Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a commercial vehicle brake rotor is provided that includes a unitary, one-piece annular body having a central axis of rotation. The annular body includes vents and a braking portion having inboard and outboard braking surfaces. The annular body includes a central mounting flange having through openings to receive studs of a wheel hub. The through openings each have at least a portion thereof extending axially intermediate the inboard and outboard braking surfaces of the annular body. The annular body further includes inboard and outboard air inlets in communication with the vents.

Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a vehicle axle is provided wherein a vehicle includes a vehicle frame having a first rail component and a second rail component. A first mounting bracket is attached to the first rail component of the vehicle frame. A lifting component is attached to the first mounting bracket. A lateral load component has a first end attached to the lifting component and a second end attached to the second rail component of the vehicle frame. A bracket attaches the lateral load component to the vehicle axle such that upon extension of the lifting component, the vehicle axle is lifted.

Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a vehicle axle is provided wherein a vehicle includes a vehicle frame having a first rail component and a second rail component. A first mounting bracket is attached to the first rail component of the vehicle frame. A lifting component is attached to the first mounting bracket. A lateral load component has a first end attached to the lifting component and a second end attached to the second rail component of the vehicle frame. A bracket attaches the lateral load component to the vehicle axle such that upon extension of the lifting component, the vehicle axle is lifted.