Standard Cab Suspensions

For over four decades, Link® has been committed to engineering heavy-duty trucking solutions that raise the bar for performance, installation efficiency and overall driver well being. It began with one truck driver searching for a better ride. The result was Cabmate.

Today, Link® supplies more OEM cab suspensions than anyone else in the world…more than two million to date. And, Link’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC) allows our engineers to work with our OEM partners to develop, test, validate and analyze emerging technologies to apply to future products.

Cabmate® is the leading cab air suspension system for Class 7 and 8 trucks. It replaces the solid rear cab mounts with a cushion of air using air springs, shock absorbers, air leveling valves and strategically designed brackets for controlling cab movement. Cabmate is engineered with the driver in mind. Its patented design reduces road shock and backslap, annoying vibrations, and back stress for drivers while also improving the cab environment, which enhances driver alertness and safety. The air ride produces a quieter, smoother ride and helps control cab maintenance costs.

Link has been the world leader in cab suspensions for over four decades. Since our first model was created in 1980, we have been continually perfecting the design and manufacturing processes.

Cabmate® Markets

Although our history began by serving Class 8 trucks, Link offers products for numerous customers and various markets. We currently manufacture more cab suspensions than anyone else in the world, and have designed and engineered solutions for:

  • Agriculture Sprayers
  • Commercial Trucks
  • Emergency & Fire Trucks
  • Military Vehicles
  • Terminal Tractors

Features

  • A rendering of the Cabmate with the Shock highlighted in red

    Tuned Shock Absorber

    Link shock absorbers are tuned for optimal ride characteristics and damper the suspension to enhance overall driver comfort.

  • A rendering of the Cabmate with the airbags highlighted in red

    Low Frequency Air Springs

    Our air springs provide a low natural frequency, which provides smoother ride qualities over rubber cab mounts.

  • A rendering of the Cabmate with the height control valve highlighted in red

    Height Control Valve

    The height control valve automatically adds or exhausts air from the air suspension to maintain a constant static design ride height.

  • A rendering of the Cabmate with the adjustable height control linkage highlighted in red

    Adjustable Height Control Linkage

    Some Link cab suspensions are equipped with our patented adjustable height control linkage, which allows for easy control over the amount of adjustment by rotating the barrel.

  • A rendering of the Cabmate with the lateral control rod highlighted in red

    Manufactured Lateral Control Rod

    The lateral control rod controls lateral stiffness and cab articulation. Each lateral control rod is manufactured with rubber bushings to assist with damping.

  • A rendering of the Cabmate with the frame brackets highlighted in red

    Engineered Frame Brackets

    Link cab suspension frame brackets are designed to reduce weight, stress, and lateral articulation on the cab.

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  • Brochures
  • American LaFrance
  • Autocar
    • ACTT

      Fits Autocar ACTT Severe Duty Terminal Tractors.

      (part nos. 27562000, 27562001, & 27562024)

    • DC-64

      Fits Autocar DC-64 Severe-Duty Conventional Trucks.

      (part nos. 27562005, 27562007, 27562008, 27562009, 27562010, 27562011, 27562012, 27562013, 27562015, 27562016, 27562017, 27562019, 27562020, 27562021, 27562022, & 27562023)

  • Custom Sleepers
    • CS120 & CS140 (2908-A000 | 2908-B000)

      Fit most custom-built sleepers.

      Wt: 92 lbs. | Installation Time: Varies

    • CS160 (2909-A000)

      Fits most custom built sleepers and used in conjunction with CS120 or CS140.

      Wt: 25 lbs. | Installation Time: Varies

  • Ford
    • FN89-A (2165-B000)

      Replaces the original cab supports of the following Ford part nos: DOHZ-5A036-A, DOHZ-5A036-B, DOHA-5N356-C, or DOHA-5A356-E.

      Wt: 25 lbs. | Installation Time: 3-4 hrs.

  • Ford Obsolete (Parts Only)
    • FAS60-A (2926-A000)

      Replaces the original cab supports of the following Ford part nos: F1HS-5A112-BA, F1HS-5A112-AB or AF0-B42-0809.

      Wt: 56 lbs. | Installation Time: 3-4 hrs.

  • Freightliner
    • FRT46-2P-B (2262-C000)

      Fits most Freightliner FLB Series cabovers with 90″, 100″ & 110″ cabs manufactured in 1994 & after. It replaces the stock rear cab mounts, Freightliner part no. 18-28734-000.

