Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM

Ridewell Suspensions, based in Springfield MO, has formed a strategic partnership with Europe's Weweler Nederland, a division of VDL.

This partnership is offering an electronically controlled, forced-steer auxiliary axle suspension system that features:

• Hydraulic steering with electronic control.

• Programmable electronic control unit that senses vehicle speed and front axle steer angle to precisely control steer angle of auxiliary.

• Electronic control unit to ensure a centered hydraulic/mechanical lock at higher vehicle speed.

• Custom-formed axle beam to provide optimal clearance.

• Compatibility with steel and air suspended drive axles.

• Truck and trailer applications.

• Pusher and tag configurations.

• Axle load capacities up to 20,000 pounds.

The system is also available with these options:

• Integrated axle lifting systems.
• Custom track axles.
• Disc and drum brakes — 17½", 19½" and 22½".
• Single- and dual-wheel configurations.
• Custom drops up to 12.4" in formed axle beams.

E-mail Kristin Persson at kristinp@ridewellcorp.com for more details.

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