Aero cab KWs with poor rides

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by bigguns, Jul 21, 2013.

  1. bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    Many people overlook the importance of the shocks on the Aero cab KW sleeper. Changing them out will greatly improve the truck's ride. So much so that the improvement can be unbelievable if indeed the shocks need to be changed. They are expensive for their size and a SUPER nightmare to get the top bolt back in. I carefully raise the sleeper to its maximum height and BLOCK it up. You will need all the room to work that you can get.
     
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  3. cumminsISB

    cumminsISB Light Load Member

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    what are the part numbers?
     
  4. bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    I do not know the part numbers off hand. The best way to get the correct parts would be to give a KW dealer the last six of your vin. A good truck parts store could probably come up with the correct shock for less money.
     
  5. cumminsISB

    cumminsISB Light Load Member

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    That's why I asked...I was going to cross reference them and buy them online for half price. Kw is way overpriced on some items. I called to get the 2 hood locating pins for a w900. They were $86 a piece. I got 2 online for $46 and they were better pieces.
     
  6. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Truckline has sleeper shocks. I got a set, they worked well and were NOT spendy.
    The top bolt in the W900 is a pain but if you put it in the opposite way, the next time its nowhere near as bad.
     
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