Mack Trucks Adds Standard
Shock Absorbers to Factory
Auxiliary Axles
Mack Trucks’ factory-installed
auxiliary axles on Mack ® Gran-
ite ® models now feature standard
shock absorbers for improved ride
comfort, durability and tire life.
Mack made the announcement at
the Work Truck Show in Indianap-
olis.
By absorbing and helping reduce
excessive vibrations, the shocks
help improve durability of the
auxiliary axles and the complete
vehicle. They also help prevent
uncontrolled axle hop and in-
crease auxiliary axle tire life, cut-
ting tire costs for customers. The
smoother operation also reduces
vibration transferred to the cab to
improve driver comfort.
“Mack’s factory-installed auxiliary
axle options offer an integrated
solution that improves lead time
to customers who need to meet
stringent bridge laws,” said Tim
Wrinkle, Mack Trucks construc-
tion product manager. “And now,
with standard shock absorbers,
we’re lowering those customers’
total cost of ownership, while
improving the everyday comfort
of their drivers.”
Mack factory-installed auxiliary
axles are tested and validated
to Mack standards, and feature
Huck Bolt installation for added
durability. The auxiliary axles are
factory aligned and their opera-
tion is fully integrated. In addition
to laser-engraved axle up/down
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