07-03-2012, 09:39 PM | #1 |
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air bag question
Can you not replace your springs w/bags and air them up like "air shocks" to lower/raise Stance? No pumps or tanks....less $...
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07-03-2012, 10:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: air bag question
Using a schrader valve. You have to figure out a way to air up though.
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07-05-2012, 11:34 AM | #3 |
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Re: air bag question
There are lots of people running schrader valves. You will still want gauges so you know what pressure you are running per bag and bring a bike pump with you
You could even run a tank with manual valves with no compressor as long as you fill it before you leave the house and don't get switch happy.
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07-05-2012, 05:31 PM | #4 |
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Re: air bag question
A lot of guys running schrader valves, and agreed with having a tank that is filled with your before you leave. I always suggest a small portable compressor to carry, just in case you need adjust and no air is around to do so.
Also, we have a 1/4" manual valve air management kit that sells for $575. It is one VIAIR 380C compressor and fill the tank up to 200 PSI. Just wanted to throw that out as an option. Here is a link so that you can see what all comes with this kit. 1/4" Manual Air Management System Travis |
07-06-2012, 10:32 AM | #5 |
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Re: air bag question
There are many way to "rig" a no frills air system. Simply running Schrader valves direct to bags on all four corners is not one I recommend. Thats great for increasing load capacity in the rear, but a recipe for frustration if you try to run it as a low budget air suspension.
Save till you can afford to do it right.
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