Ok, given the current suspension topics here, I thought it a good time to air my long term suspension plans.
I am considering fitting air bags from Air Bag Man in Australia. Reason being they can be adjusted to cater for the varied loads I carry, should give a better ride on road, and can be adjusted up when necessary off road to give extra ground clearance. Also with all my approx 300 kg usual payload of tools on board, the OE springs are letting it ride on the bump stops which cannot be good.
Pros as I see it:- better ride(?), load adjustability, height adjustment. Twin wall bag giving resilience, purpose designed drop in replacements for the 80. Good articulation ability(?)
Cons as I see it:- susceptibility to damage, greater complexity, cost(?), safety(?)
I would plan to install the bags and possibly get a spare of each type front and rear and initially fit them with static pressure and ideally OE shocks (as I've just got a new pair on the back). I would then look at upgrading to a full auto system so that all the good bits could be utilised (adjustment mainly).
These would be full replacement rather than helper bags.
Any thoughts? Anyone done this?
Richard
I am considering fitting air bags from Air Bag Man in Australia. Reason being they can be adjusted to cater for the varied loads I carry, should give a better ride on road, and can be adjusted up when necessary off road to give extra ground clearance. Also with all my approx 300 kg usual payload of tools on board, the OE springs are letting it ride on the bump stops which cannot be good.
Pros as I see it:- better ride(?), load adjustability, height adjustment. Twin wall bag giving resilience, purpose designed drop in replacements for the 80. Good articulation ability(?)
Cons as I see it:- susceptibility to damage, greater complexity, cost(?), safety(?)
I would plan to install the bags and possibly get a spare of each type front and rear and initially fit them with static pressure and ideally OE shocks (as I've just got a new pair on the back). I would then look at upgrading to a full auto system so that all the good bits could be utilised (adjustment mainly).
These would be full replacement rather than helper bags.
Any thoughts? Anyone done this?
Richard