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Title: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: John44 on September 24, 2017, 02:01:10 pm
Has anyone actually gotten these bags and tried them,looking for opinions compared to the stock Firestone bag?
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: jor on September 24, 2017, 07:35:26 pm
I got Contitechs installed in Nacogdoches but mine are 99-12. They work fine although I've only got a couple thousand miles on them.
jor
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: gracerace on September 26, 2017, 10:48:53 am
Installed them myself. They fit good, work awesome.  Important issue when you are looking for optional air bags.Make sure they inflate to the proper length. These do
They do have plastic bases instead of metal. But I like it better, no future corrosion
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: Gerry Vicha on January 18, 2018, 08:10:08 am
I am going to bring this back up again.  Has anyone had a bad experience with the "Contitech" air bags?  They are half the price of the "Firestone" and appear to be well made.  Looking for opinions on this subject  ???
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on January 18, 2018, 08:44:10 am
Gerry,

I'm in Bonita Springs with 8 new  Contitech AS9448 on our FT.  I installed them myself and they seem to be comparable
to the Firestones..........actually a bit better ride.

You're welcome to come and look at them if you want to.
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: John44 on January 18, 2018, 09:17:02 am
Sounds like they are good to go.
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: evantwheeler on January 18, 2018, 10:46:27 am
I am going to bring this back up again.  Has anyone had a bad experience with the "Contitech" air bags?  They are half the price of the "Firestone" and appear to be well made.  Looking for opinions on this subject  ???

Put 8 on my U320 within the last 4 months.  2000 miles, no issues so far.  At $88 through find-it parts, you can't beat them.  No noticeable difference in ride for me compared to the old Firestones. 

AS9448 by CONTITECH - CONTITECH AIR SPRING 64286/1R11-150/8563 (https://www.finditparts.com/products/7889630/contitech-as9448)
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on January 18, 2018, 10:52:44 am
The amount of air in the bags dictates the ride assuming the airbags are the same size. Don't think the bag construction has much to do with it. The bags flex really easily.

Continental is a huge company, perhaps not quite as big as Bridgestone (Firestone) and has made quality products for a very long time. I expect their airbags to the same quality. Betting most European trucks/buses have Continental bags.

Pierce

Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: Sven and Kristi on January 18, 2018, 01:44:40 pm
We also had them installed last October.  No problems and seem to hold the air well.
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: saddlesore on January 19, 2018, 06:31:46 pm
We have them, installed by MOT.. black/round/hold air
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: Jim Frerichs on January 19, 2018, 06:51:56 pm
Yes, My coach too last summer.  No problems with the Contitech bags.
Jim

2002 U320
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: Gerry Vicha on January 19, 2018, 08:08:30 pm
Thanks  All  -  Got them ordered    ^.^d
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: GuynChrista on January 25, 2018, 10:42:43 pm
Yes, thanks for the information!

They offer 10% off for your 1st order so we ordered a set of 8 for $645.06  :D

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Unfortunately, they didn't have them in stock so I missed out on this deal!  :'(

Guy & Christa
2000 450HP ISM U320 40ft
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: goldbehen on January 26, 2018, 06:07:24 am
will this bag fit my 99 270?
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on January 26, 2018, 09:49:18 am
Yes.
Title: Re: AS9448 Contitech Air Bag
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on July 19, 2019, 08:57:01 am
Regarding my Post #4.......................I went back and edited it to post the correct PN.

The correct number is Contitech AS9448.