      Wt: 53 lbs.

    • FRT106HD-A (2266-E000)

      Fits most Freightliner FL60, FL70, FL80 & FL112 Series conventionals manufactured in 1991 & after. It replaces the original rear cab mount bracket, Freightliner part nos. 680-317-00-40 or 680-317-04-40.

      Wt: 30.8 lbs.

    • FRT112DC (2226-A000)

      Fits most Freightliner FL112 Series business class conventionals manufactured in 1997 & after. It replaces the original rear cab supports; Freightliner part nos. 680 891 04 01, 18-3978-000 & A18-31977-000.

      Wt: 25 lbs.

    • FRTE120-A (2251-A000)

      Fits most Freightliner FLC120, FLD120 & FLD112 Series conventionals manufactured in 1989 & after. It replaces the original rear cab supports; Freightliner part nos. A18-24201-000-B and A18-29680-000.

      Wt: 34 lbs. | Installation Time: 3-4

    • FRTM2106-160 (2231-2000)

      Fits most Freightliner M2 Series conventionals with cab length of 106″ and cab height to 160″.

      Wt: 20 lbs.

  • Freightliner Obsolete (Parts Only)
    • FRT153BC-A (2267-D000)

      Fits most Freightliner FL60, FL70, FL80, & FL106 Series conventionals with crew cab manufactured in 1991 & after. It replaces the original rear cab mount bracket, Freightliner part no. A22-40533-000.

      Wt: 31 lbs.

    • FRT285 (2205-0000)

      Fits most Freightliner FL60, FL70, FL80, & FL106 Series conventionals with crew cab manufactured in 1991 & after. It replaces the stock rear cab mounts, Freightliner Part No. 18-20933-1.

      Wt: 58 lbs.

    • FRT285-A (2245-A000)

      Fits most Freightliner FLA Series cabovers with 86″, 96″, or 104″ cabs & 9 1/8″ frame rails manufactured in 1984 & after. The FRT285-A replaces the stock rear cab mounts, Freightliner Part No. 18-20933-0.

      Wt: 55 lbs.

    • FRT50-2P-C (2255-A000)

      Fits most Freightliner cabovers with rear cab mounts having center-to-center measurements of 50″ or 54″ manufactured before 1994.

      Wt: 53 lbs.

    • FRTAS64-A (2912-E000)

      Fits most Freightliner FLD112 & FLD120 Series conventionals with 64″ able body sleepers manufactured after August 1993. It replaces the original rear sleeper mount Freightliner Part No. A22-38412.

      Wt: 41 lbs.

    • FRTC120-A (2240-A000)

      Fits most Freightliner FLC120 Series conventionals manufactured before April 1988.

      Wt: 40 lbs. | Installation Time: 4-5 hrs.

    • FRTS60-A (2911-A000)

      Fits most Freightliner 60″ sleepers.

      Wt: 33 lbs. | Installation Time: 3-4 hrs.

  • GMC Obsolete (Parts Only)
    • GMC104TK (2385-0000)

      Fits most 1990 through 2003 GMC Top Kick, Chevrolet Kodiak, & C6500 conventional truck cabs (not crew cabs). It replaces the original rear cab mounts, GMC part nos. 15651171, 15632433, or 15959499.

      Wt: 33 lbs.

    • GMC816 (2365-0000)

      Fits most GMC General & Chevrolet Bison conventionals with 108″ & 116″ cabs manufactured in 1979 & after. It replaces the original rear cab mount, GMC part nos. 718544, 2058799, or 15502957.

      Wt: 25 lbs.

    • GMT560 (2351-A000)

      Fits most GM C4500/5500 Crewcab 2004 & newer crew cab only. It replaces the original rear cab mounting including the crossmember and cab interface.

      Wt: 62 lbs.

  • International
    • ITC42 (2455-F000)

      Fits most International HPV 4000 Series travel crew cabs (factory) International part no. 3563960C92.

      Wt: 47 lbs.

    • NP50-A (2478-C000)

      Fits most International SBA 5000 Series Paystar conventionals manufactured after August 1994. Also fits most International SFA 5000 Series Paystar conventionals built after August 1996.

      Wt: 90 lbs.

    • IDC7345 (2455-A003)

      Fits most International 7300, 7400, & 7500 Series trucks with day cab or extended cabs (Mid Range Diesel) International part no. 3540379C96.

