The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > General Truck Forums > Suspension

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-09-2015, 09:12 PM   #1
tmills213
Registered User
 
tmills213's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Normal il
Posts: 173
another front Air bag thread/ questions (sorry)

In continuation from my c20 spindle swap thread, I have moved on to the air bags. 64 c20 stock a arms, 76 spindles. bought plate and cup. cut 1/2in off bottom so far everything is clear. The concerns of mine are

1- angle at pressure (seems like 80psi is getting it up but rubbing on itself SEE VIDEO)
2-aired out running no bump stop. looks close to the 2.8 inches and there looked like there were internal metal studs where threads are. this ok to let it sit on itself? I know not to drive on it.
3- when aired out it obviously/definately rubs where the bellows roll over.. is
this ok too?
4- at height is between 5.5 and 6". Will I be ok? Specs say 6-9...

Other than these I think it is ok. I am weary of cutting a large portion out of the LCA to cup them.

https://youtu.be/AJeQLunPW8I


tmills213 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-10-2015, 02:41 AM   #2
andrewmp6
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Louisville,Ky
Posts: 5,811
Re: another front Air bag thread/ questions (sorry)

I believe the bag touching its self is fine but it can't touch anything metal that could rub a hole in it over time.
andrewmp6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-10-2015, 08:57 AM   #3
clemsonteg
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Anderson,SC
Posts: 953
Re: another front Air bag thread/ questions (sorry)

I have found in my truck that if I first inflate past my desired front pressure, and then deflate slightly to my desired front pressure, the bag will have plenty of room on all sides to not touch the control arm. It is my understanding that you want to avoid having the bag rub when inflated and driving, touching itself (inflated or deflated) or the arm when deflated shouldn't cause any issues provided there are no sharp edges which can abrade the bag.
clemsonteg is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
air bag, bags, front air


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:01 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com