REPLACING A TRUCK SLEEPER AIRBAG

[@alexsantiago357]

That truck is squeaky clean underneath..love it

[@samverdes1915]

Wow, I've seen a great amount of your videos, but for some reason I hadn't seen this one. Right now especially I had to replace my air bags as well and here were you showing how it's done!. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH AGAIN!.

[@jodycox1474]

Always cheaper doing the work yourself. Good job, y’all be safe

[@guillaumefogue]

That is awsome. Thank you very much for sharing

[@michaelcooksey704]

I love to see how the two of you works good as a team. Beyond else, love and respect for each other strengthens relationships. It's good to see you do all the repairs you can. that in itself will save money bigtime. I am disabled, long distant trucker, but you inspire me. If I get to where I can drive again, I'm gonna look into expiditing. KEEP ON TRUCK ING.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Michael Cooksey Thank you Michael!

[@samraedeker8002]

That was an easy fix. These videos are really helpful for the maintenance of the unit. Thanks have a great weekend and be safe.

[@juanvaldez9942]

I just changed one this evening, same exact thing, had to cross thread that but on, against every grain of my fabric!

[@juanvaldez9942]

*nut*

[@marvinelder3828]

Nice video. Heather is a handy assistant and good to have around.

[@josephboley]

hello there my two favorite truckers. it's pays to know a thing or two about your truck. love ya,ll. be safe out there and take care. as always give my love to the puppies. ✌💜🚛🐶🐶

[@benitorocha9766]

Happy to see y'all doing great. Love y'all be safe. 💚💙

[@louishewlett4936]

Thanks alot for this!!! It's gonna help me out when I change mine out.

[@saymoremccalman4974]

The shop would charge you $600-$800 to fix that airbag!!! Thanks you make it look easy!!! 👍

[@chrishelms1967]

Great advice given the difficulty of finding the part, I do the same with some parts to my home furnaces, like the ignitor, etc

[@wb6she]

And folks, that's the way you do it.. Thanks Jason..

[@manpreetsingh-lh1km]

Appreciated for sharing video and knowledge thanks

[@worldtranz4888]

Great job explaining it

[@trucker4life70]

Awesome video great information like always. Now I know how too do it I can do it myself again thank you guys

[@Blackdogoutdoors]

Great video, very informative! Wouldn't expect anything less from you guys, you're great teachers and have an eye for the details. Thanks...peace, love, and Expediting!! Say hi to the babies!!!

[@DavidSmith-vo3nd]

Hi Jason & Heather! That was an awesome job and looks easy to do. Thank you for sharing Peace, Love, & Expediting!!!

[@rustya8063]

Sure miss yall! I'm still learning from you.

[@brianhoward438]

Nice job guys.You work well together.Safe travels.

[@modeverything9949]

Brian Howard thank you

[@cryptoanalysts5793]

You both guys are cool , wish the best for both of you 👍👍👍

[@alexsantiago357]

Thanks for this vid..love u Crafty thnx guys❤❤👍👍👍

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

ALEXxpress Thank you 😊💙

[@expeditedcafe8906]

Thanks for the video! It was a huge help yesterday. P.S The air bags are a Kenworth part and are usually stocked at MCH

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video. Now I know how to change a cab air bag. With how rough the roads are they take a real beating. Good information in the comments on putting some sort of silicone or protective coating to bag. Jason I can notice your weight loss in you face. Good job.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Gail JOHNSON Thanks a bunch Gail!! It always feels good to be able to fix things yourself :)

[@JoeManLARockinEmpire]

That was very Informative. Thank you for Sharing Jason. And yes it could take up to 2 or maybe even more to get airbags it all depends on the luck of the Draw! Always good to carry spares if possible. Safe travels! ✌❤🚛

[@jamesbigham9036]

I really enjoyed the video I am new to your channel. I am not a Truck driver I have been a fan of truckers and truck they always seem interesting to me. It is good to know that you two work together and fix what you can on your own that is a good thing saves time and money.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

James Bigham Thank you James! We are glad to have you along on our journey :)

[@jamesbigham9036]

@@TheCraftyTrucker I am glad to be part of the journey with you guys. I always enjoy the different kinds of videos you do. I am definitely going to be trying some of the unique recipes you have made videos about. I always learn a lot from your videos.

