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Old 08-30-2010, 05:05 PM   #21
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yeah they run off the same line and no there is no check valve. i do see the pressure gauge bounce as the truck bounces.
 
Old 08-30-2010, 05:07 PM   #22
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One bag could be filling up the other over uneven terrain...
 
Old 08-30-2010, 05:10 PM   #23
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Old 08-30-2010, 05:12 PM   #24
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Old 08-30-2010, 05:12 PM   #25
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tomorrow im going to try the check valves and also trimming some of the frame off just to be sure
 
Old 08-30-2010, 05:14 PM   #26
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Those bags will carry what you want. The springs and bags are doing double duty. Make it an air leaf and it will ride the way you want it.
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Old 08-30-2010, 05:21 PM   #27
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i dont see how other guys can get away with running helper bags with no problem. Mech did you have a problem with yours?
 
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I'm willing to bet it is how you hooked them up, with one air line going to both bags...

I would try individual lines to each bag and see if that helps...
 
Old 08-30-2010, 05:50 PM   #29
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i dont see how other guys can get away with running helper bags with no problem. Mech did you have a problem with yours?
They work fine for the extra weight capacity. They definately don't make it ride any better. Your almost there. Air bags can carry more than the springs are rated with a better ride. What are the bags rated at?

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Old 08-30-2010, 05:51 PM   #30
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I don't run any more than 10 psi unloaded.
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Old 08-30-2010, 06:24 PM   #31
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If you just have them on there as helper bags for when towing...run them at zero PSI, c-notch your frame and let the leaves do what they normally do.
If there's any pressure in the bags then you've done nothing but increase the spring rate which means it's gonna beat you to death.
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Old 08-30-2010, 06:25 PM   #32
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i would think a trac bar and individual air lines to the bags will help.

maybe no trac bar, depending on how many leafs are still there.

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I'm willing to bet it is how you hooked them up, with one air line going to both bags...

I would try individual lines to each bag and see if that helps...
i would think the air would equalize between them too. if i add the check valves i wont be able to drain the bags
 
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If you just have them on there as helper bags for when towing...run them at zero PSI, c-notch your frame and let the leaves do what they normally do.
If there's any pressure in the bags then you've done nothing but increase the spring rate which means it's gonna beat you to death.
thats what my attention are for tomorrow. just looking at it i didnt think the axle would travel that far
 
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i would think the air would equalize between them too. if i add the check valves i wont be able to drain the bags
You need to isolate the bags from each other.
When you have them T'd together and go around a curve, the leaning of the truck compresses one bag which forces air into the other bag...making it handle even worse.
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thanks everyone for your help
 
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You need to isolate the bags from each other.
When you have them T'd together and go around a curve, the leaning of the truck compresses one bag which forces air into the other bag...making it handle even worse.
Like I was saying earlier, thanks dick!!!
 
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Tires & pressure...

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now i just need to figure out a way to run two solenoids.
 
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tire pressure im run 50lbs were it calls for 110, they feel like forklift tires
 
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