|
|
08-11-2017, 07:26 AM
|
#21
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SouthWest Michigan
Posts: 5,977
|
I had to drive ours home about 50 miles,,, most of that on a very screwed up I-94 in I think March,,, before it got repaved,,, several large potholes !!!
@ that point I knew nothing about Air Bags !!!
|
|
|
08-11-2017, 10:59 AM
|
#22
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Posts: 9,230
|
To hazard a guess, I don't think that helped. Its a shame you were not closer, I would swap them out for you.
__________________
2012 SunSeeker 3100SS Toad-1962 Futura Average 100 + days camping
|
|
|
08-12-2017, 07:12 AM
|
#23
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SouthWest Michigan
Posts: 5,977
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by A32Deuce
To hazard a guess, I don't think that helped. Its a shame you were not closer, I would swap them out for you.
|
Thanks Deuce !!!
How about a nice photo of you sweet old Falcon ???
|
|
|
08-12-2017, 07:56 AM
|
#24
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Posts: 9,230
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
Thanks Deuce !!!
How about a nice photo of you sweet old Falcon ???
|
This is all I have in my phone. This is our towd!
__________________
2012 SunSeeker 3100SS Toad-1962 Futura Average 100 + days camping
|
|
|
08-12-2017, 08:40 AM
|
#25
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SouthWest Michigan
Posts: 5,977
|
SWEET !!!
Thanks Deuce !!!
I owned a 60,,, straight 6 with 3 in the tree !!!
Just a Falcon not a Futura !!!
Also had a 65 !!! Automatic - No air,,, and we lived in SoCal @ the time !!!
|
|
|
08-12-2017, 08:49 AM
|
#26
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Posts: 9,230
|
Six and three on the tree. Little over 80000 original miles. 17 to 28 mpg!
__________________
2012 SunSeeker 3100SS Toad-1962 Futura Average 100 + days camping
|
|
|
08-12-2017, 09:04 AM
|
#27
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SouthWest Michigan
Posts: 5,977
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by A32Deuce
Six and three on the tree. Little over 80000 original miles. 17 to 28 mpg!
|
And very easy to work on !!!
Not like today's cars !!!
|
|
|
08-12-2017, 09:40 AM
|
#28
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Posts: 9,230
|
That was when cars were easy to work on. Funnyist thing is, at the time the Falcon was a compact car. No its the same size and room of a full size car now and probably a thousand pounds less weight.
__________________
2012 SunSeeker 3100SS Toad-1962 Futura Average 100 + days camping
|
|
|
08-12-2017, 10:14 AM
|
#29
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SouthWest Michigan
Posts: 5,977
|
Right On !!!
I think we drove right off the subject of Airbags !!!
Maybe we should prepare for a spanking ???
LMAO !!!
Take Care Deuce !!!
|
|
|
08-12-2017, 11:19 AM
|
#30
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Posts: 9,230
|
It was you and I so it does not matter. If the problem was solved or what the problem is, what difference does it make.
__________________
2012 SunSeeker 3100SS Toad-1962 Futura Average 100 + days camping
|
|
|
08-14-2017, 04:58 PM
|
#31
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 190
|
Is there a detailed post somewhere on how to install these on a 5th wheel trailer. Leaving springs and ?? Shocks?? in place.
|
|
|
08-14-2017, 05:46 PM
|
#32
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 33
|
You could check their site for a pdf of install instructions. My air bag kit will be here wed and I downloaded and printed the instructions. https://www.airliftcompany.com/
Call them and see what kit you will need
__________________
1972 cree trailer
1978 mallard trailer
1986 Itasca class c
1994 coachman class A
2005 3100SS sunseeker class c
|
|
|
08-18-2017, 07:40 PM
|
#33
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 33
|
Well I recieved the airlift kit and proceeded to install on thursday morning, I spent about 4 hours on the right side and still have to move the exhaust pipe back 1/2 or 3/4 inch back. The directions say should take about 2 hours to install THATS ALOT OF HOOEY there is very little room to even get your hands in there even with the tires off but I got the right side done with the exception of sliding the muffler and exhaust pipe back for a little clearance for the heat shield that came with the kit. Now its friday and the left side went in really nice only took about an hour But when I let the motorhome down off the jackstands the tracbar on the rear of the diff caught the air bag bracket and spun it down around the axle so I took it apart and pointed the track bar bolt and nut away from the mount and reposition the bag mount back on the axle and tightened it down and then jacked the axle up to check clearance, crap only about 1/8 th inch so the job this weekend will be to heat the trac bar mount bracket with the torch and bend it back for a little more room. I am a retired Diesel tech from Kenworth so doing this kind of work is not new to me.
__________________
1972 cree trailer
1978 mallard trailer
1986 Itasca class c
1994 coachman class A
2005 3100SS sunseeker class c
|
|
|
08-18-2017, 08:54 PM
|
#34
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 317
|
While you are at it, you may want to install the compressor so you can adjust the bags from the cab.... a total pain to install but once it's in, it's great!
|
|
|
08-19-2017, 05:13 AM
|
#35
|
Wait till next year...
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southern Worcester County
Posts: 1,135
|
X2 on board compressor is the way to go. I put in the analog gauges by the entry stairs but airlift has a wireless setup also
__________________
Mary and Me
2015 2650s "Finally" SOLD
2015 Jeep Cherokee Toady
2023 Geo Pro FD19 "Almost there"
2022 Race Car Red HR Long Ford Transit 250 "The Iwish Roamer"
|
|
|
08-19-2017, 05:41 AM
|
#36
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 14,428
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by A32Deuce
This is all I have in my phone. This is our towd!
|
Deuce,nice Pic of you guys at the "Tadpole Rally" with your Falcon/Futura towed by a "Air Bag" equipped Sunseeker ! See "On Track"! Youroo!!
__________________
|
|
|
08-19-2017, 08:21 AM
|
#37
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 33
|
I had a pump and gage on my last pick up and it worked great right now I have them tee together and the fill stem in the rear storage compartment
__________________
1972 cree trailer
1978 mallard trailer
1986 Itasca class c
1994 coachman class A
2005 3100SS sunseeker class c
|
|
|
08-19-2017, 08:56 AM
|
#38
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Carlisle, Arkansas
Posts: 1,387
|
X3, Have an onboard compressor installed. Airlift has a system that will give you individual dual pressures if you wish. and keep the pressure maintained
__________________
2005 Cedar Creek 30RLBS/TrailAir Hitch/ MORryde 7K IS/Disc Brakes/ PI PT-50 EMS/ RV Flex Armor Roof
2015 RAM 3500 DRW 6.7 Cummins 3.42/ Garmin 760RV
40 Gal TransferFlow fuel tank/ TST 507
Amateur Radio W5CI 2019 Days Camping 25
2020 Days Camping 7
|
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|