michael collins > 1983 Ford Bronco > open folder Front Airbag replacement

The front airbags were not working correctly when we got Homer. after alot of re-search i found it w...
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567 hits | 59.92 KB | Posted: 11/13/07
The front airbags were not working correctly when we got Homer. after alot of re-search i found it w...
1st thing is to remove the old bags. here is a shot of the pass side. the bottom hose was just hangi...
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683 hits | 41.06 KB | Posted: 11/13/07
1st thing is to remove the old bags. here is a shot of the pass side. the bottom hose was just hangi...
here is the line hanging off the bag.
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619 hits | 38.75 KB | Posted: 11/13/07
here is the line hanging off the bag.
ok-1st drill out the bottom of theag with a 1 1/2" hole saw without the centering bit. then push the...
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580 hits | 78.83 KB | Posted: 11/13/07
ok-1st drill out the bottom of theag with a 1 1/2" hole saw without the centering bit. then push the...
Here is the old and new bag and lines.
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579 hits | 76.54 KB | Posted: 11/13/07
Here is the old and new bag and lines.
ok- getting the new bag in was some work. i put some wheel bearing grease on the lower control arm t...
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548 hits | 50.51 KB | Posted: 11/14/07
ok- getting the new bag in was some work. i put some wheel bearing grease on the lower control arm t...
route the air lines out of the way of moving parts abd secure to the frame
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546 hits | 49.24 KB | Posted: 11/14/07
route the air lines out of the way of moving parts abd secure to the frame
i did not like the original spot so i found a new spot on the front sub frame. here is the completed...
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619 hits | 28.91 KB | Posted: 11/14/07
i did not like the original spot so i found a new spot on the front sub frame. here is the completed...
Here is the pass side when done and the bags filled to 60 PSI. Homer is 4" taller in the front now. ...
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595 hits | 38.03 KB | Posted: 11/14/07
Here is the pass side when done and the bags filled to 60 PSI. Homer is 4" taller in the front now. ...
ok drill the air valve out and repeat the process to remove the bag from the drivers side
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605 hits | 78.01 KB | Posted: 11/14/07
ok drill the air valve out and repeat the process to remove the bag from the drivers side
without the airbag and the full weight on the front spring there is not much suspension travel. i se...
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631 hits | 47.85 KB | Posted: 11/14/07
without the airbag and the full weight on the front spring there is not much suspension travel. i se...
here is the new driver side air bag and lines
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584 hits | 70.13 KB | Posted: 11/14/07
here is the new driver side air bag and lines
here is the new bag in place and ready for the air line.
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555 hits | 68.22 KB | Posted: 11/14/07
here is the new bag in place and ready for the air line.
run the line out of the way of moving parts
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596 hits | 50.1 KB | Posted: 11/14/07
run the line out of the way of moving parts
here is the new install spot on the drivers side sub frame. what a difference this has made on the r...
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567 hits | 57.85 KB | Posted: 11/14/07
here is the new install spot on the drivers side sub frame. what a difference this has made on the r...