LIGHTWEIGHT – MorE PayLoad | QuIET, CusHIonEd rIdE | LoW MaInTEnanCE

A i r l i n e rSUSpenSion

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LIGHTWEIGHT – MorE PayLoad CaPaCITy

• Advanced design reduces weight, allowing for greater revenue-earning payload

• Fewertotalpartsoffermoresimplicityandlessweight

• Aluminumbracketsusedonallbutthe23,000and46,000poundmodels

• Compositeoraluminumairbagpistonsusedonallmodelstoreduceweight

• Lightweightstandard-dutydesignratedat40,000pounds,higherthanmost competitors’standardsat38,000pounds

rIdE and HandLInG – oPTIMIzEd for PErforManCE

• Optimizedsuspensiongeometryprovidessuperiorhandling,excellentlateral controlandenhancedrollstability

• Freight-cushioningride,dynamicallytunedtothevehicle,reducesdamage to payloads

• Provencombinationoftrailingarmleafspringsandself-levelingairbags providesauniformlysoftspringride

• Excellentrideeitherloadedorunloaded

• Designedtoreduceswaywhenturningornegotiatingcurves

• Deliversgreatercomfortandhandlingwhencomparedtoothersuspensions

• Underslung,parabolicleaf-springtrailingarmspermitlowfifthwheelheights fortoday’stallesttrailers

• Premiumrotaryheight-controlvalveprovidesforaconstant spring rate for optimumcushioningperformanceandrideheight

LoW MaInTEnanCE – LoWEr CosT of oWnErsHIP

• Substantiallyfewerpartsthancompetingsystemsprovidereduced maintenanceandgreaterreliability

• Double-bondedrubberbushingsonmovingjointsrequirenolubrication, reducingmaintenancecostsandensuringmetalpartsdon’trubtogether, increasing product life

• Nowearsurfacepointstolubricateorreplace

EConoMICaL – LoW CosT, HIGH rEsaLE

• Attractivelypriced

• Resalepricecomparisonsshowtruckswithairridesuspensionscommand higher resale value

There’s a reason Freightliner’s AirLiner® rear suspensions shoulder theweight ofmore vehicles in NorthAmerica than any other suspension.With themost

advanceddesignontheroad,ourfamilyofAirLinersuspensionskeepsweightslowerandpayloadshigher.Smartengineeringmeansdrivers,andtheirfreight,get

aquietandcushionedride,reducingdriverfatigueandthepossibilityofdamagedcargo.Inaddition,maintenance-friendlyfeaturesensurealonglifeandminimize

maintenancecostsyearafteryear.

Consult these charts and contact your freightliner Trucks dealer to optimize the airLiner for your application!

fuLL sELECTIon – aLMosT any aPPLICaTIon

• Fullselectionofsingleandtandemdrivesuspensionstunedforalmost any application

• Forlargerpayloads,a46,000poundAirLinerHeavy-Dutyversionis availablewithaC-channelcrossbeamstabilizer

Model 10,000, 12,000,

15,000 & 18,000 lb.

21,000 lb. 23,000 lb.

Duty Class Standard Duty Standard Duty Heavy Duty

Application Truck or Tractor Tractor Truck or Tractor

Main Brackets Aluminum Aluminum Iron

Main Spring Arm Single-Leaf 2-Leaf Heavy Duty 2-Leaf

Spring Bushing Standard Duty Standard Duty Heavy Duty

Axle Seat Attachment

Clamped to Axle Clamped to Axle Clamped with Restraint

Crossbeam Stabilizer

No No Yes

Track Rods Standard Duty Standard Duty Heavy Duty

Air-Spring Pistons Composite Composite Aluminum

AirLiner Single Drive Suspensions

Model 40,000 lb. 40,000 lb. Extra

Duty 46,000 lb.

Duty Class Standard Duty Heavy Duty Heavy Duty

Application Truck or Tractor Truck or Tractor Truck or Tractor

Main Brackets Aluminum Aluminum Iron

Main Spring Arm 1-Leaf 2-Leaf Heavy Duty

2-Leaf

Spring Bushing Standard Duty Heavy Duty Heavy Duty

Axle Seat Attachment

Clamped to Axle Clamped with

Restraint Frame

Crossmember Extruded

Aluminum Formed Steel Formed Steel

Crossbeam Stabilizer

No No Yes

Track Rods Standard Duty Standard Duty Heavy Duty

Air-Spring Pistons

Composite Composite Aluminum

Ride Height Low, Mid, or

Standard Standard Standard

AirLiner Tandem Drive Suspensions

Clamped with Restraint

Model 10,000, 12,000,

15,000 & 18,000 lb.

21,000 lb. 23,000 lb.

Duty Class Standard Duty Standard Duty Heavy Duty

Application Truck or Tractor Tractor Truck or Tractor

Main Brackets Aluminum Aluminum Iron

Main Spring Arm Single-Leaf 2-Leaf Heavy Duty 2-Leaf

Spring Bushing Standard Duty Standard Duty Heavy Duty

Axle Seat Attachment

Clamped to Axle Clamped to Axle Clamped with Restraint

Crossbeam Stabilizer

No No Yes

Track Rods Standard Duty Standard Duty Heavy Duty

Air-Spring Pistons Composite Composite Aluminum

AirLiner Single Drive Suspensions

Model 40,000 lb. 40,000 lb. Extra

Duty 46,000 lb.

Duty Class Standard Duty Heavy Duty Heavy Duty

Application Truck or Tractor Truck or Tractor Truck or Tractor

Main Brackets Aluminum Aluminum Iron

Main Spring Arm 1-Leaf 2-Leaf Heavy Duty

2-Leaf

Spring Bushing Standard Duty Heavy Duty Heavy Duty

Axle Seat Attachment

Clamped to Axle Clamped with

Restraint Frame

Crossmember Extruded

Aluminum Formed Steel Formed Steel

Crossbeam Stabilizer

No No Yes

Track Rods Standard Duty Standard Duty Heavy Duty

Air-Spring Pistons

Composite Composite Aluminum

Ride Height Low, Mid, or

Standard Standard Standard

AirLiner Tandem Drive Suspensions

Clamped with Restraint

For the Freightliner Trucks dealer nearest you, call 1-800-FTL-HELP. FTL/MC-B-1163. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2012, Daimler Trucks North America LLC.

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