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LIGHTWEIGHT – MorE PayLoad | QuIET, CusHIonEd rIdE | LoW MaInTEnanCE
A i r l i n e rSUSpenSion
®
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.
All rights reserved. Freightliner Trucks is a division of Daimler Trucks North America, a Daimler company.