Air Suspension
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- Supreme Being
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A can of WD40 is useful for lubrication to squeeze the bags in-between the springs
Bongo no more........... ;-(
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I too looked into this option here in BC. Nothing available to fit the Bongo, so who can I safely order from in the UK. Its a one-way trip, no returns for the cost is high to get it here!
Cheers,
Dave
P.S. I need shocks too of course [185k on mileage], but again can't find here. I noticed a lot of rear end hopping and bottoming out of springs with 6 people onboard. More resistance is required, thus the airbag lift system.
Cheers,
Dave
P.S. I need shocks too of course [185k on mileage], but again can't find here. I noticed a lot of rear end hopping and bottoming out of springs with 6 people onboard. More resistance is required, thus the airbag lift system.
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progroup wrote:I too looked into this option here in BC. Nothing available to fit the Bongo, so who can I safely order from in the UK. Its a one-way trip, no returns for the cost is high to get it here!
Cheers
This is where I had them from, scroll down page but becareful there's two types....
http://www.mattsavage.co.uk/acatalog/co ... rings.html
Bongo no more........... ;-(
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Which one? My guess is the standard one as the vehicle isn't lowered. If I could, I'd rather put a 2" lift kit in it as well!dandemann8 wrote:progroup wrote:I too looked into this option here in BC. Nothing available to fit the Bongo, so who can I safely order from in the UK. Its a one-way trip, no returns for the cost is high to get it here!
Cheers
This is where I had them from, scroll down page but becareful there's two types....
http://www.mattsavage.co.uk/acatalog/co ... rings.html
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- Supreme Being
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Yup standard should be good You may find them on Ebay, but not sure of cost
Bongo no more........... ;-(
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Dan's the mann!dandemann8 wrote:Yup standard should be good You may find them on Ebay, but not sure of cost
Cheers,
Dave
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I have a V6 which had god-awful lowered suspension when it was imported (well to me it was anyway) kept the front lowered and standard springs put on the rear. All in all much better but the rear does hit the bump stops on speed bumps. I too have LPG and reckon I am going to try some of these to see if it cures it before I lob a bike rack on the back and a van full of camping gear.
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got mine from Matt Savage.I had an initial problem with incorrect spacers and instructions which resulted in the bags bursting.Spoke to Matt who was sympathetic and invited me to his workshop at Matlock,he fitted brand new bags and correct spacers at no cost now no more bottoming out better towing and comfortable ride.
He now knows what is needed for Bongos and is very customer friendly.
He now knows what is needed for Bongos and is very customer friendly.
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Thanks petebee; I'll order one in and try it out. Problem with North America is that no Bongos exist yet beyond mine. So, there is zero help on issues like this. Our own Canadian Tire sells similar air bag systems for around $125CDN; but I'd have to experiment a bit for a good fit!petebee wrote:got mine from Matt Savage.I had an initial problem with incorrect spacers and instructions which resulted in the bags bursting.Spoke to Matt who was sympathetic and invited me to his workshop at Matlock,he fitted brand new bags and correct spacers at no cost now no more bottoming out better towing and comfortable ride.
He now knows what is needed for Bongos and is very customer friendly.
Bongo Fury forum is where I can make an informed decision based on all those who time to contribute!!
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Thank Duncan for the tip do people just fit these to the rear or can they be fitted to the front aswelldandemann8 wrote:A can of WD40 is useful for lubrication to squeeze the bags in-between the springs
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Like to see you try http://www.lushprojects.com/bongopartsm ... mgno=.htmlwishmaster wrote: Thank Duncan for the tip do people just fit these to the rear or can they be fitted to the front aswell
Izzy
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Ditto missfixitwishmaster wrote:Thank Duncan for the tip do people just fit these to the rear or can they be fitted to the front aswelldandemann8 wrote:A can of WD40 is useful for lubrication to squeeze the bags in-between the springs
Izzy
No you can't because they are 'MacPherson Struts' - the spring encapsulates the shock absorber!
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Thanks guys, you learn something new every day
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It should be pointed out that the (very good) Air Lift kit supplied by Matt Savage is actually produced in N. America. Given the appropriate part numbers it might be less expensive to order this from a more local supplier! Or direct from the manufacturer. (Sorry Matt)progroup wrote:Thanks petebee; I'll order one in and try it out. Problem with North America is that no Bongos exist yet beyond mine. So, there is zero help on issues like this. Our own Canadian Tire sells similar air bag systems for around $125CDN; but I'd have to experiment a bit for a good fit!petebee wrote:got mine from Matt Savage.I had an initial problem with incorrect spacers and instructions which resulted in the bags bursting.Spoke to Matt who was sympathetic and invited me to his workshop at Matlock,he fitted brand new bags and correct spacers at no cost now no more bottoming out better towing and comfortable ride.
He now knows what is needed for Bongos and is very customer friendly.
Bongo Fury forum is where I can make an informed decision based on all those who time to contribute!!
http://www.airliftcompany.com/
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Indeed. there is an old thread where Dandy talks all about fitting them, plus obtaining them (with parts numbers) from USA:Jaws wrote:It should be pointed out that the (very good) Air Lift kit supplied by Matt Savage is actually produced in N. America. Given the appropriate part numbers it might be less expensive to order this from a more local supplier! Or direct from the manufacturer. (Sorry Matt)progroup wrote:Thanks petebee; I'll order one in and try it out. Problem with North America is that no Bongos exist yet beyond mine. So, there is zero help on issues like this. Our own Canadian Tire sells similar air bag systems for around $125CDN; but I'd have to experiment a bit for a good fit!petebee wrote:got mine from Matt Savage.I had an initial problem with incorrect spacers and instructions which resulted in the bags bursting.Spoke to Matt who was sympathetic and invited me to his workshop at Matlock,he fitted brand new bags and correct spacers at no cost now no more bottoming out better towing and comfortable ride.
He now knows what is needed for Bongos and is very customer friendly.
Bongo Fury forum is where I can make an informed decision based on all those who time to contribute!!
http://www.airliftcompany.com/
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 2&start=30
Worth a read.