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madbrit · 07-29-2003, 02:43 PM

>If you order a new truck with tandem axels you'll have 4 air bags, I don't know that any of the class 8 have a front axel air option, but they might. I added aftermarket air bags to my front axel. (highly recommend)<

A lot of the Kenworth and Petes have 4 bags per rear axle.

Warpath, what airbags di you install on the front/ Were these in addition to the stock springs or did you change the springs too?

Peterbilt did offer an airbag front end, but it was not well received. Maybe they don't work as well with 80,000 lbs behind you?

I do like your FLD with the new visor. I was contemplating a stainless one myself and after seeing yours, it will be on the cards in the near future.

My FLD has a 265" wheelbase and has a daycab and a 24ft box, makes it just shy of 35ft overall. That coupled with our Hallmark Racer Package Trailer at 29+ft, keeps us just under the Arizona State 65ft max. length limit.

07-29-2003, 02:43 PM	#6
madbrit Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kingman AZ. Posts: 59	>If you order a new truck with tandem axels you'll have 4 air bags, I don't know that any of the class 8 have a front axel air option, but they might. I added aftermarket air bags to my front axel. (highly recommend)< A lot of the Kenworth and Petes have 4 bags per rear axle. Warpath, what airbags di you install on the front/ Were these in addition to the stock springs or did you change the springs too? Peterbilt did offer an airbag front end, but it was not well received. Maybe they don't work as well with 80,000 lbs behind you? I do like your FLD with the new visor. I was contemplating a stainless one myself and after seeing yours, it will be on the cards in the near future. My FLD has a 265" wheelbase and has a daycab and a 24ft box, makes it just shy of 35ft overall. That coupled with our Hallmark Racer Package Trailer at 29+ft, keeps us just under the Arizona State 65ft max. length limit.