How to
Identify an Air Spring
Step 1
The original
equipment or aftermarket number is affixed to the top plate
of the air spring assembly. Then just double-check the
product photo in the main body of the Goodyear Engineered
Products catalog.
If this number
is unknown due to wear on the sticker or other reasons, refer
to steps 2 through 6.
Step 2
Begin your
search with the flexible members number, which is molded into
the rubber part of the air spring.
Step 3
Measure the
width of the top plate, making a note of the bolt pattern or
taps.
Step 4
Measure the
width of the piston or bottom bead plate, making a note of
the bolt pattern or taps. Be sure to note how the bolt
pattern is oriented compared to the bolt on the top plate
(incline or rotated).
Step 5
Compress the
bag as far as possible with no air pressure and measure from
the bead plate to the bottom of the piston. This is known as
the compressed or minimum height. This will help determine if
there is an internal bumper.
Step 6
Measure the
distance from center to center of each bolt on the top and
bottom of the air spring.
Step
7
You can give us a
call with this information or look at our charts on our web
site.
Click the appropriate air bag to go to the product detail
chart.