Suspension swap

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by C Tompkins, Jun 6, 2019.

  1. C Tompkins

    C Tompkins Bobtail Member

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    I have a 91 W900 triaxle dump truck that was converted from a tractor at one point prior to me owning it. It currently has an ag100 suspension which i personally really like but its not practical for what i use the truck for. I do alot of blacktop work and the bags make the body sit too low in the paver to be ideal for it. Also, I notice i get alot of hood flex as well whenever i make a tight turn, to the point to where it breaks the rubber hood latches.

    My question is: is there anything I can do to up the pressure in the bags so the bed will sit higher? Or is there another suspension that would more or less bolt into the factory holes in the frame? Im trying to avoid cutting the frame to put a cutoff in as my frame is a double frame already and extreamly clean for its age. Any input is appreciated.

    Thank you
     
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  3. Cat sdp

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    Isn’t their a leveling valve on that......?

    And what size rubber do you have 11R 24.5 would gain you some height

    Are your rear hood mounts loose...?
     
  4. C Tompkins

    C Tompkins Bobtail Member

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    The mounts are good, and i got 24.5s in the rear and a 22.5 up front
     
  5. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    I am willing to bet that that is not hood flex, but frame flex instead.
    You can overextend the bags, but that will cause a whole nother set of problems. I do not know of any other suspensions that would be a bolt on deal, and most are going to be within an inch or two of the same height anyway.
     
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