Project LBMC: Kelderman Air Ride

Install

With the axle removed, we started the install of the Kelderman air ride. The large control arm brackets mount directly to the front leaf spring mount with bolts and a few welds. Then they mounted the control arms and air bags to the axle mounts, and then to the axle.

After the mounts were in place on the axle and frame, the axle was then put back under the truck and the control arms were bolted to the front mounts. The truck was then lowered back down so that the proper distance from the cab to axle and pinion angle could be set, and the track bar was installed. The side-to-side was set so the axle was centered with the frame. The main air tank and compressor were installed inside the frame and the air lines were run from compressor to the air tank which then went to a control valve that was electronically controlled by switches in the cab of the truck.

The wires were run for the auto leveling sensors that mounted to the front control arm brackets. After the air lines and wiring were done, the bed was ready to be placed back on the truck and the Kelderman kit was ready to set up for the ride height.