Springs and Air bags
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008 at 13:38
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Member - Chris R (NSW)
Hello
suspension experts/engineers....
I'm wondering if I can do away with rear leaf springs in 2006 troopy in favour of airbags. I know this is often possible for vehicles with coil
suspension - and seemingly they get good ride, articulation and extra ground clearance when needed.
As I understand it, with rear leaf springs, airbags simply supplement the leaf springs although the airbags actually can perform the full support function.
Unfortunately the airbags seem not to be able to provide the essential function of anchoring the running gear against forward-aft movement.
Question
Is it feasible/advisable to install airbags as the sole means of support - using only the top leaf of the leaf spring to continue its anchoring role??
Hope not too silly a question - just wondering if I can get rid of 100Kg of leaves and stop the troopy sag
Cheers
Chris