febi’s steering and suspension range
Components supplier febi Truck supplies a wide portfolio of steering and suspension components for a variety of commercial vehicle applications.
“The greatest challenge for modern, technologically complex commercial vehicles is the balance between performance, economy, and environmental compatibility,” said the company.
“However, many of the roads which they are driven on are far from perfect. The chassis and steering are often subjected to extreme loads which accordingly increases the quality requirements of wear parts.
“For this reason, febi Truck offers one of the most extensive ranges of OE matching quality steering and suspension parts in the independent aftermarket, covering all common European (‘The Big 7’) manufacturers and models of trucks, trailers, and buses.
“With more than 2,300 components in range, all febi parts are tested and manufactured to provide a long-lasting solution which contributes greatly to road safety.”
The range includes tie rods and drag links ends.
“febi provide the safest and most reliable tie rod and drag link ends with protective covers that reliably prevent damage during transit, utilise an optimally hardened ball bolt, and have been precisely manufactured to assure the accuracy of fit,” said the company.
King pins are also included in the portfolio.
“The steering behaviour of a vehicle can be adversely affected by numerous components of the chassis, including worn-out king pins and their bearings,” said febi Truck.
“King pin wear tends to make itself known in the form of stiff steering, noise during the turning of the steering wheel, or uneven tyre wear. Further signs typical of king pin faults are problems with directional stability and the need for frequent, corrective steering action.
“King pins play a supporting role. All steerable wheels of a commercial vehicle generally rotate about a king pin. The king pin attaches the stub axle to the wheel suspension and is, therefore, the only connection between the road and the axle. It forms the link between the sprung and unsprung masses of the vehicle.
“The permanent exposure of individual components, including bearings, sleeves, and the king pin, to dirt and spray, leads to corrosion and wear. This process is further accelerated by the consequences of poor maintenance (e.g. lubrication), bad road surfaces, or vehicle overloading.”
The company continued: “While there are external factors which impact the functionality and lifespan of the king pin, febi goes above and beyond to create a durable, long-lasting solution designed to withstand such conditions. febi produces the king pin in-house at their production facility to ensure absolute accuracy of first-time-fit and precision.”
The range additionally includes axle struts and stabiliser links, which use materials that meet or exceed manufacturer specifications.
“Both ranges are precisely manufactured for the absolute accuracy of fit with an optimal surface coating designed for corrosion protection as well as wear protection on the stabiliser links with the high-quality graphite grease used,” said febi.
A variety of A-frames are also available.
“A-Frames serve to guide the axles and to absorb forces that impact commercial vehicles. While they absorb longitudinal forces, they also take care of lateral forces. To ensure that they can carry out these important tasks, febi provides carefully manufactured A-Frames for the absolute accuracy of fit and utilises optimal surface coating as a means of protecting against corrosion.”
febi is continually expanding its steering and suspension range with further product highlights including steering dampers, power steering pumps and working cylinders.
It also offers a ProKit range of complete repair kit solutions for heavy goods vehicles.
“Complete sets are perfectly tailored to specific repair requirements and contain all the necessary installation materials alongside the individual replacement parts, saving workshops money as well as time,” said febi.
A complete overview of the range is available at the website.
