Deflated bags
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 10, 2006 at 21:47
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japmel
I had some Firestone Coilrite Airbags installed in my 100 series Landcruiser 12 months ago, I can only assume they were fitted properly as I got TJM to install them for me.
For 12 months they had 5psi in them as I haven't towed the Caravan for that long
Over Christmas we went Caravaning and I inflated the Airbags to 15psi (half their capasity)
The problem is they both went completely flat before we had even travelled 200k
Does anyone have any idea why this would happen??
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japmel
Reply By: rickwagupatrol - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2006 at 22:14
Tuesday, Jan 10, 2006 at 22:14
I've got the same ones in the patrol, and was emphatically told to fully inflate (ie, 30psi), then load, then deflate to level ride. From the sound of it, for both of them to go flat at the same time, you have pinched the bags, causing a
puncture.Have you tried to inflate them since you got back from your last trip? If not, do so and get someone to listen for escaping air.
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Follow Up By: japmel - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2006 at 22:30
Tuesday, Jan 10, 2006 at 22:30
Rick,
Yep I fully inflated them before I put the Caravan on then deflated them till I was happy with the level (checked 15psi).
They maintained 5psi for 12 months without being pinched so thanks for the reply but I don't think that is the problem.
Yes I have inflated them since I came
Home and yes they went down very slowly, too slow to hear any air escaping from them.
Any Ideas
Thanks
Regards
japmel
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