Air Springs/Bags

[Scott Forman]

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"
wrote:
>
> 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
>