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06-07-2007, 05:47
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Air Springs/Bags
While doing some other checks last night I
looked closely at my air springs. There is no checking and the rubber appears to be in good condition. This is a 20 year old rubber bag!!! Seems like the air springs came out in late 80's or so. These air springs would be approximately 7 years older than mine but I do not hear of any high incidence of failure reported, one or two sure, but not many. Is there a useful life on these? Or, time when they should be replaced, age or miles? TIA bob janes, 87FC35, SC |
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06-07-2007, 05:55
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On my 82 FC (sold last month), 6 of the 8 air bags appeared to be
originals and were working fine. One of the two I did replace was the closest to the exhaust pipe in the left front, the heat probably helped it degrade faster. Al in all, I think this is a pretty reliable part. Scott Forman 86 PT38 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "one_dusty_hoot" > > While doing some other checks last night I > looked closely at my air springs. There is > no checking and the rubber appears to be in > good condition. This is a 20 year old rubber > bag!!! > > Seems like the air springs came out in late 80's > or so. These air springs would be approximately > 7 years older than mine but I do not hear of any > high incidence of failure reported, one or two > sure, but not many. > > Is there a useful life on these? Or, time when > they should be replaced, age or miles? > TIA > bob janes, 87FC35, SC > |
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06-07-2007, 15:07
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I know some folks have spare air bags that they keep in their coach
while traveling, if one blows, they can do the repair when they find a safe place to do so, or they can have a shop do the repairs (they have the parts so just labor to replace). I think that 20 years of sevice out of air bags is long enough for me. I'm going to replace all of mine on my 87FC along with new Koni shocks, just preventive maintenance type of thing and peace of mind. Robert Britton 87FC Hollister, California --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "one_dusty_hoot" > > While doing some other checks last night I > looked closely at my air springs. There is > no checking and the rubber appears to be in > good condition. This is a 20 year old rubber > bag!!! > > Seems like the air springs came out in late 80's > or so. These air springs would be approximately > 7 years older than mine but I do not hear of any > high incidence of failure reported, one or two > sure, but not many. > > Is there a useful life on these? Or, time when > they should be replaced, age or miles? > TIA > bob janes, 87FC35, SC > |
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06-08-2007, 02:49
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Bob,
I replaced all of mine (had it done). Goodyear also makes one that fit. I got prices for them on the internet (keep the shop honest) I found a truck place near me that did the job for a reasonable price. I had a hole in one the others had some dry rot on the outside. But I am with you Peace of mind is important! Jim Riordan 88 WBWL XXV Stuart, Fl Robert Britton I know some folks have spare air bags that they keep in their coach while traveling, if one blows, they can do the repair when they find a safe place to do so, or they can have a shop do the repairs (they have the parts so just labor to replace). I think that 20 years of sevice out of air bags is long enough for me. I'm going to replace all of mine on my 87FC along with new Koni shocks, just preventive maintenance type of thing and peace of mind. Robert Britton 87FC Hollister, California --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "one_dusty_hoot" > > While doing some other checks last night I > looked closely at my air springs. There is > no checking and the rubber appears to be in > good condition. This is a 20 year old rubber > bag!!! > > Seems like the air springs came out in late 80's > or so. These air springs would be approximately > 7 years older than mine but I do not hear of any > high incidence of failure reported, one or two > sure, but not many. > > Is there a useful life on these? Or, time when > they should be replaced, age or miles? > TIA > bob janes, 87FC35, SC > --------------------------------- Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-08-2007, 13:19
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Jim,
How about sharing with us what is a reasonable price to replace the air bags. parts and labor. Thanks Dan 88pt38 Jackson, MS ----- Original Message ----- From: jim riordan To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 9:49 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Air Springs/Bags Bob, I replaced all of mine (had it done). Goodyear also makes one that fit. I got prices for them on the internet (keep the shop honest) I found a truck place near me that did the job for a reasonable price. I had a hole in one the others had some dry rot on the outside. But I am with you Peace of mind is important! Jim Riordan 88 WBWL XXV Stuart, Fl Robert Britton I know some folks have spare air bags that they keep in their coach while traveling, if one blows, they can do the repair when they find a safe place to do so, or they can have a shop do the repairs (they have the parts so just labor to replace). I think that 20 years of sevice out of air bags is long enough for me. I'm going to replace all of mine on my 87FC along with new Koni shocks, just preventive maintenance type of thing and peace of mind. Robert Britton 87FC Hollister, California --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "one_dusty_hoot" > > While doing some other checks last night I > looked closely at my air springs. There is > no checking and the rubber appears to be in > good condition. This is a 20 year old rubber > bag!!! > > Seems like the air springs came out in late 80's > or so. These air springs would be approximately > 7 years older than mine but I do not hear of any > high incidence of failure reported, one or two > sure, but not many. > > Is there a useful life on these? Or, time when > they should be replaced, age or miles? > TIA > bob janes, 87FC35, SC > --------------------------------- Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.11/838 - Release Date: 6/7/2007 2:21 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-08-2007, 16:04
