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We drove this semi-trailer over the inspection pit, took a look underneath (as promised, check out the video above), and our seasoned mechanics were simply left speechless.
The tanker arrived for a chassis repair with an absolutely mind-blowing result: all 6 out of 6 shock absorbers were torn off. Not a single one survived. Bingo! An absolute champion in ignoring problems.
We are, of course, tolerant people and don’t teach others how to run their business, but we have one tiny question. What does the daily pre-trip inspection even look like at this company?
— Are the wheels round?
— Seems so!
— Is the tank still dragging behind the truck?
— Still holding on!
— Alright, paperwork signed, have a safe trip!
The person responsible for clearing this fleet for the road must have nerves of steel. Or they just sleep really soundly. Ripping off one shock absorber on our roads is an accident; it happens. Tearing off two is a loud wake-up call. But confidently driving until absolutely everything that was supposed to dampen vibrations falls off — that’s a systematic approach, samurai-level endurance, and an undisputed bid for the “Negligence of the Year” award.
Friends, we love you dearly. Honestly. Your approach of “it’ll somehow survive one more trip” is the primary sponsor of our truck service station‘s steady workflow. But let’s be frank: driving with such a “bare” suspension isn’t just methodically killing the axles. It’s a direct path to tearing apart the metal structure of an expensive tanker (and semi-trailer frame welding will cost you way more than a timely shock absorber replacement). Moreover, it’s like playing Russian roulette on the highway with a multi-ton tank that could easily catch resonance and roll over.
Tank trailer suspension repair was, naturally, completed by our team. We restored the broken brackets, selected and securely installed new shock absorbers, and resuscitated the vehicle. Now, this Exo holds the road perfectly again, instead of bouncing on it like a rubber ball.
We just have one friendly request: peek under your tanks occasionally, and do a regular chassis diagnostics. There are a lot of interesting things down there! But if you’ve already dragged it out until everything has fallen off — you know who to call. The experts at Metalcon will fix it all.