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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Default Anyone here running airbags year-round?

I was just curious to see if anyone was running airbags year round in this climate? I've heard some people say they do, but it's been few and far between.

If you are running bags, are there any problems with cold weather, snow or salt?
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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i had cylnders in the winter and hated it. they currently rest in my garage for over a yr
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:40 AM
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I won't drive in the salt or even heavy snow. afraid of corrosion on the brass fittings and snow chunks ripping of a line. Cold heavy air is also hard to compress and the compressors work really hard at that.
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:53 AM
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Gotcha -- I guess it would be a bad idea.
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Its a horrible idea. Your airlines freeze up and your cylinders hold air, but always collapse on bumps............. Air is for temps over 50.
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Thanks for your responses. I have zero experience with airbags, but had been wondering about them.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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i agree Jeff
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 04:07 AM
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if u ever go to buy an air compressor, please see me first. i want to get rid of mine
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 05:59 AM
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Im getting rid of my entire set up. Its a EAI cylinder set up with a Viair 380 comp and 8 EAI valves, and 5 gal tank. $2100.00 new and its only a year old. Asking $1400.00
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