Thanks! Glad you like the shot
Project ACCUAIR
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Oh yeah, it's clearly not for everyone and while I like what I'm seeing and even feeling, I'd still prefer DTDs
JimLee
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I might just be old and stogy, but living on the edge of DV I see anything rubber (left that open for you overlander, you're welcome) and think "how long before that dry rots and need to be replaced?"Oh yeah, it's clearly not for everyone and while I like what I'm seeing and even feeling, I'd still prefer DTDs
I hear ya. It's a big part of why I always garage all my Jeeps.
bobfriesenhahn
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It looks similar to a tire sidewall to me.
JimLee
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I don't know if it's that thick, but tire sidewalls start cracking at around 3-5 years out here. Quality tires a bit longer, cheap tires sometimes sooner.
TrailHunter
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Don't forget fellas... Semi Trucks have been using this tech for years.
JimLee
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True, any idea on how often they have to be replaced?
bobfriesenhahn
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If a tire sidewall blows, it is likely that you have a spare but with this air bag technology, there is no spare. Replacement parts are likely not readily available. However, any suspension component can fail. It is just a matter of how catastrophic the failure is and how easy it is to repair, or at least get back to the highway.
If an air bag spring blows, are the remaining 3 still completely usable or are they compromised somehow?
TrailHunter
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No idea... But I think there are some Truckers here that could probably chime in on that.
DirtHeadDavis
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Great shots and write up Eddie! That is definitely more flex than I expected, looks pretty stuffed on 37s even at that ride height. While I won't get bags I do like seeing new innovations like these in action so thanks again for the coverage!
I do actually really like how that JT sits too. Still pondering between a JL or JT on 37s/38s for my next rig.
I do actually really like how that JT sits too. Still pondering between a JL or JT on 37s/38s for my next rig.
As I had mentioned on the video thread, ACCUAIR says their air bags should last at least 100k. If one were to fail before such time, they would replace it for free. Nothing about these air pistons look or feel like tires.
Exactly! None of this technology is new - it's just being applied to Jeeps now. Arnott itself has been manufacturing air suspension for over 30 years.
LOL - if a coil spring breaks, there is no spare! And yes, I have broken a coil spring before and know of others who have as well.
As I already mentioned in the video thread, while it is unlikely, IF one were to fail, it would be like riding on your bump stop. Each air piston is controlled by individual solenoids.
I'm not trying to say that this ACCUAIR system is the next best thing since sliced bread but your imagination is running a bit on overdrive here. IF all the things your head is conjuring up can really happen, I intend to find out for myself and I can assure you that I will be sure to post up about them.
We were seeing enough stuff that the tires were rubbing the fenders. Way more than I was expecting without letting air out. Clearly, these aren't for everyone and glad to hear you like seeing them anyway.
Regardless of suspension system, the stance it has with 37's is really nice.
bobfriesenhahn
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We are just trying to imagine all the possible failure scenarios in order to assist with your advanced testing!LOL - if a coil spring breaks, there is no spare! And yes, I have broken a coil spring before and know of others who have as well.
As I already mentioned in the video thread, while it is unlikely, IF one were to fail, it would be like riding on your bump stop. Each air piston is controlled by individual solenoids.
I'm not trying to say that this ACCUAIR system is the next best thing since sliced bread but your imagination is running a bit on overdrive here. IF all the things your head is conjuring up can really happen, I intend to find out for myself and I can assure you that I will be sure to post up about them.
Great question! I just talked to ACCUAIR and they verified that the kit bolts right up to the JL and JT and you can go back to stock without any issues.
Just thought I would post an update. Unfortunately, Project ACCUAIR is still in the shop and if we're lucky, it'll be ready by the end of the week. Really sucks to have lost it for 2 weeks but what are ya gonna do.
In other news, I talked to ACCUAIR and was told that they took my suggestion about the sway bar links seriously and have redesigned them to be fixed links and with OE style joints. This should help eliminate the bolts coming loose and clunking and squeaking. I think that most people who go this route will have a Rubicon or just not need to disconnect and for those who do, there are tons of aftermarket options available that are better. Anyway, I should be getting the new links next week.
In other news, I talked to ACCUAIR and was told that they took my suggestion about the sway bar links seriously and have redesigned them to be fixed links and with OE style joints. This should help eliminate the bolts coming loose and clunking and squeaking. I think that most people who go this route will have a Rubicon or just not need to disconnect and for those who do, there are tons of aftermarket options available that are better. Anyway, I should be getting the new links next week.