mine lasted about 5 years, and its only two bags on the axle, 9 ton axle. did not blow, but started to leak. 500 dollars each, and they even charged 500 for changing them. well thats the last time i buy them at volvo lol.
I'm a little late on to this channel and I've read all the comments and I happen to own a 98 volvo with leaf springs and a 2006 volvo with front air ride suspension, I cab truly tell you that the leaf spring ride is allot smoother than the air ride and I've only had to teplace the leaf springs once.
My steer air back just blew out on my Volvo 2006 truck. I got the truck from the last 9 years and that's the first steer air back I need to replace. I am in Montana right now and the mobile mechanic told me will cost me around $700-$800 to replace it. He is 40 miles away from me and will come from Billings, MT. I stop on a rest area on I90. I don't know about the air back but he blew my mind with that price :). It's Saturday so nobody else cares air backs here in Billings, MT which surprises me a lot. I will pay that guy that price otherwise I need to wait by Monday when the other shops open.
Yeah, I have a 2011 Volvo 730 and my steer bags have a bolt on the top and bottom, but it's the leveling valves that I'm always swapping out. Good video again.
I really like your videos. I found you back when I had my 780 and you helped me a lot with stuff on it. I sold that truck and got me a 05 KW 600 it's the 3rd KW i've owned. To me the KW's are a much better truck. Mine has a twin turbo C15 cat and surprisingly it gets over 6.5 mpg. So far I haven't really spent a ton on it. I keep watching your videos and still like them. I don't want to go back to a Volvo myself though.
Those bags do look under sized...like you said. I have run oversized bags on my truck and it definitely rides smoother but it also wilts around curves, sloped roads and shoulders. The larger bags run at half the pressure to accomplish the same ride height. To get the same stability would require more air pressure. But then the ride height would be taller. Compromise.. compromise.
I have an 2005 780 with air ride, I changed the same side and it was a total pain! Your style bag is different from mine. Never again. I wish I had your style .
Does your truck have dual leveling belts and if it does does it pull to the right does it feel sloppy being the steering I'm lost as far as my front axle goes it's a new axle new shocks all linkages good dual leveling Downs pulls right and feels like jelly has new cab mounts. And everything and everything set to ride height correct
do you think the air bags in the front is worth the difference in the ride from traditional springs? considering the overall cost and short life of the bags? i have never had one with air bags in the front.
not really, its far from smooth, just like any other big truck. I wonder if you had 2 identical trucks on the same road how much difference you could tell. springs wear out to but not as fast as these bags blow. I believe the newer trucks uses a bigger bag with a metal plate and bolt in the top.
We have had full air suspension on our trucks in Sweden since I got my licenece 1991 (and earlier) without problems. And we have higher axle loads. What are you doing over there?
You can buy the front axle with the leaf no air bags from the junkyard install it easy Keep your blue truck for parts don’t try to sell it it’s not worth nothing
Could you please do a video on how to trouble shoot the leveling valves on the front suspension? My VNL 630 is slightly leanin. My driver side bag is filling more than the passenger side.
As much trouble as they seen to give I would get two new ones and put them on. Your blue truck needs some bags might as well put them back on it instead of new ones.
Dang those look like the ones you stick on a pick up truck, I'd modify that and put those double bellows that are metal on the top and bottom that's crazy the factory put those small ones on the front of that thing the dam engine weights 1500 to 2300lbs that's not including the frame or anything else yet
Hmmm that's interesting. My dad has an 07 volvo with the cummins and his truck doesnt have air bags in the front. Is it possible the previous driver deleted them?
What year model is your Volvo I’m fixing to buy 2005 Volvo iSx 400 Cummins with the Eaton fuller 10 speed not a bad truck for the moneyI’m going to do the EGR delete and get the motor turned and turned up put a 7 inch straight pipe on it just gonna be running in the country so it won’t matter thanks for your videos
Hey Chase allow me the courtesy to ask you a question, let’s say you have no airbags around, or I don’t have the money to buy them, can you fold the Air Line put a Zip tied and continue going on your trip, , In other words would like to know if it’s going to affect the suspension or anything of that nature
Why did you make that mistake and bought air ride on front... ??? This axle is shit and has a lot of problems.. From wearing tires from insids to leveling valves .. And drives like boat.. My brain got sick.. Mentality.. Feels like truck want to flip on left side... Bro have owned 3 trucks with this shit... And never again i will buy this shit... I only have one left. With this axle.. All trucks have problems.. King pin bushings and all had axle caster correction. Fixed all issues and i gave up.. Due to ride feel was scaring me that would flip on left.. I spend a lot of money, tires, and nerves .. Good luck .. Am thinking to convert one that left to spring
@@followme1984 Hi, only few shops can bend that axle... am from Toronto canada, Creslawn alignment in mississauga does it, just install springs this axle is shit
This guy has helped me work on my dad's Volvo for several issues. Saved us a ton of money! Thank you.
mine lasted about 5 years, and its only two bags on the axle, 9 ton axle. did not blow, but started to leak. 500 dollars each, and they even charged 500 for changing them. well thats the last time i buy them at volvo lol.
I'm a little late on to this channel and I've read all the comments and I happen to own a 98 volvo with leaf springs and a 2006 volvo with front air ride suspension, I cab truly tell you that the leaf spring ride is allot smoother than the air ride and I've only had to teplace the leaf springs once.
Happens to me this morning, will try replace myself, first time in 5 years, thanks for the video
Good you still had the old truck. Stay Safe ✌🏽
My steer air back just blew out on my Volvo 2006 truck. I got the truck from the last 9 years and that's the first steer air back I need to replace. I am in Montana right now and the mobile mechanic told me will cost me around $700-$800 to replace it. He is 40 miles away from me and will come from Billings, MT. I stop on a rest area on I90. I don't know about the air back but he blew my mind with that price :). It's Saturday so nobody else cares air backs here in Billings, MT which surprises me a lot. I will pay that guy that price otherwise I need to wait by Monday when the other shops open.
