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Silent Drive

Silent Drive is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of air suspension systems and components for trucks and trailers. Product applications include dump trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, fuel trucks, super dumps, road tractors, and many more!

We can custom design a truck suspension system to meet your needs! Contact us with further inquiries.

Steerables
Non-Steerables

New Products


Steerables

AA(S)-115 AIR SUSPENSIONS NON-STEER OR SELF-STEERING

FEATURES:

  • AIR RIDE/AIR LIFT: Provides a smooth ride and maximum cargo protection. Airsprings within hangers lift axle when not in use.
  • CAPACITY: 13,500 lbs.
  • MAXIMUM LIFT: Up to 12 inches. Provides plenty of lift, even on low truck frames.
  • AXLE TRAVEL: 15 inches total, lift and rebound.
  • LOW MAINTENANCE: Durable urethane bushings at all pivot points. No lubrication required.
  • SELF-STEERING AXLE: Offers longer tire life, better vehicle handling. Features leading king pin for optimum performance.

AA(S)-240 SERIES AIR SUSPENSIONS NON-STEERING OR SELF-STEERING

Features:

  • AIR RIDE/AIR LIFT: Provides a smooth ride and maximum cargo protection. Airsprings lift axle when not in use.
  • LOW FRAME HEIGHT: Designed for pusher applications on low, drop frame trucks.
  • CAPACITY: 10,000 lbs.
  • MAXIMUM LIFT: Up to 7 inches.
  • AXLE TRAVEL: 10 inches total, lift and rebound.
  • LOW MAINTENANCE: Durable urethane bushings at all pivot points. No lubrication required.
  • SELF-STEERING AXLE: Offers longer tire life, better vehicle handling. Features leading kingpin for optimum performance.

AAS-721 SERIES PARALLELOGRAM AIR SUSPENSIONS

Featuers:

  • AIR RIDE/AIR LIFT: Provides a smooth ride and maximum cargo protection. Airsprings lift axle when not in use.
  • CAPACITY: 13,000 lbs.
  • MAXIMUM LIFT: Up to 7 inches.
  • GROUND CLEARANCE: Compact hanger design allows over 15 inches of ground clearance on a 31 inch frame.
  • LOW MAINTENANCE: Durable bushings at all pivot points. No lubrication required.
  • SELF-STEERING AXLE: Offers longer tire life, better vehicle handling.
  • PARALLELOGRAM DESIGN: Maintains a constant caster angle through the full axle travel.

AAS-727 LITE SERIES PARALLELOGRAM AIR SUSPENSIONS

Features:

  • LIGHT WEIGHT: Light weight design using high strength steel.
  • AIR RIDE/AIR LIFT: Provides a smooth ride and maximum cargo protection. Airsprings lift axle when not in use.
  • CAPACITY: 12,000 Ibs.
  • MAXIMUM LIFT: Up to 8 inches.
  • GROUND CLEARANCE: Compact hanger design allows over 15 inches of ground clearance on a 31 inch frame.
  • LOW MAINTENANCE: Durable bushings at all pivot points. No lubrication required.
  • SELF-STEERING AXLE: Offers longer tire life, better vehicle handling. Light weight design. Bolted axle ends far greater ride height range.
  • PARALLELOGRAM DESIGN: Maintains a constant king-pin angle through the full axle travel.

 

Non-Steerables

AA-135 HIGH-LIFT AIR SUSPENSION

Features:

  • AIR RIDE/AIR LIFT: Provides a smooth ride and maximum cargo protection. Air springs within hangers lift axle when not in use.
  • CAPACITY: 19,000 lbs.
  • MAXIMUM LIFT: Up to 10 inches on most truck frames. Provides plenty of lift, even on low truck frames.
  • AXLE TRAVEL: 14 inches total, lift and rebound.
  • LOW MAINTENANCE: Durable urethane bushings at all pivot points. No lubrication required.

AA-1455 AIR SUSPENSION

Features:

  • AIR RIDE/AIR LIFT: For a smooth ride and maximum cargo protection. Air springs within hangers lift axle when not in use.
  • CAPACITY: 20,000 lbs.
  • LIFT: Up to 6 inches
  • APPLICATION: May be used as a tag or a pusher. Offers the maximum stability possible. Compact dimensions -- requires minimum frame space. Available unitized to an axle for faster installation.
  • QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Air springs are Firestone Airide air springs. Durable urethane bushings at all pivot points. No lubrication required.

AA-230 SERIES AIR LIFT AIR SUSPENSIONS

Features:

  • AIR RIDE/AIR LIFT: Provides a smooth ride and maximum cargo protection. Air springs lift axle when not in use.
  • CAPACITY: 12,000 lbs.
  • MAXIMUM LIFT: Up to 8 inches.
  • AXLE TRAVEL: 12 inches total, lift and rebound.
  • LOW MAINTENANCE: Durable urethane bushings at pull arm pivot and axle seat connections. No lubrication required.
  • AXLE: Forged I-beam, 3 1/2" drop, offers increased driveline clearance.

LT8-D LIGHT DUTY LIFTABLE AIR SUSPENSION

Features:

  • AIR RIDE/AIR LIFT: Provides a smooth ride and maximum cargo protection. Air springs within hangers lift axle when not in use.
  • CAPACITY: 10,000 lbs.
  • MAXIMUM LIFT: Up to 8 inches on most truck frames.
  • AXLE TRAVEL: 12 inches total, lift and rebound.
  • LOW MAINTENANCE: Durable urethane bushings at all pivot points. No lubrication required.
  • FRAME HEIGHT: Fits frame heights of 28 to 32"

New Products

Silent Drive, Inc. announces it's new self-steering AAS-721 FA air ride, airlift tag or pusher axle suspension system. This suspension offers a fabricated axle with adjustable wheel ends for ultra-flexibility in ride height adjustment. Boasting a 13,200# capacity, this suspension offers polyurethane bushings in all pivot points.

 

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