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Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15

Post by beltguy »

I think part of the difference of opinion is whether the air bags supplement the Torsilastics or are used for all of the suspension load. I am not sure which is best, but I would lean towards supplement if the Torsilastics are in decent shape.

Now for the real challenge: want to tackle a design for the bogey axle? :o :shock: That is the one that makes the most sense to me, but the space makes it very difficult. If a person could come up with a design for that axle, I think there is a decent market.

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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15

Post by JeffreyBryanMeek »

Jim, I agree, the opinions do differ. Most of the information I have seen supports the theory of a supplemental bag. For my bus it will be almost all of the suspension. As far as the bogeys are concerned It's not a huge deal either. Just a matter of doing the engineering. A cantilever would make more sense than anything else though. I will post the finished cad drawing in a few minutes. The CNC is cutting parts as I type this and should be done in about 45 minutes. Thank you for your input.
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15

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Final Drawing. These have now been cut.
Final Drawing. These have now been cut.
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15

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The completed structure to be attached to the bus side. The axle side should be done before the end of today.
The completed structure to be attached to the bus side. The axle side should be done before the end of today.
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15

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I was asked about bogey air bags. I will be starting the CAD drawings on them tomorrow morning. I'll probably start a new thread for them.
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by beltguy »

Jeffrey, looking great!!!! I assume the slots are for welding the plates to existing tubing.

I will change the title of this thread to indicated it is for the drive axle and then you can start a new one for the bogey.

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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by JeffreyBryanMeek »

Jim you are exactly correct. We'll "plug" weld the slots. I also did and tab and slot connection on all the pieces. Insert tab A into tab B, etc. That will may construction much easier for potential other DIYers out there wanting to do an air bag on there own rig. I will offer this kit as a "parts" package to be welded at the end user level.
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

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Mock up before paint. BTW it is upside down'
Mock up before paint. BTW it is upside down'
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by eagle1 »

how much for a model 10 kit? thanks mark
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by JeffreyBryanMeek »

Mark, thank you for the interest. I don't have an exact $$ yet. Although it will be much cheaper that any other kit. And we try our best to keep the quality of our project top notch.
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