State laws are the biggest factor governing use or non-use of auxiliary lift axles on trucks and trailers. Many states have patterned their weight limits after the federal Formula B law ...

There’s much more to consider beyond how many axles you can squeeze into the available frame space. There is no single lift-axle configuration that works everywhere, because of the wide variety ...

Ever noticed trucks cruising with some wheels floating above the pavement and wondered why not all tires are grounded? This intriguing phenomenon is due to lift axles—specialized truck components ...

For years, truck manufacturers, lift axle builders and installers have been searching for a fast, reliable, less complicated and affordable way to control the up-and-down movement of lift axles.

Watson & Chalin’s SL-2065 Tru-Track 20K self-steering axle and lift suspension system weighs 1,327 pounds and provides added maneuverability with a 25-degree wheel cut. The lift axle ...

SAF-Holland introduced its new large-capacity 20K Neway LSZ Auxiliary Steerable Lift Axle Suspension at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta Wednesday. With a package size of 18.3 ...

The Mono-Lift 225 auxiliary axle suspension from Ridewell Suspensions features a 25,000-lb. capacity and can be used in either pusher or tag positions. The new non-steerable, air ride and lift ...

Meritor WABCO’s SmartTrac portfolio of stability control systems has expanded with the addition of a new cost-saving technology to monitor suspension load and manage lift axles for trailers. The ...

Weighing less than 900 lb. with tires and wheels, the industry's only 8,000-lb. capacity steerable lift axle was introduced at the International Trucking Show by Watson and Chalin Mfg. The Tru ...

Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems’ COMPOSILITE RO lift axle model is specifically designed to deliver 13 inches of travel and 10 inches of lift for Class 8 roll-off vehicles. The 13,500-pound ...

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 ...