TRUCK / BUS / MOTORHOME
SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
AIRTEK ® Integrated front air suspension and steer-axle system designed for comfort and improved performance
SNAKE SPRING Innovative lightweight spring technology • 20 percent weight reduction compared to a traditional multi-leaf package • Fewer, lighter parts provide the same characteristics as traditional multi-leaf springs • Progressive spring rate – customized to the application • A single-leaf design provides improved comfort at a reduced load without compromising stability when loaded • Snake spring technology and the progressive spring rate that is associated with this design may allow for a smaller stabilizer or, in some cases, may eliminate the stabilizer PARASTEER ™ Front axle air suspension system designed specifically for bus and motorhome applications • Four-bar linkage design promotes outstanding steering and handling qualities • High-volume air springs help to protect the vehicle and provide premium passenger and driver comfort • Rubber bushings require no lubrication • Transverse leaf assists in providing excellent lateral stability and roll stiffness • Capacity up to 14,600 lbs. STEERTEK ™ NXT Fabricated front steer-axle for medium-duty, bus and motorhome • Fabricated axle assembly for lightweight design • Box-shaped cross-section is more rigid than traditional I-beam axles • Two-piece knuckle helps reduce maintenance and downtime • Designed as a platform for OEM proprietary and next-generation front axle / suspension systems • Premium kingpin bushing and seals extend scheduled service intervals up to 40,000 miles for truck / bus / motorhome applications* • Compatible with drum and disc brakes • Also available with integrated air disc brake knuckle for additional weight savings (10,000 to 13,200 lb. capacity) • Capacities ranging from 5,500 to 14,600 lbs. * Contact Hendrickson for full-service interval details and limitations.
• Combines STEERTEK ™ NXT axle and air suspension technology with an advanced integrated clamp group design • High-volume air springs provide superb ride and driver comfort
HTS ™ Single drive-axle, rear mechanical spring suspension system • Frame hangers are lightweight and designed for maximum durability • Longitudinal torque rods absorb braking and acceleration forces • Wide axle seats with heavy-duty U-bolts for secure connection • Shock absorbers provide additional driver comfort • Capacities up to 31,000 lbs. • Low-maintenance design helps trucks, buses and motorhomes avoid downtime on the road • Up to 55 degrees of wheel cut greatly improves maneuverability • Capacities ranging from 12,000 to 14,600 lbs. LUXAIR ® Premium lightweight drive-axle air suspension for transit and coach bus applications • Robust fabricated construction for exceptional reliability in various road conditions • Tunable rate, frequency and roll stiffness through multiple shock and air spring combinations • Non-reactive to brake and drive torque • High-volume air springs provide outstanding level of passenger comfort • Capacities up to 29,000 lbs.
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