Louisville, KY – March 27, 2008 – Mid-America Trucking Show. Reyco Granning® – a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies – introduced the industry's first viable Class 8 independent front suspension, creating a new category for front suspensions, which allows class 8 vehicles to attain automobile-type handling, with minimal cost and weight penalty.
"This suspension offers a ride so smooth, it may eliminate the need for a cab suspension," said Greg Richardson, Vice President of Engineering. "And with lower weight than IFS designs currently used on buses and motorhomes, it will keep vehicles running more profitably."
The Class 8 IFS, designed for over-the-road trucks and trailers, claims to be easy to install, easier to service, and promises to fit into existing assembly lines with little or no disruption.
"With the Class 8 IFS, we have taken the step of making ourselves the industry leader in innovation," said Greg Rocque, President. "This world-class suspension will enable fleets to ride smoother, run farther, and require less repair and maintenance, thus continuing the promise of quality, value, and availability we make to our customers."
Reyco Granning's Class 8 IFS is designed to work with either a conventional steering box or rack and pinion steering. Other features include anti-dive geometry, which keeps the nose of the vehicle stable during stops. A steering linkage design virtually eliminates bump steer. Separate load inputs distribute the load across the frame, preventing less pull and weight resistance.
For more information about Reyco Granning products, go to transport.tuthill.com.
