Several years ago 4x4 enthusiast interest in portal axles had been piqued, and rightly so. No other modification offers the same increase in ground clearance, lift, and the low gearing needed for ...

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 ...

Parker Hannifin has developed a series of lift axle control panels that enable truck operators to raise and lower an auxiliary axle on vehicles to accommodate heavy loads. The pneumatic modules, ...

SAF-HOLLAND unveiled two new offerings at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show: a new large-capacity 20,000-lbs. Neway LSZ auxiliary steerable lift axle suspension system and a new ...

Pusher axles and the "flying tag" on this mixer truck are raised for crawling through deep sand in eastern Minnesota. While on the road, the lift axles are lowered to spread the truck's weight, ...

Serious off-roaders will do whatever they can to get a leg up on the trails they want to tackle. One especially potent modification is the installation of portal axles and now, one Ukrainian-based ...

Ridewell’s new RSS-233 offers a completely new design for a steerable auxiliary lift axle suspension system. The new design features a compact mounting envelope and easy mount, adjustable hanger ...

Have you ever wondered about the real, practical differences between a stock IFS truck, one that is lifted using qualify aftermarket components, and one that has been given a straight-axle conversion?

Minimizer has developed a new steerable axle fender bracket kit for use with a Watson Chalin SL20K-2065 axle. “This is about meeting demand,” said Gordon Eby Minimizer technical manager. “This ...

Ridewell Suspensions has made design changes to its 25,000-pound capacity, model 240-LKS self-steering trailer axle to accommodate provincial weight law changes in Ontario and Quebec. For improved ...

SAF-Holland has earned standard fifth wheel positioning for all moderate and severe-duty applications on Freightliner and Western Star tractors, the company has announced. The moderate-duty standard… ...

German Porsche tuner TechArt has added a nose lift system to its 718 Boxster and Cayman upgrade package. The kit, that consists of sport springs as well as hydraulic cylinders, complements the lower ...