FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILERS EARLY IMPORTS

G'day

Maybe slightly off topic but who knows what about freuhauf low loaders??

I've got one and would like to know about its suspension. Mines an 84 with bogie axles on single point suspension. It's also only got 15" wheels.

Cheers

Possibly a Hutch suspension? (Hutchins)
Round axles, like Standard Forge.
Still make a very similar setup..

Used them on Freighters too i reckon..

chocs

You can still buy Hutch new off Colrain. In fact they are about the only single point suspension available.

Rodga that Cam..
They are a bit stiff on the freight..
From memory they do an Airbag single point arrangement also..


chocs

G'day

Well that's exactly the same as what's under mine. What are the bushes in the pivot? Are they just rubber belt clamped by the ubolts around the axle?

I think mine are fairly worn cause when you turn tight the axle steps out beyond the body. It would b a good inch or so.

Cheers

BUMP
any body know where ol mate Hornsby Akroyd is? he was last online about a year ago.
would love to know how he is going with his research on these and McGrath trailers.

G'day

Well pleased to say that you can buy all new bushes and rubbers for hutch suspension. I've just replaced all mine in my float, and put whole new axles under it! Got the parts from maxi parts in Albury.

Cheers