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

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 9:50 pm
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.

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

Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 5:50 am
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

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

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 2:26 pm
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

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

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 6:54 pm
by whitelightning
Keep up the good work I really appreciate any new parts designed for our Eagles.

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

Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:54 am
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.

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

Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:19 am
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
Bustyme

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

Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:53 am
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

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

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:46 pm
by Gwaltnak
It's been a while, I was curious how this project has progressed... Do you have any more pictures? Pricing?

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

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 6:18 am
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

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

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 11:17 am
by eagle1
jeff, mark here my phone is 508-584-1400