Enhance Your Installation, Performance and Uptime
Link’s family of auxiliary suspensions provide distinct advantages of convenience and performance for body builders, vocational fleet owners and drivers. Fast shipping, quick installation and responsive customer support, combined with the reliability and durability Link is known for, results in a lower overall cost of ownership.
20K Non-Steerable Features
The 20K non-steerable auxiliary suspension has proven its reliability for both on and off-highway applications. The suspension incorporates interchangeable ride height brackets to accommodate a wide range of ride heights for nearly any truck. The suspension and can be used in tag or pusher positions. The pre-plumbed integrated air kit combined with the compact mounting envelope saves on valuable frame rail space and installation time.
13.2K Non-Steerable Features
The unique design of the model 5500 allows 11’’ to 15’’ of ride height and 15’’ of travel for applications encountering uneven terrain. The direct arm to axle connection increases stability and reduces maintenance. The model 5500 is available with 15’’ or 20’’ wheels for maximum lift and clearance.
Features
-
Swift Mount Brackets
Swift mount brackets reduce installation time by up to 20%; install any Link lift axle with 4 sets of brackets.
-
Pusher or Tag Position
Four interchangeable ride height frame brackets allow 7" to 15" of ride height and 15" of travel. Trailer mounts are available for 15" to 19.5’’ ride heights.
-
Straight or Drop Center Axles
For maximum lift and clearance, the 20K is available with 6” or 9” drop center axles; straight axles are available in standard 71.5” and wide 77.5” tracks.
-
Bulkhead Air Kit Fittings
The bulkhead air kit reduces overall installation time and allows push-to-connect fittings, simplifying multiple outlets into one central point.
-
Standard or Long Stud Length
Two stud lengths allow for steel and aluminum wheels (single or dual configurations).
-
Compact Mounting Envelope
Save on valuable frame rail space with an industry competitive mounting envelope of 24.6”.
Specifications
Select model:
| 13.2K | |
|---|---|
| Weight (base unit) | 1,145 lbs |
| Travel | 15 in |
| Lift | 8-12 in |
| Ride Height | 11-15 in |
| Envelope | 31.5 in |
| Frame Width | 33.5-35 in |
| 20K | |
|---|---|
| Weight (base unit) | 1,129 lbs |
| Travel | 10 in |
| Lift | 6 in |
| Ride Height | 7-15.5 in |
| Envelope | 24.6 in |
| Frame Width | 33.5-35 in |
| Weight (base unit) | Travel | Lift | Ride Height | Envelope | Frame Width | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.2K | 1,145 lbs | 15 in | 8-12 in | 11-15 in | 31.5 in | 33.5-35 in |
| 20K | 1,129 lbs | 10 in | 6 in | 7-15.5 in | 24.6 in | 33.5-35 in |
Product Codes
Select model:
- 20K (Straight Axle)
- 20K (Straight Axle)
- 20K (6" Drop Center Axle)
- 20K (6" Drop Center Axle)
- 20K (9" Drop Center Axle)
- 20K (9" Drop Center Axle)
- 20K (77.5" Straight Axle)
- 20K (77.5" Straight Axle)
- 20K (Suspension Only)
| 20K (Straight Axle) | |
|---|---|
| Stud Length | Standard |
| Integrated Air Kit | 8A000902 |
| Integrated (with tank) | |
| No Air Kit | 8A000900 |
| 20K (Straight Axle) | |
|---|---|
| Stud Length | Long |
| Integrated Air Kit | 8A000903 |
| Integrated (with tank) | |
| No Air Kit | 8A000901 |
| 20K (6" Drop Center Axle) | |
|---|---|
| Stud Length | Standard |
| Integrated Air Kit | 8A000906 |
| Integrated (with tank) | |
| No Air Kit | 8A000904 |
| 20K (6" Drop Center Axle) | |
|---|---|
| Stud Length | Long |
| Integrated Air Kit | 8A000907 |
| Integrated (with tank) | 8A001002 |
| No Air Kit | 8A000905 |
| 20K (9" Drop Center Axle) | |
|---|---|
| Stud Length | Standard |
| Integrated Air Kit | 8A000910 |
| Integrated (with tank) | |
| No Air Kit | 8A000908 |
| 20K (9" Drop Center Axle) | |
|---|---|
| Stud Length | Long |
| Integrated Air Kit | 8A000911 |
| Integrated (with tank) | |
| No Air Kit | 8A000909 |
| 20K (77.5" Straight Axle) | |
|---|---|
| Stud Length | Standard |
| Integrated Air Kit | 8A000914 |
| Integrated (with tank) | |
| No Air Kit | 8A000912 |
| 20K (77.5" Straight Axle) | |
|---|---|
| Stud Length | Long |
| Integrated Air Kit | 8A000915 |
| Integrated (with tank) | |
| No Air Kit | 8A000913 |
| 20K (Suspension Only) | |
|---|---|
| Stud Length | |
| Integrated Air Kit | |
| Integrated (with tank) | |
| No Air Kit | 8A000457 |
| Stud Length | Integrated Air Kit | Integrated (with tank) | No Air Kit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20K (Straight Axle) | Standard | 8A000902 | 8A000900 | |
| 20K (Straight Axle) | Long | 8A000903 | 8A000901 | |
| 20K (6" Drop Center Axle) | Standard | 8A000906 | 8A000904 | |
| 20K (6" Drop Center Axle) | Long | 8A000907 | 8A001002 | 8A000905 |
| 20K (9" Drop Center Axle) | Standard | 8A000910 | 8A000908 | |
| 20K (9" Drop Center Axle) | Long | 8A000911 | 8A000909 | |
| 20K (77.5" Straight Axle) | Standard | 8A000914 | 8A000912 | |
| 20K (77.5" Straight Axle) | Long | 8A000915 | 8A000913 | |
| 20K (Suspension Only) | 8A000457 |
Literature
-
Brochures
- Non-Steerable Lift Axles
-
Installation Instructions
-
20K Capacity (8A000900-8A000915)
-
13.2K Capacity - Model 5500
Part No. 8A000051, 8A000052, 8A000053 & 8A000054
-
Air Over Air Control Kit (800A0098)
-
Standard Air Control Kit (13501004)
-
Non-Integrated Air Control Kit (13501025 & 13501026)
-
-
Optional Kits
-
Standard Installation Kit (800A0014)
-
GT Installation Kit (800A0265)
-
Air Tank Kit (800A0630)
-
-
Service Parts
-
Non-Steerable Lift Axles Sales & Service Guide
-
Bushing Kit (800A0078 & 800A00789)
-
-
Non-Current Models (Parts Only)
-
20K DuraMax
Part No. 8A000451, 8A000452, 8A000453, 8A000454, 8A000455, 8A000456, & 8A000457
-
-
20K Model 5000
-
20K Model 5001
-
20K Model 5002
-
Integrated Air Over Air Control Kit (800A0097)
-
Sealed Air Control Kit (800A0263)
-
Integrated Electric Over Air GT Control Kit (800A0265)
-
GT Air Control Kit (13501019)
-
Related Products
Steerable
Available in 8K, 10K, 13.5K (drum or disc brake option), and 20K capacities, Link’s family of steerable auxiliary suspensions enhances the performance, strength and uptime of work trucks and heavy-duty vocational vehicles.
