I had a 90 5TH Ave. & it also had the auto adjust that would raise with the
slightest amount of weight placed in the car. Since this is the same
platform as the Imperial, I would think this would be an ideal choice.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Hudson" <mopar4me@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: RE: IML: '90 Imperial questions
> What about adapting the ride height system from an 80s K wagon. We had an
> 86 (I think) Chrysler Town and Country wagon that when the back was loaded
> even a little bit, an internal compressor raised the back up to whatever
the
> normal rige height was supposed to be. Don't know if it would retrofit,
but
> it's an idea.
> Don
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad Hogg" <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:34 PM
> Subject: Re: RE: IML: '90 Imperial questions
>
>
> > 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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