Quote Originally Posted by Jon Wehrenberg
I was sorthing through the air bags I recently replaced because I was thinking of retaining one of each type as a spare. As I looked them over it became evident that I replaced them at the right time.

Every one, including those that showed no corrosion or deterioration on the top of the bottom cannister had signs of dry rot. Where the air bags "roll" onto the bottom they all had small surface cracks and the rubber was seen to be losing its flexibility.

All 8 are now in a large waste container at our local refuse and recycling center.
OK, I know that tires last up to maybe 6 years, pretty much regardless of how many miles are put on them, before they need replacing?

And the batteries last 2-4 years maybe?

How long do the Air Bags last, before they need to be replaced?

I know there is no exact science, to all of this, but any GENERALITIES will be appreciated. Something else for me to try and look carefull at before purchasing a Used bus.

I can't believe how much GREAT INFO I have gotten out of you guys in just the last month.

I would like to buy all of you a beer........ I said I would like to, I didn't say I was going to

Gary