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cb
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:
'04 Pathfinder - airlift ?? |
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I have a new 2004 Pathfinder. I'd like to install airlift bags in the
rear coils to help support the tongue load of my 4500 lb boat & trailer.
Inside the OE coil springs are black plastic looking conical cylinders,
I assume to assist the coil action under severe loads. Can they be
removed to allow the installation of the airlift airbags?
Has anybody installed airlift airbags in a late model Pathfinder?
Thanks in advance,
....cb
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John Smith
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:
Re: '04 Pathfinder - airlift ?? |
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Yes, they can be removed. But, I think you have to come up with some
spring gaskets to replace them or the back end will squeek
cb wrote:
| Quote: | I have a new 2004 Pathfinder. I'd like to install airlift bags in the
rear coils to help support the tongue load of my 4500 lb boat & trailer.
Inside the OE coil springs are black plastic looking conical cylinders,
I assume to assist the coil action under severe loads. Can they be
removed to allow the installation of the airlift airbags?
Has anybody installed airlift airbags in a late model Pathfinder?
Thanks in advance,
...cb |
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nfisherman
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Sat Dec 04, 2004 5:42 am Post subject:
Re: '04 Pathfinder - airlift ?? |
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I have Airlifts on my '02 PF. The bumpers need to come out. You
don't need to add anything. The bumpers fit inside the coils, not
under them. Mine haven't squeaked in two years. I drive with the
bags at around 3 psi, except when loaded (the car, that is!).
The tongue weight on my trailer is about 350# and the airlifts work
very well.
John Smith <johnsmith@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<41AFC26C.2040804@yahoo.com>...
| Quote: | Yes, they can be removed. But, I think you have to come up with some
spring gaskets to replace them or the back end will squeek
cb wrote:
I have a new 2004 Pathfinder. I'd like to install airlift bags in the
rear coils to help support the tongue load of my 4500 lb boat & trailer.
Inside the OE coil springs are black plastic looking conical cylinders,
I assume to assist the coil action under severe loads. Can they be
removed to allow the installation of the airlift airbags?
Has anybody installed airlift airbags in a late model Pathfinder?
Thanks in advance,
...cb |
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Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:
Re: '04 Pathfinder - airlift ?? |
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nfisherman wrote:
| Quote: | I have Airlifts on my '02 PF. The bumpers need to come out. You
don't need to add anything. The bumpers fit inside the coils, not
under them. Mine haven't squeaked in two years. I drive with the
bags at around 3 psi, except when loaded (the car, that is!).
The tongue weight on my trailer is about 350# and the airlifts work
very well.
What brand airlifts do you use? Do you also use an on board air compressor? |
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nfisherman
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Mon Dec 06, 2004 12:46 am Post subject:
Re: '04 Pathfinder - airlift ?? |
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ppointer@nospamindspring.com wrote in message news:<Frtsd.28943$MG3.14398@fe2.columbus.rr.com>...
| Quote: | nfisherman wrote:
I have Airlifts on my '02 PF. The bumpers need to come out. You
don't need to add anything. The bumpers fit inside the coils, not
under them. Mine haven't squeaked in two years. I drive with the
bags at around 3 psi, except when loaded (the car, that is!).
The tongue weight on my trailer is about 350# and the airlifts work
very well.
What brand airlifts do you use? Do you also use an on board air compressor?
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I use Airlift brand bags: www.airliftcompany.com. I have the onboard
compressor. It's been a while but I think that I bought them online
from Central 4wd. |
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Mon Dec 06, 2004 2:34 am Post subject:
Re: '04 Pathfinder - airlift ?? |
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nfisherman wrote:
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I use Airlift brand bags: www.airliftcompany.com. I have the onboard
compressor. It's been a while but I think that I bought them online
from Central 4wd.
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Thanks. Remember how long it took to install? |
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nfisherman
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Mon Dec 06, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:
Re: '04 Pathfinder - airlift ?? |
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ppointer@nospamindspring.com wrote in message news:<H9Lsd.33327$MG3.17315@fe2.columbus.rr.com>...
| Quote: | nfisherman wrote:
I use Airlift brand bags: www.airliftcompany.com. I have the onboard
compressor. It's been a while but I think that I bought them online
from Central 4wd.
Thanks. Remember how long it took to install?
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I didn't do it myself. I have a friend who is a mechanic. I had him
do it because I wasn't comfortable detaching the springs from the axle
myself. I think that he said it took him about 3 hours for the bag
and compressor installation. |
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Mon Dec 06, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:
Re: '04 Pathfinder - airlift ?? |
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nfisherman wrote:
| Quote: | I didn't do it myself. I have a friend who is a mechanic. I had him
do it because I wasn't comfortable detaching the springs from the axle
myself. I think that he said it took him about 3 hours for the bag
and compressor installation.
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Thanks. I'll probably put a set on my QX4 prior to the spring. |
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