Hey everyone,
I have a 2014 Peterbilt 337 straight truck with a 24’ box and liftgate. It has the low air leaf suspension. Truck rides a lot harder than other trucks I have. Seems like every little tar strip is felt in the cab. Seems to ride better when fuel tanks are full, has 103k miles and suspect original shocks need replacement. Anyone have a similar issue and recommend a type of shock or other solution? Also has drive train vibration at 40-45 mph. Wondering if alignment needed too? Thank you!
Hard ride
Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Wally G, Apr 19, 2019.
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The OEM shocks are toast already and should shocks be replaced every 100k miles regardless if they are leaking are not.
Just buy Gabriel Fleetline shocks, they’re made by Arvin Meritor and are good enough for your application.Rounded_nut Thanks this. -
Sounds like good advice. Thank you my friend!
boneebone Thanks this. -
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The new style peterbilt low air leaf is known by many to be a very poor riding suspension on shorter wheelbase trucks. Try new shocks and check your air bag height, but I wouldn't expect to much out of it.
KB3MMX Thanks this. -
One question from the cheap seats. Why did you truck buyers not dig in and stay with the full Airbags like you have always since forever.
I remember way too many trucks with half bags or low ride air, all of them were essentially a abusive problem to the driver's bones etc. Use the full bags or none at all. -
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