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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 05:01 AM
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Gday, I finally got a chance to make a quick video on how the air park brake works... so here it is... cheers.

 
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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 06:13 AM
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sweet setup!!!!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 06:40 AM
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Thanks mate, yes it definitely is and engineer passed... ive never had a ford ute with a park brake that works this well.
 
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Old May 3, 2025 | 11:34 PM
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If you're tall and wish you had that bit more room in your single cab, these Range Rover seats are a good option... I made a low profile bracket to keep the seats low... gained space on top and at the back.The electrics are basic, heaps of info online too.
...And they're super comfortable.
I wont post any more on this as its now more 'projects' than 'engine swaps'.
 
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Old May 4, 2025 | 05:31 AM
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I dig it
 
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Old May 4, 2025 | 07:38 AM
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Thanks... I do too,.. easy swap and cheaper than recovering the old bench seat.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2026 | 06:40 AM
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I couldnt help myself and had to share... this is an awesome upgrade. Semi truck sized air bags makes your ride what it or what you needed... worth the time and effort. Dont find excuses just a time to do it... whether you've done an engine swap or you want that comfort ride, this is your answer..Cost was about $3000 AU, or $2500 US. 4 link, air bag swap, no leaf springs.. will be more if you're paying someone to do it.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2026 | 08:02 AM
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is that setup auto leveling, or does it lean like a leaf spring setup does?
i love the ride of the air bags in the 2022 kenworth when empty, but not having auto level scares the you know what out of me on turns.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2026 | 08:51 AM
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These look like links for leveling valves to me.

 
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Old Jan 23, 2026 | 11:32 AM
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i did not notice them before, thanks.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by tjc transport
is that setup auto leveling, or does it lean like a leaf spring setup does?
i love the ride of the air bags in the 2022 kenworth when empty, but not having auto level scares the you know what out of me on turns.
Yes, as FordTruckNoob pointed out, it has 2 Hendrickson auto levelers, on for each side as she would lean due to the tools and fuel tank being on one side.
Also those bags only take 13psi to keep it at right height, so im sure that contributed too..
 
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Old Feb 10, 2026 | 08:23 AM
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This is way cooler than any 12 valve swap, glad to see there's still creative people out here
 
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Old Feb 10, 2026 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Greasy_Ol_79
This is way cooler than any 12 valve swap, glad to see there's still creative people out here
Thanks mate, glad you like the work.
If you want to see more, i made a few videos.
Youtube 13Weld
 
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