Poly Air Bags
Submitted: Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 08:17
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LPGPete
G'day,
It seems I might need to change my
logon to DieselPete (if it's not taken), as I've bought a Dec. 2002 4.2L turbo diesel auto Landcruiser at only 48 K Km. And it came with what appear to the untrained eye to be "poly air bags' in the rear
suspension. A red colour.
When I hitched up my 25Ft van at about 2.3T for the trip to
Mudgee for the long weekend, she was a bit low, so I put 35psi in the air bags and that worked a treat.
But what I don't know is, what are the limits of the air bags.? What is a safe maximum pressure? There were no brochures or instructions with the vehicle.
Your experiences would be greatly appreciated.
So, why is "LPGPete" maybe no longer appropriate?
Well I had a 99 Ti Patrol on dual fuel and the cat converter in the emission system blocked for the 2nd time in 6 months and the Cruiser just happened to be next door to Nissan at the Toyo place - and they don't come up second hand very often - so I jumped at the opportunity - and it tows like a dream as though I have a few more gears available.
The Patrol was great - the Cruiser doesn't have climate control - Grrrrr!! But as we're off to The Centre next week for 5 weeks, I couldn't take the chance of getting stuck somewhere!! And it's all thanks to Mr. Costello anyway for us self funded retirees. He paid for the changeover by removing the RBLs!! Nice man.
All the best and I look forward to your replies.
Pete
Reply By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 08:23
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 08:23
My Pajero ones have a recommended maximum inflation pressure of 30 PSI.
Polyair are very helpfull if you give them a call:
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Cheers
Pete
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Follow Up By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 12:57
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 12:57
I run the firestone's and they have a max pressure of 35psi, which is what I always run when loaded up on the highway. They are brilliant.
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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 08:29
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 08:29
Hi Pete
My 100 series also runs the Poly air bags and when fully loaded with van and car I pump them up to 180 kpa. The best way to
check is first measure the hight of the ball. Put 150kpa in them, hook up the van and deflate if needed to drop th ball down to normal drive height.
When you get
home deflate to around 50 kpa to stop the bags moving in
the springs and pulling the pipes out.
Regards Derek.
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 08:57
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 08:57
Whats a RBA, Random Breast Applicator?
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 10:12
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 10:12
No, it's RBL's as in roubles. Or if you want to get technical about it, bananas :)))
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 10:14
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 10:14
Have heard some stories about air bags failing after a few years, something to do with the area around the air intake ?? Maybe a furphy, maybe just one brand. I'm seeking clarification at the moment.
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Follow Up By: Member - John L G - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 12:57
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 12:57
If it,s not an RBA or a rouble, are the banana's used to stop the client being skinned????????????????????
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 14:39
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 14:39
John LG, next thing you'll tell me that yours was the post we had to have :))))))))
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 21:56
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 21:56
Umm it is RBL hmmm something
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Reply By: Mikee5 (QLD) - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 17:46
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 17:46
I have had Poly air springs in my VL Commodore wagon since about 1992. I needed them to support the weight of all the junk you need to take camping with kids. They worked really
well. I forgot about them since about 2002 and now found that they have separated at the inflation holes. I attribute this entirely to lack of inflation - all my fault. So keep them inflated at about 10 psi minimum and you should have no trouble.
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Reply By: LPGPete - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 19:49
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 19:49
Thanks everyone for your replies.
Very helpful info and I'll study the Polyair web site when I get a moment.
And ... RBL = Reasonable Benefit Limits ... as in superannuation ... and as they've been removed by Mr. C, we can now have access to asll of our hard earned.
Thanks again.
Pete
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Follow Up By: djpatrol - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 20:09
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 20:09
I have Patrol 4.2 Td an poly,s red fitted 30psi max and nothing less than 5 psi when not in use ((NO WEIGHT)) so I drop
mine to 10 lowest if not towing.
Happy Poly Towing.
dj
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Reply By: Middle Jeff - Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 23:02
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 at 23:02
Hi Pete
When you inflate them they can not go more than half way through
the gap in the coil, I hope that made sense.
And never have less than 5psi in them.
Have fun
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Reply By: li'l rusty - Sunday, Jun 18, 2006 at 15:19
Sunday, Jun 18, 2006 at 15:19
Pete,
I recently purchased a set for my 100 series and was told at the time never to inflate them over 25psi and always have a minimum of 5psi in them, to stop them from pinching. I presently have them sitting on 10psi with a modicum of off-road accessories fitted but expect they will need more when loaded up for a touring trip, which is essentially what we purchased them for.
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