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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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Firestone Air Bags

Hi guys...Had a real tight system when I first installed it, but now 6 months later I'm getting a little bleed off. If I carry over 20psi, I loose around 5psi a day(more the higher the pressure) under 20 it's about 2-3psi a day. Been contemplating chasing the leak, but being naturally lazy, thought I'd see how everyone elses is doing.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 11:37 PM
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I've had mine on for 2yrs no problems. I run 45lbs when hooked to the 5vr & 5lbs when running empty.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 01:34 AM
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check your lines snd connections. i have a set i took off my 96 truck when i traded and put on my new one when i bought in in 2001 and have never had any problems with them
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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Get a spray bottle with 25% dishwashing soap then spray the bags, lines and connections. The trail of air bubbles will lead you to your leak(s)- possibilty of a bad bag but check first. PK
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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Never had air bags or suspension on any car, truck, motorhome, trailer that did not give me problems and cost me a fortune except the present TC of the CFO's. And, she would not be driving it if she were not the CFO - - whatever mama wants - - - well, you know. I do not like them. $1300 to replace one air bag on one of my motorhomes - - I shuddered, paid the bill, looked under it and saw seven more - - multiplied my bill times seven, added in a computer, sensors, air pumps - - added it all up, had a heart attack and sold the coach.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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Fiver,
Now that's funny...
Big dawg
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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Found it. Last connection I had to check. Last because it was the most work, line in on the cab guage. Isn't that always the way...should know by now, start with the worst.
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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Originally posted by SteveZ
Found it. Last connection I had to check. Last because it was the most work, line in on the cab guage. Isn't that always the way...should know by now, start with the worst.
Of course it's the last one. It wouldn't make since to go any further if you found the leak, unless you are parinoid
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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If you are absolutely sure that all are conspiring against you, I don't think you are paranoid, just observant.
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