LMTV Cab Suspension Airbags Alternative

[Awesomeness]

Mine came complete with the band on them just like they show in the pictures I posted. I also posted drawings earlier which break out the assembly and the various parts. some part numbers are complete assemblies, others are components. Check the drawings if you want the details. It looks like Oetiker clamps the are supposed to hold & seal the bag to the shock . https://www.oetiker.com/en-us/

Yes, to clarify, the rubber bag is already banded onto a metal sleeve. That's what I bought. And I removed the old bag and sleeve from the lower mounting portion (the part with the air fitting and shock absorber), and then installed the new one.

 

[coachgeo]

I got the bags, but the problem now is to find a company that will be able to mount them on the existing shock. They are fixed with a metal ring, like hydraulik hoses.
Christian

yowza..... you mean it is disassembled unit or you bought just the bags and not the KA5066.

as to assembling what you have. Had heard there were only two companies in the US that do this and both dont do civilian work cause their hands are tied probably by both time and contractually with every manufacture who uses them to assemble their products.


there is band clamp gizmos you can buy and try it yourself. I forget the term but have posted about them in here already (least I think I did... I searched it for sure)

 

[coachgeo]

Yes, to clarify, the rubber bag is already banded onto a metal sleeve. That's what I bought. And I removed the old bag and sleeve from the lower mounting portion (the part with the air fitting and shock absorber), and then installed the new one.

very interesting.

 

[Mario]

This seems to be the most recent and complete thread on bag replacement.
My '02 1083M1 is severely leaking air from bags to the point of being unusable.
As we enter 2025, what is the current preference for the simplest, most economical way to get the air ride functional again?

 

[Mullaney]

This seems to be the most recent and complete thread on bag replacement.
My '02 1083M1 is severely leaking air from bags to the point of being unusable.
As we enter 2025, what is the current preference for the simplest, most economical way to get the air ride functional again?

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The KA5066 are not identical but they fit and work fine with no modifications.
You can order directly from ePay.

 

[ckouba]

This seems to be the most recent and complete thread on bag replacement.
My '02 1083M1 is severely leaking air from bags to the point of being unusable.
As we enter 2025, what is the current preference for the simplest, most economical way to get the air ride functional again?

Not OEM but has worked interchangeably on my rig for ~10k miles:

Cab Airbag/Shock Alternative - Bentley Metal Fab

Disclaimer: This is shared with the intent of sharing options available to FMTV owners. I have no affiliation with/relationship to Ryan. If this thread violates any forum rules, please delete. One of my cab airbags grew porous and needed to be replaced. I was able to track down OE...

www.steelsoldiers.com

 

[Mario]

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The KA5066 are not identical but they fit and work fine with no modifications.
You can order directly from ePay.

I can't find anyone selling it right now.
If I'm looking at it correctly, were they selling for $450ish a piece?

 

[Mario]

Not OEM but has worked interchangeably on my rig for ~10k miles:

Cab Airbag/Shock Alternative - Bentley Metal Fab

Disclaimer: This is shared with the intent of sharing options available to FMTV owners. I have no affiliation with/relationship to Ryan. If this thread violates any forum rules, please delete. One of my cab airbags grew porous and needed to be replaced. I was able to track down OE...

www.steelsoldiers.com

Do you remember how much there were for a set?

 

[BKubu]

Midwest Military also has a replacement option. I believe they want in the range of $950 for everything you'd need to replace the stock parts.

 

[ckouba]

Do you remember how much there were for a set?

Best bet would be to call Ryan directly. I want to say they were ~$1k for the pair shipped.

Just saw the other post where the details I posted were incorrect. Will find the correct ones and edit them in.