Should Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs be Deflated if the Front is Lifted by a Hoist
Published 12/16/2021
Question:
I have a 1992 Jayco Class C MH with Coil Rite air bags in the front coil springs. They work flawlessly. Seems to me that I saw a warning about being sure to deflate the airbags if taking the weight off the front suspension by lifting it on a hoist. That correct?
asked by: Doug
Expert Reply:
I took a look a the instructions for the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Front Axle # F4100 and the only warning listed has to do with the coil spring. The air bags should not be inflated when they are unrestricted, they must be restricted by the coil spring. So as long as they will still be restricted by the coil spring there shouldn't be any issues, but you could deflate them if you want.
I have attached the written instructions for your reference.
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Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Front Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Towing/Load Leveling
- Air Springs
- Suspension Only
- Light Duty
- Front Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Firestone
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