Air trac vs low air leaf

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Ruthless, Dec 2, 2016.

  1. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    No I don’t ... but it’s cheaper then Neway
     
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  3. AModelCat

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    Wrecking yard. Picked up an axle on FL air ride for $1200 Cdn.
     
  4. Boardhauler

    Boardhauler Road Train Member

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    I'm late to the discussion here, but there is a difference between the original Peterbilt Low Air Ride and the current Low Air Leaf. The current version is the same as the KW AG 400L and IMHO is a POS. Rides terrible and doesn't handle all that well on the the roller coaster 2 lanes I frequent. As a mechanic I know put it; "You gotta give Peterbilt credit, it took them 30 years to come up with something that rides worse than an Airliner." The old Low Air Ride was/is a good suspension for both ride and handling.
    The Air Trac is is great for vocational type work- logging/construction applications. It's strong as hell, handles good & rides about as well as the current Low Air Leaf. It's noisy, creaks and pops a lot, but it will take a lot of abuse. For a highway application I think the flex-air handles and rides about as well as anything I've ever driven.
     
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