lenp Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Crawled under the coach a few weeks ago and discovered the rear air bags are pretty badly checked and cracked. Decided to replace them. Received the new bags Friday and found the bottom (cone portion) is plastic versus aluminum. Spartan recommends installing an aluminum plate under them for additional protection. No problem, will order them fromn Spartan tomorrow. Question for the group is any tips or suggestions to make the job as easy and safe as possible? Obviously plan to block/support the coach well before crawling under it. I have never changed a bag but it certainly looks doable for this 70 year old f*rt. Appreciate any recommendations. Lenp USN Retired 2002 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom 2012 F150 4x4 2018 Lincoln MKX 2019 HD Ultra Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acampingwewillgo Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I think I'll watch this topic because I had thoughts of "possibly" changing my air bags on a '96 coach. It all looks fairly simple except that there's 8 of them. I may check the shock's first since there even easier to get to! Good luck with yours and please report back on any problems you run into. 96' Vogue PrimaVista, CAT 3176b, 10.2 litre, Allison HD-4060 Mollie, Rubie, Cassie and Maggie.......all rescued King Charles Spaniel's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenp Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Got them changed this afternoon. On my coach there are only 4 bags (2 front and 2 rear). Ended up being a two man job due to accessibility to both bolt head (on the inside of the frame rail) and the nut (on the outside). Regardless, it took about two and a half hours (with a coffee break included). The two top bolts in the frame rail were torqued VERY tight. Had to use a 36" cheater to break them loose. The next most difficult part was the air lines - there is no room up in there to get a 1" open end wrench on them. Had to take all the mounting hardware off and let the bag drop down a few inches in order to get to the flange nut on the air line. Might have been easier if I had pulled the wheels but I kind of like the idea of having them there if something holding 32,000 pounds decides to give way. Glad I tackled the job (with neighbor's help - who just happened to drive up at just the right time) and probably saved $200-300. Hope this helps someone else get the courage to tackle the job. Lenp USN Retired 2002 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom 2012 F150 4x4 2018 Lincoln MKX 2019 HD Ultra Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Another good job, Lenp. I sure do like your work ethnic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 . I sure do like your work ethnic. Don't dare tell Pam as she will want me to work like that! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 What is a work ethnic? <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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