Air Bags and ride quality

[bubblerboy64]

David, I don't know what size they are but I do know they are larger
then the original. I am running about 100 psi in them. Good point but
how would you determine if you could lower the psi safely?
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC

[Glenn Allen]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64" wrote:
>
> David, I don't know what size they are but I do know they are larger
> then the original. I am running about 100 psi in them. Good point but
> how would you determine if you could lower the psi safely?
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
>
John,

With your Bird loaded for a trip, get it weighed to determine the load on the
front tires.
Then you can consult the tire manufacturer for a load chart. Michelin has load
tables that
will give you recommended PSI for given loads within the load range.

Regards,

Glenn

[bubblerboy64]

Just an update on my ride quality situation. The shop has a fellow
with 30 plus years experience and he drove and inspected my bus. It
goes as follows: He said that he felt the bus rode "reasonably well"
but didn't "handle" as he thought it should. He's talking about the
FC wonder which my coach does some of but not as bad as one other
that I drove. His inspection showed that the springs had definitely
been "worked on". Apparently they were "fixed" by a combination of
cutting welding and I assume bending. He found that the tie-rods
need to be replaced and he is not certain what else may or may not
need attention around the front suspension until he gets in there. We
are hoping that the tie-rods are what is causing the looseness in the
steering. He is going to look at the steering box (which was rebuilt)
and all the other bits and pieces including the king pins. The bus
goes back for an in depth look and repair and replacement of required
front end components. At that time they are also going to look into
replacing the springs and shackles. (Perhaps not doing all this at
one time depending on what is found and cost). They said air
suspension while perhaps possible would not be cost effective. So I
take it back in 10 days. As is typical of bluebirds they felt that
the bus was in better shape then some of the newer stuff they see and
that all in all not too bad for the year and certainly worth the
doing. So I don't know if there is any further discussion needed
here but anyone who has had experience with this stuff and has
suggestions or advice speak up.

John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC











>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
> >
> > David, I don't know what size they are but I do know they are
larger
> > then the original. I am running about 100 psi in them. Good
point but
> > how would you determine if you could lower the psi safely?
> > John Heckman
> > central Pa
> > 1973 FC
> >
> John,
>
> With your Bird loaded for a trip, get it weighed to determine the
load on the front tires.
> Then you can consult the tire manufacturer for a load chart.
Michelin has load tables that
> will give you recommended PSI for given loads within the load
range.
>
> Regards,
>
> Glenn
>