Upgrading front suspension from leaf spring to air bag?

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by d60-14, Oct 29, 2013.

  1. Exiled

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    I find this an interesting idea...
     
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  3. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Could probably accomplish much of the same thing by removing a leaf or two and replacing it with a bag between the axle and frame to make up the spring rate lost by tossing the extra leaves. As for what all hardware would be needed to do that? I don't know...never looked into it myself, because it isn't anything I was ever interested in. A truck should ride like a truck.
     
  4. IH Branded

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    Put it on and absolutely no difference. Money wasted IMHO
     
  5. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    ..............+1
     
  6. Exiled

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    A brand by the name \Canadian loads sharing -airbag claim to improve ride
     
  7. Mooose

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    Yep bought the kit for my 2000 Argosy, comes complete with bags/brackets, air regulator system, and new shock brackets. Shocks need to move, the bags mount between the springs and frame and the shocks get slightly offset away from the bags, in-cab monitoring system so you can adjust the ride while you drive.
     
  8. IH Branded

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    Send it back !
     
  9. KB3MMX

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    AMEN !!!!!!!!
     
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