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stokes.greg · 10-12-2015, 02:41 PM

My 56 wagon has airbags on it and I have become a non fan of them. After cruising the coast I think I'd like to go to a leaf spring or coil. Just looking for advice or ideas. Anyone ever done anything like this?

stokes.greg · 10-12-2015, 02:44 PM

Or have any good pics of the original suspension I could build off of.

miker98038 · 10-12-2015, 04:38 PM

I don't know a lot about rear suspensions, but I did pick up a little knowledge doing the Morrison triangulated 4 bar/coil over on my 55 'bird. I really like the way it worked out. Can I ask what it is you don't like about the 'bags?

stokes.greg · 10-12-2015, 05:05 PM

The ride is ok until I load it down to travel. And it takes a while to air back up if I drop it down. And if it's loaded it doesn't air up as high as it needs.

Ole Don · 10-12-2015, 06:26 PM

It sounds to me like you have a pump problem, not an air bag problem. You need more volume in storage, or a bigger air compressor, or both.

miker98038 · 10-12-2015, 07:11 PM

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I expected a bad ride or sway as you're complaint. But if it's good, then the geometry must be ok. I'd go with Don on this, either compressor, tank, or the wrong size bags. I've got a couple friends with bags in larger cars or wagons, and the ability to air up for load is their favorite part.

10-12-2015, 02:41 PM	#1
stokes.greg Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Marion, Ar Posts: 58	Suspension Question My 56 wagon has airbags on it and I have become a non fan of them. After cruising the coast I think I'd like to go to a leaf spring or coil. Just looking for advice or ideas. Anyone ever done anything like this? __________________ 1941 Super Deluxe 4.6 police interceptor, IFS, 8.8 rearend, hydro boost brake and more. 1946 Sedan Coupe All stock and needs restored

10-12-2015, 02:44 PM	#2
stokes.greg Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Marion, Ar Posts: 58	Re: Suspension Question Or have any good pics of the original suspension I could build off of. __________________ 1941 Super Deluxe 4.6 police interceptor, IFS, 8.8 rearend, hydro boost brake and more. 1946 Sedan Coupe All stock and needs restored

10-12-2015, 04:38 PM	#3
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,625	Re: Suspension Question I don't know a lot about rear suspensions, but I did pick up a little knowledge doing the Morrison triangulated 4 bar/coil over on my 55 'bird. I really like the way it worked out. Can I ask what it is you don't like about the 'bags?

10-12-2015, 05:05 PM	#4
stokes.greg Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Marion, Ar Posts: 58	Re: Suspension Question The ride is ok until I load it down to travel. And it takes a while to air back up if I drop it down. And if it's loaded it doesn't air up as high as it needs. __________________ 1941 Super Deluxe 4.6 police interceptor, IFS, 8.8 rearend, hydro boost brake and more. 1946 Sedan Coupe All stock and needs restored

10-12-2015, 06:26 PM	#5
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Suspension Question It sounds to me like you have a pump problem, not an air bag problem. You need more volume in storage, or a bigger air compressor, or both.

10-12-2015, 07:11 PM	#6
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,625	Re: Suspension Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I expected a bad ride or sway as you're complaint. But if it's good, then the geometry must be ok. I'd go with Don on this, either compressor, tank, or the wrong size bags. I've got a couple friends with bags in larger cars or wagons, and the ability to air up for load is their favorite part.