airbag/spring issue. PLZ HELP

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  1. dartsway

    dartsway Bobtail Member

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    yup, their plastic lines that run through... but all the airlines that run through the airbags are tied into one another... ( ex. starts at the drivers side front axle, then the drivers side rear axle, then the passenger side rear axle - which is the bag that is sitting lower than the rest, then goes to the passenger side front axle)
     
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  3. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    Did you find the problem? If not, could you take some pictures and upload them?
     
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  4. dartsway

    dartsway Bobtail Member

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    good idea, I'll do that first thing Monday, cuz it's empty right now and you really notice the problem empty... very visible when it's loaded...
     
  5. dartsway

    dartsway Bobtail Member

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    I can't figure out how to upload images from my phone to here... but I'll get it....

    also, a person is trying to tell me that that little rubber bushing that goes around the bolt that stops the spring from going ne farther down if the tires ever leave the ground.... I didn't think the spring ever really touched it...?
     
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    dartsway Bobtail Member

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    if ne one knows the ride height for a 99 IH 9400I I'd really appreciate it. mechanics put a new leveler rod on and it seems to b a lil better but also noticed that the ride height was raised up too...
     
  7. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    If you have regular Int'l Z leaf air ride the height is 12 1/2" from the top of the air bag to the bottom where it sits on the beam. You are allowed 1/4" tolerance.
     
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  8. pop's

    pop's Light Load Member

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    I found out the had way there is a low & tall air bag for IH trucks.
     
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  9. dartsway

    dartsway Bobtail Member

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    I think I figured it out though... there is a plastic piece with one bolt in it, inbetween the shackle and the front of the leaf spring... I'm missing that.
     
  10. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    Ah, yes. Slipper pads we call them. There is actually two bolts, one in front, one at the back. Usually a 3/8" bolt, 1 3/4" long or so. They are about an inch thick, so the spring will sit higher in the hanger. Good thing you found it missing. With one missing the other side has more stress on it which can lead to a broken spring.
     
  11. dartsway

    dartsway Bobtail Member

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    yeah I'm very glad I found that I just replace that Spring... Lol. do you think it would be better to replace them all or just that one?
     
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