Air bags leak - Anything I can do?

[nimrod.sixty9]

I have stock air bags for the rear suspension. Cant say I like them, cause when they are empty its much like trying to drive a hippopotami on methamphetamine. I doubt I could afford replacements and would rather go a different route if I had to; non-tow package optioned.

It takes about a day to empty, filled at about half of maximum height; true for both sides.

Is there any known component that comes loose that I can tighten or maybe a hose issue? If its the bags, how can I tell and can they be patched?

TIA

 

[yates ™]

Where do they leak at?

 

[SunlitComet]

awaiting your pics?

 

[nimrod.sixty9]

Where do they leak at?

Don't know and don't know how to tell.

Maybe soap in spray bottle?

 

[yates ™]

Use a dish soap solution making sure there is enough soap in there to make bubbles. Spray everything down liberally and look for bubbles.

 

[nimrod.sixty9]

awaiting your pics?

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Use a dish soap solution making sure there is enough soap in there to make bubbles. Spray everything down liberally and look for bubbles.

If I find this leak, is there anything I can do?

 

[SunlitComet]

you have one of these installed. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BZ1HVG/?tag=k--20

same as me. soapy water on the valve themselves as well as connections where air line meets connectors on valves and bags. if they leak a bit snug them done if possible. if the bags leak you can only replace them.

 

[nimrod.sixty9]

you have one of these installed. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BZ1HVG/?tag=k--20

same as me. soapy water on the valve themselves as well as connections where air line meets connectors on valves and bags. if they leak a bit snug them done if possible. if the bags leak you can only replace them.

What should be there instead? If its aftermarket, then why does the rear ride flat when deflated? I can only imagine something else should be here.

 

[yates ™]

Fittings and air lines are common places to find leaks. Air bags are a little harder to find as they seem to start at the area where the rubber attaches to the base.

 

[SunlitComet]

becuase of week springs perhaps. generally the bags are used to support extra weight that would sag the spring or ones that are just weak. deflate them and get a vehicle picture of the entire side of vehicle. might have been used also to level vehicle when carrying a trailer.