A look at air cab suspensions
Let’s focus on the cab suspension for a moment. Link Manufacturing, a maker of cab suspensions, has focused much of its recent development efforts on improving ride quality, which has resulted in the introduction of the ROI Cabmate Semi-Active Cab Suspension.
Watch: The difference between air ride and leaf spring suspensions
There are two major styles of suspensions for heavy-duty trucks out there, air ride and leaf spring, and knowing the difference between the two can be important based on your application.
Watch: Why application is key when spec’ing truck suspensions
We’ve said it before but it bears repeating: application is key when it comes to choosing the right equipment for your truck.
Link Manufacturing introduces self-steer auxiliary suspensions with enhanced 20K model
Link Mfg., Ltd. announced it will unveil details of its 20K self-steer suspension in booth 2019 at this year’s NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The specific application needs of vocational truck suspensions
The first question you need to ask when spec’ing trucking equipment is a simple one: What’s it going to be doing? Understanding the application and what’s necessary for the equipment to perform properly is the most important thing to know before making any purchasing decision. Take vocational suspensions, for example. They have different needs than
Truck & trailer suspensions: Application is key
If you’re an established fleet, chances are you have go-to specs for your trucks that you’ve stuck to for a long time. As well as those choices might have worked for you up to this point, it’s a good idea to re-evaluate them every once in a while. If they’re still working for you, that’s
Watch: How suspensions are being affected by greenhouse gas regulations
Let’s talk suspensions—specifically, how suspensions are being affected by greenhouse gas regulations. With another round of GHG regulations coming in 2020, it’s a good idea to look ahead and see how various truck components will be affected. Obviously, engines are the most directly affected component, but suspensions aren’t far behind. The designs of suspensions made
Reyco Granning introduces ComfortMaster line of suspensions
Reyco Granning has introduced the ComfortMaster line of independent front suspensions (IFS). The first two platform variants will be based on 17,000-lb. GAWR and 20,000-lb. GAWR systems, and will be available for shipment in November. The company says that additional capacities are in development and new configurations will follow. According to Reyco Granning, the new
Riding on air: The application benefits of air ride suspensions
Suspensions have a job that is both difficult and crucial. Think of them like the spine of the vehicle, supporting both the handling and the ride quality, keeping cargo in good shape while making sure the driver is shielded from the harshest bumps on the road. The importance of this component cannot be overlooked. There
Link Manufacturing redesigns self-steer auxiliary suspensions
Link Manufacturing has announced the availability of a redesigned line of self-steer auxiliary suspensions. The new auxiliary suspensions are now available in 8K and 13.5K capacities, along with Link’s first 10K option. A 20K model will be unveiled later in the year. Featuring Swift Mount technology, Link’s self-steer auxiliary suspensions use interchangeable ride height brackets and
