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> I have a 1975 GMC that I completely gutted out and converted into a
> Video Production Studio. My air bag system has a slow leak so I
> installed shut off valves at the bags. I am very concerned about the
> risk of an air bag failing while traveling and wonder if anyone has
> ever added and/or replaced the bags with springs and to what effects?
> I am looking for added safety and peace of mind.
As long as the air spring is not showing any fabric, it should be safe
to use. Since the cutoff valves stop the leak down, your problem is
most likely either leaking lines or control valves. The lines are
fairly inexpensive to replace and the valves are a little pricey. Also,
if you haven't already done so, you need the Cinnabar air tank check
valve and filter upgrade.
I don't think I would want to replace the bags with springs. The ride
would definitely be worse and you would lose the ability to control ride
height(very useful for speed bumps, bad driveways, etc.) and compensate
for uneven loading.
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
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http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
> I have a 1975 GMC that I completely gutted out and converted into a
> Video Production Studio. My air bag system has a slow leak so I
> installed shut off valves at the bags. I am very concerned about the
> risk of an air bag failing while traveling and wonder if anyone has
> ever added and/or replaced the bags with springs and to what effects?
> I am looking for added safety and peace of mind.
As long as the air spring is not showing any fabric, it should be safe
to use. Since the cutoff valves stop the leak down, your problem is
most likely either leaking lines or control valves. The lines are
fairly inexpensive to replace and the valves are a little pricey. Also,
if you haven't already done so, you need the Cinnabar air tank check
valve and filter upgrade.
I don't think I would want to replace the bags with springs. The ride
would definitely be worse and you would lose the ability to control ride
height(very useful for speed bumps, bad driveways, etc.) and compensate
for uneven loading.
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
Mailto
atri63The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
