Hendrickson — RT
Description
This steel leaf spring, walking beam suspension has been an industry standard for vocational trucks for over 85 years. The steel springs are designed to provide a consistent spring rate while the walking beams act to distribute the load evenly between both axles. It can be found on a wide variety of vocational truck applications including fire trucks, mining vehicles, dump trucks, cement mixers, waste haulers and building/material supply.
Hendrickson RT
Fast Facts
| Hendrickson — RT | |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel leaf spring, walking beam suspension |
| Features | The steel springs are designed to provide a consistent spring rate while the walking beams act to distribute the load evenly between both axles. |
| Problem Areas | |
| ATRO Solutions | |
Tech Tips and Additional Resources
- ATRO center bushings require thrust washers
- ATRO bushings have free-rotation design
- Eases installation
- Automatically zeroes out to ride height
Wear Items
- Walking beam bushings – both bar pin end bushings and centers
- Torque rod/bushings – check all, especially transverse rod
Key Parts
Torque Rods are availble in any length, or as two-piece rods.
Details
Hendrickson RT
Walking beam suspension showing top plate, bolts, and saddle assembly.