4WD AIRBAGS ? WATCH BEFORE YOU INSTALL ! Don’t get your system wrong !

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SHOULD YOU FIT AIRBAGS TO YOUR 4WD? Load assist airbags are they a good idea? It’s has a remote control !
Load assist airbag kits have been around for a long time, more and more people are fitting them to vehicles carrying a heavy load. My experience with these loads assist kits goes back a fairly long time to my days in the mining industry, watching contractor vehicles driving in terrible conditions everyday with such kits installed.
I seen over time the best way to use these kits is with a decent load carrying leaf spring and they are brilliant when installed correctly, factor in also suspension compression and droop to insure the bag won’t tear or pinch on any range of motion with the suspension.
Some people think these can carry all the weight of the vehicles capacity, Remember these are load assist kits NOT complete load carrying. Sure the airbag can handle it but the parts of the vehicle the airbag is distributing the heavy loads is not designed to.
So i always have the mechanical engineered suspension components the manufacturer designed to carry 75% of the load I have. I then would apply a air assist bag to carry around 25% of the extra load.
This way I can still have a better ride day to day driving with out running a heavy 500kg or more constant leaf pack for example.
All this information is simply based of my experience with these kits.
I’ve listed expert company’s below who can help you out with a kit for your 4WD.
Www.airbagman.com.au
Www.bossairsuspension.com.au
Www.oot4wd.com.au
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Комментарии : 77

@SamoesADIY 3 года назад

Thanks man, I am now looking to upgrade my truck, your video is very informative. 🍻

@MrSmerb 3 года назад

Some good info thanx mate made my choice much easyer now just need to know more about gvm upgrades with springs and airbags

@Australian_Outdoor_man 3 года назад

Cheers for the info Ty. Much appreciated champion. Keep the great content coming. 👍🇦🇺🍺

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Thanks mate 😁👍🏼 I’ll keep em coming mate ! Next few videos are going to be cool plus give away for 10000 subscribers 🤙🏼

@paulandhelenakathenats4320 3 года назад

Thanks Ty, your vids are always just down to earth & informative. Love your truck mate, I had an F100 around 40 years ago & I loved it too. Only sold it when I couldn’t fit the whole family in 😕. Cheers, Paul

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Thanks Paul I really appreciate such awesome feed back ! I want to just be down to earth and just be myself... 😁👍🏼

@AdventuringPals 3 года назад

Great video man. I’m just about to pull the trigger on some airbags for my ute. Already have 400kgs constant load spring and it handles great but sags just a bit too much with my caravan on. Have done plenty of research and chatting with suspension guys and engineers and this video highlights all the things I have learned in one great video. Well done.

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Thanks mate stoked it helped you out ! 😎👍🏼

@newport5504 2 года назад

Thanks mate I’m ordering airbag man, good info

@TriNguyen-qq5ul 3 года назад

The trailer is awesome

@Neilhoh3 3 года назад

Good balanced discussion of airbags. Thanks. I like the 25 | 75 idea. Any ideas on how you might measure the load taken by the airbags, or is it a notional idea. I generally had limited my bags in a 2010 Hilux to about 20 psi. to level out weight of a full LongRanger 140 L steel fuel tank and give a bit of help to the leaf springs. Even then I managed to bust twice, both times might have had a leak in the airbag hose connection.

@MrWeaponlord Год назад

Have you used bottom air bag cradles before? Rough country and Daystar make them, so you can leave the bottom of the bags disconnected for axle articulation.

@TheDillon1987 3 года назад

Great info mate. I’ve been interested in a set not so much for weight but for levelling the Alucab Rooftent at camp. Like how you give you own opinion rather than some sponsored guys who would just give you a sales pitch .

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Thanks mate I really appreciate it 😎👍🏼

@robertj.b2494 2 года назад

Great advice

@sixoh_diesel5662 3 года назад

Good info

@markspalding6092 3 года назад

Very well explained mate, thanks for the great info!

