looking to see if anyone might know the firestone or goodyear part number for this airbag. it goes on the front of coach 480 98 model
newell sent me this one and its not the correct bag, actually the bag is correct just the air inlet is the larger size. so been trying to find some locally so I dont have to wait.
newell sent me this bag which is part number 712040 firestone number w01-358-9200 this is the wrong bag due to air inlet size
old bag I took out is attached
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(09-05-2023, 12:05 PM)rvguy Wrote: [ -> ]looking to see if anyone might know the firestone or goodyear part number for this airbag. it goes on the front of coach 480 98 model
newell sent me this one and its not the correct bag, actually the bag is correct just the air inlet is the larger size. so been trying to find some locally so I dont have to wait.
newell sent me this bag which is part number 712040 firestone number w01-358-9200 this is the wrong bag due to air inlet size
old bag I took out is attached
To my knowledge that is the current bag being used. You just need to reduce it down at the fitting to connect.
Brad is correct.
The rest of the story is this, with the reduced air inlet the ping tanks that Newell incorporated into the frame to reduce the spring rate are now WORTHLESS. Without the large ID line between the bag and the tank, the air flow is extremely restricted making the ping tank moot. So instead of cobbling some frankenplumbing to go from the 1 “ existing hose to the little hole on the airbag, find the airline from the six pack that feeds the ping tank, take it loose and plumb the airbag directly to that line.
I’m working on that on 316 at the moment. More info coming .
I ended up ordering front axle bags from Newell for 316. It appears that they are a different part # but we were faced with the same dilemma regarding the smaller air fitting. My coach was in the shop on jack stands. Chris , my mechanic used adapters to run DOT approved 3/8” hose to the ping tank. The thought is that the value of the ping tank is minimized with the smaller fittings but it is in great condition and provided for easier plumbing.