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Old 02-20-2011, 06:36 PM   #1
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rear air bag susp. travel
Will 3 inches to my bumpstop be fine for a daily driver ? Sleeve type bags, looking for a smooth ride.
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Old 02-20-2011, 07:16 PM   #2
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Re: rear air bag susp. travel
In my opinion, yes.
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Re: rear air bag susp. travel
Yep. 3" should cover most road surfaces w/o issue. Bigger dips on the highway @ speed could possibly unload/load the suspension a little more aggressively (possibly).
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Yep. 3" should cover most road surfaces w/o issue. Bigger dips on the highway @ speed could possibly unload/load the suspension a little more aggressively (possibly).
Should I count on my shocks limiting my suspension unloading or have some sort of strap? Don't want these sleeve bags to expand fully!
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Should I count on my shocks limiting my suspension unloading or have some sort of strap? Don't want these sleeve bags to expand fully!
Straps would be better. I'm not sure about all shocks, but I've seen @ least 1 brand of shock blow the seals from being used as a travel limiter w/bags.
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Old 02-21-2011, 12:20 AM   #7
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Straps would be better. I'm not sure about all shocks, but I've seen @ least 1 brand of shock blow the seals from being used as a travel limiter w/bags.
Who makes/sells straps. I've never seen them.
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Who makes/sells straps. I've never seen them.
here ya go ... limit straps
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