r686st Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Can anyone tell me the years/models that were available? Also when did it change from Neway to the "Mack" air suspension? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 we had a rw713 with nuway that truck was a 1988 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-271711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I believe the first Mack I saw with the Mack adopted Hendrickson air ride was a '89 Superliner,my '88 is Neway.Neway goes way back into the '70's if not a little farther. Page & Page had an air ride set up that I've seen on an older Western R and I've seen another called Western air,which later ,I've been told but can't confirm,became Pete air leaf used on some older Hayward Macks. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-271715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 I'm looking at a 1992 RW and it has air suspension. I'm confused because the hangers have "Mack" on them so does this mean it's Hendrickson rebadged? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-272368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I'm looking at a 1992 RW and it has air suspension. I'm confused because the hangers have "Mack" on them so does this mean it's Hendrickson rebadged?yep Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-272383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I think Western Stabile-Aire became Freightliner Air-Liner,Mike. Although the 1st trucks I seen it offered on was the "Petercars" before they developed their Air Leaf. I have a Western Stabile-Air cut off that was on a '76 K-100 parts truck I cut up.It had been grafted on that truck from a Marmon. The rear axle/suspension is going on my Ford C-8000.How's that for an extended life? 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/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-272386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I think Western Stabile-Aire became Freightliner Air-Liner,Mike. Although the 1st trucks I seen it offered on was the "Petercars" before they developed their Air Leaf. I have a Western Stabile-Air cut off that was on a '76 K-100 parts truck I cut up.It had been grafted on that truck from a Marmon. The rear axle/suspension is going on my Ford C-8000.How's that for an extended life?I knew it was something like that,Al. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-272390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 did page &page get bought up or just die? the 67 pete I drove had it, other than that I have only seen some on old log trailers or belly dumps as trailer susp. never came across any more truck susp. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-272392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 The Mustang H model has the original western air on the driver and tag. I have the manuals for it. Western was sold to Peterbilt. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-272399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I have a 72 RS700L with a V8 that has the Page & Page Dial-A-Ride, it has the 2 springs plus the 4 air bags, Mack rears, 3.86 gears. back in the 70s I new a guy that had a 69 I think RS700L that had a 318 Detroit 13 speed with the same suspension. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-272467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Superdog, Is there suppose to be a Torque rod or two between the two carriers in this picture? It does have the Traverse torque rods that go from each carrier to the frame. FYI: It's a RW with "Mack" air ride. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-273199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 just the one to the frame Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-273208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 So just one Torque rod from the front carrier? I didn't see any way to attach it to the frame. The one pictured would be in the way wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38202-timeline-of-mack-air-ride-suspension/#findComment-273210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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