8500 Series
FOR FLATBED APPLICATIONS
The 8500 sidemount friction slider is specially designed for platform trailers. This slider is especially well-suited for use with I-beam type frames.
The 8500 is used in applications where a mounting height approximating that of a standard spring suspension without a slider is desired. This slider utilizes Hutchens side-mount hangers and is only supplied with hangers and pipe braces attached.
– A spring-loaded, positive locking-pin mechanism.
– Sturdy side-mount hangers attached to the slider frame resulting in a reduction of the distance from the top of hanger to top of body rail to 9/16 of an inch.
– Structural angle body rails provide strength as well as a wide bearing surface.
– Minimum width for maximum tire clearance, and extra cross members and gussets for increased strength.
– Adjustable in 4-inch increments allow precise variations in vehicle weight distribution while providing the wheelbase best suited to your needs.
– Hutch’s locator bar… The best compromise in weight and strength. Solid steel plugs welded at each end of a steel tube bar make repositioning fast and easy.