Alot of Imperials got them. Many of the New Yorkers
got them. A few of the 5th Aves got them, and even
fewer of the Dynasty's got them. Basically they were
almost always optional equipement.
It seems that they are almost always bad on any car
which has been unused for a while, or with high
milage. I don't know about the stock airbags, but the
aftermarket ones stress that a constant internal min.
psi be used to ensure that the bags don't ware out.
AirSpings sells an airbag set through JC Whitney for
$70, which is for the rear only, and those require a
min. psi of 110- if I remeber right. Keeping under 110
psi in the bags for extended periods of time does
damage.
These systems also don't last much longer then 150k.
But I guess the same can be said more many front
struts in k-baised Mopars (aka FWD from 1981-1993..).
That said, the systems were as ware-resistant as their
traditional counterparts, but are VERY complex to
service, and have VERY expensive parts. I forget the
exact dealer prices for the front units, but I believe
replacing the front systems runs somthing like $900
per side (don't know if that includes labor).
I personally think the after market systems are
better- as they are cheaper, last slightly longer, and
are much easier to use. Though to be honest, I much
rather have & keep the traditional style, and then add
load assist if its needed.
--- Jay Jones <jayjones.realty@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Do you know which Chrysler/Imperial cars has the air
> bags? By your earlier
> email postings, I assume these were not very
> reliable or long lasting. jay
> jones
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Gathmann" <jim_gathmann@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 9:31 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: Tim Boehm '90 Imperial-air shocks
>
>
> > They kind of did.. only at stead of lowering the
> car,
> > it kept the car at a constant hieght and slope
> > reguardless of loads, etc.
> > --- Jay Jones <jayjones.realty@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > Phil, I know that the after market hot rod part
> > > community has the 4-wheel
> > > air bag system, which I think is mainly for
> lowering
> > > the car when the car is
> > > parked, in other words, for looks. Has Chrysler
> ever
> > > had a 4 wheel air bag
> > > system? jay jones, garland, TX
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Phil Brust" <pbrust@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 2:35 PM
> > > Subject: IML: Tim Boehm '90 Imperial-air shocks
> > >
> > >
> > > > There were two "air" suspensions on 90's
> > > Imperials. The most common was
> > > the
> > > > K-car air shock system with the compressor
> behind
> > > the rr wheelwell. All it
> > > > did was keep the rear end from sagging under
> heavy
> > > loads.) Every parts
> > > store
> > > > has replacement shocks for this system at a
> > > reasonable price.
> > > >
> > > > The four wheel airbag system is another
> > > story...you don't want to hear
> > > about
> > > > it.
> > > >
> > > > Phil Brust
> > > > Jefferson GA
> > > >
> > > >
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