RED 130's Suspension Change

[The ho har's]

We have finally redone the suspension on the fender

we have taken the inner spring out and fitted Firestone Airbags inside the outer spring..

I went for a drive and it is definitely softer on the road.....didn't even notice the speed bumps in the car park..... with no load in the back..


we will put the camper on shortly and see if the desired effect will be achieved....which is less bum sag and less body roll


Mrs ho har

[Col.Coleman]

and see if the desired effect will be achieved....which is less bum sag and less body roll


Mrs ho har

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CC

[BigJon]

we will put the camper on shortly and see if the desired effect will be achieved....which is less bum sag and less body roll


Mrs ho har

You know the correct technique is to inflate the airbags prior to loading the suspension. The alternative is to use a jack to regain the correct ride height and then inflate the airbags.

They are not designed to lift the loaded vehicle back up to the correct height.

[The ho har's]

..............................MUST................ .........................RESIST................... .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................to much temptation........................................ .................................................. .................................................. .......................................


CC

and you do know I am talking about RED soooo behave


Mrs ho har

[The ho har's]

You know the correct technique is to inflate the airbags prior to loading the suspension. The alternative is to use a jack to regain the correct ride height and then inflate the airbags.

They are not designed to lift the loaded vehicle back up to the correct height.

Yep that is correct....



Mrs ho har

[Chucaro]

and less body roll


Mrs ho har

Pardon my spanglish but, when on the road?

[The ho har's]

Pardon my spanglish but, when on the road?

yes Arthur ...body roll on the road.....and when parked


Mrs ho har

[roverrescue]

Morning Mrs Ho har,

Did you replace the main coils to a heavier rate for your new system?

I will be interested to see how you go, but my experience with a few coilers and poly airs is they wont support anywhere near the mass of the inner helper spring (140lb/in from memory).

Measurements and tare / gross weights would be good info!!!

Regards

Steve

[weeds]

You know the correct technique is to inflate the airbags prior to loading the suspension. The alternative is to use a jack to regain the correct ride height and then inflate the airbags.

They are not designed to lift the loaded vehicle back up to the correct height.

what happen if you load up first than inflate

i never worried as during normal offroading you are either loading up or unloading one spring all the time

[fraser130]

Mrs Ho Har,
Let me know what you think, as we've just bought a camper for our 130, and I'd like to hear if they improve the handling/ride height.
Ta,
Fraser