Thread: Adjustable Air shocks in the front?

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Yes, I just wondered if it might be an alternative to fitting HD front springs, since airbags inside coils works so well in the rear.
Hadn't realized the springs would have to be relocated.

Bag in coil is only load levelling.

Doesn’t give a “lift”

Originally Posted by Tombie

Bag in coil is only load levelling.

Doesn’t give a “lift”

You would be limited by the physical dimensions of the coil spring compressed/extended so there would be no gain apart from load assistance as Tombie said.
A proper coil replacement airbag with suitable shock is the only way.

I just wondered if an airbag inside a front coil could compensate for the drop caused by the weight of a bullbar and winch on the front in the same way an airbag in a rear coil can compensate for the drop caused by the weight in the rear and the towball weight.
So in each case the airbag would be an alternative to fitting stiffer springs.
I don't know if this is doable - it's just speculation.

It is possible Mick same as what is done when fitting polyairs or similar, good idea or not is another question.

Originally Posted by ledge67

It is possible for the p38a bag to fit in a d2a, but the ride is harsh over man hole covers. But on the flip side is amazing over speed bumps at speed. I would definitely recommend custom perches, a true weld on shock mount and firestone bags.

That's cool. Would it work with ACE? I can't see why not, but...

Originally Posted by Bohica

They come in manual?

mine can be put in manual mode and the gear chosen but clicking the auto lever forth or back to select 1st -5th gear, rarely use that feature tough.
I have been known to sit at the lights and a lifted hilux tosser pulls up next to me, so for a stir , I flick the raise button to raise the Rangie, it auto lowers again at 50kph.

Originally Posted by johntins

That's cool. Would it work with ACE? I can't see why not, but...

Yes it would work and would result in a softer ride that is well controlled. The best result would be soft bags, soft tuned shocks and stiffer swaybars to control the roll with ace.

Maybe I should retrofit ace to my disco once I redo my bags and shocks.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I just wondered if an airbag inside a front coil could compensate for the drop caused by the weight of a bullbar and winch on the front in the same way an airbag in a rear coil can compensate for the drop caused by the weight in the rear and the towball weight.
So in each case the airbag would be an alternative to fitting stiffer springs.
I don't know if this is doable - it's just speculation.

Theoretically yes...

Financial would make a $140 pair of coils (a Bar is a fixture not temporary load) far more viable

Spring don’t need to be stiffer either, just longer.