Polyair failures?
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 09, 2003 at 22:47
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Phil
On the week prior to Christmas I had a set of Polyairs fitted to my NH Pajero. I was initially happy with them and they certainly improved the blance when towing a Jayco Swan outback.
However, on my way back up the Clyde mountain, returning to
Canberra, one of the bags failed. It sounded like a gun shot had been fired near bye. I was running 20 psi at the time, so with one side up and one completely down, the handling was diabolical. Unfortunately we were in thick fog and couldn't stop until we got to a clear area on the top of the mountain.
The company that orginally fitted the Polyairs were very good in organising a warranty replacement and advised that they would obtain more heat shield matierial to prevent the heat from the exhaust causing further failures. I hope they are right.
I have not seen any reports of similar failures on the various forums. Is anyone else aware of similar problems and any suggested remedies
Reply By: Brian - Thursday, Jan 09, 2003 at 23:05
Thursday, Jan 09, 2003 at 23:05
Talked to a guy who fits them in Bundy, and he said most failures occur with orignal springs, Wether he was trying to flog after market springs or not I am not sure, but it is food for thought?
Brian
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Follow Up By: Phil - Thursday, Jan 09, 2003 at 23:10
Thursday, Jan 09, 2003 at 23:10
Thanks Brian. I will chase this up and ask the appropriate questions
Cheers
Phil
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Reply By: Greg - Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 10:40
Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 10:40
Phil I have owned 2 pajeros fitted with polyairs and have had 3 failures. The first was an installation problem and repaired under warranty. The others were caused by the exhaust. A heat shield is necessary and I believe is supplied by polyair these days. Since fitting the heat shield I have had no further problems. Polyairs work
well with heavy loads and
mine have been tested under severe conditions.
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Follow Up By: Phil - Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 17:17
Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 17:17
Greg,
Thanks for the information. After reading your note I checked the Paj and found that this time they have installed considerably more heat protection gear.
Lets hope I have as good a run as you
Cheers
Phil
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Follow Up By: Phil - Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 17:17
Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 17:17
Greg,
Thanks for the information. After reading your note I checked the Paj and found that this time they have installed considerably more heat protection gear.
Lets hope I have as good a run as you
Cheers
Phil
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Reply By: Truckster - Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 20:53
Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 20:53
Other problems with them is if you lift the
suspension or put longer springs in, they can cause the bag to tear...
I sold a set to Ray and I didnt know but one was holed :(
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