Thread: Rear air bag specs.

Originally Posted by TerryO

Out of interest Dougal, why not consider just using the complete shock and airbag strut rather than dummying up a pretend shock?

It'll be too long for the back. I suspect using the struts could be done in the front.
But that would be a change in suspension configuration which would require certification here.

Originally Posted by Vern

Dougal, I spoke with air bag man about longer bellows, they gave me a part number for some and open and closed lengths, from memory was over 10" of travel. Will see if I can find where I wrote it down.

Longer stroke is one thing. But wide availability and improvements in air spring ride are the other benefits I'm looking for.
The EAS RRC, even with buggered shocks, does ride a bit harder than say a RRS. Despite the RRC having 16" wheels with lots of sidewall and the RRS having 20" wheels with not much sidewall.

Don't forget that the suspension is also limited by the arms, axles, anti roll bar and the shocks as well as the air bags. Traction control almost negates the need to keep wheels on the ground.

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Don't forget that the suspension is also limited by the arms, axles, anti roll bar and the shocks as well as the air bags. Traction control almost negates the need to keep wheels on the ground.

If you're trying to crawl up something, certainly. If you're after ride comfort over uneven ground then you need travel.

Nothing is set in stone yet. I'm just investigating all the available options.

Originally Posted by Dougal

How much do you know about the L322 airbags Graeme?

Nil.

Originally Posted by Dougal

The EAS RRC, even with buggered shocks, does ride a bit harder than say a RRS.

Does the RRS have CVDs that improve the ride? Also, my D4 transmits bumps more harshly now that the shocks have very little slow speed damping, ie worn-out shocks don't necessarily provide a softer ride.