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The Challenge
Tony, the owner of a heavy haulage company, had one of his prime movers sidelined due to worn and undersized suspension spacers that were rubbing through.
With one truck off the road and a weekend delivery schedule at risk, he needed new spacers machined to exact spec — strong enough to handle constant vibration and heavy load cycles.
The challenge: produce 12 high-tensile spacers in under a day so the vehicle could be back in service before the weekend.
Our Approach
Southside Engineering prioritised the job immediately and set up for high-speed CNC machining to deliver within the deadline.
Our team:
- Measured the worn spacers and confirmed critical tolerances and seat dimensions.
- Selected high-tensile steel to improve load-bearing strength and durability.
- CNC-turned and finished all 12 spacers to ±0.01mm accuracy for perfect fit and alignment.
- Completed full inspection and deburring to ensure clean installation.
- Delivered the finished parts the same day for reassembly.
The entire project — from measurement to delivery — was completed in under 24 hours.
The Outcome
The replacement spacers fit perfectly, eliminating the wear issue and restoring full suspension alignment.
The truck was back hauling freight before the weekend, avoiding downtime and keeping schedules on track.
Results:
- 🚛 12 high-tensile spacers machined and delivered in less than 24 hours
- 🔩 Accurate fit and surface finish prevented further wear
- ⏱️ Zero downtime across the weekend
- 🇦🇺 Machined and quality-checked locally in Melbourne
Key Takeaway
When time and reliability matter, Southside Engineering’s CNC machining services for the transport industry deliver precision and durability under pressure. Our expertise in tight-tolerance machining, rapid turnaround, and heavy-duty component replacement keeps fleets operational — minimising downtime and repair costs.