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Cheers mark 😁👍🏼

@markspalding6092 3 года назад

@@TyFenwick bit like myself mate I’ve been umming & ahhing for the last 9 months since I had the springs upgraded in my 2916 dual cab hilux. Definitely the last piece in the puzzle for my suspension & working beautifuly just as you explained. Such a great addition to level the vehicle out for whatever you require on any given day. I’m exactly as you are with the canopy not on all of the time & towing heavy work trailers & boats most of the time. Really enjoyed your vid where it’s all explained in simple common sense layman’s terms. Great job mate!

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Thanks mark... I stoked you liked it mate 👍🏼😊

@stevegoodwin5841 Год назад

The chassis above the axle has an anvil like plate welded added to beneath chassis where the bump stop slams into the chassis on full suspension compression does it not? It is a strong point of a leaf sprung vehicle too. I don't run airbags in my tourer. Sprung for its full time weight. I get what you are saying though.

@PetesBuilds 3 месяца назад

How's it going 3 years on? I just ordered a full airbag kit for my 100 series through Airbag man. I have the same compressor you're running, I also plan to install front and rear lockers this time next year. Would like to know more info about the remote control style controller you went for. I reckon that would be good for mine. I feel you on leveling the tent also, last weekend i dug 2 holes about 1 ft deep on the passenger side, rolled the bus into the ruts and found my level that way... Looking forward to pressing a button.

@MrShuraD 3 года назад

Hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 Just a question. I am planning to fit 315 tyres on my Renger Raptor as you have done, should I lift truck or it is ok as it is?

@barneyh4655 3 года назад

Man i wish they had F-trucks factory in Aus. You're the only channel I have found of someone making a touring setup for them. Once you Have finished you should make a toy hauler trailer to take advantage of all the that towing power 😤

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Hahaha thanks mate really appreciate it 😁👍🏼

@herbertefox6000 3 года назад

Bloody Awesome clip Ty mate, absolutely loved this video 👍👌✌/🐺🐾/

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Thank you Herbert ! Trying to be my self more and not so serious 😆👍🏼

@herbertefox6000 3 года назад

@@TyFenwick Yes it's perfect Ty, it's if your really talking to us openly and put the Pro's and Con's out more like Ty Fenwick 👌 also loved the end "Awesome" priceless 👍

@AshleyHorne1 3 года назад

Boom 10k subs! Good informational video man! I have 500kg leaf springs in my BT50 for when I had my canopy and now that I sold it I just get thrown around the cab as I always drive 700ks to work aha. Been looking at doing a rear coil conversion soon with 300kg for now so when my new tray gets fitted next days off and a new canopy getting built I can sit it in there and see if airbags will be required! - Ashley 👌🏼

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

That sounds like the go mate, it’s such a fine line when setting up a heavy leaf pack or to soft of leaf pack. It’s especially hard when you take the load on and off the vehicle to find a sweet spot 👍🏼

@Spotto6464 3 года назад

Kelderman have a great system designed for F series ! sorry (Ty don't like those brackets on chassis ) looks like it could fail with weight and corrugated roads but I hope it doesn't though ! It reminds me of the upper coil spring carriers in the rear of a patrol GU or GQ cheers mate see you on the tracks someday best regards

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Hey Paul, Yeah mate I’m aware of the kelderman 4 link full air systems. They are very expensive but this video more so explained just the assist bags across the board of utes not just applications for f series. This system I’m confident won’t fail because majority of the load is always transferred into the leaf springs not the airbags. If anyone’s going to break it it’s me so see how we go 😂👍🏼 But yes if you want to spend big bucks on a 4 link complete leaf replacement then kelderman is the best option.

@wtongtube 6 месяцев назад

Great clip mate. I have an Aussie made Sunliner Camper on a Ford Ranger PX1 chassis. Leaf springs appear to be "constant load" installed by the manufacture. Would airbags assist in levelling up rear by 50mm and help prevent cornering roll?

