I just got back from a trip to harlan, ky, Spent $300 bucks and got to ride about 4 hours when my passanger side torsion bar screwed up. Now I am thinking about my options, air bags, coil-overs, fox, ect. What do you guys run on yours and what are the pros and cons. My buggy is 106" 4 seat cobra 1915, 3 rib bus and 2x3 arms. Thanks.

Once you go bag you will not go back. I switched to airbags about 4 years ago when I built a set of 3.5x4.5 trailing arms. With bags you can find that sweet spot for any circumstance with the flip of a switch. I found out also that even with all the plumbing, compressor, gauges, etc., they are still more economical than most other alternatives outside stock torsion bars. Curt "cheeze" and his dad introduced me to the concept and should have lots of input.

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

You didn't say if your splines inside the torsion housing striped out or you torsion bar broke. If its a broken bar economicly replace the bars. If its the splines. money aside, coil overs would be the easiest. All you do is remove your orsion bars, bolt everything back together and make new shock mounts. The other option would be replace the center spline section with adjusters. This would be cheaper than coilovers, but more work.

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Iv been thinking about going coil overs for awhile myself. Does anybody have a guesstamate of the entire cost.

A.cole, I am not sure yet if the bar broke or the splines striped out. It was just a long ride home and a lot of time to think. I never really care for the way my buggy rode anyway, Not sure if it is because it's a 4 seater.

[quote="Firebug"]Once you go bag you will not go back. I switched to airbags about 4 years ago when I built a set of 3.5x4.5 trailing arms. With bags you can find that sweet spot for any circumstance with the flip of a switch. I found out also that even with all the plumbing, compressor, gauges, etc., they are still more economical than most other alternatives outside stock torsion bars. Curt "cheeze" and his dad introduced me to the concept and should have lots of input. 8)[/quote]

Firebug you got any pics of your set up?

Tonyj, I will try to get some pics later. There is a pic on dixie dunbuggies section of the forum under the member rides section. Not a good view of the bags. I used the 2500 firestone bags. I intend to upgrade to the 2600 bags soon. I recommend if you go with bags to consider them as well. Another thing to consider is weight. I think the bag system is lighter and you can distribute some of the weight for balance. These things are tough too. Not as tough as torsion but torsions break too.

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

Here are some pics. Mud and all.

This brings up some interesting things for my new buggy project. What would be the cost for a air ride setup?

[quote='Firebug']Tonyj, I will try to get some pics later. There is a pic on dixie dunbuggies section of the forum under the member rides section. Not a good view of the bags. I used the 2500 firestone bags. I intend to upgrade to the 2600 bags soon. I recommend if you go with bags to consider them as well. Another thing to consider is weight. I think the bag system is lighter and you can distribute some of the weight for balance. These things are tough too. Not as tough as torsion but torsions

where can I buy them at?

Look on Ebay. Pick up a low rider mag. even JC whitney.

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

i have some air bags that i bought and never used. they are slam specialties model RE-6,
google "slam specialties" they have all the specs on them as well as a comparison chart.
$150 + ship from 42503
mike

my buddy has a 4 seater and he went and bought the torsion elimiator kit and king shock. all you have to do is send them what you think your buggy weighs and how much travel you have and they will send you a shock. he did it and he loves it

I really like the airbag setup. I like the idea of having a suspension that can take some abuse during some hardcore offroading. Then with the flick of a switch, let some air out, for a nice ride back to the campsite

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Jim

Do you buy mounts or build your own? I'm at the point where I could make a airbag suspension change. I currently have 27mm swayaway torsion bars and 14" fox shocks for the rear. I have extended trailing arms (with thru rods) for the front, but no shocks. If i can get some more info, I might just go airbag. Anymore help??????

I made my own. Find the bag you want and get some specs. Find a spot where the travel is equal to the travel of the bags. Fab up the brackets. Up front is another challenge for me as well. Curt's dad has that part figured out using bags off of some lincoln cars. Remember the bags are just springs and shocks are needed.

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

thanks for the help guys. I am going with bags, plan on putting them in when it get to cold to ride.