Integrated Front Air Suspension and Steer Axle System
AIRTEK's unique design provides stability, improved ride and comfort, and reduced maintenance over standard suspensions for applications rated between 12,000-14,600 pounds. AIRTEK®, combined with STEERTEK axle, forms a torsion system to increase roll stability helping to improve handling and control. STEERTEK is also available with mechanical steel leaf springs.
| Model | Rating (lbs.) |
Susp Weight |
Axle Rating (lbs.) |
Axle Beam Drop 2 |
Kingpin Intersection |
Axle Weight (lbs.)3 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRTEK | 12,000 and 12,500 |
200 | STK | 12,000 and 12,500 |
4.25" | 69.00" | 319 |
| 5.36" | 69.00" | 320 | |||||
| 4.25" | 70.87" | 322 | |||||
| 5.36" | 70.87" | 323 | |||||
| AIRTEK | 12,500 | 238 | STK | 12,500 | 4.25" / 5.36" | 70.87" | 322 / 323 |
| AIRTEK | 13,200 | 246 | STK | 13,200 | 4.25" / 5.36" | 70.87" | 357/359 |
| AIRTEK | 14,600 | 246 | STK |
14,600 | 4.25" | 69.00" / 70.87" | 354/357 |
| AIRTEK | 14,600 | 246 | STK | 14,600 | 5.36" | 70.87" | 359 |
AIRTEK is approved for on-highway usage with up to 15 percent operation on unpaved secondary roads. Other applications must be pre-approved by both Hendrickson and vehicle manufacturer. AIRTEK is integral to and available exclusively with the STEERTEK (STK) axle. STEERTEK fabricated axles can be used in applications that are up to 100 percent off road. Contact Hendrickson for approval and guidelines on any application that exceeds 10 percent off road usage. This system is antilock braking system (ABS) ready. STEERTEK is compatible with industry standard wheel ends and brakes. Unitized hubs are available. STEERTEK is also available with mechanical suspension options. Contact Hendrickson or vehicle manufacturer for availability.
1. Suspension weight includes frame hangers, main springs, bushings, airbags springs and attachments, height control system, shock absorbers, upper shock brackets and axle clamp group. Weight may vary depending on vehicle. Contact Hendrickson or vehicle manufacturer for final weight.
2. Axle beam drop is measured from the kingpin intersection to the top of the leaf spring seat.
3. Axle weight includes the axle beam, knuckle / steering arm assemblies and tie rod assemblies.
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