Product Release – Cabin Air Bag 69996
Wednesday, 12 February 2025Suitable for the International Eagle 9900i Cab suspension assembly international part no: 3557277C93 Cross reference: 1101-0043 1101-A043 1103-A043 1102-0076 2501300C1 2505126C1 To view the complete listing and OE numbers click here to visit our online PartsFinder.
Read MoreNew Application – Mack Anthem SuperShock & Cab Solution
Tuesday, 12 November 2024Suitable for the Mack Anthem Day Cab (2021)-on Front Shock Absorber: P076 Rear Shock Absorber: P809 Rear Cab Damper: CD050 Features include: Suitable for the 2021-on Mack Anthem Day Cab with the single steer, parabolic leaf spring front suspension and rear air suspension. Focusing on effective control, safe driving & comfort for those long hauls.…
Read MoreNew Product Release – CD16030 Suitable for fitment to Kenworth K104, K108, K200 & K220
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Powerdown’s Cab Damper CD16030 is aimed at reducing driver fatigue & improving in cab comfort. OE cross reference: CH6030B Features include: Responsive disc valve design for improved comfort and control Modular design for easier installation Long lasting cold rolled coil Bonded rubber bushes To view the complete listing and OE numbers click here to visit…
Read MoreNew Product Release – LTS849
Tuesday, 13 August 2024The team at Powerdown have designed the Powerdown LTS849 Shock Absorber to suit the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Powerdown Introduces LTS849 Shock Absorber for Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. Powerdown is excited to announce the release of the LTS849 Shock Absorber, specifically engineered to enhance comfort and control for Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 413 and 515 models operating in…
Read More40 years of Performance, Safety and Value
Tuesday, 17 January 2023When Australia II was crossing the finish line in the America’s Cup in 1983 for a historic win, the roller doors at Powerdown were opening for the first time. From these humble beginnings, 2023 sees Powerdown celebrate its 40-year Anniversary. Founded in 1983 as part of a heavy vehicle wheel alignment business Newcastle Truck and…
Read More2022 HVIA Awards Gala Dinner
Monday, 28 November 2022On Friday 25th November Powerdown attended the 2022 HVIA Awards Gala Dinner that was held at the Emporium Hotel in South Bank Brisbane. Powerdown’s latest innovation Enveero, was nominated as a finalist in the Product Innovation category. Adriaan van der Westhuizen our Engineering manager, made the trip up from Newcastle to attend, he was accompanied…
Read MoreEnveero finalist in the HVIA 2022 Product Innovation Awards
Monday, 14 November 2022Enveero has been nominated as a finalist in the HVIA National Awards in the Product Innovation category! The winner will be announced at the Gala Dinner in Brisbane on 25/11/22. Enveero is a fantastic innovation by the Powerdown team, which serves both environmental sustainability as well as improved damping performance for shock absorbers. To learn…
Read More25 year work Anniversary
Friday, 11 November 2022Congratulations to Leigh Irwin from our engineering department on his 25 year work anniversary. Leigh has been with the company since 1997 and his dedication and contributions to the company and to the members of our team over the years are greatly appreciated. We offer our sincerest thanks for his performance and offer our best…
Read MoreSame valves, New branding
Tuesday, 5 April 2022Link Mfg acquires Hadley height control valve division For over 30 years Powerdown has been a proud distributor of Hadley Height control valves and commercial vehicle products. In 2021 Link Mfg, the company that produces CabMate suspensions & Cats Eye pressure monitoring devices, purchased the Hadley height control valve division. This year you will start…
Read MoreWhy you can’t prime struts and shocks by hand
Friday, 24 September 2021There are two basic shock designs, mono tube and twin tube. To function correctly twin tube struts and shock absorbers need to be primed, but not necessarily hand-primed. A twin tube strut and shock absorber design consists of two tubes, an outer reservoir tube and an inner working tube. These tubes are filled with oil…
Read MoreBrisbane Truck Show Virtual Stand
Thursday, 17 June 2021Click here to visit our virtual stand Powerdown attended the Brisbane truck show which was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition centre in May 2021. The four-day event attracted over 30,000 attendees and was well received by all in the transport and heavy commercial vehicle industry. Following the physical event that was held between…
Read MoreCome see us at the virtual truck show to celebrate our latest innovation
Friday, 21 May 2021The pandemic has made it hard for many of us to travel and even though this year’s Brisbane truck show was very successful with over 30,000 visitors across the four days, we know that not everyone could make it. This is why Powerdown decided to take part in the virtual truck show. The virtual truck…
Read MoreCome see Powerdwon stand #104 at the 2021 Brisbane Truck show to celebrate our latest innovation
Monday, 19 April 2021After keeping our nation moving over the past 18 months, through drought, bushfires and during a pandemic, the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show will be somewhat of a celebration for the heavy vehicle industry. For Powerdown, we have even more reason for celebration at this year’s show as we unveil our latest innovation, with Australia’s first,…
