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Gary Worobec
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We have one of the first 4 or 5 Quadra Bag systems that JimK sold. This was maybe more than 10 years ago and we have had zero issues. Let’s not get confused with other systems that use 2 or 4 bags.
Gary Worobec
gtw5@earthlink.net
1973 23 GMC Glacier
Howell EFI/EBL
> Gary On Oct 13, 2017, at 1:37 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
>
> Please do not refer to this system as Quadra Bags as we never have
> problems with these unit.
> Have had people asking us what is the problem with our system or the same
> ones that Jim B of Coop sells.
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> On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 1:30 PM, Shane Grass wrote:
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>> Thanks Ken,
>>
>> I appreciate everyone’s advice - just have to decide what system to go
>> with considering all the pros and cons I’ve heard here and read about
>> online (2 page comparison of all airbags, presentations, etc.). I enjoyed
>> the ride quality of the Royale, but don’t have experience driving the other
>> systems to judge what is better for me.
>>
>> I like a soft, comfortable ride, but don’t necessarily want to sacrifice
>> improved control on the road offered in the newer systems. I’ll continue
>> to research before making up my mind.
>>
>> Thanks again everyone!,
>>
>> Shane
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Oct 13, 2017, at 3:28 PM, Ken Henderson
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Shane,
>>>
>>> From the thread about your air bag problem, it sounds as if your best
>>> option is a total replacement. Unless something has changed in the past
>>> couple of years, Zeb Jr., at Southland, will offer you his replacement
>> air
>>> bag system. You may choose that, but if you do, you'll probably be in
>> the
>>> small minority of owners. If you choose a single bag system, that from
>>> Alex Ferrara is well thought of and apparently offers ride
>> characteristics
>>> very similar to the original air bags. Then there's the Sully Bag
>> system,
>>> which operates at lower pressure and offers, reportedly, as softer ride.
>>> Your "best", and most expensive, option is the Quad Bag system from
>> Applied
>>> GMC (Jim K). Any of those should serve you well indefinitely.
>>>
>>> I would not recommend repairing the "flapper" system -- there've simply
>>> been too many people with too many problems with them. If nothing, else,
>>> the fact that the mounting point on the bogie for the hinge was designed
>> to
>>> do nothing more than secure a flexible rubber&fabric attachment for the
>>> lower center fender skirt.
>>>
>>> JMHO,
>>>
>>> Ken H.
>>> Americus, GA
>>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
>>> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
>>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>>
>>>> On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 4:22 PM, Shane Grass
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hello fellow GMCers,
>>>> >
>>>> > I planned on introducing myself and my wife, Katherine, on better
>> terms,
>>>> but unfortunately I’m asking for advice following a breakdown in our
>>>> recently acquired ‘76 Royale. To make a long story short, we’re in
>>>> Watkinsville, GA headed black to Ocala, FL and I noticed a slight
>> listing
>>>> on the right rear suspension during a stop. I pulled the skirt and saw
>>>> that the inner bottom weld of the support bracket has separated from the
>>>> bogie and the inner bracket beneath the pin and the entire bracket has
>>>> rotated about 30 degree outboard - bending, but not breaking the outer
>> weld
>>>> beneath the rotating pin, if that makes sense.
>>>>
>>> ...
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> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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Worobec
gtw5@earthlink.net
1973 23 GMC Glacier
Howell EFI/EBL
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