S211 rear air bags

[gary87]

I’m changing out the 2 rear airbags in my S211.

Is there anything I should also change at the same time “while I’m at it?”

Thanks

 

[Petrol Pete]

Are we talking suspension or safety devices ?

 

[gary87]

Are we talking suspension or safety devices ?

Suspension, can hear the air escaping

 

[Petrol Pete]

Suspension, can hear the air escaping

they are leaking . Plenty info on internet . Check supply hoses for leaks first before shelling out ££ for new 'bags' .

 

[gary87]

they are leaking . Plenty info on internet . Check supply hoses for leaks first before shelling out ££ for new 'bags' .

My rear passenger side has reached the end of its life, I’ve checked everything else.

 

[badgx]

You going for Arnott? No alignment spacers needed or lowering of subframe.

 

[Wearsthefoxhat]

You may as well check the bracket, ride height switch and the rod that connects them whilst there.

 

[gary87]

You may as well check the bracket, ride height switch and the rod that connects them whilst there.

I've already checked the connecting rods and the sensor itself seems to be working as the rear right one inflates. In fact both of them do, but after about an hour the rear left one is empty and it's slouched away down.

 

[gary87]

You going for Arnott? No alignment spacers needed or lowering of subframe.

Is lowering of the rear subframe required? Watched a video on YT and it seemed fairly straightforward?

 

[badgx]

Not with Arnott, it does not need the resovour and no spacer needed either. The bottom end of the air spring is billet, made to shape so installation is a doddle