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masklinn | 6 days ago

AFAIK nothing precludes having air bags on conventionals, it’s just optional / uncommon whereas it’s completely expected on euro trucks.

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mikeayles|6 days ago

To clarify, the air bags isolate the cab from the chassis.

There is also suspension between the axles and the chassis which is 99% of the time air on the rear, leaf spring front.

I haven't come across a cab that is suspension isolated from the frame of a conventional, even though the axles are on air. Theoretically as the driver is in the sweet spot of a much longer wheelbase, rather than sitting directly over an axle.

zardo|6 days ago

> I haven't come across a cab that is suspension isolated from the frame of a conventional, even though the axles are on air.

They are very often on a simple suspension. The cab will have a pivoting mount at the front and sit on air springs in the back.