r686st Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm curious if this is a possible procedure and if so what parts are required? Could you also give a ballpark price for this conversion? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Its very possible. Your gonna need a good trunnion and a good set of springs and rears. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Why change air ride for spring? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 I've found a new truck that I want to buy and since I do construction type work (dump trailer and lowboy) I figured it be better suited. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Superdog, can't I reuse the trunnion? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 As well as rears? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Your airride has a trunnion? Spring is better for dump trailer and lowboy Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Sorry Superdog it doesn't. If I had one from another truck?Off subject: Is there anything wrong with changing deck boards on my lowboy to treated pine? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Cheaper to get a cutoff, slide out the old setup, slide in the camelback, drill new holes, new hardware, and away you go. That's super simplified but you get the idea. Your air ride rears should have different brackets to mount them and have no trunnion. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 What he said above. Make sure the trunnion doesn't have any cracks though. What do you plan on putting in 38K, 44K, etc.? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Sorry Superdog it doesn't. If I had one from another truck?Off subject: Is there anything wrong with changing deck boards on my lowboy to treated pine? Pine is a little too soft isn't it? We redid our lowbed with 2" oak Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Pine is a softwood. Oak,poplar, maple are hardwoods. Hardwoods are stronger and will last longer. There is a difference in price. Hardwoods are more expensive. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 What species of Oak? I haven't made up my mind on what size rears(38k, ect.) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 What species of Oak? I haven't made up my mind on what size rears(38k, ect.)I wanna say it was red oak but it might have been white. My dads friend owns a logging company and a sawmill so he makes us everything. Watch out for the 44k they have a tendency to crack around the bolt holes in the banjo and leak if it is the 2 piece style. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Where are you located? I may consider trading you a camelback for the air ride. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Oak is good,Apitong, Or Purple Heart. The last is heavy and you will need stock in whoever you get your drill bits from as it will kill them Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30363-converting-r-model-air-ride-suspension-to-camelback/#findComment-171307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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