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Airbags and off roading

bertbuckie
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25 Jan 2011 09:02 #10317 by bertbuckie

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Does anything need to be done to the airbags to stop them going off if you offroad?
The other day when I went out there were some pretty hefty bangs and knocks etc..... would this not set them off in a jimny ?

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25 Jan 2011 09:26 #10319 by gazert

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It takes a massive impact to set bags off.
Being a copper I have seen cars in some states where I was surprised that they have not deployed!

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25 Jan 2011 09:38 #10320 by ooky_123

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Would be suprised if you manage to set an airbag off whilst offroading. Ive never managed to do it in ours. However now I have removed the passenger airbag and converted the "hole" into a shelf and also removed the airbag control module from under the central console. (if you do that, remember to tell yoru insurance company)

Former owner of Little "Ooky", who has now started a new life in Shetland

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25 Jan 2011 09:43 #10322 by bertbuckie

Replied by bertbuckie on topic Re: Airbags and off roading

tbh I was just curious, ive never set off an airbag in a collision.....however I didnt have many cars with them lol
just curious because some of the bumps yesterday were mental

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25 Jan 2011 09:45 #10323 by mlines

Replied by mlines on topic Re: Airbags and off roading

My airbagged 2003 Jimny has been heavily off-roaded since it was 6 weeks old (receipts show KAP converted it very quickly after it was sold). There has not been any problems with the Airbags since i have owned it (at least 3 years) and that includes some fairly aggressive off-roading.

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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bertbuckie
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25 Jan 2011 09:53 #10324 by bertbuckie

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Thanks all

just didnt want to get her ready to try offroad to hit the first bump and get a face full of airbag lol...... I'd never live it down!

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