GEAR GUIDE
February 2014 |
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Bumpers for Petes
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim's durable corrosion-resistant
Aero Clad bumper for Peterbilt's Model 587 offers an addi-
tional 2.8 inches of ground clearance, making it less suscep-
tible to damage caused by curbs, ramps and snow drifts. The
Model 367 bumper offers a 26-pound weight savings com-
pared to the steel original equipment bumper option. Aero
Clad is a bi-metal material that bonds stainless steel and alu-
minum at a molecular level for a chrome-like finish designed
not to rust, peel or fade. The material also is engineered to
maintain higher yield strength for added durability.
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim, hendrickson-intl.com, 800-356-6737.
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Lift axle suspension system
Ridewell's RSS-233 steerable auxiliary li axle suspension system is designed
with a compact mounting envelope and an easy-mount adjustable hanger. e
13,200-pound-capacity suspension is manufactured with a dual draw-key king-
pin design to help extend kingpin life and fully-cast axle ends for added
strength and durability. Polyurethane pivot bushings help extend suspen-
sion life, while angled control arms help enhance lateral stability. Options
include a preplumbed air tank and a 1- or 2-inch spacer kit.
Ridewell Corp., ridewellcorp.com, 800-641-4122. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com
Lift axle suspension system
Ridewell's RSS-233 steerable auxiliary li axle suspension system is designed
with a compact mounting envelope and an easy-mount adjustable hanger. e
13,200-pound-capacity suspension is manufactured with a dual draw-key king-
pin design to help extend kingpin life and fully-cast axle ends for added
strength and durability. Polyurethane pivot bushings help extend suspen-
sion life, while angled control arms help enhance lateral stability. Options
include a preplumbed air tank and a 1- or 2-inch spacer kit.
Ridewell Corp., ridewellcorp.com, 800-641-4122. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com
Welding creeper
e Snap-on Welding Creeper (JCW-
60WLD) is designed to withstand slag
and spatter burns when welding or
cutting. e creeper's fabric is built
to resist ash re, molten metal and
welding exposures, while the re-retar-
dant heavy-duty
5
⁄8-inch-thick plywood
and high-density foam padding o er
added comfort. e creeper – which
also has ball-bearing swivel casters and
weighs 16 pounds – is 40 inches long,
17 inches wide and 4 inches high. e
headrest pad is 2¾ inches thick and the
pad is 1¾ inches thick.
Snap-on, snapon.com, 877-762-7664.
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Energy-storing ultracapacitor
Maxwell's Engine Start Module is an ultracapacitor-based energy
storage product designed to handle the high load of starting a
vehicle, resulting in longer battery life and allowing it to run hotel
loads better. e ESM helps with starts in temperatures as low as
-40 degrees Celsius and helps prevent the need for idling to warm
the battery.
Maxwell Technologies, maxwell.com, 858-503-3300.
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