For years, truck manufacturers, lift axle builders and installers have been searching for a fast, reliable, less complicated and affordable way to control the up-and-down movement of lift axles. “Many ...

State laws are the biggest factor governing use or non-use of auxiliary lift axles on trucks and trailers. Many states have patterned their weight limits after the federal Formula B law, which ...

Liftable and self-steering auxiliary axles can help add payload capacity, but they come with increased weight and additional complexity. An enormous amount of engineering is required to get the right ...

Hendrickson Specialty Products -- Auxiliary Axle Systems has introduced its new HLC Series 1 Air Kits (HLC Series) for lift axles. The new HLC Series is designed as a drop-in replacement for the ...

Heavy-duty truck suspensions have a thankless task. If they work correctly, they largely are forgotten in day-to-day fleet operations. It’s not until a suspension fails, or a driver starts complaining ...

We surveyed mechanics from around the country to get real-world estimates of how much you can expect to spend repairing your axles, and average costs ranged from $287 for an axle shaft seal repair to ...

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) is publicly supporting Ontario updates to Safe, Productive, Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) dump truck configurations – and notes ...

There's a chance you've seen a larger truck driving down the highway with some of its tires hovering above the ground. It may look odd at first, but there is a practical reason behind this design.

From Wheel Monitor comes the "low cost" P100 A/N Proviso Plus electronic lift-axle control. It monitors the axle-load weight and lifts automatically when the vehicle is lightly loaded or empty. It can ...

An updated ComposiLite SC steerable lift axle with suspension has reduced weight, a damage-resistant flexible tie rod, and is more compact. Hendrickson says the series will have five versions for ...

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care, Toco Warranty and American Dream Auto Protect An axle isn’t a car part that you frequently think about. An axle connects the car’s wheels together and ensures that ...

New Schaeffler e-axle repair kits expand EV drivetrain service options for independent workshops and distributors.