      Wt: 41 lbs.

    • IDC76 (2455-G001)

      Fits most International 7600 Series trucks with day cab or extended cabs (Heavy Duty Diesel) International part no. 3563057C94.

      Wt: 36 lbs.

    • ITC734 (2455-E000)

      Fits most International 7300 & 7400 Series trucks with day cab or extended cabs (Travel Crew Cab) International part no. 3557277C93.

      Wt: 47 lbs.

    • IDC85 (2455-C003)

      Fits most International 8500 Series trucks with day cab or extended cabs (factory) International part no. 3563957C94.

      Wt: 41 lbs.

    • IDC86 (2455-H001)

      Fits most International 8600 Series trucks with day cab or extended cabs (factory) International part no. 3556402C94.

      Wt: 38 lbs.

    • NAV80 (2482-A000)

      Fits most International S2500, S2600, 8100, 8200 & 8300 Series conventionals. It replaces the original rear cab mounts (center mount), International part no. 476979-C1.

      Wt: 31 lbs. | Installation Time: 3-4 hrs.

    • NAV81 (2483-A000)

      Factory installed on Navistar 8100 series Conventionals International Part No. 3533085C91.

    • NAV 9876 (2492-A000)

      Fits most International 9670, 9700 and 9800 Series cabovers with 89″ and 110″ cabs manufactured after 1981. It replaces the original upper and lower latch brackets, Navistar part nos. 503787C1 and 503751C94.

      Wt: 70 lbs.

    • IDC90 (2454-D000)

      Fits most International 9100, 9200 and 9900 Series daycab conventionals manufactured after March 1997. Also fits most International 9200 Series daycab conventionals with DDH manufactured before March 1997. Also fits most International 9400 and 9900 severe service daycab conventionals manufactured after December 2001 (manufactured before December 2001 require part no. 2476-B000).

      Wt: 54 lbs.

    • IHC93-B (2476-B000)

      Fits most International 9300, 9400, 9900 (severe service) Series conventionals. Also fits most International 9200 Series with Cummins and Caterpillar engines manufactured before January 1997.

      Wt: 34 lbs. | Installation Time: 3-4 hours

  • Kenworth
    • KWTC-A (2533B000)

      Fits most Kenworth T400, T450, T600A, T800A, & W900B conventionals with a standard duty crossmember.

    • KWTC-C (25332014, 25332010, & 25332016)

      Fits most Kenworth T400, T450, T600A, T800A, & W900B conventionals with a standard duty crossmember.

    • KWT680-SC-A (25522025, 25522058, & 25522030)

      Fits most Kenworth T680 sleeper cab trucks.

    • KWT680-SC-B (25522025 & 25522067)

      Fits most Kenworth T680 sleeper cab trucks.

    • KWT680-SC-FTB (12018002, 25522021, 25522022, & 299344028)

      Fits most Kenworth T680 sleeper cab trucks with brackets stacked directly on fuel tank brackets.

    • KWCSA 1-6

      Fits Kenworth Aerocab KWCSA (01-06).

    • KWCSA 11-13

      Fits Kenworth Aerocab KWCSA (11-13).

    • KWCSA 7-9

      Fits Kenworth Aerocab KWCSA (07-09).

    • KW1102-B (2500A000)

      Fits most Kenworth cabovers using the three point mounting system with one hydraulic latch centered on the rear cab support. Does not fit non-sleeper cabs.

      Wt: 95 lbs. | Installation Time: 3-4 hrs.

    • KWE90112-A (25450000)

      Factory installed on Kenworth 90″ & 112″ E Series cabovers. Superceded by model KWE90112-B.

      Wt: 95 lbs.

    • KWE90112-B (2546A000)

      Factory installed on Kenworth 90″ & 112″ E Series Cabovers.

    • KWA900 (2515A000)

      Fits most Kenworth conventionals with A-Model cabs manufactured in 1982 & earlier.

    • KWB500 (25350000)
    • KWB689-C (25332012)

      Fits most Kenworth T400A and T450 Series conventionals manufactured after June 1992. Also fits most Kenworth T600A, T660, T800A and W900B Series conventionals. Not recommended for aftermarket on trucks with sleepers built before April 1996.

      Wt: 30 lbs.

    • KWB689-D (25332013)

      Fits most Kenworth T-450, T600A, T-800A, & W-900B conventionals with severe service crossmembers.

      Wt: 30 lbs.

