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Found air bags at 3ts.com specifically for a Toyota for $230 delivered. Not too bad installing them and just checked the air after 2 days and it is holding ok. Therefore, I am ready for my first test run to Reno to get the the Air conditioning recharged.

Thans Greg. I knew I could get an answer here. Jerry

Just went thru the Toyota manual for my 86 Dolphin and came up with the following for the 22RE engine with Auto trans and overdrive. 116 Horses at 4800 RPM 140 lbs torque at 2800 RPM Maximum speed in 2nd gear 68 MPH Maximum speed in 1st gear 44 MPH . I would think 4800rpm is a bit much and 2800 not enough. Obviously you would have to meet or exceed 2800 for max torque and any more would help on the horses. Without a tachometer, it seems to me that 3500 would be a good speed for the engine to run which may put you at about 50 or 55 mph. . Has anyone tried to come up with details on this while driving? Just curious. Jerry

I've been busy e-mailing but the only source so far is airbagit.com at $89 each. There has GOT to be another, less expensive source for these. My bags were about 7 inches long by 3 or 4 inches in diameter. 7 inches, by the way, is the clearance from my springs to the frame. . Anyone have any ideas for my 86 Dolphin? Jerry

Hi James: I myself just got a 86 Dolphin with ALL the documents included. Unless I am mistaken, the only vechicle information for repairs, etc would come from a Toyota truck repair manual, Which I just got for $9 total from E-Bay. You should be able to find an original ownere manual for another $5 or so. As for info regarding the vents, doors, air conditioning, heater, etc, if you dont have the operating instructions for each individual appliance I very much doubt if you would ever be able to locate them. Jerry

Thanks for the info. That is about what I expected. I just do not like working on my back under a vehicle.

New member and just got an 86 dolphin with 3-t's system air that bolts on top of the rear axle to the frame. Mine wont hold air. There is a connection for the air inlet on top of system but I am leary of removeing it without knowing if the connection and hose is replaceable. There is no maintenance on this part according to my brochure. Do they go bad? Thanks for any information.