How Do You Put an Air Bag Suspension on a Semi Truck?

Installing an air bag suspension on a semi truck is a great way to ensure that your truck has a smooth ride and increased stability. An air bag suspension system is made up of several components, including air bags, shock absorbers, and brackets.

It also requires a few tools and some basic mechanical knowledge in order to install properly.

Step 1: Start by raising the rear of the truck with a jack or lift. Make sure that you raise the truck high enough so that you can comfortably work underneath it.

Step 2: Remove the existing shock absorbers from the frame of the truck by unbolting them from their mounting brackets. If necessary, use a hacksaw to cut through any rusty bolts.

Step 3: Attach the new air bag suspension system’s mounting bracket to the frame using provided bolts or self-tapping screws. Make sure to tighten all bolts securely.

Step 4: Install the new shock absorbers onto the mounting bracket with provided bolts before attaching the air bags. Securely tighten all bolts.

Step 5: Connect one end of an airline hose to each air bag and then attach both ends of the hoses to an air compressor or tank filled with compressed air.

Step 6:: Adjust the pressure within each air bag in order to achieve desired ride height and stability for your semi truck.

By following these simple steps, you can quickly and easily install an air bag suspension system onto your semi truck in no time at all. With this upgrade, you can look forward to improved ride quality and increased stability when driving your truck on any terrain.

Conclusion

Installing an air bag suspension system onto a semi truck is relatively easy if you have some basic mechanical knowledge and have access to necessary tools. With this upgrade, you can enjoy improved ride quality and increased stability when driving your vehicle on any type of terrain.

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Karen Watkins