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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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Ordering airbag for rear suspension...

I plan to purchase one single airbag. Which side will it go on? Should I get the twin kit or is it overkill? To me it seems that logically an airbag on one side would work great. I'm ordering from thunderracing tonight so give me advice!!! =)
Old Dec 22, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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Passenger side.
Old Dec 22, 2003 | 10:08 PM
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You put the airbag on the driver side to prevent the driver side from falling so far down on acceleration. Think how the motor torques. It will slam the driver side down.... hence using an air bag will halp keep straight hard launches!
Old Dec 22, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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You put the airbag on the driver side to prevent the driver side from falling so far down on acceleration. Think how the motor torques. It will slam the driver side down.... hence using an air bag will halp keep straight hard launches!
Nope. It's the passenger side that dips on a hard launch. The airbag in the passenger side levels the rear suspension, putting both tires to the pavement and straightening the launch.
Old Dec 22, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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That's right, the passenger side. And you only need 1 bag as you only need to inflate the passenger side. Do a search as there have been alot of posts on this w/ good advice as to recommended pressure depending on suspension set-up and tires.
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