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Old 08-28-2007, 05:04 PM
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Hi, i did a quick check, and didn't find much previous discussion. I am wondering if there is any consensus on whether the air bags fail prematurely from over-use (e.g. leavng the setting on 3) or environmental factors like humidity, dirt, etc.
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Default dirt, is probably the main reason...

a piece can get stuck in the fold and rough it up.
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Default Re: dirt, is probably the main reason...

Thanks, I would guess so too. Do you pull any mantenance (cleaning, condition the rubber) on the air suspension to extend the life?
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Wipe it or hose it down any chance you get.
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Yup, what he said ^^^
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Default Dirt and I would think UNDER-use would be bigger problems than over-use.

Rubber bags are like your car's tires/seals/etc. If they sit still too long they wear out faster than if they are exercised.
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