While slogging it out on run this morning i for some reasons started to think about air suspension
Given you going to air i think there are a few thing to consider when setting up shocks and the need for disconnecting sway bars.
I run air bag man off the shelf +2 bags on the rear....it’s been designed and everything just fitted and have had no issue, but I did pay for the convenance.
My thoughts.....
The bag have recommended travel height and max. Extension. My current shocks limit the extension to less the max recommended. With my new front coils I’ve only just been able to get the rear bags operating in the recommended window.
My guess is it will be difficult to get the right length shock to limit the bags extension, I’ll be going the shock on the short side, could also use straps around the diff.
You’re considering having sway bars that disconnect, as you know bags don’t dislocate like springs and you might be extend the bag, therefore I’m guessing you might get max. travel of your bag with sway bar fitted and correct shock.
The other thing I though of is and air bag is always under pressure even when it starts extending past the normal operating range unlike a coil spring once its at free open length it’s resisting against the weight of the diff which maybe why disconnecting sway bar is beneficial for coil sprung. Where the airbag in theory will continue to push the diff down unit the bag is at zero PSI.
I guessing when touring you will tackle younger tracks than me but you still need to considering how your going to restrict the down travel of your bag.....this may mean set bar can stay in place through full range.
Food for thought.......although I’m sure there are wiser members.
