Air Cylinder Guys: A LITTLE HELP PLEASE...

I know there are all types of Air Cylinders, but what is the best way to soften the ride on cylinders? I've heard of having a reserve tank for more cylinder air capacity. Is this B.S.? suggestions please... Thanks in advance...

Using an "accumulator" or additional 1/2-1 gallon air tank at each corner will give the air somewhere to compress to when you hit a bump, but the obvious downside is that it uses A LOT more air to go up because you have to fill the accumulator, too.
Cylinders ride rough because they can't expand out like a bag can when you hit a bump. If you want to try to soften the front end a bit, move your valves to the trunk so you have all of that air line for expansion- some people find that it's enough of an improvement to live with. Good luck!

-Phil at FBI

Phil is right. But I used a 1/4 gallon tank for each corner in the rear and it was more than enough. It was way too soft with 1/2 gallon tanks.
You do lose a lot of speed by doing it this way but it is worth it when the ride is nearly factory.
I also ran 1/4 inch line between the cylinder and the accumulator and it acted nearly like a shock. The back of the car rode much better than stock.

Putting the valves in the trunk is all that is needed for the front of the car.

ive heard accumulators help and i wish i knew the trick of moving my valves for the front to the trunk cuz i had an 00 accord on cans and it rode like a fuckin battle tank!

Edited: 6/26/2006 4:53:52 PM by streetsweeper1

Sweet. thanks for the info guys!

My accord rode AWESOME! I had 1/2 lines through out and 1 5-gallon tank. Everything was installed into the trunk. I was using the Parker Cylinders and valves.