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Best price on air bags that I found was at truckspring.com
Front bags $123 each Rear bags $113 each robertsmotorcompany.com in Grants Pass Or. will let me bring my owne parts and install them. $80 per hour...8 to 10 hour job to do all eight air bags. This shop mostly works on big rigs but said they would do air bags on my coach. Robert Britton 87FC Hollister, California --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan" > > Jim, > How about sharing with us what is a reasonable price to replace the air bags. parts and labor. Thanks > Dan > 88pt38 > Jackson, MS > ----- Original Message ----- > From: jim riordan > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 9:49 AM > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Air Springs/Bags > > > Bob, > I replaced all of mine (had it done). Goodyear also makes one that fit. I got prices for them on the internet (keep the shop honest) I found a truck place near me that did the job for a reasonable price. I had a hole in one the others had some dry rot on the outside. But I am with you Peace of mind is important! > > Jim Riordan > 88 WBWL XXV > Stuart, Fl > > Robert Britton > I know some folks have spare air bags that they keep in their coach > while traveling, if one blows, they can do the repair when they find > a safe place to do so, or they can have a shop do the repairs (they > have the parts so just labor to replace). > > I think that 20 years of sevice out of air bags is long enough for > me. I'm going to replace all of mine on my 87FC along with new Koni > shocks, just preventive maintenance type of thing and peace of mind. > > Robert Britton > 87FC > Hollister, California > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "one_dusty_hoot" > > > > > While doing some other checks last night I > > looked closely at my air springs. There is > > no checking and the rubber appears to be in > > good condition. This is a 20 year old rubber > > bag!!! > > > > Seems like the air springs came out in late 80's > > or so. These air springs would be approximately > > 7 years older than mine but I do not hear of any > > high incidence of failure reported, one or two > > sure, but not many. > > > > Is there a useful life on these? Or, time when > > they should be replaced, age or miles? > > TIA > > bob janes, 87FC35, SC > > > > --------------------------------- > Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.11/838 - Release Date: 6/7/2007 2:21 PM > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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06-11-2007, 03:09
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Dan,
Reasonable is subjective! I'll get the bills out and send you an email. Jim Riordan 88 WBWL XXV Stuart, Fl. Dan Jim, How about sharing with us what is a reasonable price to replace the air bags. parts and labor. Thanks Dan 88pt38 Jackson, MS ----- Original Message ----- From: jim riordan To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 9:49 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Air Springs/Bags Bob, I replaced all of mine (had it done). Goodyear also makes one that fit. I got prices for them on the internet (keep the shop honest) I found a truck place near me that did the job for a reasonable price. I had a hole in one the others had some dry rot on the outside. But I am with you Peace of mind is important! Jim Riordan 88 WBWL XXV Stuart, Fl Robert Britton I know some folks have spare air bags that they keep in their coach while traveling, if one blows, they can do the repair when they find a safe place to do so, or they can have a shop do the repairs (they have the parts so just labor to replace). I think that 20 years of sevice out of air bags is long enough for me. I'm going to replace all of mine on my 87FC along with new Koni shocks, just preventive maintenance type of thing and peace of mind. Robert Britton 87FC Hollister, California --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "one_dusty_hoot" > > While doing some other checks last night I > looked closely at my air springs. There is > no checking and the rubber appears to be in > good condition. This is a 20 year old rubber > bag!!! > > Seems like the air springs came out in late 80's > or so. These air springs would be approximately > 7 years older than mine but I do not hear of any > high incidence of failure reported, one or two > sure, but not many. > > Is there a useful life on these? Or, time when > they should be replaced, age or miles? > TIA > bob janes, 87FC35, SC > --------------------------------- Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.11/838 - Release Date: 6/7/2007 2:21 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------- Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-12-2007, 00:40
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Hello Bob,
I was told by BB factory that you can run the air bags safely until you start to see the fabric layer below the rubber exterior layer due to cracking. I've not gone that far with them but just passing that on for info. I did replace the bags up at the front because they are exposed to more heat from the engine and exhaust manifold and will deteriorate faster than the rear bags. This also is info from BB. I'm still running the original bags in the rear and they still look fine. I did this job myself and can tell you that it's not a "side of the road" repair. The bags are mounted with self locking nuts on very long studs that are accessed between the main frame members. It is slow going and very dirty. In addition, you have to disassemble part of the exhaust system to get the drivers side bag out. Got the 4 bags from BB but don't remember what they cost me. Regards, Eric in San Antonio 84FCSBWL2 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "one_dusty_hoot" > > While doing some other checks last night I > looked closely at my air springs. There is > no checking and the rubber appears to be in > good condition. This is a 20 year old rubber > bag!!! > > Seems like the air springs came out in late 80's > or so. These air springs would be approximately > 7 years older than mine but I do not hear of any > high incidence of failure reported, one or two > sure, but not many. > > Is there a useful life on these? Or, time when > they should be replaced, age or miles? > TIA > bob janes, 87FC35, SC > |
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