    • KWMC642 (25500000)

      Factory installed on Kenworth T600, T800 & W900 Series with cab & sleeper unified by subframe.

    • KWT2000-A (2501D000)

      Factory installed on Kenworth T2000 Series conventionals manufactured after March 1999.

      Wt: 38 lbs.

    • KWS60-A (2906A000)

      Fits most Kenworth sleepers with round cornered doors manufactured in mid-1986 and after. Does not fit trucks with 11-5/8″ frame rails.

      Wt: 59 lbs.

  • Kenworth Obsolete (Parts Only)
    • KWB689-B (2531-A000)

      Fits most Kenworth T400A and T450 Series conventionals manufactured after June 1992. Also fits most Kenworth T600A, T800A and W900B Series conventionals. Recommended for severe service applications.

      Wt: 33 lbs. | Installation Time: 3-4 hrs.

  • Mack
  • Mack Obsolete (Parts Only)
  • Oshkosh
    • 3984514 (27602200)

      Fits most Oshkosh P-Series cabs manufactured in 2010 and after.

      Wt: 48 lbs.

  • PACCAR
  • Peterbilt
    • PB579-FB-A (12018006, 25522018, 25522040, & 29934028)

      Fits most Peterbilt 579 sleeper cab trucks with fabricated suspension brackets.

    • PB579-FB-B (12018006, 25522027, 25522046, & 29934032)

      Fits most Peterbilt 579 sleeper cab trucks with fabricated suspension brackets.

    • PB579-SC (25522027 & 25522064)

      Fits most Peterbilt 579 sleeper cab trucks.

    • PB589-NGT-DC (12018001)

      Fits most Peterbilt 589 day cab trucks (NGT 2.1M 477WL).

    • PB589-NGT-DCR (25523250 & 25523240)

      Fits most Peterbilt 589 day cab trucks (NGT 2.1M 477WL) with rigid suspension brackets.

    • PB589-NGT-SC (T716015-T716016)

      Fits most Peterbilt 589 sleeper cab trucks (NGT 2.1M 477WL) with fabricated suspension brackets.

    • PBS63-A (2901-A000)

      Fits most Peterbilt 63″ sleepers manufactured in 1978 & after.

      Wt: 53 lbs.

    • PBC379-A (2840-C000)

      Fits most Peterbilt 359 and 379 Series conventionals. Also may fit older Peterbilt 359 Series conventionals with aluminum crossmembers. Does not fit trucks with Able Body sleepers.

      Wt: 37 lbs.

    • PBC377-A (2835-C000)

      Fits most Peterbilt 357, 367, 375, 376, 377, 378, 385, 386, & 388 (w/o low hood) Series conventionals. Does not fit trucks with Able Body sleepers.

      Wt: 38 lbs.

    • PBC335 (2840-G000)

      Fits most Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348 conventionals (does not fit 348 with 80mm water line or 295 mm rail). It replaces the original cab support, Peterbilt part nos. 20-15951, 20-13321, or 20-00621.

      Wt: 24 lbs.

    • PB5XS (2899-A000)

      Fits most Peterbilt conventional models. It replaces the original out-board, frame mounted exhaust bracket.

  • Peterbilt Obsolete (Parts Only)
    • PB362-2P (2815-0000)

      Fits 1981 and newer Peterbilt Model 362 Cabover Tractors. It replaces the original rear cab mounts and latches.

      Wt: 95 lbs.

  • Sterling
    • FH1322-A (2175-B000)

      Fits most Sterling 8500 and 9500 Series 111″, 113″ and 122″ BBC conventionals manufactured in 2004 and before.

      Wt. 35 lbs.

  • Sterling Obsolete (Parts Only)
  • Volvo
    • WWG112-A (2961-0000)

      Fits most White GMC WG conventional tractors with 112" cabs. It replaces the original cab mounts, White GMC part nos. 66015-3204, 66002-3204, 66001-3203, 66024-3209, 66002-3202, and 66015-3202.

      Wt: 55 lbs. | Installation Time: 3-4 hrs.

  • Western Star
    • WSC4000 (2970-A000)

      Fits most Western Star conventionals manufactured in 1986 and after. May also fit Western Star trucks manufactured in 1980 through 1985, requires part number 2991-0023. It replaces the original rear cab support, Western Star part nos. RCO 66024 3414 or RCO 66024 3405.

      Wt: 27 lbs.

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