Read More2020/21 Holiday closing times
Friday, 11 December 2020We would like to inform our valued customers that we will be closing for the holiday season from Thursday 24th December 2020 at 1pm and reopening on Monday 4th January 2021 at 8am AEDT. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and we look forward to…
Read MoreDon’t fall asleep when it comes to safety
Tuesday, 17 November 2020Powerdown the suspension solution provider, have designed and a developed a steering damper system to combat the effects of driver fatigue. According to the National Road Safety Strategy, “20% of all fatal road crashes in Victoria involve driver fatigue, while estimates in Queensland are that sleepiness contributes to 20–30% of all deaths and severe injuries…
Read MoreFarewell Adjustable-T
Wednesday, 29 July 2020For the past 30 years, the Adjustable-T has been a solid performer in the Powerdown shock absorber range. The product was initially designed for multi-leaf springs that relied on a degree of inter leaf friction of the spring pack & dampening from the shock absorber to provide a compliant ride. With the evolution of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update: We’re still here
Friday, 27 March 2020Like all businesses across Australia, we are adapting to the evolving circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, but we want to assure our customers that it is still business as usual for Powerdown Australia. Our staff are taking extra precautions by practicing social distancing and are taking extra measures to ensure a high standard of hygiene…
Read MoreFilpro Acquires Powerdown
Thursday, 27 February 2020Filpro Automotive, a supplier of automotive aftermarket products, acquired a manufacturer of ride control components, Powerdown Australia, on February 18th, 2020. Under the acquisition agreement, Powerdown will continue to manufacture and/or distribute all current Powerdown branded OEM and aftermarket products for trucks, heavy commercial trailers, buses and light commercial vehicles; and RAW 4×4 branded products…
Read MoreCOME SEE POWERDOWN AT STAND #097 AT THE 2019 BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW
Monday, 13 May 2019The Brisbane Truck Show is an unparalleled showcase of the very best our industry has to offer and Powerdown are excited to demonstrate our upcoming engineering innovations and technical expertise. Innovations in R&D will be on display with our expert engineering staff on hand to answer any of your questions. The stand will feature Powerdown’s…
Read MoreCome see us at the 2019 AAAA Expo
Friday, 15 March 2019From the 4th to the 6th of April Powerdown will be exhibiting at the AAA Expo. Visit us at stand number H23 to speak with our expert staff to find out how Powerdown can help your business.The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is the nation’s most comprehensive exhibition of vehicle repair and servicing equipment, replacement parts, tools…
Read MoreNEW YEAR CA$H BACK OFFER
Tuesday, 12 December 2017Powerdown cash back offer on drive and steer shocks extended until the end of February 2018. Is your vehicle wandering on the road, nose diving under braking or are your rear wheels chattering? It’s highly likely your shock absorbers need replacing. Start the year with that new truck feeling, replace your drive and steer shocks…
Read MoreNEW LTS516
Friday, 3 November 2017The LTS516 is a new addition to the LTS range specifically developed for the front of the Mitsubishi BE649 Rosa bus with independent front suspension (IFS). The shock has been produced with a slimline design because of the space restrictions under the vehicle. LTS516 was specifically designed to out perform standard shocks by incorporating the…
Read MoreOur Drive for Innovation
Tuesday, 26 September 2017Australia’s and New Zealand’s operating conditions for commercial vehicles can be extremely demanding when you factor in long distances, heavy loads and extreme temperatures in certain parts of the continents. With over 30 years of experience in the commercial vehicle suspension industry, Powerdown design and develop unique suspension solutions specifically for our operational requirements In…
Read MoreLearn from the past, look to the future
Wednesday, 12 July 2017With over 30 years’ experience in the commercial vehicle industry Powerdown has grown to meet the demands of our customers, with an ever present eye towards the future. As part of our ongoing journey Powerdown has taken its core shock absorber brands and given them a face lift. The Supershock, CoolCell, RoadTrain and Adjustable-T brands…
Read MoreNew P1041 for 9″ ride height Kenworth Airglide 200, 400 & 460 suspension
Thursday, 22 June 2017Powerdown shocks have forged a reputation for toughness and reliability over the past 30 years. Building on these heavy duty principles the Powerdown engineering team have developed the all new P1041 suitable for fitment to the Kenworth Airglide 200, 400 & 460 – 9” ride height suspension. Larger 45 mm disc valve – more precise…
Read MoreBrisbane Truck Show: 25 to 28 May 2017
Friday, 19 May 2017Organised by the Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) formerly the Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Queensland since its inception in 1968, the Brisbane Truck Show is recognised as the Australian transport industry’s premier event. Held every two years, the Brisbane Truck Show attracts more than 300 exhibitors and up to 40,000 attendees over the four…
