Many trucks and trailers use dead axles for strictly loadbearing purposes. The leaf spring is the oldest type of automotive suspension, and continues to be a popular choice for solid axles in heavy vehicles. H624 auxiliary lift axle suspension limited warranty statement rev e 0119 184 kb h729 toughlift fm flyer rev c 1019 576k h769 truck lift axle suspensions rev f 0220 6. A revolutionary system patented by carraro which marks a. Axle less trailer suspensions free shipping on orders over. The front axle pivoted off of what is known as a wishbone a triangulated locator with arms running from each end of the front axle back to a single pivot point near the transmission. Preparation sst special service tools 0972922031 front spring upper seat holder 0972730020 coil spring compressor 096286201 1 ball joint puller equipment torque wrench suspension and axle front suspension sa29 30. Using the spring to locate the axles also causes unpredictable motion of the axle when its under a high load, which allows the axle to rotate in the windup direction. Ag380 extensive super computer modeling and realworld validation has shown that the kenworth ag380 suspension design is a more structurally efficient way to utilize the stiffness of the axle housing for roll stability. Model 510ar is a single axle suspension with a load capacity of 6,000 lb 2. Designed for offroad tires, the heavyduty axle less system provides a smooth, quiet, safe ride and can eliminate the need for an axle. Suspension units replace your existing axle and operate independently. Products steering systems and axle suspensions tridec.
It also allows you to separate the spring function of the suspension from the axle location function. Trailer axle applications and parts guide contents. Designed to upgrade your rear suspension, loadlifter 5000 air springs provide highquality, fulltime load support. Model 79ar is a single axle suspension with a load capacity of 17,000 lb 7. Immediately after the table of contents, there are nine charts to help outline those options. These are modular suspensions that allow combinations of 2 tandem, 3 tridem and more axles. Steering, suspension and axles nzta vehicle portal. Axle less trailer suspensions free shipping on orders. Torsion axles have an attached construction with a rubberized suspension system. Lift kits and suspension upgrades jeeps and other offroad vehicles, in their original factory configuration, are already some of the most capable vehicles on the road. Hendricksons luxair is a premium drive axle air suspension ideal for transit and coach bus applications. General as in the 02 4runner, the doublewishbone independent suspension for front and the 4link coil spring with lateral rod type suspension for rear are used on the 03 4runner.
Selfsteering axle and suspension system installation manual. Its the perfect solution for trailers with tipper bodies. Multilink suspension system free download as pdf file. Trailer axle suspension kits at trailer parts superstore. Suspension and driveline bighorn automotivebighorn automotive. We offer multiple kits with a variety of different options as it pertains to contents of the kit and type of leaf springs to be used. May 24, 2014 front suspension suspension and axle front suspension sa28 29. Unit 7 front axle and steering front axle and steering. Rear axle the integral housing, hypoid design has the pinion set below the ring gear.
Selfsteering axle and suspension system installation manual 5 3. Rubber torsion axles are an evolution of the metalspring torsion axle, which has been around for some time. Complete mechanical suspension system with various configuration possibilities to meet your special requirements. Axles and suspension 5 formerly mot test of suspension the grouping of mot checks has changed with the may 2018 revised testing manual, and suspension is now included in the axles, wheels, tyres and suspension section. Axletech provides stateoftheart independent suspension axle systems isas for applications requiring highmobility and maneuverability. If however, you cannot find your axle and suspension parts in this catalogue, or if you have any further queries, or need help in making the right selection for your application please do not hesitate to contact our sales department. We have attempted to cover as much information as possible. Pdf modeling and analysis of solid axle suspension and its. Figure 3 independant front suspension on the 2017 ford raptor frontend fued ifs vs. Since the torsion axle does not have any springs it is mounted directly to the frame, this increases the rigidity of the trailer and reduces flex. Cushion the cargo or load all dexter suspension systems.
Our mechanics are members of the offroad and jeep community and we sponsor many jeep clubs in the area. Axles table of contents dexter parts, dexter axles. Axles with independent and electronically controlled suspension precision steering better handling greater productivity greater comfort greater safety a new integrated system of independent suspension with position control. A revolutionary system patented by carraro which marks a radical development in. Muskegon, michigan, october 29, 2019 safholland, a leading global manufacturer of trailer suspension and axle systems, truck suspensions, fifth wheels, landing gear, and coupling products, is pleased to announce the launch of smarte tire pilot, the intelligent evolution of tire pressure management. But you can gain better offroad performance by lifting your vehicle and upgrading its suspension. An axle, a suspension system or an axle and suspension system, fitted to a vehicle to replace the one fitted by the vehicle manufacturer, must have a load rating and performance characteristics that are. This will allow good vehicle control when cornering, longer tire wear, and it will eliminate dog tracking. Body builder instructions mack trucks axle and suspension chu, cxu, gu, td, mru, lr section 6 introduction this information provides design and function, specification and procedure details for axles and suspension for mack vehicles. Since the torsion axle does not have any springs it is mounted directly to the frame, this. Stt is a multilink suspension that allows the maximum adjustment of the wheels to all terrains and an extensive crosswise oscillation to the axle, without affecting the vehicles stability. Ride height ride height, also referred to as run height, is the distance between the suspension mounting surface, or the bottom of the vehicle frame and the spindle center of the auxiliary lift able axle in the lowered run position.
