| Is the Air ride system only on the back of GMCs? [message #233202] |
Mon, 16 December 2013 10:06  |
Ultravan Owners
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Learning about and looking at possibly purchasing a GMC.
I did a search before asking. I honestly did not open "every" post. But the ones I did talk about rear air bags only.
Is the Air Ride system only on the back of GMCs?
Or did they find a way (with the axle shafts and all) to mount air bags on the front too?
Thank you,
Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Is the Air ride system only on the back of GMCs? [message #233203 is a reply to message #233202] |
Mon, 16 December 2013 10:07  |
sgltrac
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Rear only
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Dec 16, 2013, at 8:06 AM, Tony <Ultravanman248@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Learning about and looking at possibly purchasing a GMC.
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> I did a search before asking. I honestly did not open "every" post. But the ones I did talk about rear air bags only.
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> Is the Air Ride system only on the back of GMCs?
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> Or did they find a way (with the axle shafts and all) to mount air bags on the front too?
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> Thank you,
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> Tony Ontario Canada 70 Ultravan #520 with an Olds Toronado 455 under the bed, in back. Like to have a 78 GMC, twin beds in back, one couch up front. If you have one that is on the road & you're willing to sell it - let us know.
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| Re: Is the Air ride system only on the back of GMCs? [message #233205 is a reply to message #233202] |
Mon, 16 December 2013 10:13 |
GeorgeRud
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The air ride system is only used on the rear suspension. Front end uses torsion bars.
Jim Bounds was investigating an air suspension system for the front end, but I think he's put that project on a back burner. With all the modifications that have been made over the years, perhaps the front will have an air ride as well, but I wouldn't hold my breath as the current system works quite well.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: Is the Air ride system only on the back of GMCs? [message #233207 is a reply to message #233202] |
Mon, 16 December 2013 10:29 |
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Yes rear only, but I must say my front end is so comfortable, taking speedbumps better them my v70 volvo
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: Is the Air ride system only on the back of GMCs? [message #233267 is a reply to message #233260] |
Mon, 16 December 2013 20:02 |
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I had air shocks on the front of my '69 Fairlane wagon...they were inside the springs, same suspension design as early Mustang/Falcon. Really firmed up the handling and it rode nicely. I had forgotten about that option for getting the GMC front end raised, and I've got several styles of air shocks stored away, so I think I'll check that out soon.
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Is the Air ride system only on the back of GMCs? [message #233269 is a reply to message #233267] |
Mon, 16 December 2013 20:11 |
Ken Henderson
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You'd better plan to seriously reinforce the lower shock mounts if you add
air shocks -- the originals fail fairly regularly without that extra load.
Ken H.
On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 9:02 PM, Terry <mrbullitt@verizon.net> wrote:
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> I had air shocks on the front of my '69 Fairlane wagon...they were inside
> the springs, same suspension design as early Mustang/Falcon. Really firmed
> up the handling and it rode nicely. I had forgotten about that option for
> getting the GMC front end raised, and I've got several styles of air shocks
> stored away, so I think I'll check that out soon.
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