Help Bagging my g50

[Cezar718]

well ive been going hard for the past couple of months trying to run a low cost air bag suspension on my 1992 q45. i know i know. low cost air bag suspension is impossible to find but here is where i start. i purchased two universal air strut bags that should slide over my springs on my front strut.. now question is where in the heck do i go from here???? i need back struts bags and an air management kit and im finished? or what help!!!!!

[Haitian_King]

well ive been going hard for the past couple of months trying to run a low cost air bag suspension on my 1992 q45. i know i know. low cost air bag suspension is impossible to find but here is where i start. i purchased two universal air strut bags that should slide over my springs on my front strut.. now question is where in the heck do i go from here???? i need back struts bags and an air management kit and im finished? or what help!!!!!

I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure that you'll need bags for the rear and an air management system. Something like two 3 gallon air tanks or one 5 gallon tank can go in the trunk.

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That thread should have more info.

[Cezar718]

i knew that but is that all i need? and the next question is how do i install the bags i bought??

[Cezar718]

i think i bought the wrong thing man...

its something very similar to this

http://estore.websitepros.com/...o=212

[unknown007]

Why not buy the plug and play one that jmai86 is selling?

$1200 sound good.

[maxnix]

For $1,200, one can do a fairly decent job of rehabilitating ans standard G50 suspension and have a very well handling car if the brakes and tires are up to snuff.

Naaaaah, that would be too easy!

[Haitian_King]

Why not buy the plug and play one that jmai86 is selling?

$1200 sound good.

Because I want that one....

[Jesda]

Well, I'm in favor of this project because I want to see the effect on ride/handling. Good luck!

[Rex]

one ton garage.

Contact Von (I think that's his name)

[Haitian_King]

Van. He really knows his onions when it comes to that sort of thing.

[jimbyjimb]

So you aren't going to replace the spring, just add bags as helpers? Or is the idea to go full air? Just curious. Looks like helpers.

[unknown007]

There's a video of an air ride test drive somewhere on youtub,I'll try and find it tonight.It shows the car going around cones and everything.Pretty much looked like how the Q45a handles. So it'd probably be better but remember also depends on brand and stuff.Good luck.Can't wait to see it.

[Cezar718]

im replacing the spring and putting the bags in the link that i posted... i dont know much about this sort of thing...so absolutely annnnything that can help will be greatly appreciated..

[owinbush]

You will need 4 universal air aerosport bags. the required valves probably 8 for front back side side adjustment, along with all the fittings and air line. probably 2 compressors although you can get away with one, a switch box, and some experience with wiring and minor fabrication. Or a good installer.

It appears by your questions that you are a little new to this level of modification, but you could probably do it yourself since using the aerosport bags effectively limits the amount of fabrication you'll have to do. But you should have some good and I'll venture to say extensive wrench turning experience before you try this one.

you're right the bags do slide over the stock shocks however, you may have to modify or weld brackets to the shock body in order to have the bags seat properly to prevent leaks or bag failure.

I'm about to install air on my y33. I've converted the front suspension to s14 components and I'm running NISMO coilovers with bags for a dampening adjustable bagover suspension.

[Cezar718]

thanks!!! im going to post the work on here as i do it. so i cant use the stock spring seats?

[Cezar718]

and the g50 has what kind of struts? Stupid question i just get them confused....

[Q45tech]

The Q45A used weaker [~~ 75%] springs fore and aft to reduce the HP required to manage the body weight. That way during a system failure the body would drop ~~ 3-4" but still be drivable.........slowly to the shop.

With these 108/88 springs vs 146/123 springs the airbags [whatever] only have to statically support much less and thus will live longer and be more trouble free.

[Cezar718]

umm no disrespect but that didnt answer my question... i was refering to chapman or mcphearson

[elwesso]

whatever kind you consider where the hub is not attached to the strut. A mcpherson strut the hub is attached to the strut assembly and the whole thing turns on a bearing up top.

So i guess the G50 has the "other kind"

[Cezar718]

thanks wes... im waiting to get the project underway as we speak... i havent done anything to the car yet. im trying to run 2 projects at once...my vert and the air suspension on my q*a little off subject*i also have these terrible 3 konig absolute 19s that i got last night. they are beat up,bent and the lip needs rechroming.... they were free and the match the color of my g50 soo i took them... now im lookin for a fourth wheel and the number to a good rim repairer.... like i said though ill be back with updates and pics within the next week or two...