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| | | | Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 116 | Has anyone put air bags on the back of the cab on a big bolt? We used to put them on tractor trailer cab at the truck line I used to work for, day cabs and sleepers, every body wanted them. Wondering if they would be worth the trouble? You can get universal bags for about S100.00 a pair without the plumbing
1950 4400
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,987 | I never gave it a thought but it would be a nice project, especially for a COE or LCF.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | My only concern would be how you'd deal with the front clip alignment when the back of the cab is bouncing up and down... Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 81 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 81 | Yeah that would probably be a concern because these cabs weren't design for it might have issues with the hood and fenders on the cab
1967 Chevy c50 327 w/ sm465 5000Ib front 15k 2 speed rear w/ 22k springs, single axle, hydraulic brakes
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,055 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,055 | It might work if you put bags under the front cab mounts so the whole thing would pivot around the radiator mount. But I think it would still flex too much. The steering column, being rigid on stock trucks might be an issue also.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 116 | Thanks guys, definitely would have to to something to the front cab mounts
1950 4400
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 | An air suspension driver's seat would be a lot simpler to set up instead or making the cab move up and down.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | What Jerry said. 
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | Joe Allen Wouldn't all the fixed joints up front flex and break up ?? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,987 | Like HRL said, Bostrom air ride seat.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | Trucks with air ride cabs have tilt hoods. The hoods hinge in front and float at the cowl. Your vehicle has hinges at the cowl and a hood latch in front. Air bags in the rear would wreck your hood. Air ride on the drive axle is doable and an air ride seat is an easy addition if you have air. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | As far as the air ride seats, a YouTuber called Fab Rats installed air ride seats in his rollback on the latest post. HERE
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Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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