Trailer not lowering ride height while exhausting air

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by loudtom, Dec 22, 2020.

  1. loudtom

    loudtom Road Train Member

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    I've got a spread axle trailer that has intermittent problems with the air bags being overextended. I've noticed it happens often after unloading a heavy load from the trailer. If I dump the rear axle so the arm on the valve goes back down to the fill position, it will operate and cut out normally when I refill the bags. I've replaced the leveling valve, but it didn't correct the issue. The last time it happened, the bags stayed at max height when I dumped them, almost as if something is getting hung up somewhere. I jacked up the rear axle, and it corrected itself when I lowered it.

    What are some of the possible causes and solutions?
     
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