Hello Chase and thank you for sharing with us mine is totally fine for now but the hell you never know,👋👌👍👍✌️
Yeah, I have a 2011 Volvo 730 and my steer bags have a bolt on the top and bottom, but it's the leveling valves that I'm always swapping out. Good video again.
I thought they had changed them on the newer ones to something better
Great fix, stay safe.
I really like your videos. I found you back when I had my 780 and you helped me a lot with stuff on it. I sold that truck and got me a 05 KW 600 it's the 3rd KW i've owned. To me the KW's are a much better truck. Mine has a twin turbo C15 cat and surprisingly it gets over 6.5 mpg. So far I haven't really spent a ton on it. I keep watching your videos and still like them. I don't want to go back to a Volvo myself though.
Those bags do look under sized...like you said. I have run oversized bags on my truck and it definitely rides smoother but it also wilts around curves, sloped roads and shoulders. The larger bags run at half the pressure to accomplish the same ride height. To get the same stability would require more air pressure. But then the ride height would be taller. Compromise.. compromise.
I have an 2005 780 with air ride, I changed the same side and it was a total pain! Your style bag is different from mine. Never again. I wish I had your style .
Does your truck have dual leveling belts and if it does does it pull to the right does it feel sloppy being the steering I'm lost as far as my front axle goes it's a new axle new shocks all linkages good dual leveling Downs pulls right and feels like jelly has new cab mounts. And everything and everything set to ride height correct
Nice to have a parts truck
do you think the air bags in the front is worth the difference in the ride from traditional springs? considering the overall cost and short life of the bags? i have never had one with air bags in the front.
not really, its far from smooth, just like any other big truck. I wonder if you had 2 identical trucks on the same road how much difference you could tell. springs wear out to but not as fast as these bags blow. I believe the newer trucks uses a bigger bag with a metal plate and bolt in the top.
We have had full air suspension on our trucks in Sweden since I got my licenece 1991 (and earlier) without problems. And we have higher axle loads. What are you doing over there?
I have the same airbag on the front. What is the height from the ground? how to adjust them
You can buy the front axle with the leaf no air bags from the junkyard install it easy
Keep your blue truck for parts don’t try to sell it it’s not worth nothing
Right now in the process of changing the rear cab suspension from the inferior 4 shock type to the newer style with control rod and two shocks.
I have a lot of problems with my volvo air steering, I want to remove it and put the old steering. will it be possible?
What type of shocks are those ? Name
Could you please do a video on how to trouble shoot the leveling valves on the front suspension? My VNL 630 is slightly leanin. My driver side bag is filling more than the passenger side.
They are adjustable. Loosen screws and they will rotate a small amount.
As much trouble as they seen to give I would get two new ones and put them on. Your blue truck needs some bags might as well put them back on it instead of new ones.
Dang those look like the ones you stick on a pick up truck, I'd modify that and put those double bellows that are metal on the top and bottom that's crazy the factory put those small ones on the front of that thing the dam engine weights 1500 to 2300lbs that's not including the frame or anything else yet
Happy Easter, Jack! 🐣 How’s the toilet paper stash holding up? 😂
should be back in stock by the time I need some. probably still got over 40 rolls lol
Crisis averted! 🧻 😂
Do both sides have a leveling valve mine only has one and leans to one side
Yes, my old truck only had 1
it is dangerous to put over spring the hydraulic jack.
Hmmm that's interesting. My dad has an 07 volvo with the cummins and his truck doesnt have air bags in the front. Is it possible the previous driver deleted them?
probably just how the truck was ordered
What year model is your Volvo I’m fixing to buy 2005 Volvo iSx 400 Cummins with the Eaton fuller 10 speed not a bad truck for the moneyI’m going to do the EGR delete and get the motor turned and turned up put a 7 inch straight pipe on it just gonna be running in the country so it won’t matter thanks for your videos
It's a 2006, I had a 2004. The 2004 was a 500 the 2006 is a 530hp
You live in texas do you a shop
Hey Chase allow me the courtesy to ask you a question, let’s say you have no airbags around, or I don’t have the money to buy them, can you fold the Air Line put a Zip tied and continue going on your trip, , In other words would like to know if it’s going to affect the suspension or anything of that nature
The airbag is the suspension. It'll be the worst ride you've ever experienced. You'll be looking for the nearest place to get one!
Is Volvo made by Lego lol snaps together wth
My air ride shakes. Any advice on the hendrickson axle
Haven't had that issue but I would check the bushings king pins and steering linkages for slack.
Why did you make that mistake and bought air ride on front... ??? This axle is shit and has a lot of problems.. From wearing tires from insids to leveling valves .. And drives like boat.. My brain got sick.. Mentality.. Feels like truck want to flip on left side... Bro have owned 3 trucks with this shit... And never again i will buy this shit... I only have one left. With this axle.. All trucks have problems.. King pin bushings and all had axle caster correction. Fixed all issues and i gave up.. Due to ride feel was scaring me that would flip on left.. I spend a lot of money, tires, and nerves .. Good luck .. Am thinking to convert one that left to spring
Hi Mario, I have a lot of problems with my volvo air steering, I want to remove it and put the old steering. will it be possible?
@@followme1984 Si
Pep ya as cambiado la dirección del volvo
@@pep5772 ya as cambiado la dirección del volvo
@@followme1984 Hi, only few shops can bend that axle... am from Toronto canada, Creslawn alignment in mississauga does it, just install springs this axle is shit
Never change to round valves they are shit design .. Square shape are the best but very hard to get.. Flow rate to bag is slower on round type