Firestone air support
#1
Firestone air support
Just fitted Firestone air support sleeves to my 2007 Outlander. Absolutely ideal for when the rear is loaded and I am towing my caravan.
The fitting can be done without dropping the suspension arms etc., but is fiddly and took me about 5 hours in total.
Photo at:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_grocer/8467636663/
The fitting can be done without dropping the suspension arms etc., but is fiddly and took me about 5 hours in total.
Photo at:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_grocer/8467636663/
Last edited by The Grocer; 02-23-2013 at 09:17 AM. Reason: added photo link
#2
Just fitted Firestone air support sleeves to my 2007 Outlander. Absolutely ideal for when the rear is loaded and I am towing my caravan.
The fitting can be done without dropping the suspension arms etc., but is fiddly and took me about 5 hours in total.
Photo at:-
Air spring support low res | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
The fitting can be done without dropping the suspension arms etc., but is fiddly and took me about 5 hours in total.
Photo at:-
Air spring support low res | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
#6
I just installed the air springs on my 08 XLS to help with my new trailer (2600lbs dry weight). I am also using an eq hitch.
It is a very tight fit but I found that presoaking the springs in hot water helps to soften them. You can also remove the bolt at the bottom of the shock to help gain a little more stretch in the spring. When we had the spring installed, but it was still quite twisted, we gave it a small shot of air and it popped right into shape. Total job was about 3 hours.
I will have to experiment with the pressures using the examples you guys have given.
Thanks
Paul
It is a very tight fit but I found that presoaking the springs in hot water helps to soften them. You can also remove the bolt at the bottom of the shock to help gain a little more stretch in the spring. When we had the spring installed, but it was still quite twisted, we gave it a small shot of air and it popped right into shape. Total job was about 3 hours.
I will have to experiment with the pressures using the examples you guys have given.
Thanks
Paul
#8
There you go:-
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 3.0L / 182 C.I.D. Firestone Ride-Rite Suspension Load Leveling Kits
but double check as this link was for my 2008 Outlander
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 3.0L / 182 C.I.D. Firestone Ride-Rite Suspension Load Leveling Kits
but double check as this link was for my 2008 Outlander
#10
No, not all all. The airsprings come with easy push in high pressure pipe that end in normal car tyre valves. Just use normal foot pump etc to pressurise.
Of course you can fit controller etc to automatically adjust from the cab, but what's the hardship in just taking a pressure reading with a tyre pressure gauge?
Of course you can fit controller etc to automatically adjust from the cab, but what's the hardship in just taking a pressure reading with a tyre pressure gauge?