Air Bag Problems

**Michaelr** · 07-17-2008, 06:11 AM

I am contemplating putting air bags on my new stretch 300c but worry that I might be putting my passengers at risk if anything goes wrong. So I would like to hear from the members with airbags what sort of problems that had (if any) to help me make my decision.

Simans82 · 07-17-2008, 08:01 AM

Here are a few well documented threads that should answer some of your questions:

Writeup/Review: Universal Air Suspension

Writeup/Review: Universal Air Suspension

Air Suspension Questions

UAS Drawbacks & Problems/Solutions & Fixes

Air Bag Questions

GROUNDED · 07-17-2008, 08:09 AM

Problems only occur if the install is POOP.

Problems you can typically see are...

blown bags

stuck valves (usually happens in cold weather or when you get **** in your tanks)

blown air line

I know I can design a system to be rugged as all hell.

You could use things like hydraulic line or braided ss line instead of nylon air brake line.

You can mount valves inside the car where they won't freeze and wrap them in teflon tape in such a way that it doesn't make it into the tank.

You should never blow a bag for no reason unless its a gross defect. On our cars there should be nothing rubbing them except (so ive been told) the tire but only when turning @ full lock really low.

18 wheelers have the same kinds of bags we use and put thousands of miles on them annually.

**Michaelr** · 07-17-2008, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys.

GROUNDED · 07-17-2008, 07:02 PM

Only issue i could see would be the load capacity

I know i can make my rear bags bottom out if I have some people in the back and i hit a dip in the road. Do you run HD springs in the rear aready?

**Michaelr** · 07-17-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GROUNDED

Only issue i could see would be the load capacity

I know i can make my rear bags bottom out if I have some people in the back and i hit a dip in the road. Do you run HD springs in the rear aready?

I haven't got the car yet but I am sure it'll have HD springs in it as 10 people will fit in the back.

GROUNDED · 07-17-2008, 08:12 PM

Im sure the bags would hold the weight but @ what psi. I would like to see a 2600 or a 2800 lb bag in there but the space kind of limits that.

**Jected** · 07-17-2008, 08:16 PM

Michael speak to John (John07) at UAS Sth Melbourne.

(03)9699 4946

GROUNDED · 07-18-2008, 04:54 PM

just remember you will also need to have this signed off on as well down under. I know modding rides can be a pain in the ass.