hydraulic accumulators on air ride

Edited: 1/25/2010 9:52:04 PM by jaydub23

I agree with most of the comments regarding the use of accumulators with air cylinders. Now it wouldnt be a good idea to use hydraulic accumulators because like loyboy mentioned, the pressures wouldnt work out. Its best to get a small air tank and plumb it inline close to the cylinders. The more air volume, the softer the ride, and vice versa. I have air cylinders installed on my Nissan 300zx and after I completed the install the first time, it felt stiff and the rear end bounced on every bump. When I mentioned this problem to the guys at www.airbagit.com which is where I got most of my parts, they told me I needed to get accumulators. They explained everything to me including the pros and cons, and installation procedures before I made the decision to purchase them. I must say I was shocked when I got a reply to one of my emails only 2 mins after I sent it. Now thats great customer service. Now the ones I got from them were 4 seperate small accumulators. I liked this because it made it easier for me to hide the tanks and also install them closer to each cylinder. My car rides great now, smooth and comfortable! I say accumulators must go hand in hand with air cylinders.

Not an expert by any means, but I think accumulators are intended for use with cylinders ( hydro or air). Since a cylinder is steel and basically holds no 'volume' it cant provide a decent ride without some sort of external accumulator. Since a bag is basically a large rubber bladder it can provide a decent ride on its own. SO, using an air bag and accumulator together will only slow down the system and waste air. It wont effect ride at all. It certainly wont dampen the suspension any. I think I agree with the bag over leaf effect too, only way to dampen an airbag suspension will be shocks. OH and yes for air cylinders to ride fine you only need any kind of tank that will hold .5 gal maybe less if you can find something.

ok its 330 am here. Im sure none of that made sense!

---------------------------------------------Originally posted by jaydub23Edited: 1/25/2010 9:52:04 PM by jaydub23I agree with most of the comments regarding the use of accumulators with air cylinders. Now it wouldnt be a good idea to use hydraulic accumulators because like loyboy mentioned, the pressures wouldnt work out. Its best to get a small air tank and plumb it inline close to the cylinders. The more air volume, the softer the ride, and vice versa. I have air cylinders installed on my Nissan 300zx and after I completed the install the first time, it felt stiff and the rear end bounced on every bump. When I mentioned this problem to the guys at&nbsp;www.airbagit.com which is where I got most of my parts, they told me I needed to get accumulators. They explained everything to me including the pros and cons, and installation procedures before I made the decision to purchase them. I must say I was shocked when I got a reply to one of my emails only 2 mins after I sent it. Now thats great customer service. Now the ones I got from them were 4 seperate small accumulators. I liked this because it made it easier for me to hide the tanks and also install them closer to each cylinder. My car rides great now, smooth and comfortable! I say accumulators must go hand in hand with air cylinders.--------------------------------------------- Thank you Jason....You have described accumulators quite properly, they create space for air to expand.&nbsp; Joe Morrow <!--session data-->

----------This 1 Gallon tank has 2 chambers-----------------------------------Originally posted by msturg I know they make air accumulators, which is essentially a small air tank plumbed in line with the air bag. &nbsp;Not completely sure how it is plumbed but that is the vibe I get from it --------------------------------------------- <!--session data-->