Factory Peterbilt 379 air suspension between cab and sleeper.

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Luwi67, May 23, 2017.

  1. Luwi67

    Luwi67 Heavy Load Member

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    Rear valve controls both.

    I think your best bet would be to add a bumpstop to front so when the air is depleted it would rest on the bump stop instead of sagging. You'd have to do quite a bit of measuring to make sure the stop is where it should be without interfering with cab suspension travel.

    I have plans to put a front bump stop on my 97 because it's not uncommon for my truck to sit for a few weeks or more at a time. Just haven't got around to it.
     
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  3. CCW-Truck

    CCW-Truck Bobtail Member

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    I have a 1994 Pete 377 with the 63" Unibilt; I've tried & tried to get the passenger door to close right without having to get in and slam the door as hard as I can. I had given up, and decided to just not use that side -- then I found this thread. Many thanks to the OP for posting the part numbers!!!!

    I just bought the lower mount and upper plate through LKQ for just under $400, including shipping; I'll get the air bags through Amazon for under $100. One point I want to bring up is that you don't have to get these off of the same truck -- my lower mount came off a 2003 Pete 357, and the upper plate came off of a 2005 Pete 379; as long as they are the same part numbers cited by the OP, they will bolt right on.

    I'm on the road now, but when I get home December 1st, my passenger door will finally close right!
     
  4. Trcknwolf

    Trcknwolf Light Load Member

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    Just found this posting. My 1999 379 has this airbag setup from the factory. Works perfectly! My truck also has the 70 inch "Bed & Breakfast" sleeper as they call it. Official OE name is the ULTRASLEEPER. Mine is fully controlled by the rear sleeper air ride valve. I finally had to replace the air bags last year (leaking). Both my cab doors sit perfectly square in their openings & have never leaked (water or air). Truck just turned 2m miles Tuesday. IF you don't have this factory cab air suspension system, GET IT.
     
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