Re: Was: SHOCK ABSORBERS Now: Air Bags

From: Jim Miller WB5OXQ (wb5oxq@grandecom.net)
Date: Thu Dec 12 2002 - 12:35:53 EST


It came out in the 50s and did not last more than a few years so it must
either not be that good or too problematic.
I think Hudson had it first then cadallac, Lincoln, Edsel in 58 only and I
dont remember how much longer.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Fitchett" <fitchett@chem.utah.edu>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 10:23 PM
Subject: DML: Was: SHOCK ABSORBERS Now: Air Bags

>
> With this talk about the shock absorbers/spring settle and the use of
> airbags etc.... I wondered if anyone has lowered their truck using air
ride
> suspension. I have been looking into this because the shop that did my
> springs to lower the truck screwed something up and it has never been the
> same since. I have been looking at getting the Air Ride technologies
setup
> with full air suspension including a 4-link for the rear... however its
> turning out to be a very expensive endeavor, but if its done right
hopefully
> it will last a while. Just wondering if the people on the list have had
any
> experience with air ride suspension.
>
> Brian
> Black 98 CC V6 SLT+
>
>
>
>



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