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Lightweight landing gear

January 11, 2012

The AlumiLightX and UL500, two new lightweight landing gears with internal gearboxes, work to reduce trailer weight. The AlumiLightX’s lower leg is made from polyester-coated steel to protect against corrosion, and its upper leg is made of extruded aluminum and features a heavy-duty reinforced strap. ...

Big Rig Basics

Frequent, thorough greasing is vital to ensuring the reliability and long life of many expensive components.

New Products

A wireless headset, shock absorbers, aerodynamic options, an online negotiating system, a conversion bulb and collection cards are showcased in this new product section.