Air Bags for '79 series ute

Thanks Gerry,I wasn't aware of the Polyairs
I'll look into them too.
Dean

The Red Polyairs with their own mini coil spring don't work very well on leaf sprung vehicles. I found that if you mounted them correctly to level the vehicle they would be completely distorted when compressed & even restricted the travel. The Polyairs do however work perfectly on coil sprung vehicles like the 100 series or Patrol.
I believe Polyair do make an equivelant bellows type airbag (black) for the leaf sprung Cruiser which is of a similar quality to the Firestone. They work extremely well carrying 1.2 tonne at around 45 psi (100psi max) then can be let right down when empty for a softer ride. Some of the earlier kits had issues with bolts & U bolts coming undone so may be something to keep an eye on. Be sure when fitted that split tubing is put over the air lines anywhere they may be vunerable.
Cheers Craig.............

thanks mate

how did you work out which kit would suit?
I had never heard of any of the Tojo models they listed.
What sort of minor mods?
Thanks,
Dean

Hi Dean

It was a matter of extended search and more search. They don't have a product for the 70 series in the states so it's about tryining to get the best match for brackets and airbag width and height. I believe the kit No 2115 is exactly what they use over here but is twice the price.

The top bracket to the chasis rails was an exact fit. The bottom bracket required some filing to fit the axle housing neatly and the brake line on one side required some realignment. All easy stuff. Have a look at the Trucksprings or Firestone sites for more detail. Just use the above kit No as the reference. If you want you can ring me on 0418 368 167. Cheers

Thanks John,
My better half drives an '80 series
We like it a lot.
Have got me thinking about same for the family wagon.
Cheers