HDR 62350 615 | Freightliner® Axle Load Stabilizer

Description and Purpose

The Axle Load Stabilizer is a new, heavy-duty suspension component from Freightliner®, designed to maintain axle alignment and enhance load stability. It is compatible with Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Hendrickson, Volvo, and Mack trucks. This stabilizer helps reduce excessive axle movement and improves vehicle handling under heavy loads. With a weight of 22.67 lbs, it features precise dimensions: 24 1/4 inches center-to-center, 4 3/8 inches center-to-center, 5/8-inch bolt holes, and an 8-inch taper including the bushing.

Why Replacement is Important

A worn or damaged axle load stabilizer can lead to axle misalignment, excessive vibrations, and uneven tire wear, which may compromise vehicle safety and ride quality. Replacing it in a timely manner helps maintain suspension integrity, prevents costly repairs, and ensures consistent handling and stability under load.

Impact on Vehicle Performance

A properly functioning axle load stabilizer minimizes axle movement, improving vehicle stability and ride comfort. It enhances control, extends the lifespan of suspension components, and promotes even tire wear, ensuring optimal performance and safety for heavy-duty trucks.

Manufacturer Information:

Freightliner Trucks is a leading American manufacturer of semi-trucks. Originally founded in 1929 as the truck-manufacturing division of Consolidated Freightways, the company became Freightliner Corporation in 1942. From 1981 to 2021, it was owned by Daimler Truck and now operates as part of Daimler Truck North America, alongside Western Star, Detroit Diesel, and Thomas Built Buses.

Freightliner produces a diverse lineup of vans, medium-duty trucks, and heavy-duty trucks. Through its Freightliner Custom Chassis subsidiary, it also manufactures bare chassis and cutaway chassis for various applications. The company played a key role in popularizing cabover (COE) semitractors in North America, with the Freightliner Argosy being the last COE model sold in the region.