[@raymondbradley6788]

Good job Jason for stocking extras because they do blowout or we're out whatever you want to call it. But waiting 3 days is not an option.

[@arnoldramos39]

Great video thanks 👍👍

[@ronaldwilson1653]

Yes he is a nut Heather and it's called clockwise the way you put the plumbers tape on and I was wondering how well that plumbers tape works for butt crack cuz we know how bad plumbers have that lol you guys are the best it is so cool Jason that you show how to fix things on the truck and also thank God for our helpers that we have because without them we wouldn't be able to do anything 💚🍀🚚 P.S Jason I love the shirt. And Heather Jason is as handy as a pocket on a shirt he's great to have around isn't he

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Ronald D Wilson Thanks Ron 💙😁

[@michaelwells3672]

A garage will tell you certain things has to be done in order to fix something and they do it a easier way and faster way then what they tell you. They say that so they can charge you a lot more for the work. And even though they get done faster they act like they ain't done just to hold up. Peace safe and keep on trucking

[@deanwhite9575]

Nicely done

[@MM-hu5mk]

Good video

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Thanks!

[@b.atwater3904]

Just a tip. If the bags are made of rubber material, a great way to preserve and make them last longer is to coat them with brake fluid occasionally. It's the best rubber preservative! I even use it on my tires.. Ever look inside a brake master cylinder? What's the seal always wet with.. yep. , brake fluid! For vinyl and door seals, I use heavy duty silicone spray. Works great!

[@edwinj1010]

Thanx for the vid.

[@the.porter.productions]

Good job. Ok, I’m very curious since you mentioned that those shocks frequently go bad, how often have you had to replace one? Usually it is one that goes, right, or do you replace both just in case? It makes sense to have an extra 2 airbags on hand then. Good rule! Here’s something I’ve learned...You always need an extra hand even if it’s a small job, for the extra hand is very helpful. Stay safe. God bless all of our truckers! Porter Dude of Ohio.

[@rajgill3482]

Very helpful. Thankyou!

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

You’re welcome

[@georgeshannon9370]

Always remember on when tightening or loosen nuts. Righty tighty lefty loosey.

[@BOBHANNA01]

Ships don't want there mechanics to do it this way, in case other bag fails. But they all do it this way, you can change the suspension air bags the same way just unhook the arm from the leveling valve, and let the good airbag lift the truck.

[@napoleonbonaparte6037]

Good job

[@Rollinggirl39]

@TheCraftyTrucker did the airbag blow again?! Dang. When I get a truck I'mma keep a couple too

[@JoePJack1]

Infinite Jackal with a regular sized sleeper that’s not an issue.

[@Harley04]

and a lot of humping and pumping going on above that airbag!!

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Infinite Jackal Always good to have spares. They wear out over time :)

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Harley04 LOL! 😝

[@johndeere1034]

If you bend the air line over after you unhook it from push lock fitting and zip tie it the other bags will stay air up so you can pull old one out and put new in the slowly left the line unfold to let the air out can do same with truck air bags

[@anthonypirrello2473]

Just 2 comments/suggestions: 1) if you use the correct size open end/box end wrench to loosen and tighten that bottom nut instead of that bulky adjustable wrench,it would probably make that part a bit easier as the open end/box wrench is smaller and allow you to have easier access to the nut. IMO adjustable wrenches are handy,but the correct size wrench is the perfect tool for jobs like this. 2) you might think about applying a product ,such as Armor All, to your airbags periodically to keep them supple which might give you longer life from them. If that airbag is original,then it didn't last very long.

[@anthonypirrello2473]

I thought about the socket and extension,but I don't think you can get a deep enough socket to reach the nut. Good idea on the boards.

[@anthonypirrello2473]

My bad - your socket and extension will work. I misjudged the distance the nut was from the bottom of the threaded rod.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Anthony Pirrello Thanks so much for the suggestions Anthony 😁

[@happypappy6371]

Bolt threads are either course, fine or metric. When you get a new airbag, you could go to any hardware store and get the proper nut to fit it. When you cross thread the wrong thread type onto a bolt, you partially strip the material off, thus weakening the connection. The most common thread for larger items is course thread, but if it was made in Mexico, Canada or over seas, it may be metric.

