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Wheel carrier, body clamp and body mounting bracket
The Forankra range of spare wheel carriers, brackets, and gussets includes essential equipment for fitting, securing, and protecting under-chassis components. Designed for commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers, these components ensure reliable, durable mounting adapted to the demands of industrial vehicles.
Spare wheel carriers securely hold a wheel under the vehicle's chassis while providing easy access when needed. Depending on the configuration, they can be equipped with rollers or a winch system to simplify wheel handling and reduce effort during loading and unloading.
Chassis brackets and gussets play a key role in securing and reinforcing equipment. They ensure the mechanical stability of accessories installed under the vehicle, such as toolboxes, supports, wheel carriers, or bodywork accessories. These components contribute to the overall stability and long-term safety of the installation.
Solutions tailored to commercial vehicle chassis
Forankra offers a selection of components designed to meet the needs of bodybuilders, assembly shops, transporters, and vehicle conversion professionals. The range includes:
- wheel carriers with rollers for heavy goods vehicles
- universal winch-operated wheel carriers
- chassis brackets
- universal chassis brackets
- chassis gussets.
These components adapt to numerous chassis configurations thanks to various formats, dimensions, and thicknesses. They allow for robust and secure installations, taking into account the mechanical constraints associated with the professional use of the vehicle.
FAQ – Spare Wheel Carriers, Brackets, and Gussets
Are spare wheel carriers compatible with all vehicles?
Spare wheel carriers are designed to fit various types of vehicles, including light commercial vehicles, 3.5-tonne vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers. However, the choice of model depends on the wheel to be held, the available space under the chassis, and the desired mounting method.
What is a chassis bracket used for?
A chassis bracket allows equipment to be securely attached under a vehicle's chassis. It can be used to hold a toolbox, a support, a wheel carrier, or a body accessory. It ensures proper distribution of mechanical stress and contributes to the reliability of the installation.
What is the role of a chassis gusset?
A chassis gusset reinforces the connection between the manufacturer's chassis, the subframe, or added equipment. It improves the overall rigidity and secures the installation, especially when the vehicle is subjected to significant vibrations, loads, or operating stresses.
What are the advantages of a spare wheel carrier with rollers?
A spare wheel carrier with rollers makes handling the spare wheel easier. The rollers guide the wheel during loading and unloading, reducing the effort required and improving operator comfort.
Why choose a spare wheel carrier with a winch?
A spare wheel carrier with a winch makes raising and lowering the wheel easier, especially when it is heavy or mounted under the chassis. This system improves handling safety and reduces physical strain during operations.