FL 70 suspension conversion

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Dapologuy, Mar 28, 2015.

  1. Dapologuy

    Dapologuy Bobtail Member

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    Thanks guys, great stuff. May look you up down the road BC. Mooose, are "super singles" FL parts, or aftermarket?
     
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  3. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    aftermarket, there are 2 diff sizes of super singles.
    445/50/22.5 and 385/65/22.5 if you have the 10 lug pattern will be a Brease to swap them out
     
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  4. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    OP, the air ride conversion on a FL70 is worth it. I have personally had this done to my old FL over a decade ago.
    The ride on air is FAR superior in any weight or empty to springs on these trucks. The spring suspension is god awful rough, I know how you feel.

    I also had an "Accumulator" tank added between the bags and the leveling valve, it also made a huge difference in ride quality....would highly recommend one with what you're wanting to haul.

    I believe I had around 4-5K in everything to do the conversion and it was worth every penny.
     
  5. Mooose

    Mooose Light Load Member

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    Aftermarket, couple of manufacturers, Michelin is the most popular.
    check salvage yards sometimes wrecks come in with them on and the savings can be huge.
    Good luck with the changes, I got a soft spot for those Freightliner FL series, lots of parts available for them, and maintenance/repairs are easy and affordable. Treat them right and you'll get good value for your money.
     
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