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1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbow broke while replacing the rears

Hello All, I finally mustered up the courage to cut the trim strip , remove the rear fenders and replace the rear airbags and shocks .
The right side is done but I broke the 90 degree elbow from the airbag to the airline and it is not available . Did anyone upgrade but save the elbow. I bought fancy new fittings but the hose is too short to use . I am stopped in my tracks with a disassembled left rear but the new gold Koni shocks are on and looking good .
1995 U320C SE, M11 400E, Primus Boilers, Atwood Water Heater, Coach #4756

Re: 1992 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #1 –
NAPA Parts Store Has Air Brake Fittings.....  ^.^d
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake

Re: 1992 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #2 –
Thanks I will check .
1995 U320C SE, M11 400E, Primus Boilers, Atwood Water Heater, Coach #4756

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #3 –
Where are you?  I am in Tucson, and I think I have some take-offs.
Matt B
1998 u-320

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #4 –
I'm in Cali and happy to pay freight .
1995 U320C SE, M11 400E, Primus Boilers, Atwood Water Heater, Coach #4756

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #5 –
You want to get the compression type dot air fittings. They are 1/4 inch male pipe thread 90 degree 3/8 dot airline compression fittings. You can get them online and your napa should be able to order them in for you.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #6 –
I have also found that they used some type of pipe dope that really makes removal difficult. Gentle will work but if you get to forceful they will break. This is from experience of removing many brass fittings.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #7 –
Yeah I think I used heat on the pass side , but smashed my thumb loosening the shock bolts and forgot . 1/2 inch impact is the only way to go on the shock bolts even after 3 applications of PB Blaster .
When done I will have , new tires x6 , gold shocks x8 replacing reds , new airbags x8 no more bucking bronco and new air dryer .
1995 U320C SE, M11 400E, Primus Boilers, Atwood Water Heater, Coach #4756

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #8 –
Nice to see you removed fender panel as makes it so easier to work on. I did it a few times on our 2000 295 and once replaced no one never new.
Johnh
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #9 –
McMaster Carr carries all sorts of fittings you may need:

McMaster-Carr
Mark & Bev
2001 U295 36' Slide
Cummins ISC 8.3 350HP
Build #5802
Jeep Wrangler Toad

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #10 –

Another option is a DOT fitting kit.  I keep a kit in the Coach.  These kits have many sizes and shapes of fittings that may save the day when on the road.

Amazon.com: Ailbiuko 74Pcs DOT Air Brake Line Fittings,Brass Compression Air...

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Mark & Bev
2001 U295 36' Slide
Cummins ISC 8.3 350HP
Build #5802
Jeep Wrangler Toad

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #11 –
If you really want it to ride like new try tackling the torque rod bushings,did mine a few years ago.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #12 –
Did you take any pictures ?

Quote from: John44 –
If you really want it to ride like new try tackling the torque rod bushings,did mine a few years ago.
1995 U320C SE, M11 400E, Primus Boilers, Atwood Water Heater, Coach #4756

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #13 –
Quote from: MarkC –
Another option is a DOT fitting kit.  I keep a kit in the Coach.  These kits have many sizes and shapes of fittings that may save the day when on the road.

Amazon.com: Ailbiuko 74Pcs DOT Air Brake Line Fittings,Brass Compression Air...

Thanks Mark.  Pulled that trigger.
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Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

New air bags on the left rear are leaking down but the right are holding

Reply #14 –
[merge here - Michelle]

New air bags on the left rear are leaking down but the right are holding . I have the new Dryer assembly yet to install but I think the next check is the numatic servo bank or is their a better place to start looking .
1995 U320C SE, M11 400E, Primus Boilers, Atwood Water Heater, Coach #4756

Re: New air bags on the left rear are leaking down but the right are holding

Reply #15 –
Start with the connections to the airbags themselves.  Last thing changed/messed with.  Be aware, if it's a significant leak you might not see the bubbles form with soap solution - you might need to block the coach and feel around the fittings with your finger.  Happened to us on a front airbag when it was replaced.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: New air bags on the left rear are leaking down but the right are holding

Reply #16 –
Quote from: Rolling Dream –
...I think the next check is the numatic servo bank or is their a better place to start looking...
"numatic servo bank"  ??
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: New air bags on the left rear are leaking down but the right are holding

Reply #17 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
"numatic servo bank"  ??
Ahh...I understand...aerospace industry terminology.  In layman's terms: the HWH 6-pack manifold.

https://ph.parker.com/us/en/product-list/solenoid-bank
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #18 –
I merged the update (leaking air bag issue) with the original air bag replacement topic to keep the discussion together (above in red).  It might help with the diagnosis.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #19 –
Quote from: Rolling Dream –
Yeah I think I used heat on the pass side , but smashed my thumb loosening the shock bolts and forgot . 1/2 inch impact is the only way to go on the shock bolts even after 3 applications of PB Blaster .
When done I will have , new tires x6 , gold shocks x8 replacing reds , new airbags x8 no more bucking bronco and new air dryer .

if you don't mind answering what do a set of new air bags cost ?
I'm looking at a 1997 & just grabbing as much information as possible.

Thanks

Re: 1995 U320 Brass Airbag 90 elbo broke while replacing the rears- Help I can’t fin

Reply #20 –
Quote from: Markvon –
if you don't mind answering what do a set of new air bags cost ?
I'm looking at a 1997 & just grabbing as much information as possible.

Thanks
You used to be able to snag a bag for $99/. Now I think they're going for closer to $150/ea. 8 airbags on the U270 you're looking at and you might as well do shocks while you're in there too, to the tune of about an additional $200/ea. You need 8 shocks. It's a big job both in terms of dollars and time.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

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