First off, thank you all for your possible future input on "my ohlins", "my progressives" etc. I know there are a lot of better options to keeping the air shocks on my 2013 Ultra. BUT, can we please avoid this debate? There are plenty of threads on this subject and my budget doesn't allow dropping that kind of cash right now.


Now, has anyone rebuilt the airlines on the shocks with better components? i.e. connectors, tubing, fittings, etc. that are more reliable and do not leak. My past, and present experience with the moco cheap tubing and connectors is that they leak, PERIOD. I have replaced all the tubing, refit it, blah, blah ,blah. They leak!


Anyone have any ideas, if so can you post info on what you replaced them with? I appreciate any help given.


Thanks

 

Not sure this helps but I used to run AirLift load lifters on my Chevy Silverado. Uses same type of air system as the HD shocks and I don't recall losing air with that system.

 

When they started to leak on my Road King I eliminated the lines and put Schrader valves right on the shocks. Very cheap fix.

 

I may check that out

 

did the same thing on my sporty when I put air shocks on it. But the SG I left stock until I change to Ohlins. I've never had any major issues with either air shock system. I had plenty of cars in 60's and 70's with air shocks and never had problems. But then they were the older style with fittings and ferrules. Maybe you should look for the old style set up???

 

X2. If you want the leaks to stop, stick a Schrader valve on each shock.

 

Find a heavy truck dealer (KW Peterbuilt, Freightliner) or find a class 8 truck parts dealer and replace that whole POS air line setup with transmission air spitter lines and fittings! It WILL end your problems with leaky air lines forever and won't break the bank.

 

Cost was less than $10 as I recall and picked up the valves from Lowe's hardware.

 

Think I may just check this out. Thanks for all the input folks
By the way, does anyone know what size thread is on those airline connectors?