special and gives Chrysler the gonads to list the thing at
$700 or something ungodly like that!
The only way to get around this that I can see is to convert the system to the
type that was used in the 70s. That system includes a compressor, air
reservior, pressure regulator, mechanical ride height sensor and air shocks. I
am, as a matter of fact, in the midst of designing a retrofit kit that, if
successful, I plan to make available to others who want to automate the rear
ride height. In the mean time, rin the plumbing into the trunk and adjust the
height at the gas station. You'll find that you don't need to adjust it very
often at all.
I'll post to the list if and when I have a viable retrofit kit available.
----- Original Message -----
From: Matt Hopkins <mhoppy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 5:51 am
Subject: RE: IML: '90 Imperial questions
> You can get a remote set from JC Whitney for $40. Fairly easy to
> install.
> The Gabriel shocks, Brad said would be manual fill. Surely there
> would be a
> way to make them work with the pump. I wish I had someone's car
> here so may
> neighbor could come up with a design for everyone.
>
> Matt Hopkins
> 66 Crown
> 75 Lebaron
> 92 Imperial
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