GM approves Raydan ship through facilities for MD trucks

EDMONTON — Raydan Manufacturing says that both of its eastern and western manufacturing facilities have been approved to have GM medium duty trucks ship-thru these facilities to install the Link UltraRide rear air suspension for GM dealers.

Raydan’s Air Link rear air ride suspension has also been approved for installation on the 8500 series tandem trucks on a ship-thru basis.

“Raydan’s goals included expansion into eastern Canada, Canadian distribution rights for the Link UltraRide suspension and NSM registration with Transport Canada,” said Ray English, president & CEO. “Achieving these goals contributed to receiving ship-thru status.”

As an authorized ship-thru facility, Raydan ensures that all GM vehicles are upfitted consistently to GMs high quality standards.

The UltraRide is a complete rear air suspension system designed to improve the comfort and stability of light and medium duty trucks in most conditions, including heavy loads and severe driving, the company says. It is a total conversion to air spring suspension that replaces the standard leaf spring suspension system. Emergency service vehicles, buses and recreational vehicles all benefit from the UltraRide suspension.

Raydan’s patented Air Link suspension will be available on a ship-thru basis into GMs 8500 series of tandem axle trucks. The unique combination of air ride and walking beam technology offers high roll stability, lower maintenance costs, reduced impact damage and a smooth ride.