
Tips an helpful hints to assist you to a trouble free installation;
Don't over tighten bolts on the airbag rings. There can be a slight gap between the alloy ring and the steel bracket. This is perfectly normal in some instances.
Be sure to tighten airbag bolts diagonally opposite one another, not sequentially in a row. Doing it this way will ensure an even seal all the way around the airbag.
It is common for the sealing surface on the rubber airbag to be uneven, this is due to part of the ringing process when installing the rings on the airbags. When the bolts are done up and tightened onto the brackets, any high or low spots on the airbag will be eliminated.
It is also common for there to be a small 1-2mm gap between the bellow ring and the bracket. You don't need to tighten them down all the way, just firm enough to create a seal.
Once you have assembled the airbags, it is a good idea to initially inflate the airbag to 80-110psi. This will help the airbag 'seat' properly, and will also help you find any leaks that may exist around the fittings. Now is a good time to perform a leak test before you install the airbag to your vehicle.
Once you are satisfied that there are no leaks, reduce the pressure to 'normal' before using. (Normal will vary depending on the vehicle & load etc. Only inflate bellows enough to level the vehicle when loaded).
So you have a leak? You are going to need soapy water!
The best way to go about finding where this leak is, is to pump your air bellow up to 100psi this way there will be plenty of pressure in the bellow to show a leak quicker. Once you have put 100psi of air in your bellow it is time to start spraying with soapy water, and you need to really soak it, spray the bellows, the air fittings, the airline, the schrader valves (air inlet valve) the front and back of those and the airline that is pushed into the back of those schrader valves. Tracking down a leak will take a little bit of time, so as you spray really watch for those bubbles. Once you have isolated what part is leaking, you are halfway to fixing your problem.
If you've identified a leak in your air suspension system using the soapy water test, follow these steps based on where the leak is located: 1. **Airfitting Leaking from the Thread:** Remove the airfitting from the airbag plate and re-install it with a pneumatic sealant (e.g., SM40 Pneumatic Sealant). Avoid using thread tape as it is less reliable with air pressure. 2. **Airfitting Leaking from the Collar:** The teeth inside the collar may have scratched the airline, causing a leak. Cut the airline straight, avoiding bends or flattening, and re-insert it into the collar. Ensure the internal teeth engage the airline securely. 3. **Schrader Valve Leaking from the Collar:** Similar to the airfitting, cut the airline straight and re-insert it into the collar. Ensure a secure fit. 4. **Schrader Valve Leaking from the Valve Core:** Use the tightening tool cap provided to tighten the valve core, which may have loosened over time due to travel and vibration. 5. **Airbag Leaking from the Sealing Surface:** Remove the bracket, rotate the airbag ring 90 degrees, and re-install it as per the original instructions. Lightly spray WD40 on the sealing face to help seat the airbag. **Warranty Information:** - Airbags: 5-year warranty - Brackets: 3-year warranty - Air fittings: 1-year warranty - Airline: 1-year warranty If your product is still under warranty, contact us for a warranty replacement. You will need to return the faulty item. If your product is no longer under warranty, contact us for assistance with a replacement part.
Every vehicle is different, and every load is different.
Finding the right pressure is a bit of trial and error, to find the happy medium between comfort, and levelling the vehicle out. As a general rule, I suggest to start at around 30psi, and adjust up or down as necessary
Maximum operating pressure is 150psi.
Minimum pressure is 0psi.
We do, however, recommend keeping 2-3psi in the bellows when not used, if you are travelling on rough, corrugated roads. This helps prevent any possible damage to the bellow from a hard bottom-out.
In some applications, the brackets may sit slightly askew from each other. Some vehicles have varying shaped bumpstop pads underneath the chassis rail, and the brackets are designed to best fit this shape.
So you may notice a small amount of deflection in the airbag, which is perfectly normal, and wont cause any problems, or premature wear and tear.
All you need to ensure is that the bracket sits flat and securely against the mating surfaces, and that nothing can foul on the airbag through the suspensions range of travel.
