i like the idea of air bags .
FJ60 Rear Air Bag Suspension - report
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mrlocksmith
did you ask your wife if you could buy more cruiser parts?i thought she got a hold of your wallet and hide it from you,just joking mark.i know that your wife would never take your wallet away coz she got a chain on it LOL.hey let me know when will this thing arrive maybe i could help you out and give me an excuse to get out of the house LMAO.
John
did you ask your wife if you could buy more cruiser parts?i thought she got a hold of your wallet and hide it from you,just joking mark.i know that your wife would never take your wallet away coz she got a chain on it LOL.hey let me know when will this thing arrive maybe i could help you out and give me an excuse to get out of the house LMAO.
John
Some questions:
Do you still use shocks or do they become redundant?
My rear springs are pretty shot and I've got another set to put in. If I put the bags in do I want tired springs for this kind of system or should I go with heavier springs?
Do the shocks smooth out the ride? That's what I'm looking for as my 60 is mostly DD and rare expedition.
Do you still use shocks or do they become redundant?
My rear springs are pretty shot and I've got another set to put in. If I put the bags in do I want tired springs for this kind of system or should I go with heavier springs?
Do the shocks smooth out the ride? That's what I'm looking for as my 60 is mostly DD and rare expedition.
You always need shocks, or as they are more properly called overseas "dampers" becaust that is what they do, dampen out the bounce in your suspension, leading to a smoother ride.
Air bags will help if you have old sagged (but not broken) springs, or over new springs, if you want to carry heavier loads, or adjust your ride height at the back for any reason. If you already have new back springs, put them in, with new shocks (they don't last forever!) drive them for a while, load it up with everything you think you might carry on a trip, add a few extra hundred pounds and see how it sits and rides, then think about adding air bags.
IMHO they are a great addition to a working utility vehicle like a 60, you get extra load capacity (just raise the pressure in them) when you need it and still keep a reasonable ride when you are empty (drop the pressure). Also, you can adjust them individually to level your back end, which can make quite a difference to your steering.
Do you know the length of the bags? Also the compressed and extended lenghts? thanks