BobinIL Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I would like to hear from anyone that has put a K&M air ride suspension seat in their 5*88 series tractors to replace the leaking hydraulic seat. How did you cap the hydraulic lines? Which model seat did you use? did you have to do any modifications to get it to bolt up? Was it worth the $1200? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcyfarms Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 our 5088 has a bostrum air ride in it, i didnt put it in but someone did and I sure wouldnt trade it for a hydraulic one, i am not sure who they capped the lines, never paid any attention but air ride is the way to go for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksfarmdude Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Cap the lines , It isn't the difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorholic Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 You should get caps for the lines if you order the correct bracket for an 88 application. I think the seat part number I got last spring was 6975. But I could be wrong. I dont remember the bracket part number. You have to take the floor up slightly under the seat to get the back bolts out of the original suspension and in the new one. Unless you're wheels are set out wide. Is it worth 1200 bucks? I guess I think it is. Its way cheaper than a new tractor, and they are a very comfortable seat. I changed mine because I was redoing the interior and I didnt want that hydraulic one to spring a leak. Plus I don't think the original seats are as comfy as an air seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman13 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 i got 1 for our 4366 from a truck wreaking yard ( it has several different back adjustments ) for about 300.00 dollars and got a little air pump from harbor freight best thing ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihrondiesel Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 What @tractorholic said. Order the right kit, it will come with caps. Well worth the $$$ IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihrondiesel Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 While you are working on the suspension is an excellent time to have the seat refurbished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike56073 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I have a Grammer seat from K&M installed in my 5488. I love it, and it wasn’t too bad to install it. This one is air ride with lateral movement. It was worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dinan Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I have a K & M in my 3688 and love it. Best $$ spent for comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88power Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I've done a few and as someone told me on here don't cap the lines take them completely off and cap where they come off. After that all you'll need is to find a 12v power and ground and your done, to me taking the old seat out was the worst part just because it feels like they weigh a ton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinIL Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 I want to follow up on this topic. I have removed the old seat and all hardware. Used about 3 cans of degreaser to get the floor cleaned as well as scraping up the thick gunk with a putty knife. Yes that seat hardware is heavy!! I pulled the floor plate, removed the hydraulic hoses and capped the lines coming out of the top transmission. 1/2" (I think) JIC #6 cap. Also you need to cap the little 1/8 rubber hose that allows the oil to seep back from the top of the original seat cylinder. I just screwed a bolt into it and put a hose clamp on it under the cab. I have ordered a K&M 1004 mechanical suspension fabric seat for about $900.00. I will post an update when it comes in and I get it installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinIL Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Here is where I capped the lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88power Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 5 hours ago, BobinIL said: Here is where I capped the lines sounds like you got it whipped i forgot about that small hose and i capped it off the same way, now if you ever have any problems losing odd or even gears those two switches with the wires coming out of the top to the right of the bottom cap you put on our the first place to check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superih Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 On 9/27/2021 at 11:22 PM, Mike56073 said: I have a Grammer seat from K&M installed in my 5488. I love it, and it wasn’t too bad to install it. This one is air ride with lateral movement. It was worth every penny. Very nice, does this have for and aft or just lateral movement? What part number did you order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66 Series Farmer Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Definitely buy the caps and take the time to pull the floor. The 5488 I purchased they left the hose on with a cap. Well eventually that hose wears a hole in it sitting on top of hot steel lines and then leaks 20-30 gal of hytran out while driving down a dusty road and you don’t notice it until the steer starts not working. 😡 the caps are way cheaper than the hytran. Don’t ask me how I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike56073 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 On 9/30/2021 at 7:50 AM, superih said: Very nice, does this have for and aft or just lateral movement? What part number did you order? It was part number 8267. I was wrong about the lateral, it actually has fore/aft(my mistake). I also see that now it’s available in red vinyl too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superih Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 12:17 PM, 88power said: I've done a few and as someone told me on here don't cap the lines take them completely off and cap where they come off. After that all you'll need is to find a 12v power and ground and your done, to me taking the old seat out was the worst part just because it feels like they weigh a ton Is this seat red, would you share it's part number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superih Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 1:04 PM, Mike56073 said: It was part number 8267. I was wrong about the lateral, it actually has fore/aft(my mistake). I also see that now it’s available in red vinyl too Thank you, that is a very sharp seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88power Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 5:38 PM, superih said: Is this seat red, would you share it's part number? The shipping cover makes it look red its black with gray dots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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