More air spring questions

[George Lowry]

Hi Scott,

The exact mounting can and will vary. Usually one end of the bag will
be attached to a mounting plate which is attached with four bolts. This
is usually the upper plate. The bottom is normally attached to the plate
on the axle with two bolts. There is an airline connection, normally on
the top. With the age of your coach, it will probably be 1/4" copper
tubing. That will have to be removed before the bag assembly can be
removed. Since the bag is ripped or blown, that side will be completely
flat. You will probably find it easier to remove and replace if you use
a small hydraulic jack and jack up the body from the axle - then block
it. I usually found that getting to the air fitting on the top to be
the hardest part of the job. I recommend that you consider changing
that copper tube with 1/4" plastic air brake line. It cuts with a
pocket knife and is easy to route and connect. You will have to get the
appropriate fittings for your situation.

I preferred to get the air spring assembly rather than just the bag.
Disassembly and reassembly can be tricky whereas the assembly will bolt
in. I have never changed bags on your model coach, however I have found
most to be very similar. Hopefully this will help you.

George Lowry
'95 WBDA 4203
Spearfish, SD

Scott Forman wrote:

>George,
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>Can you give me a basic idea how the spings come out? I'm a fairly
>handy guy, but I have never worked on these. I can generally figure
>something out if I can get a diagram or some insructions.
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>Thanks,
>Scott
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>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Lowry
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>>Check a truck supply house or Napa or other sources... Get the
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>>off the bag or from your book if you have it. BB is also a
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>>place. I also like Mohawk Mfg. & Supply in Des Plaines...
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>>My wife and another gal changed six of the bags on her coach when I
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>>laid up after surgery. It is not too difficult. Probably will
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>>replace some bolts because the old ones may snap because of rust.
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>>are cheap. If you are reasonable handy with tools, no big job,'
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>>George Lowry
>>'95 WBDA 4203
>>Spearfish, SD Currently enjoying warm dry weather in Indio, CA.
>>Waiting for the Western Area FMCA rally to start...
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>>Scott Forman wrote:
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>>>I may have answered my own question about my leaning coach...I
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>>>Where can I find replacement air springs? How big a project is it
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>>>Thanks
>>>Scott Forman
>>>'Tiger Pride'
>>>82 FC35RB
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