Link suspensions
Link manufactures cab, chassis and auxiliary suspension products. The Cabmate profiles here concern the cab’s suspension, which has a different role from the axles supporting vehicle load. Start with the truck model, cab type, build year and exact kit identification. A cab-comfort product does not increase axle ratings or resolve every source of vibration; fitment and the actual condition of the vehicle must be evaluated separately.
Compare the model families
| Model / family | Application | Overview | Model notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabmate | Cab air-suspension family | Cabmate is Link’s cab-suspension product family. It concerns support and movement of the truck cab, rather than the suspension carrying the drive axles or trailer. Link lists Cabmate separately from its electronically controlled ROI Cabmate offering. | In this guide |
| ROI Cabmate | Electronically controlled cab suspension | ROI Cabmate is Link’s electronically controlled cab air-suspension system. Link describes automatic adjustment of its shock absorbers and lists truck- and cab-specific kits. The product supports cab ride control; it is not a replacement for the truck’s axle suspension or a higher vehicle weight rating. | In this guide |
Bring the exact specification.
The family name helps organize your search. The build sheet, serial number and relevant manufacturer documentation identify what is installed. Compare like-for-like applications and request evidence for cost or performance claims.
Manufacturer references support the model facts. Our examples and comparisons are editorial interpretation prepared with AI assistance, not road tests or an expert inspection.
Check the year, market and exact build before applying a specification. This guide does not authorize parts fitment, repairs, modifications or loading.
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Cabmate
Cab air-suspension family
Source checkpoint:
Cabmate is Link’s cab-suspension product family. It concerns support and movement of the truck cab, rather than the suspension carrying the drive axles or trailer. Link lists Cabmate separately from its electronically controlled ROI Cabmate offering.
Scope North American model family; equipment and availability vary by model year and configuration.
Height control and damping do different jobs
Standard Cabmate uses air springs, tuned shock absorbers and a height-control valve supporting the cab. The valve adds or releases air to maintain the designed static height. ROI Cabmate adds electronically controlled damping and electronic height control. A conventional Cabmate air spring therefore does not by itself identify the electronic ROI system.
Match the cab arrangement before comparing kits
For a day-cab versus sleeper comparison, write down what each quote supports and replaces before comparing the price. Link’s catalogue separates several cab and sleeper applications rather than offering one universal Cabmate kit. Ask the supplier to identify the applicable catalogue entry and any exclusions for the actual truck. Retain that entry with the estimate, especially if the truck has been modified. The useful comparison is the correct cab arrangement and included hardware, not merely whether both boxes carry the Cabmate name.
What matters in a comparison
For a Cabmate proposal, confirm the exact truck, cab type and kit fitment. If the goal is to address ride discomfort, have the source of the problem assessed rather than assuming cab suspension is the only contributor. Compare installation cost, service access and warranty terms for the actual product. Do not count a comfort improvement as payroll or other cash savings without a separately justified change in expense.
Questions to take to the supplier
- Which cab and model-year fitment is supported?
- What condition assessment supports the proposed work?
- Which kit, installation scope and coverage are quoted?
Sources & limits
ROI Cabmate
Electronically controlled cab suspension
Source checkpoint:
ROI Cabmate is Link’s electronically controlled cab air-suspension system. Link describes automatic adjustment of its shock absorbers and lists truck- and cab-specific kits. The product supports cab ride control; it is not a replacement for the truck’s axle suspension or a higher vehicle weight rating.
Scope North American model family; equipment and availability vary by model year and configuration.
ROI changes the damper response, not just the badge
ROI Cabmate uses sensors and electronic control to vary shock-absorber damping as cab motion changes. It also uses electronic height control. That is the functional distinction from standard Cabmate’s tuned shocks and conventional height valve: support height and damping response are separate functions, even though both affect how the cab feels.
A listed model can still have an exclusion
Link’s February 2023 ROI ordering guide specifically excludes the VNR400 with the 75-gallon fuel-tank option. Treat this dated example as a reason to check the current application entry, not as a complete list of present-day exclusions. For a quotation, provide the cab type and relevant vehicle options as well as the model and year. Ask the supplier to confirm the complete supported kit, rather than pricing electronic shocks alone. Matching the truck’s marketing name is only the beginning of that comparison.
What matters in a comparison
Before comparing ROI Cabmate with conventional Cabmate, confirm the exact cab and year against Link’s fitment information. Ask what electrical, installation and service requirements apply to the kit. Evaluate comfort through an appropriate vehicle assessment rather than adopting broad health or productivity claims as guaranteed results. Any financial model should separate the installed cost from unmeasured benefits.
Questions to take to the supplier
- Does the kit fit this exact truck, cab and year?
- What installation and electrical work is included?
- How will the intended ride improvement be assessed?