DETROIT, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle
& Manufacturing (NYSE: AXL) has expanded its driveline system
production for Ram Heavy Duty trucks, which were recently named
MotorTrend Truck of the Year, and now supplies both front and rear
axles as well as driveshafts for the 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty, Ram
3500 Heavy Duty, Ram 3500 Chassis Cab, Ram 4500 Chassis Cab and Ram
5500 Chassis Cab trucks.
"In addition to continuing our long-term partnership with Ram as
the supplier of front and rear axles for the 2500 and 3500 Heavy
Duty pickup trucks, AAM is now honored to be the new supplier of
front and rear axles for the Ram Chassis Cab 4500 and 5500 trucks
as well our latest and most efficient driveshaft technology for the
new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty pickup truck series," said David C. Dauch, AAM Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer.
For the new vehicles, AAM and Ram engineers worked to improve
durability, handle payload and towing capabilities and minimize
noise, vibration and harshness all while optimizing efficiency and
reducing weight in the driveline system. AAM's all-new,
larger 12-inch rear axle and either a 9.25 inch or 10.5 inch front
axle are designed to enable higher gross combined axle weight and
payload ratings up to a 35,100 pounds of towing capacity and 7,680
pounds of payload.
About AAM
AAM (NYSE: AXL) delivers POWER that moves
the world. As a leading global tier 1 automotive supplier, AAM
designs, engineers and manufactures driveline, metal forming and
casting technologies that are making the next generation of
vehicles smarter, lighter, safer and more efficient. Headquartered
in Detroit, AAM has over 25,000
associates operating at nearly 90 facilities in 17 countries to
support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus
on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
To learn more, visit aam.com.
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