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Fabco Announces Supply Agreement
International Truck and Engine Corporation has awarded Accuride's Fabco
division a supply agreement to provide front drive axles and transfer cases for
its 4200 4x4 program. The newly developed front steer drive axle, model FSD,
is available from 8,000 to 10,000-lb in the 4200 4x4 vehicle. The FSD series
axle has a nominal weight rating range from 8,000 to 14,600-lb.
"The new axle is a clean sheet design that offers a durable, lightweight
axle with improved ground clearance and a 450 pound weight savings over
competing products," said Al Sunderland, Fabco's President.
"Furthermore, the modular housing construction permits configuration revisions
to suit specific customer requirements."
Fabco's primary focus is the commercial vehicle industry. Since 1918,
Fabco has formed a reputation based upon innovative engineering,
sophisticated manufacturing, and responsive customer support. Today, Fabco
continues to build on its heritage as a UL Certified QS9000 Tier 1 commercial
vehicle industry supplier with a broad range of steer drive axles, transfer
cases, split shaft power take offers, and other industry leading specialty
products. With headquarters in Livermore,
California, Fabco is an
Accuride company.
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