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Tried Coil Springs with inside airbags ? [message #190010] Mon, 12 November 2012 15:02 Go to previous message
Francois is currently offline  Francois   United States
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I keep looking at the rear suspension, and although I am happy with the way it rides, There is a slow leak on one side and I keep wondering what might happen in a bag blowout and what might be better.

Among the modifications I have seen are 4x4 posts in there, and I have seen the photo of the guy who put in Ford F350 coil springs. I note also that there are easily available air bags that fit inside coil springs- for almost any vehicle. Maybe it's me, but a system like that would eliminate one worry on my 78 Royale, and I like eliminating worries, especially when the total cost would be so much less than even replacing the bags I have.

The airbags inside of the coils would seem to be able to adjust height and ride, similar to the current system, but if the bag or the compressor or the lines failed, not a major sweat.

Is this thinking wrong? Has anyone in the community tried this?

Thanks.
 
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