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09-12-2010, 05:21 PM | #1 |
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F9000 bags what is the "sweet spot"?
I'm getting ready to set up F9000 bags directly behind the axle. I understand the stroke is about 4-12". Does anybody have feedback on what the sweet spot / psi for these is?
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09-12-2010, 06:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: F9000 bags what is the "sweet spot"?
every vechicial is diffrent, depending on the weight. on my S 10 i fill em then give em a crack or two down. there isnt a specific psi
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09-14-2010, 11:27 AM | #3 |
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Re: F9000 bags what is the "sweet spot"?
i am running the f9100 i believe it is the same bag with billet ends, according to air ride, the ride height should be 10-10.5 inches, never mind i just realized you were looking for psi and not height
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09-15-2010, 10:20 AM | #4 |
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Re: F9000 bags what is the "sweet spot"?
the f9000 should be driven at 9"-9.5" Pressure does not matter once you acquire the right height you can play with the pressure within 1-5psi by doing so you'll effect the spring rate with out effecting the height to much...
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09-15-2010, 11:52 AM | #5 |
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09-15-2010, 11:54 AM | #6 |
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Re: F9000 bags what is the "sweet spot"?
i have set my f9100 up to run 10-10.5 is that going to ride right or not
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09-15-2010, 12:10 PM | #7 |
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Re: F9000 bags what is the "sweet spot"?
Well there we have it from the Pros themselves, time to get out the welder. Thanks guys!
Just for grins, here is a pic of what I'm working on; '50 chevy pickup with trailing arms. I'm now thinking about bringing the arms inboard a couple of inches and mounting the bags in the original spring location.
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09-15-2010, 01:54 PM | #8 |
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Re: F9000 bags what is the "sweet spot"?
^^ That x-member looks like it was a good fit & the truck arms look like they're supposed to be there! Nice install.
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09-15-2010, 03:29 PM | #10 |
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09-16-2010, 03:28 PM | #11 |
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Re: F9000 bags what is the "sweet spot"?
Bag selection can make a big difference. I try tochoose a bag, based on its load capacity so that it runs at 70 to 90 psi at ride hieght. 70 to 90% of spec capacity/load rate. This has proven to give the best ride and handling. At these pressures, the bag need to be mounted so that it is at 50% to 60% of its available travel. Look at RideTech's web site for bag specs.
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