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Old 03-05-2010, 01:23 PM
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Default How to connect air lines on new Air Springs

I replaced my two front air springs a month ago. I still have a minor leak at the air connection on each of new air springs. I suspect that I did not push the air line in far enough during installation.

Can anyone share advice on how they make that connection? My hands are not small enough to get a good grip on the air line! Wonder if I should heat the tube to make it more pliable?

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Old 03-05-2010, 01:56 PM
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Did you lubricate the o-rings? Make sure the line is good and clean and the the surface is smooth. Did you use new o-rings?
 
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Old 03-06-2010, 08:55 PM
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Check what Krazz said and then use some long needle nose pliers to push it in.
 
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Old 03-07-2010, 12:21 PM
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Default O ring!

Thanks guys.

I will try the pliers...HOWEVER..I did not see an o-ring at this connection? I did not use one during the initial assembly. Are you sure one is used at the connection to the top of the Air Suspension bladder?

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Old 03-07-2010, 02:52 PM
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Yes, there are two o-rings on top of the bladders. the are between the housing and brass collet. You can also just put some vaseline on the hose before you put it in.
 
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