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NEWAY ADZ

V-Rod Upper Control Arm

The design of the ADZ’s upper control arm sets a benchmark in the development of suspensions for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The functional, lighter weight V-Rod design replaces the traditional track bars and torque rods. The result is a significant reduction in weight combined with maximised durability and increased reliability. The V-Rod is centrally mounted between the axle and the cross member and designed to distribute load forces equally through the cross member and the axle bracket. Vertically mounted bar-pin bushings in the connection from V-Rod to cross member are designed for no bushing “walk” and optimised for no premature bushing wear.

Integral Lower Module

The lower module is particularly light yet buckling-resistant and is designed to both reduce suspension weight and increase roll stability. The permanent connection between this module and the transverse beam, transforming them into one module, optimises suspension travel and provides additional stability to vehicle handling. Another benefit: The design of the suspension module permits optimised disc and drum brake compatibility. It also provides excellent ground clearance.

Superior Traction

The specific design benefits of the new NEWAY ADZ by SAF-HOLLAND allow the solution of difficult transport tasks, such as safe off-road travel without loss of traction.

Reduced Maintenance

· Pivot Alignment: for fast and easy axle realignment. Allows up to 25 mm of axle alignment.
· Welded and Bolted Axle Adapters: Includes open access, integrated lower shock absorber bracket for ease of maintenance.
· Long Lasting V-Rod Bushings
· Integral Lower Module: Permanently assembled with no bushings to wear or fasteners to keep torqued.

Non-Torque Reactive Parallelogram Design

The ADZ Series has a non-torque reactive parallelogram design. The parallelogram design also minimizes pinion angle change caused by high torque conditions that exceed maximum recommended driveline working angles, including acceleration with heavy loads or climbing steep grades. The ADZ design extends driveline life and also provides improved braking response.

Simplified Pinion Angle Setting

V-Rod design provides a simplified pinion angle setting method to meet the need of any OEM / Vehicle application. The crossmember provides three major alignment holes with settings of 0-4 degrees, 5-9 degrees, and 10-14 degrees. The pinion plate on the V-Rod axle connection bracket offers minor adjustments by one-degree increments.

Single Axle

10 and 11 tonnes axle load

Tandem Axle

20 and 23 tonnes axle load

Tridem Axle

31 and 35 tonnes axle load