Helper Airbags in a 110

[Jock The Rock]

Gday

Just made a decision to keep the lift in

But I'm still interested to hear from those of you with helper airbags fitted into 110s

What problems have you had? What brand Firestone or Polyair?

Thanks

[chook73]

I have polyair and no problems I wouldn't do without them now.

Regards
Iain

[Symo]

Me too but most of the time they run at 5 psi. ( until I put the camper on and load the back of the car up) then I run at about 12 psi. Best $ 400.00 spent

[cornbread15]

Me too but most of the time they run at 5 psi. ( until I put the camper on and load the back of the car up) then I run at about 12 psi. Best $ 400.00 spent

SYMO
what type of springs do you have ie normal, heavy duty, raised etc

Thanks simon

[wrinklearthur]

Hi Jock

You probably remember me showing you my white wall Cooper ST-C ! :o

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38070&d=1313669613

I do like the ride of my bus now that, I have the Airman bags and tough dog foam cells in.

But when in some real twisty places, the springs can dislocate and not return properly, hence the rubbing of the spring on the inside of the tyre.
The fitting and using of dislocation cones to reseat the spring, isn't an option, as that,s were the airbag resides.

What to do? I am going to try an old seat belt, by going around one of the coils near the top of the spring then passing the two ends through to, between the chassis and the top of the bump stop.

Cheers Arthur

[Allan]

I've fitted Firestone bags to mine and could not be more pleased. On the last trip to the Kimberleys with the boat and all the gear, the headlights were in the tree tops, this with after market springs. Best thing I've done so far is fit airbags to this vehicle for touring. In town empty I run 5lb psi and as I have a draw system rack ect it rides well.

Allan

[CraigE]

Polyairs fitted to 2" lift Kings springs. Makes a difference. Buy Aussie, go Polyairs.

[Drover]

Polyairs fitted to 2" lift Kings springs. Makes a difference. Buy Aussie, go Polyairs.


Hi Craig,

Do you use a second rubber block at the bottom of the spring to compensate for the 2" lift or something else ?

Cheers

[Jock The Rock]

Hi Craig,

Do you use a second rubber block at the bottom of the spring to compensate for the 2" lift or something else ?

Cheers

When I quizzed ARB yesterday the Polyairs come as an option for 2" lift or standard height

Thanks for all the replies, looks like I'll be ordering a set

[CraigE]

Hi Craig,

Do you use a second rubber block at the bottom of the spring to compensate for the 2" lift or something else ?

Cheers

I used the poly block supplied with the polyairs. Would not be hard to make out of rubber or nolathane or similar though.

[Symo]

SYMO
what type of springs do you have ie normal, heavy duty, raised etc

Thanks simon


Cornbread15. My suspension on the car is bog standard except I use standard 130 springs on the front to take the weight of the winch and bar.

Have never really considered a lift kit for the car. I'll put 34 jungle trek 2's on it in a few weeks. That will lift her enough.

[vnx205]

I bought the Firestones from the USA for about $170 including postage.

I made up plates to fit above and below the air bags out of HDPE.

With the camper on, it keeps the back up so that the headlights still shine on the road. :)

I have been running 20psi loaded and 5 empty, but haven't had the opportunity to test whether 20psi is the optimum setting.

They definitely help offroad with the camper on.

[Allan]

I bought the Firestones from the USA for about $170 including postage.

I made up plates to fit above and below the air bags out of HDPE.

With the camper on, it keeps the back up so that the headlights still shine on the road. :)

I have been running 20psi loaded and 5 empty, but haven't had the opportunity to test whether 20psi is the optimum setting.

They definitely help offroad with the camper on.

You can buy them as a kit now for Defender that comes with plates etc. They also make a heavy duty kit for them.

Allan

[Ranga]

I bought the Firestones from the USA for about $170 including postage.

I made up plates to fit above and below the air bags out of HDPE.

With the camper on, it keeps the back up so that the headlights still shine on the road. :)

I have been running 20psi loaded and 5 empty, but haven't had the opportunity to test whether 20psi is the optimum setting.

They definitely help offroad with the camper on.

What kit did you buy? Would they suit a Defender 130 HCPU?

[DeeJay]

I bought the Ebay advertised Firestone ( blue) ones for my tray & - apart from a slow leak in one line-probably something minor (too lazy to look) I pump them up to 20PSI & load her up big time with firewood.
I have 130 suspension with a 2" lift & replaced the helper springs with the airbags & spacers.
The difference in body roll is dramatic & the heart in mouth moments on mountain bends has gone.
A good investment...:)