Read MoreWIN YOUR TICKET TO THE 2017 BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW
Wednesday, 26 April 2017Like the Powerdown Facebook page and this post for a chance to win one of 20 tickets to the 2017 Brisbane truck show. BIGGER, BETTER, STRONGER: Australia’s harsh operating environment demands optimum performance from your equipment. Powerdown’s super responsive low pressure gas shock absorbers take performance and endurance to the next level with the following features:…
Read More2017 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo
Monday, 27 March 20176th to 8th April 2017 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is the nation’s most comprehensive exhibition of vehicle repair and servicing equipment, replacement parts, tools and accessories. Returning to Melbourne in 2017, industry experts will update business on the latest technologies available and the new trends in workshop management. Hosted…
Read More2017 Transport & Heavy Equipment Expo New Zealand
Monday, 27 February 20174th to the 7th of March 2017 the Mystery Creek Events Centre in Waikato New Zealand will be host to T.H.E. Expo T.H.E. Expo is New Zealand’s only all-encompassing transport and heavy equipment showcase, offering visitors and exhibitors alike the opportunity to engage with industry representatives and view the latest technologies in the sector. Held…
Read MoreA quick gain, can lead to maximum pain
Monday, 23 January 2017Changing the ride height on your truck or trailer air suspension, maybe a quick fix for a drive line angle issue or reaching a certain king pin height on a trailer. Unfortunately these quick fix changes will eventually lead to some expensive headaches in the future. Over the past 30 years Powerdown have had many…
Read MoreP227 & P342 Supersessions for trailer shock absorbers
Monday, 14 November 2016In our quest for continual improvement to make our shock absorbers perform better and last longer Powerdown have further upgraded our range of low pressure gas shock absorbers to include the P801 and P684. Combining a large 45mm bore size and low pressure nitrogen gas, these units will bring further improvements in suspension control compared…
Read MoreNEW RT754
Friday, 28 October 2016The RT754 is a new addition to the RoadTrain range specifically developed for the front of the Isuzu NLR200 Series II with independent front suspension (IFS). The shock has been designed to reduce body roll when cornering and improve the overall control of the vehicle. RT754 was specifically designed to out perform standard shocks by…
Read MoreAustralian Bus & Coach Show 2016
Tuesday, 6 September 20165th to the 6th of October 2016 the Sydney Show Grounds will be host to the Australian Bus & Coach Show. This year’s show promises to raise the bar for bus shows in Australia, and provides a chance for the industry to showcase the latest products, services and technology available Show atendees will have an excellent opportunity to…
Read MoreKeep her steady – Trailer Magazine Article
Friday, 8 July 2016Sometimes, it’s the little things that have the biggest effects. Powerdown explains that when it comes to problems with suspensions, it could have all started with an incorrectly adjusted ride height.
Read More2016 Melbourne International Truck, Trailer & Equipment Show
Wednesday, 6 April 20165th to the 7th of May 2016 the Melbourne Show Grounds will be host to the International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show. With every show, ITTES has moved from strength to strength, due in large part to the support of the industry. Since its inception, ITTES has grown to attract in excess of 35,000 attendees…
Read MoreBIGGER & BETTER P793 SUPERSHOCK
Wednesday, 16 March 2016Powerdown shocks have forged a reputation for toughness and reliability over the past 30 years. Building on these heavy duty principles the Powerdown engineering team have developed the all new P793.
Read MoreShocking Ride – The Wanderer Magazine Article
Monday, 11 January 2016Australian road conditions & the long distances travelled whilst touring can be testing on a motorhome in terms of comfort and control, after all it is not just the destination but also the journey that makes your trip memorable.
Read MoreTaking the shock out of tyre wear – Trailer Magazine Article
Tuesday, 1 December 2015Getting the most out of a set of tyres comes down to having a good maintenance regime, which Powerdown Australia says should always include regularly checking the shock absorbers.
Read MoreNew low gas trailer shock absorbers – Australian Diesel Mechanic Magazine Article
Monday, 15 June 2015Until recently gas shock absorbers have been largely used on cars & small commercial vehicle applications. Powerdown the heavy duty shock absorber experts took up the challenge to create a gas shock absorber for trailers utilising a specialised measured low pressure gas injection process. The majority of tyre wear on air suspended trailers is due…
Read MoreKeeping the ride heights – Trailer Magazine Article
Monday, 15 December 2014Sometimes, it’s the little things that have the biggest effects. Powerdown explains that when it comes to problems with suspensions, it could have all started with an incorrectly adjusted ride height.
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