[@stevenerpelding1946]

Try a 9200 international, bag on the sleeper. Have done it, but not easy.

[@wbijshoutout9787]

yes you need that easy ride and that easy sleep too you need to find a ratchet to fit the bolt be safe later

[@MilagresFernandes-b9h]

Thanks ❤

[@raymondbradley6788]

Hey Jason a block of wood inside between the frame and the sleeper would have kept that thing from collapsing on your little bit. FYI for future changes

[@ProdbyGrimeyred]

great vid Jason. How did you know to change the air bag and which one to change?

[@modeverything9949]

GENERAL RED the air compressor was cycling but I was not loosing air on my gauges. Checked all five bags and felt a small pin hole air blowing out.

[@chrisgaerlan5194]

I did it 3 times, the outer airbags is easy, but the ones in the middle are a pain the ass!!! I have the same problems with the nuts with the new airbags, it doesnt fit with the old nut, so i have to get some from Napa.

[@maxpuppy96]

Nice job, its whole lot easier to change out an air bag than it is 200 lbs. of leaf springs LOL!!! better ride too

[@capazontwo]

A ratchet and socket for big nut, a bolt in airline will stop air flow probably a 1/8”

[@screamineagle88]

This coming from a shade tree mechanic (me), there are a few things I see here. #1. If you ever have to replace another one of these, or if the new ones come with a new nut you can check this. Look at the inside of the nut (and from what I could see on the video) you might see what look like threads that are a little bigger then then the rest of the threads at one end of the nut. If these longer threads are there they are put there to lock the nut into place so it doesn't come loose while your going down the road. They may even be barbed slightly to grab the plastic stud. This could be why they seem like they are cross threading while your putting them on. #2. You can place a chock, or a block of wood between your frame and the airbag cross brace. When you let the air out of the system it should give you enough room to get the deflated bag out and the new one back in. Then once your done, just air the bags up and pull the chock out. #3. If this is something that happens so often that you carry spare parts with you at all times, then might I suggest you get a socket or wrench (aside from that monkey wrench) that will fit that nut. It will allow you to get in there much easier. But you knew this, and have been meaning to get one....Right?...LoL. Safe travels!!

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Screamin Eagle Thanks so much for the info!!!

[@hankschnell5443]

Do you know the part number for the front airbag under the cab of a bolt sleeper. That single one. It looks so much bigger. Thanks.

[@codyshettles7617]

Crafty will this fit a 14 cascadia same part number

[@robertbraun9754]

I liked this video. Can you tell me how much you paid for Bolt sleeper? I'd like a bigger sleeper myself.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

The bolt sleeper was a 66k add on. The great thing about them is they hold their value and increase the value of the truck when and if you ever sell

[@robertbraun9754]

@@TheCraftyTrucker Thank you for your quick reply. I like the way that Bolt constructs their sleepers but can't justify spending that much on a sleeper for my $15,000 truck. Did you ever get the floor fixed?

[@williamburnett6616]

They sent you a nilock nut to lock in place so it won't come lose most air bags have them. Remember safety is number one on the road.

[@richardbarkley9909]

Wonder if it would help to coat the new bag with some sort of vinyl/rubber protectant before installing to help keep it soft and moist rather that drying out?

[@juergensbr4612]

"I have one….somewhere…." that seems familiar to me lol

[@SteelyPaw]

If you stop in a machine shop real quick, they will be able to tell you the SAE or number of threads per inch, and if its a metric or american thread on your air bags & the nut & what size they are. Then you can buy the proper nut that goes on the air bag or purchase a inexpensive "die" (carbon steel) and handle and re-thread the threads on the air bag. While you are there they can tell you what socket fits that nut, and you can purchase and inexpensive ratchet wrench and "deep-well" socket to fit that nut to make that repair go even smoother...................... I noted heather's remark about the nut, you owe her one Jason LOL.................... But all in all, great job Jason..... Note: the better dies or taps are made from HSS or high speed steel, and I recommend that over carbon steel for a lot of uses or tougher metals. For example a carbon steel die will only last once or twice threading metal while high speed steel will last probably 30 times or more and use thread cutting oil or a good heavy oil regardless if plastic or metal when tapping or using the die on a female threaded end of an object (always use oil). 3& 1 works in a pinch, apply often.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Pete_ Hine_Of_PA Thanks for the info Pete :)

