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Driving with blown airbag

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by CDL CPL, Apr 27, 2018.

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  1. Apr 30, 2018 #11
    Oxbow

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    We'll, it's not policy to follow the truck around, but it sure has come in handy a time or two. Having some spare air line and fittings made the air bag swaps much easier.
     
    Oxbow, Apr 30, 2018
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  3. Feb 1, 2019 #13
    Logeman_Trucking

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    I'm under a very hot reefer load. Trlr wont hold Air due to blown bag (half of the bottom is gone).Gross is about 72,000. Can I bypass the bag and keep rolling till tomorrow morning or do I need to shutdown and wait for parts (not available till tomorrow afternoon)?
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2020 #13
    CDL CPL

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    We drove it (very carefully) for awhile to the drop then worried about getting it fixed. I guess it can do a decent amount of damage if drove hard. One time we were able to partially plug the hole in the air bag until we made it to a part shop. Had this blown airbag thing happen a few times actually.
     
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  6. Dec 26, 2020 #15
    AModelCat

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    Takes like 15 minutes to change an airbag. No reason at all to pay someone to do it.
     
    AModelCat, Dec 26, 2020
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  7. Aug 11, 2023 #16
    truckersways

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    Just happened to me with heavy load. I disconnected the air line to airbag, fold it, and put zip ties. Only 10 mile to receiver, then to dealer to change it
     

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