Air ride for Classic 36' diesel pushers

[Kota]

Originally Posted by SebasSF

Do you guys think there is space between the frame and leaf springs to add a standard Firestone style air bag and manually inflate it for a better ride?


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Not enough space to put in anything more than a bump stop. Most of the add on bags are to improved load capacity. The 360 surely doesn't have any problem with spring capacity. Just the opposite.

As you can see from the pictures, the air bags mount behind the axel.

I'm still investigating either finding the parts used or new to do the conversion on the 95. I've got a few years before retirement. The goal is to have a nice modernized, polished out, coach to cruise the universe after I retire. Hopefully including a couple years in Alaska and Canada.

Hopefully there is some madness to my method!😬

[SebasSF]

Something like this? I think it was an option to have Firestone air bags on an other brand of motorhome and Spartan...

[Vycan]

part numbers?

[Kota]

Originally Posted by SebasSF

Something like this? I think it was an option to have Firestone air bags on an other brand of motorhome and Spartan...Attachment 236718

I honestly don't think you will gain any improvement in the ride with that configuration. Just improved load capacity. You might be able to put weaker springs on so the bags are carrying more of the load.

[Kota]

Here are the factory install drawings from my 94. I have the installation and service manuals also if any is interested in pursuing it. Quite a few pages.