dds92780 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 I paid 1170 out the door for mine. it was 890 or so , then 200 for shipping and then 80 to pay to have a broker from canada have it pass over us customs . (border control i guess) Mine is in grey. Trent you will LOVE the seat Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-153641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have driven in a few Pete's that had the seat so I hope my truck has the same feel. I just want arm rest and would like to swap from a hi back to mid back. Right now it hits my speaker when extended. On a side note I was in a truck last week that had the shock absorber removed from the seat. I have to say that it was a real soft ride on normal roads. Just had to much upward travel over big bumps. Absolutely no harsh jabs to your back or legs. It was pretty comfy...lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-153642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I just put a eldorado seat in my RS700. Haven't left the yard yet but would like to see how it does. I need to order arm rests or it and it should be great.I know the guy you got that seat from, he thought it was a turd. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-153661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Seat is good for me..one man's turd is anothers treasure!. I see what you mean about it bottoms easy when in the range I would set a bostrom at. Wonder if I can adjust the bottom stops? Another thought was to see if a lower profile base is offered? Seams if it sat 1-2" lower it would be perfect. But its perfect for what I need... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-153818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 2 inches lower would be key. The seat I got from you has worked out great. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-153822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Good to hear. I actually just drove the truck for the first time today with the seat installed. I put it in the day I picked it up from you just never left the yard. Are you doing the aths meeting at your yard ths year? Hope you had a merry Christmas... Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-153823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Good to hear. I actually just drove the truck for the first time today with the seat installed. I put it in the day I picked it up from you just never left the yard. Are you doing the aths meeting at your yard ths year? Hope you had a merry Christmas...TrentI think we are? Al would know better than I would. I am pretty sure I overheard the Big Guy setting up the catereing for the big event. I started working on that R-model I bought. It may be back in the shop by then, but I am not sure. Also ran across a Hendrickson Torpedo nose that I would like to aquire, but I do not want to part with any money right now.- Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-153853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I think we are? Al would know better than I would. I am pretty sure I overheard the Big Guy setting up the catereing for the big event. I started working on that R-model I bought. It may be back in the shop by then, but I am not sure. Also ran across a Hendrickson Torpedo nose that I would like to aquire, but I do not want to part with any money right now.- BradYes,Trent & Brad the January 2013 NWIC-ATHS meeting will be at the "Storkshop" on the 19th.And if you drive a "Brand X" truck there, it could end up like this! 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-153868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Yes,Trent & Brad the January 2013 NWIC-ATHS meeting will be at the "Storkshop" on the 19th.And if you drive a "Brand X" truck there, it could end up like this!P1015286.JPGSend me a reminder,Al,it I'm free I might just make a road trip. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-154019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I say camelback for any truck that sees on/off road use, as far as weight the light weight aluminum hanger sir ride is lighter, the heavy duty like the old neway is actually about the same weight, so says the scales at Hoover crushed stone anyway. On the seat I think I have decided on mid back low ride bostrom blue cloth, the seats are damn close to factory upholstery and you can add the armrest to the inboard side pretty easy, oh and I don't like hitting my head on the ceiling either. Oh yeah one more thing, if your rd doesn't have shocks on the rear suspension,add them it smoothes out the camelback hop nice. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-154033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Send me a reminder,Al,it I'm free I might just make a road trip.Will do,Mike! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-154038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I say camelback for any truck that sees on/off road use, as far as weight the light weight aluminum hanger sir ride is lighter, the heavy duty like the old neway is actually about the same weight, so says the scales at Hoover crushed stone anyway. On the seat I think I have decided on mid back low ride bostrom blue cloth, the seats are damn close to factory upholstery and you can add the armrest to the inboard side pretty easy, oh and I don't like hitting my head on the ceiling either. Oh yeah one more thing, if your rd doesn't have shocks on the rear suspension,add them it smoothes out the camelback hop nice.Yes, the highbacks seem to take their toll on R-model upholstery.My truck was ordered with the low back ElDorado in cloth.I replaced my shocks religiously after I installed the urethane insulators/centers.Before that,they wouldn't last.Too much walk (side to side). Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-154039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I say camelback for any truck that sees on/off road use, as far as weight the light weight aluminum hanger sir ride is lighter, the heavy duty like the old neway is actually about the same weight, so says the scales at Hoover crushed stone anyway. On the seat I think I have decided on mid back low ride bostrom blue cloth, the seats are damn close to factory upholstery and you can add the armrest to the inboard side pretty easy, oh and I don't like hitting my head on the ceiling either. Oh yeah one more thing, if your rd doesn't have shocks on the rear suspension,add them it smoothes out the camelback hop nice. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29032-myths-and-facts-explained-air-ride-vs-spring-suspension/page/2/#findComment-154065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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