How to Build a Low RiderOnce confined to Southern California, the lowrider phenomena is now securely entrenched across the U.S., with shows, competitions, and specialty builders found from Los Angeles to New York. This first-ever look at this specialized form of car building provides a serious, in-depth "how-to" examination of major elements of lowrider constructions, with technical information concerning the design and construction of the unique hydraulic systems, specialty metal plating, vehicle lowering, drivetrain modifications, etc. H OW TO BUILD A LOWRIDER includes a good emphasis on the latest trend in lowriders, i.e., European and Pacific Rim lowriders.Softbound,8-3/8 x 10-7/8,128 pages,300 b/w photos |
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... ( arrow A ) is where oil is forced through as the pump pressurizes the cylinder ( s ) . The return " inlet " ( arrow B ) allows oil to return to the tank when the suspension is " dumped . " This particu- lar block features a special air ...
... ( arrow A ) is where oil is forced through as the pump pressurizes the cylinder ( s ) . The return " inlet " ( arrow B ) allows oil to return to the tank when the suspension is " dumped . " This particu- lar block features a special air ...
Page 45
... ( arrow A ) , and the mechanical valve body ( arrow B ) . Notice the hole in the dump body ( arrow C ) . This allows oil to pass through when the pump pressurizes the cylinder ( s ) . Upon return , the oil passes though the outlet ( arrow ...
... ( arrow A ) , and the mechanical valve body ( arrow B ) . Notice the hole in the dump body ( arrow C ) . This allows oil to pass through when the pump pressurizes the cylinder ( s ) . Upon return , the oil passes though the outlet ( arrow ...
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... arrow to indicate proper direction , this piston uses a notch ( circle ) . This is the complete bottom end of the ... ( arrow A ) is a compression ring , the sec- ond one down ( arrow B ) is the second ring , and the bottom land is for the ...
... arrow to indicate proper direction , this piston uses a notch ( circle ) . This is the complete bottom end of the ... ( arrow A ) is a compression ring , the sec- ond one down ( arrow B ) is the second ring , and the bottom land is for the ...
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