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Fri, 28 October 2011 12:12  |
Dennis S
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We have had a lot of discussion about new style air bag systems; but there seem to be a lot of owners, including some long time GMC owners, (some who are on the GMCnet) who are staying with the OEM system.
Since there are a limited number of new OEM bags available (high price and that inventory will eventually end), would any of you offer your thoughts and plans? ie, stay with the OEM system until my current bags are ready for replacement, have spares and plan to stay OEM forever, waiting for the next development in air bag replacements, would like a new system but not in the budget,
Look forward to your comments.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: OEM air bags -- [message #148067 is a reply to message #148042] |
Fri, 28 October 2011 18:29  |
Luvn737s
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I'm going with a Southland system this winter sometime, but I want to install JR Slaten air valves and new tires at the same time. About 2K by the time it's all done.
Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
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| Re: OEM air bags -- [message #148086 is a reply to message #148042] |
Fri, 28 October 2011 20:45 |
A Hamilto
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| Dennis S wrote on Fri, 28 October 2011 12:12 |
We have had a lot of discussion about new style air bag systems; but there seem to be a lot of owners, including some long time GMC owners, (some who are on the GMCnet) who are staying with the OEM system.
Since there are a limited number of new OEM bags available (high price and that inventory will eventually end), would any of you offer your thoughts and plans? ie, stay with the OEM system until my current bags are ready for replacement, have spares and plan to stay OEM forever, waiting for the next development in air bag replacements, would like a new system but not in the budget,
Look forward to your comments.
Thanks,
Dennis
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Staying with my current OEM bags until I have to put the spare on. Will then decide whether to buy the bags that Jim K. sells as direct replacements to OEM or build/install mgrue's system. I do not imagine I will ever have enough extra change laying around to go to a four bag "upgrade".
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| Re: [GMCnet] OEM air bags -- [message #148089 is a reply to message #148086] |
Fri, 28 October 2011 20:58 |
john arbuckle
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Well I have not really thought about it but it is something to ponder.
The ride on my 1976 Palm beach is next to none. The rear of that thing
is smooth. The front end definitely needs a 1 ton conversion. So I
think I might be a little hesitant to change something that is not
broken. But you are right they will eventually run out of supply.
Maybe buy a few extra sets and that should get me through a few years
and then deal with it when it comes. So that's my 2 cents on that
subject.
John Arbuckle
1976 Palm Beach
Bellingham Washington
On Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 6:45 PM, A. <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
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> Dennis S wrote on Fri, 28 October 2011 12:12
>> We have had a lot of discussion about new style air bag systems; but there seem to be a lot of owners, including some long time GMC owners, (some who are on the GMCnet) who are staying with the OEM system.
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>> Since there are a limited number of new OEM bags available (high price and that inventory will eventually end), would any of you offer your thoughts and plans? ie, stay with the OEM system until my current bags are ready for replacement, have spares and plan to stay OEM forever, waiting for the next development in air bag replacements, would like a new system but not in the budget,
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>> Look forward to your comments.
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>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
> Staying with my current OEM bags until I have to put the spare on. Will then decide whether to buy the bags that Jim K. sells as direct replacements to OEM or build/install mgrue's system. I do not imagine I will ever have enough extra change laying around to go to a four bag "upgrade".
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| Re: [GMCnet] OEM air bags -- [message #148101 is a reply to message #148042] |
Fri, 28 October 2011 21:47 |
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When I bought this current coach in september I got it with two blown bags and a compressor that runs but does not blow air. After investigating my alternatives and because I am now financially challenged, lol, I bought 5 used bags for 100.00 each and installed the shrader valve modification with the shutoff valve. Now I have a working system with 3 spares and the time to repair the compressor. My plan would be to stick with this as long as I can.
On Oct 28, 2011, at 10:12 AM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
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> We have had a lot of discussion about new style air bag systems; but there seem to be a lot of owners, including some long time GMC owners, (some who are on the GMCnet) who are staying with the OEM system.
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> Since there are a limited number of new OEM bags available (high price and that inventory will eventually end), would any of you offer your thoughts and plans? ie, stay with the OEM system until my current bags are ready for replacement, have spares and plan to stay OEM forever, waiting for the next development in air bag replacements, would like a new system but not in the budget,
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> Look forward to your comments.
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> Thanks,
> Dennis
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| Re: OEM air bags -- [message #148102 is a reply to message #148042] |
Fri, 28 October 2011 22:35 |
Carl S.
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My OEM bags were replaced by the PO a few years before I bought the coach. Unfortunately, either he or somebody else, put some "Slime" in one of them to try to seal a small leak. This softened the bag enough that it blew out, in my driveway, less than two months after I bought it.
That's a long story to say that my air bags are relatively new (5 yrs and 3 yrs) and, according to Jim Bounds, they should last at least 15 years. I plan to budget for a Quadra bag system eventually, although it is a low priority right now. I believe the Quadra bag to be the best engineered option out there and it should provide a lasting alternative to the OEM. I understand that it also provides some handling and durability advantages to the other designs. True, It is probably the most costly option, but I'm a strong believer in the old adage that "you get what you pay for".
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: OEM air bags -- [message #148179 is a reply to message #148042] |
Sat, 29 October 2011 21:07 |
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mgrue
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I installed a system of my own design. It is not nearly as complicated or well engineered as the QuadraBag system, but it cost about $300 in parts and some welding wire and torch gas. It has held the back end of my coach up for the last 1000 miles or so. all depends on what you are looking for.
Mark
| Dennis S wrote on Fri, 28 October 2011 12:12 |
We have had a lot of discussion about new style air bag systems; but there seem to be a lot of owners, including some long time GMC owners, (some who are on the GMCnet) who are staying with the OEM system.
Since there are a limited number of new OEM bags available (high price and that inventory will eventually end), would any of you offer your thoughts and plans? ie, stay with the OEM system until my current bags are ready for replacement, have spares and plan to stay OEM forever, waiting for the next development in air bag replacements, would like a new system but not in the budget,
Look forward to your comments.
Thanks,
Dennis
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Mark Grueninger 76 Palm Beach
Valmeyer IL
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