KW W900 Airbags

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  1. lantern756

    lantern756 Bobtail Member

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    According to my mechanic it is time to replace all 8 of my airbags on my W900 (AG200 suspension). Just curious if anyone has an idea of what is to be expected for both the cost of labor and parts?
     
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  3. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    Why, are all eight of them leaking or cracked beyond use?

    If they aren't, there's no need to replace them yet.
     
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  4. AModelCat

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    I agree. Unless they're leaking or damaged/deteriorated I wouldn't be too concerned about it.

    You're probably looking at about $100-$150 per bag plus a few hours labour. Wouldn't be suprised to see the bill in the $1,200-$1,400 range.
     
  5. lantern756

    lantern756 Bobtail Member

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    They mechanic says the rubber is starting to crack so it’s just a matter of time before one blows out.
     
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  6. lantern756

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    They mechanic says the rubber is starting to crack so it’s just a matter of time before one blows out.
     
  7. Muddydog79

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    If you have the dough to put down replacing them then i would go ahead and do it. Peace of mind anyways.
     
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  8. lantern756

    lantern756 Bobtail Member

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    If one blows out do you loose the whole air system?
     
  9. Ruthless

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    Yeah. All the air would push out. Have to pinch the line going to the one that's busted.

    I ain't everybody....I'd replace all of them without a second thought. They last a long time, n if they're starting to crack up they been on there quite a while.
     
  10. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Second that -

    I had one go on the road - pain in the rear.

    The other 7 got replaced quick smart when I got home. $100 or less odd each.

    If one is starting to perish, the others will follow.
     
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  11. Caterpillar Cowboy

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    Back when I still had trucks with air ride, I always carried fittings with me to cap it off so I can replace it in the field using the trucks air system as a jack. First one I lost I was back up and running in about two hours including chasing down parts. Since then they got replaced when they were starting to look bad.
     
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