Henry,
Is it the IPD torsionbar set you have on the rear of your '77?
I found them to be great, but my main reason for them was to keep the GMC's
tail out of the gutter. That was way before 4-bagger days and I agree with
you that the ride is a little harsher with the bars.
I wonder if I should consider removal of the bars as todays roads are
getting worse and worse and the bars probably take some of the advantage of
the air suspension out of the equation.
Anyone have any ideas re pros and cons, or perhaps done it?
Heinz
'76 Transmode
>
> >It drives great except for a disconcerting wiggle if you slip off the
> >shoulder. And it seems awfully sensitive to the wake vortex from passing
> >trucks. I gather that the 4 bag setup cures this?
>
> The general answer is yes, the 4-bagger will minimize the wiggle. I have
> one coach with 4-bag and one without.
>
> May I recommend that you make certain that all of your suspension
> components are within spec before considering adding a 4-bagger? While I
am
> a big believer in the 4-bag suspension mod, I believe that it is important
> to start with a tight coach.
>
> FWIW, the 76 PB has the 4-bagger and it's terrific. In 4,000+ miles,
> including heavily rutted roads across the Texas panhandle, I've been
> "launched" once and it was minor in comparison to without the 4-bag
system.
> The 77 Royale has TWO heavy anti-sway bars in the rear. It also doesn't
> launch, but it comes at the price of a harsh ride.
>
> Henry
>
>
Is it the IPD torsionbar set you have on the rear of your '77?
I found them to be great, but my main reason for them was to keep the GMC's
tail out of the gutter. That was way before 4-bagger days and I agree with
you that the ride is a little harsher with the bars.
I wonder if I should consider removal of the bars as todays roads are
getting worse and worse and the bars probably take some of the advantage of
the air suspension out of the equation.
Anyone have any ideas re pros and cons, or perhaps done it?
Heinz
'76 Transmode
>
> >It drives great except for a disconcerting wiggle if you slip off the
> >shoulder. And it seems awfully sensitive to the wake vortex from passing
> >trucks. I gather that the 4 bag setup cures this?
>
> The general answer is yes, the 4-bagger will minimize the wiggle. I have
> one coach with 4-bag and one without.
>
> May I recommend that you make certain that all of your suspension
> components are within spec before considering adding a 4-bagger? While I
am
> a big believer in the 4-bag suspension mod, I believe that it is important
> to start with a tight coach.
>
> FWIW, the 76 PB has the 4-bagger and it's terrific. In 4,000+ miles,
> including heavily rutted roads across the Texas panhandle, I've been
> "launched" once and it was minor in comparison to without the 4-bag
system.
> The 77 Royale has TWO heavy anti-sway bars in the rear. It also doesn't
> launch, but it comes at the price of a harsh ride.
>
> Henry
>
>
