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Air suspension

Parts / FREIGHTLINER

46-1217

Published specs for 46-1217. Compare them with the air-suspension arm in hand, then ask about price, stock, or fit.

  • Application: A16-13997-000.
  • OEM reference: A1613997000.
  • Measure the air-suspension arm in hand before you send it in.

Technical record

Part numbers, specs, and how to ask about this part.

Use these published details to compare the air-suspension arm in hand and ask about the right part.

Catalog status

Active catalog

Position

Air suspension

Spring group

Air suspension

Spring stage

Single stage

Air suspension style

Arm type

Leaf count

2

Eye-to-mount length (La)

25-3/8"

Mount-to-end length (Lb)

19-3/4"

Vertical rise (C)

3-3/8"

Pivot eye diameter (Ø Eye)

2-1/2"

Width / thickness (W)

Width 3" · Thickness 1-5/8"

Part details

Part number and references.

Start here, then compare the air-suspension arm in hand.

SRI number
46-1217
Catalog status
Active catalog
OEM references
A1613997000

These reference numbers help you check the listing. The guide below is only a general measuring guide for the air-suspension arm in hand.

Inquiry

Send this part page with details included.

Ask about price, stock, or fit for 46-1217. The email includes the page link and specs.

  • Part number: 46-1217
  • Catalog status: Active catalog
  • Vehicle shown: FREIGHTLINER A16-13997-000
  • Spring group: Air suspension
  • Spring stage: Single stage
  • Air suspension style: Arm type
  • Email includes: page link, specs, reference numbers, and any load or weight details shown.
  • More than one part? Add each one to the inquiry list and send them together.
Ask about 46-1217

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Page URL https://test.mrapmusa.com/parts/freightliner/46-1217/

Measurement guide

Measure the air-suspension arm in hand.

Use this as a measuring guide for the air-suspension arm you removed. It is not a factory drawing for this part.

Air suspension arm measurement guide with labeled measuring points.

Selected diagram · Air suspension arm diagram

Air suspension arm diagram

Use this diagram as a measurement guide. Match the letters below against 46-1217. This is not a factory print.

La

Eye center to mounting centerline

Lb

Mounting centerline to arm end

C

Vertical rise from the pivot-eye datum

Ø Eye

Pivot eye diameter

W

Width across the arm or mount; confirm thickness from the material-size row

#L

Plate or leaf count in the arm assembly

La Eye-to-mount length
25-3/8" Measure from the pivot eye center to the mounting centerline.
Lb Mount-to-end length
19-3/4" Measure from the mounting centerline to the arm end or air-spring seat. Source length pair.
C Vertical rise
3-3/8" Measure vertically from the pivot-eye datum line to the arm crown or mounting centerline.
Ø Eye Pivot eye diameter
2-1/2" Check the pivot eye diameter before treating this arm as a match candidate.
W Width / thickness
Width 3" · Thickness 1-5/8" Match the Width value to the W callout across the arm or mount, then confirm the listed thickness on the removed arm.
Leaf count
2 leaves Count the main plates or leaves in the arm assembly and compare the layout.

Before you send it

Check these basics first.

  • Check this part number against the spring tag, old invoice, or service record for FREIGHTLINER A16-13997-000.
  • Measure the length marks on the removed air-suspension arm: La / eye-to-mount length: 25-3/8"; Lb / mount-to-end length: 19-3/4".
  • Check the hardware marks: Ø Eye / pivot eye diameter: 2-1/2".
  • Confirm the secondary checks: C / vertical rise: 3-3/8"; W / width / thickness: Width 3" · Thickness 1-5/8"; leaf count: 2 leaves.
  • Vehicle name and OEM numbers help narrow the search. They do not prove fit by themselves.