[@SteelyPaw]

You are welcome... As a retired machine shop owner I know this stuff about threads etc. but didn't know how to change the air bag until now. Two heads can be better than one, Heather don't count LOL

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Pete_ Hine_Of_PA LOL hey keep my head out of it!! ;)

[@SteelyPaw]

hhahahahahaahhah I said your head didn't count......

[@Mike-xi6wk]

Could you use a jack to lift the cab ?

[@modeverything9949]

Mike O you could, way more work than necessary imo

[@mikethibault2909]

Hey Jason it call a nut also you had to get Heather to help Lol

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Mike Thibault 😉😝

[@scottmueller5995]

Is that loose foam insulation or is the floor board starting to crumble ? I know you were focused on the airbag , but I eyeball everything as long as am under the truck . This is not to criticize , just something I saw .

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Scott Mueller Thanks Scott. That’s the foam insulation.

[@shanerich1122]

3/4 drive socket set TOOL OH YEAH OH HOOO HOO HOO

[@JoePJack1]

You logged that on duty, right???...

[@modeverything9949]

JoePJack1 absolutely

[@shanerich1122]

How you know it was leaking?

[@modeverything9949]

shane rich the compressor started cycling a bunch that day but we were not losing air per our gauges. Checked the bags and could feel the pin hole air blowing out.

[@mojoo1012]

90 percent of cab air bags just pull out have no bolts and yes i have extra bags in all my trucks my Kenworth's have 8 bags and my Petts have 6 bags and my freightliner blow all the time. It is all about the angle of the bags if you get a year out of them that's about the life span. They dry rot

[@donaldpeck8519]

Get a new correct nut, when you get another bag. They don't always come with same thread.

[@cryptoanalysts5793]

Next time ➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️ use a car jack to left the sleeper up a little bet before you drop that nuts and dump all the air out ... you can jack it as you jack a car and the air bag will com easy 👍

[@markstack2309]

That's a kenworth stock air bag for the sleeper

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Good to know. May be easier to find out on the road. Thanks

[@CMWally]

Not to be one of the "Safety Sallys" around here, but be careful under the cab, like that. Watch for anywhere the cab comes close to the frame or fuel tank, batteries, air tanks, etc. Stay our of any potential pinch points. It's not worth saving a $150 shop bill over getting your hand or arm trapped between the cab and frame. If you have a block of wood between the truck frame and cab frame that may help hold the space open for the new air bag.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Dan Waldhauser Not at all Dan! Thank you we appreciate the tips & advice :)

[@banjobenson9348]

What do the bags cost about 40$

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Banjo Benson Anywhere from $40-$70

[@ikhan2814]

USED JAKE FIRST INSTALL EASY

[@Artimus128]

👍👍🇬🇧

[@juniorcruz469]

Some small Jack's would of done the job.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Thanks for the tip. The last time we change these we just use wood blocks as spacers before letting the air out

[@mohamedbangura5534]

I don't really understand the difference between the truck and the bus

[@MrHollywood1966]

U had a helper. So you time would have been longer...

[@liveandlearn5320]

It’s painful for me to watch you use hand tools and bust your knuckles next time you’re at Home Depot or Lowes or parts store pick yourself up a female Air fitting that way you can hook up and airline off your air tank and get for 20 bucks on air ratchet I hate to see anybody Buster knuckles i you must be able to make room for Air hose in a few air tools somewhere on the truck

[@liveandlearn5320]

And 35 or 40 feet of air hose

[@modeverything9949]

We actually have an air line connecter on the air tanks. It’s worthless though as it gets really gunked up from road grime. The right sized socket would have really helped, Lol. Kind of like to show some of these repairs can be done with the basic of basic tools. Stuff that all drivers should have. Thanks for caring about my knuckles. Be safe

[@alvindueck2104]

Nothing wrong with using hand tools if the guy wants to. I do it too. I don't care for all the noise of pneumatic tools.