Top 3 Signs It’s Time to Retrofit Your Truck (and How to Extend Equipment Life)

Even reliable trucks reach a point where wear and tear start affecting performance. Retrofitting your truck can extend its lifespan, improve efficiency, and prevent costly downtime.

Here are the top signs it’s time to take a closer look: 

1. Tank Condition

All units that haul dangerous goods require tank inspections. When companies perform these tests, it allows customers to plan future repairs or replacements months before they are compromised. A compromised tank just isn't efficient — there is also a safety risk to that as well. GenTex can inspect, repair, or replace your tank to meet Transport Canada standards and keep your operation safe and compliant.

2. Chassis Fatigue

Alberta winters can reek havoc on your chassis, not only can this cause serious rusting of mounted equipment it can lead to premature failures on your chassis. Whether your chassis has high mileage or lots of hours, it is crucial to maintain routine maintenance and complete repairs before they can lead to unplanned downtime or potential damage to back-end equipment. Our retrofit process ensures your equipment is structurally sound and built for more years of service.

3. Corroded Subframes & Mounts

These are red flags you can’t afford to ignore. Structural deterioration can lead to major failure in the field. GenTex specializes in rebuilding and reinforcing mounts and subframes — restoring strength and reliability.

Benefits of Retrofitting versus Replacement?

A full retrofit saves time and money, giving you a unit that performs like new without the cost of completely building new. At GenTex, we handle everything from tank replacement to chassis upgrades and system reconfiguration.

If your unit is showing signs of wear, don’t wait until it fails in the field. Retrofit with GenTex — where innovation, quality, and reliability come standard.