Peterbilt — Low Mount Air Leaf
Peterbilt — Low Mount Air Leaf
Description
This air suspension has with a maximum capacity rating of 40,000 pounds. Like the Air Leaf, it does not have lower radius rods like those found on the Air Trac and tends to have a smoother ride than both the Air Leaf and Air Trac. The air bags are supported on the Z-spring assembly; no paddle.
Peterbilt Low Mount Air Leaf
Fast Facts
| Peterbilt — Low Mount Air Leaf |
| Type |
Air suspension has with a maximum capacity rating of 40,000 pounds. |
| Features |
Smoother ride than both the Air Leaf and Air Trac. |
| Problem Areas |
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| ATRO Solutions |
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Tech Tips and Additional Resources
A pivot bushing (ATRO’s PB75-29101, OE# 03AL2) is housed in an eye casting that is bolted to the spring.
- PB75-29101 is a spring eye bushing service kit that has bushings, sleeve, washers and hardware. The polyurethane components within this kit are PL1076 and PL1189 (2 per kit) and are also available separately.
- Tech Guidelines bulletin TG103009 outlines recommended installation sequence for PB75-29101.
ATRO’s torque rod (TR75-41108, OE# 03-05108):
- Rebushable (OE standard is non-rebushable)
- Rotating-pin for easy installation
- Heavy-duty bushing (OE standard bushing has a small O.D.)
Swipe table right for columns.
| Mfg |
Rod |
Bushing Dimension |
Rebushable |
Rotating |
| ATRO TR75-41108 |
1 1/4" O.D. |
TS38000 (2 3/4") |
Yes |
Yes |
| OE #03-05108 |
1 1/8" O.D. |
(2 17/32") |
No |
No |
Wear Items
- Spring eye pivot bushing
- Torque rod/torque rod bushings
Key Parts
Details
Peterbilt Low Mount Air Leaf
Suspension details spring assembly and air leaf bushing kit.