Don,
Thanks for your note. I'll cc this to the gmcnet in case someone is
wondering the same.
The 4bag system came from Leigh Harrison, 703-494-9914
Cost I can't find at the moment. (I'm in the wrong place).
I did get the optional air manifolds and after installing them and realizing
their potential I highly recommend them.
I assisted in the installation
Unfortunately my free time is somewhat limited so in order to get something
done in reasonable calender time I use part-time help. However, time is the
only thing that kept me from doing it myself. Installation was straight
forward but some diligence and patience is required with some of the bolts
due to confined space.
It is said to give a straighter ride. I have yet to confirm that as I'm
still in drydock working on my GenSet. With each wheel now independently
suspended and the manifold allowing me full control with shut-off valves to
trap air in an individiual bag I would expect that I could limp off the road
safely in case of a blowout and probably even make it to the next service
establishment.
I've only had one blowout in my 200k+ miles of travel, but is was not fun
and resulted in minor door damage. With the single bag each side you're
stopped dead in your tracks with a tire or airbag failure. I've always
carried a spare bag but was always hoping that I'd never have to use it. As
soon as I became aware of an alternative (4bagger), thanks to GMCnet, I went
for it.
Thanks to folks like Leigh and GMCnet, our coaches are getting to be better
than new
Heinz
'76 Transmode
- -----Original Message-----
From: DVM22727
To: heinz
Date: Tuesday, June 09, 1998 9:49 AM
Subject: 4-Air Bag system
>Heinz:
>
>I found your web page and looked in awe at the 4-bag air suspension system.
>Now some questions (from me) and answers (from you) if you will please:
>
>1) Where did you get the system?
>2) What was the cost?
>3) Did you do the work your self?
>4) Why did you install this system in place of the 2-bag system?
>
>
>If you have already addressed these questions on the "net" and I
>missed the words,please excuse. If you didn't, others on the GMCMailing
list
>might be interested also in your answers.
>
>Thanks,
>Don Martin
>dvm22727
Thanks for your note. I'll cc this to the gmcnet in case someone is
wondering the same.
The 4bag system came from Leigh Harrison, 703-494-9914
Cost I can't find at the moment. (I'm in the wrong place).
I did get the optional air manifolds and after installing them and realizing
their potential I highly recommend them.
I assisted in the installation
Unfortunately my free time is somewhat limited so in order to get something
done in reasonable calender time I use part-time help. However, time is the
only thing that kept me from doing it myself. Installation was straight
forward but some diligence and patience is required with some of the bolts
due to confined space.
It is said to give a straighter ride. I have yet to confirm that as I'm
still in drydock working on my GenSet. With each wheel now independently
suspended and the manifold allowing me full control with shut-off valves to
trap air in an individiual bag I would expect that I could limp off the road
safely in case of a blowout and probably even make it to the next service
establishment.
I've only had one blowout in my 200k+ miles of travel, but is was not fun
and resulted in minor door damage. With the single bag each side you're
stopped dead in your tracks with a tire or airbag failure. I've always
carried a spare bag but was always hoping that I'd never have to use it. As
soon as I became aware of an alternative (4bagger), thanks to GMCnet, I went
for it.
Thanks to folks like Leigh and GMCnet, our coaches are getting to be better
than new
Heinz
'76 Transmode
- -----Original Message-----
From: DVM22727
To: heinz
Date: Tuesday, June 09, 1998 9:49 AM
Subject: 4-Air Bag system
>Heinz:
>
>I found your web page and looked in awe at the 4-bag air suspension system.
>Now some questions (from me) and answers (from you) if you will please:
>
>1) Where did you get the system?
>2) What was the cost?
>3) Did you do the work your self?
>4) Why did you install this system in place of the 2-bag system?
>
>
>If you have already addressed these questions on the "net" and I
>missed the words,please excuse. If you didn't, others on the GMCMailing
list
>might be interested also in your answers.
>
>Thanks,
>Don Martin
>dvm22727
