AIR BAGS

[Matty4]

I had them in my previous Terri and also in my Pajero.
Used to have them at 30psi when loaded and 5psi when not towing.

However, I still use a WDH as airbags won't help replace all the weight you've taken off the front axle by adding all the gear in the back of the car, plus the 150-250kg on the towbar. Just because it's level doesn't mean it's the same axle weights as unladen.

 

[17triton]

I had them in my previous Terri and also in my Pajero.
Used to have them at 30psi when loaded and 5psi when not towing.

However, I still use a WDH as airbags won't help replace all the weight you've taken off the front axle by adding all the gear in the back of the car, plus the 150-250kg on the towbar. Just because it's level doesn't mean it's the same axle weights as unladen.

Well said @Matty4 as well as take the bouncing out. My Triton is a lot solider in the ride with WDH fitted.

 

[Big Al]

I run max 30psi while towing and run 5-10psi when not towing

 

[blacky]

Our Prado Grande has airbags under her, rides beautiful with no WDH. The Toyota system senses the drop in ride hight when hitching up, and automatically adjusts pressures to suit. We also have the luxury of 25mm+/- hight adjustment from centre, which makes beautifully light work of hitching, no winding the jockey wheel for me! And with electronically controlled shock absorbers, we can stiffen or soften the ride on the fly to suit conditions.

Just another reason i'm a proud Toyota man!

 

[BUSH PALACE]

I run air bags in the rear of my cruiser also wdh , i know it sounds weird but the van seems to track better on long hauls using it ..

 

[crackacoldie]

I've stopped using a WDH on the ranger as the ride was too stiff and I found the van was unsettled on the road with it. Just my 2c

 

[brotys]

got air bags fitted yesterday in our territory but cant stop them loosing air cant find leak any were

 

[17triton]

got air bags fitted yesterday in our territory but cant stop them loosing air cant find leak any were

Bugger !! Take it back it and they can find it I recon.

 

[brotys]

Bugger !! Take it back it and they can find it I recon.

I will be 7.00 monday morning hope they can find problem

 

[Capt. Gadget]

Its more than likely those stupid push in airline fittings, have you tried spraying the joins with some soapy water to see if there are any bubbles ?

 

[DRW]

I fitted mine bought them off ebay from the states under 100 bucks, I run 15 psi with the van and 5 psi without, don't use a WDH with the two of us it trvaells fine, we don't carry much in the car either

 

[brotys]

Its more than likely those stupid push in airline fittings, have you tried spraying the joins with some soapy water to see if there are any bubbles ?

Done the ones around the pump up fittings but cant get to the ones on bottom of air bags as they are inside the metal spring hanger so back to were they got fitted monday morning hope that is all it is but how to fix that if it is ?

 

[cruza driver]

Done the ones around the pump up fittings but cant get to the ones on bottom of air bags as they are inside the metal spring hanger so back to were they got fitted monday morning hope that is all it is but how to fix that if it is ?

If its not at the bag the line maybe be damaged somewhere. But it's usually where the line pushes into the bag as mentioned

 

[JASA]

Done the ones around the pump up fittings but cant get to the ones on bottom of air bags as they are inside the metal spring hanger so back to were they got fitted monday morning hope that is all it is but how to fix that if it is ?

Hi @brotys Did you get them fixed? Mine leaked the first time they were installed, took it back and they had to replace the valves!

 

[brotys]

Yeah so far mechanic found were hose went onto bag leaking on both hope they be ok now will find out on friday night when van goes on back if they leak now he said he pull them out and have to try something else to seal them they holding 21 psi since 9.30 this morning just been out and checked still same hooray

 

[cruza driver]

@brotys what brand bags did you get installed?

 

[brotys]

Poly air

 

[cruza driver]

Cool, let us know your thoughts when towing :thumb:

 

[brotys]

Cool, let us know your thoughts when towing :thumb:

Will do cant wait to go away for 4 days bring it on

 

[Soaring]

@brotys what ball weight do you have with the 20"?