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22 Fleet Maintenance | September 2018
7,500-lb load-leveling capacity
The Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Series Kits are
built to provide 7,500 lbs of load-leveling capacity.
This heavy duty air spring system provides a solution
for vehicle squat, which can result from carrying
heavy loads. By properly distributing weight to all
four wheels, the LoadLifter 7500 XL maximizes vehicle
stability while eliminating unsafe and uncomfortable
driving conditions such as poor braking, unresponsive
steering, trailer sway, body roll and bottoming
out. This kit also smooths out the formerly
rough ride that could result from heavy duty towing
and hauling. The 7” double-bellows air springs have
been specifically designed to handle extreme loads
and offer greater leveling at all pressures. The air
springs are constructed with a reinforced twoply
fabric for maximum strength and long-lasting
durability, and feature end caps made of light and
ultra-strong corrosion-proof nylon composite. The
LoadLifter 7500 XL kits come with Air Lift’s exclusive
roll plates, which protect the air springs from sharp
edges and increase load capacity up to 10 percent.
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Remove brake anchor pins and bushings
The Tiger Tool Brake Anchor Pin Press, No. 16002,
allows users to remove brake anchor pins and bushings
on virtually all 16-1/2” S-cam trailer and tractor “Q” brake
systems in minutes. The compact design ensures the job
can be completed more efficiently without the removal
of the hub assembly, the company says. The tool is manufactured
from high-grade steel and the rigid C-frame
can endure up to 10 tons of force.
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Suitable for larger commercial vehicles
The Chief C6000HD Commercial Truck Alignment System is
designed to be a fast, accurate, easy-to-use system suitable for larger
commercial vehicles. The double inclometer allows caster adjustment
without steering. The system features infrared transmission
among measuring heads and Bluetooth transmission between
front measuring heads and the control unit. The side supports
allow housing and recharging of the measuring head batteries.
This portable aligner console can be positioned anywhere in a
shop’s available bay space.
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Checks brakes,
steering and
suspension
The Vehicle Inspection
Systems Inc. VIS-Check is
a diagnostic machine that
checks the brakes, steering
and suspension of heavy
trucks, transit buses, school buses,
motor homes and more. At the end of
the inspection, the VIS-Check produces a
‘Safety and Efficiency Report’ to guide and
assist the service technician’s maintenance
activities. The VIS-Check tests foundation
brakes to requirements specified by the DOT
and CVSA.
For more information visit
VehicleServicePros.com/20977202
800-837-5145
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info@vischeck.net
Self-locking ratchet system
The STEMCO Zip-Torq Single-Piece Axle
Fastener streamlines the wheel end bearing adjustment
with its single-piece, unitized design. The
fastener features a unitized design using no screws,
clips or lock rings, for faster installation, the Zip-Torq
eliminates special tooling and easy-to-lose components
like clips, keepers, snap rings or screws. The
patented Zip-Torq heavy duty self-locking mechanism
also delivers increased simplicity and safety
by preventing inadvertent back-off. Consistent locking
force is maintained by the high-strength wave
spring, further eliminating unwanted back-off. When
the locking feature is disengaged by a breaker bar,
Zip-Torq can be easily removed.
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