A dead axle, also called a lazy axle, is not part of the drivetrain, but is instead freerotating. The doublewishbone design provides unrivaled ride control and handling with superior crosscountry mobility and safety in all operating environments. Disconnect abs speed sensor from steering knuckle remove the bolt and disconnect the sensor from the steering knuckle. Jul 04, 2016 rear suspension the best rear axle suspension is short arm and long arm suspension, but i would like to know what is the actual application and load characteristics. The axle can be attached to the body by leaf springs, or by a combination of suspension arms and links. The highquality proprietary rubber used in a flexiride rubber torsion axle, along with the independent suspension which allows each tire to operate independently from the others, means reduced noise, less sway, and a supersmooth ride. A wide variety of 3 axles suspension options are available to you, there are 4,769 suppliers who sells 3 axles suspension on, mainly located in asia. The rear axle of a frontwheel drive car is usually a dead axle. The axle capacity is determined by the weight of the trailer, you want the suspension to work within the range it was designed to carry, if you put an axle on that is rated too low then the suspension will be at or near the maximum compressed range, when you hit a bump the axle will not absorb the bump and send the shock through the trailer and.
Do you want to offer your customers the highest quality. Around 1,300 employees are engaged in the manufacture of axles and running gear systems. Diagnosing suspension problems our coach suspension system with level low is a wonderful system. The book begins with the introduction of the role of suspensions in cars and a. Cushion the cargo or load all dexter suspension systems are available in single and multiple axle configurations. A rigid vehicle without a heavy tow coupling or a semitrailer other than a semitrailer in an atrain combination or a btrain combination may have steering axles in the rear axle set, if no more than half of the axles within the axle set steer at any time.
Dependent rear suspensions there are two major types of dependent rear suspension. Trailer parts superstore sells trailer axle suspension kits to mount most trailer axles up to 8k capacity. Suspension system for special and heavy weight transport applications operating in especially rough terrain. Model 240ar is available in single axle with a load capacity of 17,000 lb 7. Beam axles were once commonly used at the rear wheels of a vehicle, but historically they have also been used as front axles in rearwheeldrive vehicles. Timbren axle less 1 tonne heavy duty trailer suspension kit for off road use 2200 lbs. Design of three and four link suspensions for off road use. This system marks a further evolution in the concept of suspensionincorporated axles, ensuring perfect interchangeability with a traditional axle without the need for special preparation of the vehicle. Us army ordnance center and school five credit hours general the wheeled vehicle drive lines, axles, and suspension systems subcourse, part of the light wheel vehicle mechanic mos 63b skill level 3 course, is designed to teach the knowledge necessary to develop the skills for servicing and maintaining drive lines, axles, and suspension systems. Timbren axleless 1 tonne heavy duty trailer suspension kit for off road use 2200 lbs. Heavy duty suspension extremely rigid suitable for off road vehicles operating in rough terrain. A beam axle, rigid axle or solid axle is a dependent suspension design, in which a set of wheels is connected laterally by a single beam or shaft. A forklift, the rear unit of an articulated bus or a mobile crane may have one or more rear steering axles.
Rear suspension the best rear axle suspension is short arm and long arm suspension, but i would like to know what is the actual application and load characteristics. Suspension and driveline bighorn automotivebighorn. All k suspensions are available in both normalheight and loweredheight versions. Using our air springs air bags which provide the comfortable ride as we travel down the highway as the core of the system, prevost engineers have designed the level low system to serve another purpose. Fords original design worked well for its era and its purpose, allowing a large range of suspension travel. Suspension systems the suspension systems incorporated into dexter axles are designed to provide the trailer owner three basic functions. The new electronically controlled suspension system carraro patent further enhances the already sophisticated range of carraro axles. Suspension systems and ridewellbranded axles can be identified by the suspension id and axle body identification tags. With brake flange, long straight spindle, for off road tires pair. There are two major types of dependent rear suspension.
The top countries of suppliers are india, china, and india, from which the percentage of 3 axles suspension supply is 1%, 99%, and 1% respectively. Currency all prices are in aud currency all prices are in aud. Suspension units with brake flanges replace your existing axle and operate independently. Axles table of contents axles table of contents our typical axle part number is a seven digit number with the axle nomenclature definition comprised of several groups of digits representing available options on that part number. Vehicle suspension system technology and design morgan. Tridec is dedicated to providing support before, during and after the purchase of a system. Four rubber cords inside the axle handle suspension travel and shock absorption. Geometric design of independent suspension linkages deep blue. The basics from the first model t until the end of the 40s, ford motor company relied on a solid ibeam front axle as the backbone of its front suspension designs. If greater than the specified maximum, replace the axle hub. Back order we are temporarily out of stock on this item. Market share of the rear axles used by vehicles produced in 2010 18, p. Solid axle front suspension options speedway motors. A dead axle located immediately in front of a drive axle is called a pusher axle.
Hendrickson is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of heavyduty suspensions and brakes. Auxiliary product info lift axle configuration tool. These axles can offer a significant improvement in ride quality versus a traditional leaf spring, but arent entirely free of compromise. Rear axle suspension enhancement air springs vehicle. Tridec develops and produces independent mechanically, hydraulically and electronically controlled steering systems for trailers and axle suspension. Bpw originalspare parts mechanical suspensions series vb.
Pdf modeling and analysis of solid axle suspension and. Axles with independent and electronically controlled suspension. All our axle and suspension parts are now available from stock. Bolt lift axle trailer steer weldbolt lift axle trailer steer weldbolt lift axle drop center axles lift axles fixed axle suspension.