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March 2017

Overdrive Magazine | Trucking Business News & Owner Operator Info

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GEAR GUIDE March 2017 | Overdrive | 47 GEAR GUIDE Trailer brake drum Webb's 66764F trailer brake drum featu res the company's proprietary Cool Running Technol- ogy vents engineered for 20,000-pound axles to combat accelerated drum and lining wear caused by higher temperatures from reduced crosswinds below the trailer due to aerodynamic technolo- gies. The CRT vents are engineered to increase airfl ow for added heat transfer effi ciency and cooler wheel-end temperatures. The 99-pound brake drum also is designed with a high strength- to-weight ratio. Webb Wheel Products, webbwheel.com Forged aluminum wheel Maxion's forged aluminum CV wheel is engi- neered for added resistance to radial and rotary fatigue. A bright, machined fi nish is stan- dard, and a polished fi nish is optional. Four sizes are available: 22.5-by-8.25, 24.5-by-8.25, 17.5-by-6.75 and 22.5-by-14. Maxion Wheels, maxionwheelsandrims.com Forged aluminum Forged aluminum Forged wheel Maxion's forged aluminum CV wheel is engi- neered for added resistance to radial and rotary fatigue. A bright, machined fi nish is stan- dard, and a polished fi nish is optional. Four sizes are available: Heavy-duty stereo Jensen's JHD36A heavy-duty stereo features Bluetooth hands-free calling and app control from any smartphone or tablet. The 180-watt Sirius XM-ready unit has a 12-volt DC power connection, and its conformal coating helps protect its components from the elements. ASA Electronics, asaelectronics.com Air-ride single-point suspension Ridewell's RAR-254 air-ride single-point trunnion-mount suspension is available in ride heights as low as 10 inches and is designed for integration with the company's drum and disc brake axles. As an option, the suspension can be shipped fully assembled with prealigned axles and pivot hardware torqued to specifi cation. To help reduce maintenance, the RAR- 254 uses a high-density urethane bushing for the trunnion assembly center bushing instead of trunnion U-bolts. The suspension uses weld-on pedestal mounts to facilitate easy ride height customization. Ridewell Suspensions, ridewellcorp.com

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