How It Works
How It Works
The DT Planetary Hub System takes a single purpose truck and makes it dual purpose. We provide a complete kit that includes everything required to install the DT Planetary Hub System
The biggest question asked is, “How does it work?”
Any 46 or 52 thousand pound Meritor (Rockwell) or Dana (Eaton) tandem axle can be converted to the DT Planetary Hub System. Simply remove the old axle shafts, hubs, brake drums and brake shoes (the drums and brake shoes can be reused if they are deemed reusable). The new spindle slides over the existing spindle and bolts up directly to the existing spider. From there the loaded DT hub slides over the new spindle.
Provide an under head to end of spline measurement or the part number from the old axleshafts. New double splined planetary axle shafts are provided with the DT Planetary Hub System.
The DT Planetary Hub System runs off existing truck air and is engaged by a dashboard switch. (All air controls and hardware are provided). The conversion is made to be simple. Whether you are converting a single, tandem or tridem axle there is a complete kit provided that includes everything required to install the DT Planetary Hub System.
Included in the DT kits:
- DT Hubs
- Axleshafts
- Air Control System
- Install Hardware (nuts, bolts, clamps, etc)
Options include (if required)
- Wheel Spacers
- Rims
- Brake Drums
- Brake Shoes
Advantages of DT Planetary
- Convert any on-highway truck to off-highway via a switch on the dash
- Provides torque and speed control on demand
- It increases a vehicle’s efficiency & reliability in adverse conditions - Enlarged Operational area
- It is activated and controlled by air pressure @ 52psi using the standard brake pressure installation
- No lubrication system required
- Track width remains
- Prolongs the lifespan of the vehicle
- Lowers operating cost
- Maintains fuel efficiency at high speeds
- Increases engine braking efficiency therefore
- Less wear on brakes and differential gears
- Operator Friendly
- Controlled from the driver´s cab
- Increased Driver Confidence