Would be a good bumper too.
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| Author: | bigDsmith [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 2:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
Like the title says, which gives a smoother ride? Pro's and con's? It's time to upgrade. |
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| Author: | kvw [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 4:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
I really like my air bags, having a easily adjustable suspension that rides well is hard to say no too. I would have a very hard time going back to torsion bars. You need to run good shocks with air bags though, I am using Fox remote resi shocks and could not be happier. Good Luck Kenric |
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| Author: | muff [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
bigD I debated that decision for a long time and have talked to a bunch of people that have nothing but very good comments about air bags. I think being able to adjust your suspension that easy is worth a lot in itself. I have ordered the bags and have talked with mad mike on here to get some of his torsion eliminators. so i have made my decision to switch. based on all the feedback I got I will be very happy with it...I can't wait to find out |
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| Author: | helmetguy [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
I have them on two buggys and wont go back to torsion. You don't have to worry about saggy suspension on one or both sides,adjustable,lightweight,they seem to be very durable. If you run a onboard compressor you can adjust while riding. With a 2 seater I will let air out when passenger gets out then air back up when they get back in. If you put your buggy on 4 scales you can see the advantage and adjust it till it has the same weight on both back tires. The ac buggy works fine with rancho 9000 shocks but the ecotec required a lot better shock to control the rebound. |
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| Author: | bige70chevy [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
been running my bags for a few years now...love them and would never change...A/c motor with cheap rancho shocks and rides sweet....I do 2 settings on them, 60 lbs for rough or rocky trail riding...55 lbs for climbin and real rough stuff. and if I get a buddy who is 300 lbs in passenger seat, 55 on my side, 60 on passenger |
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| Author: | bigDsmith [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
I was afraid that airbags was the ticket......lol. Price wise, due to modifications. Lets see...New arms..3x2?, New axles, torsion eliminators, good shocks, brake brackets and extend the frame for shocks...hmm not to bad...lol. But I guess it cheaper than the doctors because of my back issues. Thanks for the input guys. I guess I will contacting Mad Mike next month. |
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| Author: | hillaholic [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
You don't have to run torsion eliminators. Just pulled my torsions out and ran the stock bushings and spring plates. Think I ran it for 4 years like that. Worked fine for me. |
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| Author: | shanejrobinson [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
i run bags with the torsion in but set to the lose side and works really well.... |
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| Author: | blackbeauty [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
Has anyone ran bags up front for off road Just that guy |
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| Author: | MadMike [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
There was a guy from Washington state who messed with airbags on the front. Not sure how things worked out, he got out of buggys while he was doing the modification. I toyed with the idea but never pursued it. |
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| Author: | helmetguy [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
Its on m my list but it looks tough with trailing arms, it looks much easier with a arms, but that is a huge change on my buggy. |
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| Author: | MadMike [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 8:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
The bags would actually be lying sorta flat in front of the beam, kinda hard to explain, but it seems do-able. |
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| Author: | Cush53 [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
Madmike let's see some ideas on the front bags, I haven't bought my shocks yet |
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| Author: | hillaholic [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
Would be a good bumper too.
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| Author: | hillaholic [ Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
This is one Curt designed. A guy has this buggy that rides Wellsville now. 
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| Author: | bige70chevy [ Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
https://www.facebook.com/punchdrunkcust ... =1&theater this company makes airbag front beams |
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| Author: | blackbeauty [ Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
I seen a few like that online I'm trying to figure out how it pivots inside the beam Just that guy |
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| Author: | MadMike [ Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
There are torsion springs in between the trailing arm and the leaver that is connected to the air bag. All the air bag does here is make it something like a bouncer. You can drop this on the ground or raise it up with the air bag. |
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| Author: | blackbeauty [ Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bags or Type 3 Torsion |
Yeah I'd like to set it up for air bags on the front just can't seem to find a way to make it look and function good Just that guy |
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