jhdbad Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I have a 90 Sunrader shorty with airbags at 40psi ... my ride is very stiff I feel every imperfection like it’s bottoming out ... what can I do to improve this situation? New shocks? Tire inflation ? Air bag inflation? Any suggestions appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 What tire pressures now? Are you bottoming out? Rear end sagging? Try a bit more air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdbad Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Derek thanks ... tires 45 all around air bags updated 25 both air bags were at 40 someone suggested I go to 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdbad Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Rear end not sagging and coach empty thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Both pressures lower than most seem to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Look at the leaf spring bushings. They can make it ride hard if bad. Other than that shocks or maybe the leaf springs themselves. Do they still have a nice curve? Extreme low air in the air bags puts all the weight of the camper on the springs. Add some air to those bags. I wouldn't put mine lower than 50. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdbad Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Thanks leaf springs got the curve will increase airbags and have bushings and shocks looked at thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdbad Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Thanks Linda... increased airbags road better what do you keep your tires at? Yokohama 185R14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdbad Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 I’ve decided to shop for tires ... whats the replacement for my Yokohama 185R14? Walmart has the Hankook for $86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 They're good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I keep my front tires at 55 and my rear at 60. You need to remember it's a truck. Not supposed to ride like a Cadillac Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrbus Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 There is no proper or ideal pressure for air bags. One thing that bags are good at doing is isolating the rig from road vibrations. The bags purpose are to level the Toy front to rear and side to side. One bag can have higher or lower pressure than the other depending on condition of springs and load distribution. Most bags should not be inflated below 20 psi nor above 90 psi. I carry a compressor and at times use the bags to level when parked or fill to max when going off road for more clearance. Do you know what kind of shocks you have, someone complained about new brand name shocks causing a harsh ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 35 minutes ago, jjrbus said: ... someone complained about new brand name shocks causing a harsh ride. That would be, if I'm not mistaken, Linda about Bilsteins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I got used to them. They do improve handling too. They certainly would never make a rig feel like it was bottoming out. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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