Sleepr air bags shot.

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by jeffman164, Apr 22, 2019.

  1. HaulIt

    HaulIt Bobtail Member

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    Must not hurt...I'm in South Florida and couldn't possibly count all the trucks I see every day sitting low in the back.
     
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  3. jeffman164

    jeffman164 Medium Load Member

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    Fix a flat - Good one .LOL.
     
  4. Expeditor

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    Riding around with a audible air leak is a sure way to get put OOS. Make sure that cab/sleeper is not on wiring harness, fuel lines or anything that was added to truk after market. If not you will be able to ride to deliver then get fixed. I personally won't do it. Too much stress on sleeper. Also the wrong DOT might consider air bags part of suspension and write you up or worse.
     
  5. BoxCarKidd

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    What is the make and serial # ? Some of them have numbers on them. Post them.
     
  6. jeffman164

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    1999 International 9200. Flatbed with car flip up .Part is 2501300c1 for bag that I am able to find online . 2589922c1 for shocks which I think will be dealer .
     
  7. BoxCarKidd

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    That number looks to be a suspension air bag on line. Last 8 of the vin might get some more help from someone. Is this all factory or a custom deal?
    Air bags are not normally to though to replace. They do not normally cost a great deal and you could probably replace it yourself.
    Always be safe. I did pull the air line out of a sleeper bag once and it lowered on my arm. I was near the end of a double shift and alone. Pushed the hose back on and it raised the sleeper. Just thankful it had enough air left.
     
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  8. jeffman164

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    Numbers are straight from International. I found them online also. Did the same thing once with suspension air bags . Scared the bejeezus out of me . Flatbed is custom - bags are very hard to get to . In hindsight, should have replaced them before conversion .
     
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  9. starmac

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    When I change the bags on a sleeper I take the arm loose and overextend them, then stick a piece of 4x4 blocking under the sleeper. I don't remember ever having to change the bags on my international, but changed the shocks several times. It was done from underneath and while a pita, did not take too long. I would think international would have the bags in stock, I know they always had the shocks. Kw has always had the cab bags when needed, so far at least, knock on wood.
     
  10. Working2party

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    I’m picturing a sleeper on this truck (not familiar with international model numbers) if it was a day cab, move the good bag to the drivers side and plug the line to the passenger. If your shocks and cab mounts are good, you would be fine for a couple weeks of highway.

    But I wouldn’t run it longer than I had to.
     
  11. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    If it is like my 9400, the bags are right in the center, kind of goofy compared to anything else, but it works good.
     
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