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AMSAR
Air ride option for spring tandem suspensions
Front suspension
Up to 40 000 lbs./ 18 000 kg
Brilliant. For unmatched flexibility.
Our AMSAR air ride option allows the installation of an air suspension system on the majority of our mechanical suspensions. The air’s smooth adjustments to irregular road conditions offer increased driving comfort and safety.
- Maximum ride comfort and driving quality
- Increased lateral stability
- Superior traction on rough and sloping terrain
- Measurement and monitoring of axle load
- Adjustable suspension stiffness
Technical sheet
Suspension type
Spring tandem front suspension (air-assisted)
Load capacity
29200 / 32000 / 36000 / 40000 lbs. (13200 / 14500 / 16320 / 18140 kg)
Axle type
I-beam steer axle
Axle load capacity
14600 / 16000 / 18000 / 20000 lbs. (6600 / 7250 / 8160 / 9070 kg)
Axle spacing
60” to 145” (1524 mm to 3683 mm) (Note 1 & 2)
Brakes
(16.5 X 6 / 16.5 X 7) S-Cam air, Auto slack adjuster(ABS)
Hub type
Hub pilot, Spoke
Wheel type (rims)
(8 ¼”, 9”, 12 ¼”, 13”) Steel or aluminum
Tire size
11R22.5 / 315/80R22.5 / 385/65R22.5 / 425/65R22.5 / 445/65R22.5
Steering
Mechanical, hydraulically assisted
Turning radius
Retains same radius as original equipment
Total weight
(Suspension, axle, wheels and tires) Approx. 2650 lbs. - 1200 kg (Note 3)
1. Depending on make and model of vehicle
2. Varies depending on chassis make/model and ATD / DPF option / location
3. Varies depending on front axle spacing
Modifying heavy duty trucks has never been easier or flexible.
Simard Suspensions offers all-wheel drive conversions for heavy-duty trucks.
Our custom-engineered AWD conversions can be carried out on any medium and heavy-duty chassis.
As a certified installer with all North American axle and transfer case suppliers, we work with the components of your choice.
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Types of applications
Our AMSAR air ride option for spring tandem front suspension on heavy-duty trucks is suitable for many applications, including:
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Simard Suspensions’ AMSAR air ride option for spring tandem front suspension on heavy-duty trucks offers increased driver comfort.