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Old 02-04-2007, 04:10 PM   #1
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Does anyone make a complete airbag

set-up using schrader valves? I'm looking for an alternative to springs, etc. because I want the ride height where I like it, but I don't want to spend a fortune and I'm not looking for going "up and down" like with a compressor, etc. I want the adjustability though. I looked on suicide doors, but I'm lost on what would work on my '68. Any ideas? Thanks
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Old 02-04-2007, 08:04 PM   #2
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Re: Does anyone make a complete airbag

instead of buying a tank, compressor, or valves.
use Scrader valves, two, one for front, one for back.
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Old 02-04-2007, 09:02 PM   #3
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Re: Does anyone make a complete airbag

i would recommend using one schrader valve per bag instead of 1 for the front and 1 for the back.

by tieing the two bags together, you will increase your body roll as one bag compresses and sends more air to the other bag.

there are a few threads in this forum with more details.
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Re: Does anyone make a complete airbag

what is body roll?
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Old 02-04-2007, 11:24 PM   #5
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Re: Does anyone make a complete airbag

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what is body roll?
When the body leans going around a corner it is called body roll. By tying the two bags together, the air transfer between the two bags compounds the body leaning when going around corners.
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Re: Does anyone make a complete airbag

You can pick up all the hardware you need for a place that makes hydro hoses and airline hoses for Semi's that is where I got my schrader valves that are on my truck now it cost me about $50 bucks to get all the stuff i needed for four bags.
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