Compliant Tie Rods (CTR)
COMPLIANT TIE ROD
COMPLIANT TIE ROD (CTR) ADJUSTABILITY ENHANCEMENTS This publication is intended to inform Hendrickson Specialty Products – Auxiliary Axle customers of an enhancement to the Compliant Tie Rod (CTR) equipped on new steerable COMPOSILITE ® SCT08, SCT10 and SCT13 lift axles for truck applications .
As of November 16, 2015, these models will be equipped with enhanced toe setting adjustability and will be standard on vehicle applications. The CTR delivers the industry’s first passive steer Ackermann with lubrication-free connections and resistance to permanent deformation . The product design enhances adjustability by increasing in the length of the slotted hole and incorporating a larger eccentric washer, see Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
Larger Eccentric Washer
Increased Length of Slotted Holes
Aftermarket CTR Assembly Service Kits Number R-014436-XX for the SCT08, SCT10 and SCT13 will be available for purchase as of November 16, 2015. Refer to the Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems Steerable Lift Axle publication TP-H785 Tie Rod Installation and Toe Setting Procedure for more information available online at www.hendrickson-intl.com. Contact Hendrickson Specialty Products — Auxiliary Axle Systems for more information regarding any new or existing COMPOSILITE Truck Mount Lift Axle applications.
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Refer to Hendrickson Literature No. H793 - Compliant Tie Rods (CTR)
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