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Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

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bobcat1989
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by bobcat1989 »

What kind of weight we looking at per side unit? Approximate time to install and weld out? I understand the install time varies per individual, just average.
Mike & Cheryl Kelley
Crossett, AR
1995 (Titled as Such) Model 20 DD 6V92 Allison Auto
12" Raised - Caldwell Coach - "PREAGLE"
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by luvrbus »

I have the air bag drawing in my 15 manual yours are a better design the ones for the 15 in the manual where just used on the motor home chassis for leveling when parked fwiw they never worked :D .I use the sleeve type bag on the boogies since no parts are around for boogies and you need something on the boogies to balance the weight IMO

I can tell you 1 thing not to do don't grind the tabs off on the tube if you do they will rip out those lock the rubber in place BTDT
JeffreyBryanMeek
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Bus Model: '90 Model 15
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Location: Shady Point, OK

Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by JeffreyBryanMeek »

Good afternoon folks, I've been out of town for a couple weeks so I have made no progress. I will try to start posting some additional info soon
whitelightning
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by whitelightning »

Keep up the good work I really appreciate any new parts designed for our Eagles.
JeffreyBryanMeek
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by JeffreyBryanMeek »

If any of you guys have any particular ideas for structural type projects let me know. If I can I'll help in any way possible.
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by Bustyme »

Jeffrey,

Enjoyed watching you develop a retrofit kit for the airbags on your Eagle. I have a 1966 M01 (that could benefit from airbags) and a 1983 M10 that is in good shape. I own a metal fabricating job shop called Motive Systems that specializes in weldments and waterjet cutting. Besides the waterjet we have CNC machines, precision welding equipment and a CNC Press Brake. We utilize SOLIDWORKS for design and GIBBSCAM. I have done a lot of projects on the buses that would probably benefit our many bus buddies, like your airbag project.

My guess is, like myself, you're busy running your business and haven't had time to promote your capabilities to the Eagle community. Let me know if you would like to collaborate on future projects. I'm not sure where you"re located but I'm on the central coast of California in Paso Robles. It's half way between LA and San Francisco, 25 miles inland from the ocean. If you ever get this way I'd love to buy you a beer and show you our buses. If you would like to talk Eagles, give me a call. The shop number is eight 0 five two three 8 seven one 22.

Keep up the nice work.

Randy Coons
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JeffreyBryanMeek
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by JeffreyBryanMeek »

Randy, Thanks for the contact. I'd love to work on some other progects for these Eagles. I'm in Central East Oklahoma, think Ft. Smith, AR. I'll give you a buzz sometime. 918,658,9199
Gwaltnak
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by Gwaltnak »

It's been a while, I was curious how this project has progressed... Do you have any more pictures? Pricing?
JeffreyBryanMeek
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by JeffreyBryanMeek »

Sorry men, We've still been on other projects and have not gotten back om the airbags. Mark I've misplace your phone number. Give me a shout at you convenience. 918/658-9199 Jeff
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Re: Air Bag Retrofit 1990 Eagle 15 (Drive Axle)

Post by eagle1 »

jeff, mark here my phone is 508-584-1400
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