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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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Default UNIBODY XB w/ AIR SuSpEnSiSoN

Do you guys think hitting switches Front, Back, Side, to Side (FBSS) w/ 3/8 valves and 1/2 line will affect the XB's unibody frame?

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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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nah i do it, no ill effects as of yet. i never leave the xb parked leaning on one side tho. keep dragging!!!!
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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You aren't likely to see problems as long as you don't abuse your new suspension. Over time it very well could problems if you aren't careful. Also, make sure you aren't running high pressure. Anything over 175 psi on the xB is way too much.

Considering the weight of the xB, running eight 3/8" valves with 1/2" line is equivalent to running 1/2" valves with 5/8" or even 3/4" line on a fullsize truck.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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brace the frame... should help a little but will most likely change your handling charicteristics. i havent yet but i plan to.
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FYI... No frame to brace. Hence the unibody. There are subframe / chassis braces you can buy though that could help.

Even with all of the bracing in the world, I still wouldn't recommend "extreme" use of an air suspension on an xB.
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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yes i know exuse what i said... i am so used to mini tucks its like automatic
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