@TyFenwick 6 месяцев назад

It would help it but also look at a aftermarket rear sway bar to 👍🏼

@johngangemi9653 3 года назад

Hi Ty, I just finished watching your airbag video and I would to ask what made you decide on Boss airbag brand over the airbag Man brand..... my reason for asking is that I have a new F250 on order. Cheers John

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Nothing really made me go with that decision, it was more so that they had a kit ready on the shelf. The bags are much the same I’d say but with your new F250 you might need a custom set up made unless you source a kit directly from the US.

@johngangemi9653 3 года назад

@@TyFenwick Many thanks for your reply, great videos always watch them.

@krzysztofhurbiszewski6539 2 года назад

How about an air suspension as a basic lift kit? Is that make sense? Is this a good idea? Make it like new defender air lift for all wheels.

@TyFenwick 2 года назад

Mmm not really unless you carry x4 spare airbags for worst case break down in remote locations

@Dorko85 3 года назад

Well presented, too many people don’t run air bags and the ass is kissing the floor, then some go to the extreme and the trailer is pointing to the sky. I have blown two air bags (Poly Air) with some rough tracks and since then went to AirBag Man with the sleeves. Zero issues now and only use the bags when towing. Makes a huge difference have the bags and only need to run 20-25psi dependant on the weight we have in the camper (2-2.5t) depending on the trip

@musomatic2690 3 года назад

just a quick question what is a rough estimate on how much it would cost for a mits alloy tray and canopy setup on a 79 series (dual cab)

@jase6827 3 года назад

email them for a quote.

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Hit them up mate, give the boys a call they will flick you over a quote with any options you like 😎👍🏼

@musomatic2690 3 года назад

thanks

@hellscape5847 3 года назад

Where's the ford ranger raptor i'm waiting for it by the way the camera quality it's so good what camera is that?

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Ranger Raptor is gone mate unfortunately won’t be back on the channel, however I’m looking forward to possibly buying the new one.

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

The camera is a Cannon M50 with 50mm

@davidoswald4232 12 дней назад

How have the Boss airbags faired after having them in for a couple of years now?

@TyFenwick 11 дней назад

Been great mate no issues 👍🏼

@Brennomac83 Год назад

What do you think about coil replacement with airbags?

@TyFenwick Год назад

Yes depending on the kit design and the airbag. On F trucks Kellerman do a great kit

@awsdws7727 3 года назад

The 350 has the heavier springs and bigger payload. Weight difference between 250 and 350 isn't much at all.

@TyFenwick 3 года назад

Yeah just 1 leaf spring from memory mate, I think that’s the only difference with a 250 vs 350. Tow more with a 250 but 😁👍🏼

@charlesvella2431 6 месяцев назад

Gday mate do your bags fluctuate in pressure or do they hold steady?

@TyFenwick 6 месяцев назад

They fluctuate I pump them up each day before I set off driving.

@MadeUpUserNem 7 месяцев назад

Stupid question but.... let's say you have a low riding sport sedan and your pregnant wife wants you to trade it for a higher stance car, do you suppose one of these could be installed on it as an alternative for trading in your car?

@TyFenwick 7 месяцев назад

Mmm it really depends on what your doing with the vehicle. If you’re looking to do 4wding or anything like that then best to upgrade the car.

@jessemeanlt1 3 года назад

Air bags equal less breaking in front. I couldn't believe it until I se the scale on all the tires.

@brianlawrence8867 21 день назад

Just watching, are you saying braking on front is worse?

@jessemeanlt1 21 день назад

@@brianlawrence8867 if 4 scales are put on the tires and there is a load on the back... as you pump air in the air bags the weight will decrease on the front. Think of a L bracket. The frame is the long part and the air bags is the short part. The higher you pump the air bags the more leverage is created. Less weight in the front means less steering and less breaking.

@brianlawrence8867 21 день назад

@@jessemeanlt1 thankyou.i take it from your origonal comment you physically saw it on the scales with your own eyes. Cheers