International ProStar trucks are now available with Hendrickson's HTB LT rear air suspension, a lightweight system that can save up to 263 pounds

, Hendrickson says.

A non-torque reactive rear air suspension, HTB LT achieves weight savings through its parallelogram geometry design, which eliminates leaf springs and reduces components for additional weight savings. According to Hendrickson, its torque box system improves multi-axial stability and control.

The system is designed with crossmember, frame hangers and torque rods that reduce weight and increase durability. It has large, direct acting air springs that handle 100 percent of the vertical load, as opposed to trailing arm suspensions where a vertical load is shared between air springs and leaf springs. The shock absorber mountings are integrated with the torque rod to further reduce complexity and part count.

More info: www.hendrickson-intl.com.