Air bag replacement bolts MCI-8

[Branderson]

Hey gang,

I'm currently getting my airbags replaced but a lot of the bolts are rusted up and the mechanic isn't going to be able to save a lot of them.  I'm told that MCI charges $5 a bolt.  Does anyone know if there are cheaper options or should I bite the bullet and order the bolts from MCI?

[thomasinnv]

Try mohawkmfg or luke at us coach

[Lin]

I think when I changed one of the bags some years ago, Luke advised me to change all of the bolts, and I got them from him.  If your air bags are plated, you will need longer bolts than standard.

[bevans6]

Those fancy headed bolts I get from Luke, 7 springs worth so far.  I got a pair of those flat billed welding vice-grips, and cut a notch out so the flat back side holds the back of the nut up and engaged in the slot on the spring mount, and the nut sticks through so you can put your wrench on it.

[Branderson]

Can someone send me the link to US Coach b/c I'm googling that and Luke but not getting the right results?

My bags are plated too.

[ol713]

Can someone send me the link to US Coach b/c I'm googling that and Luke but not getting the right results?

My bags are plated too.

        HI;
             Lucks number is  (856)794-3104.   Good guy to do business with.  Just replaced my
             air cylinder for the belt tensioner.  He knew what I was trying to ask for even if I wasen't
             sure of the terminoligy .
             Also replaced the bags on the drive axel a couple of years ago. Just cut the nuts and go
             for it.  You will need two jacks. one to lift the coach and one to lift the body. Just use a
             use a plate to spread out the weight.
                                          Good luck,   Merle.