RedLineX
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• Dallas, TX, USA |
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 Posted:4/19/2007 16:03 |
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Hey guys, I just installed the Firestone Ride-Rite air bags in my 05 X. I have been keeping an eye on the air pressure to make sure it stays above 5PSI. But I seem to be loosing a few pounds of pressure each day. I am thinking some of the lose is due to the fact that I keep checking it since some air escapes every time I check it.
Those that have air bags, do you notice any air pressure loss? I have checked the lines for leaks and I even tightened up the valve that goes in the air bags. I just can't locate any other reason for the pressure loss.
Thanks,
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Cobra427
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• Fremont, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/24/2003 |
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Posted:4/19/2007 17:40 |
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I notice very little pressure loss, and the pressure that it does loose is similar to the pressure that a tire looses. BTW, I'm running 20lbs unloaded. |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:4/19/2007 19:53 |
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I use a sprayer bottle filled with water and a teaspoon of baby shampoo mixed in then spray on the air pressure line connections to reveal the leak/s.
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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RedLineX
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• Dallas, TX, USA |
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Posted:4/20/2007 09:24 |
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| Quote: | | I notice very little pressure loss, and the pressure that it does loose is similar to the pressure that a tire looses. BTW, I'm running 20lbs unloaded. |
Does that seem a bit stiff? I like the extra stability the air bags provide to the rear end but it really seems to get bouncy back there at the higher PSI. I keep the pressure down between 10 - 5 PSI and that seems to help.
Thanks for the input 
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RedLineX
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• Dallas, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 5/1/2006 |
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Posted:4/20/2007 09:27 |
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| Quote: | | I use a sprayer bottle filled with water and a teaspoon of baby shampoo mixed in then spray on the air pressure line connections to reveal the leak/s. |
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. I checked it this morning and it looks like tightening the valve in the air bag may have done the trick. If not, I will try your suggestion.
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Cobra427
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• Fremont, CA, USA |
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Posted:4/24/2007 16:34 |
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| Quote: | | Quote: | | I notice very little pressure loss, and the pressure that it does loose is similar to the pressure that a tire looses. BTW, I'm running 20lbs unloaded. |
Does that seem a bit stiff? I like the extra stability the air bags provide to the rear end but it really seems to get bouncy back there at the higher PSI. I keep the pressure down between 10 - 5 PSI and that seems to help.
Thanks for the input
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Actually, I found her to be more bouncy at 5 to 10lbs, than at 20lbs, where she's feels more solid and secure. In the back, she's also got Ken's Radius bars, a Hellwig sway bar and Edlebrock shocks. Tires are Yokohama Geolanders - 285-75/16 - Load Range D - filled to 60lbs on all fours. |
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