Anyone have front axle air bags?

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  1. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    I am thinking about adding these to my truck? Are they worth it or do anything for you? Will be factory order on VOLVO VNL 860. Would love to hear feedback on these.
     
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  3. mnmover

    mnmover Road Train Member

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    Do not get the front air bags. Order the stabilizer set up instead.
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    Buses have had them for years. I never had a problem with springs. Rough ride generally comes from behind your arse.
     
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  5. Sharky88

    Sharky88 Heavy Load Member

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    I had them on my last Volvo. Didn't. Ike them the body rolled to much on corners or in heavy wind
     
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  6. sadwar

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    I had them on a 2015 FL. Man, the first time one of those blew I about had a heart attack. I did not like them.
     
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  7. Elroythekid

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    I had a 2013 vnl780 without them, a friend still has a 2014 with them, he did have a leveling valve go out but other than that no issues and his truck did ride a lot better in the front end than mine. He has never complained about roll, but volvos are bad for that anyway as the cabs are really isolated and the suspension does move around a lot. It took a bit to get use to but it was, hands down the quietest smoothest truck I ever drove.
     
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  8. mudflap77

    mudflap77 Heavy Load Member

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    I have it on a 579pete and wouldn't want a truck without it now..
     
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  9. 401-Alex

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    I had them on my vnl 670 Volvo factory Hendrickson. In 4 years replaced 6 bags. One blew out when parked sitting empty in parking lot. Others on the road when driving. I was at the point of replacing the whole axle to spring ride and doing away with the air axle completely. Sure the air ride is nice but 200 a bag and 120 for bag replacement at a TA. It's a pain in the ###. Skip it and it sways badly if at proper ride hight
     
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  10. Siinman

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    After researching and reading some of the comments I have decided to stay away from them now. Thanks all for the help.
     
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    you'll love it
     
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