Lube Airbags / Air Springs?

[markwoodlief]

Going to be putting new Air Springs on my 06 H2 today. Wanted to avoid the drying out and cracking of the airbags in the future. Any one have ideas on what i should use to 'lube' them once in awhile? Thought about wd40 or old motor oil, but dont want to put something on there that would make things dry out faster..

oh and I realize most of you will tell me to just put coils on, but I'm going to give the air suspension a shot for a bit, if it fails again I'll be doing coils for sure.

[HummerJim]

I've washed down the undercarriage at a spray wasy and then sprayed Armorall on my air bags about once every 3 months and I've had no problems with them.

[markwoodlief]

I've washed down the undercarriage at a spray wasy and then sprayed Armorall on my air bags about once every 3 months and I've had no problems with them.


Thanks I'll try that:D

[HumminNBoatin']

The air springs last about 5 years or so before they tend to get enough rot to leak. If you tow alot the air springs are very nice. Really they are not that expensive and very easy to replace.

I would not put anything on the air springs just keep them clean.

[markwoodlief]

The air springs last about 5 years or so before they tend to get enough rot to leak. If you tow alot the air springs are very nice. Really they are not that expensive and very easy to replace.

I would not put anything on the air springs just keep them clean.


yep, i tow alot... I tow motorcycles about every weekend 11 months out of the year..

[IRA51]

Just put them in and Do Not use any dressing on them , Your going to just have to change them every 5 years or so .

[markwoodlief]

Just put them in and Do Not use any dressing on them , Your going to just have to change them every 5 years or so .

thats what i did.. i'm likely going to go with coils way before these new ones blow out..