Upgrading front suspension from leaf spring to air bag?

The Volvo is going to ride better even if it had freight train rails for springs. There's more to the Volvo ride than front springs. The design of the rear air ride suspension, the cab air ride suspension design, and the front suspension too. Freightliner suspensions just ride harsher.

One thing most people don't notice that will make them more tired. Look at the steering wheel. It's not centered up with the seat on the Columbia/Century, plus the engine hump moves in closer to the steering wheel. These things don't seem like much, but drive a truck that has these things more in line with the seated driver, and you will notice a big difference at the end of the day in how you feel.

 

My 07 Colombia has the factory air ride. It eats steer tires and can't be bent for proper alignment. My boss wants to convert it to leaf spring.

 

Interesting. That cab air stabilizer goes between the cab/sleeper and the frame it looks like, right? I'm thinking I can beef up the rear sleeper on my Western Star and use it, the donvel, to adjust the sleeper ride and height....

 

They have kits for front axle, seat, rear suspension, and cab. However much Grandma left ya !!

 

Has anyone used these? Result? Price?

 

How does there seat control work?

 

Have you ever driven a truck with an old spring seat? Ya know, school bus seat style? Try it for a few months and then tell us air ride doesn't make a difference.

 

if you got a western star put Monroe or Gabriel air shocks for pickup on rear less than 60 bucks for 2 shocks and all air lines at auto parts store