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Articlesby Jim ParkFebruary 13, 2024

4 Good Reasons to Retorque Your Truck Wheels

Do truck wheels really need to be retorqued? Learn 4 reasons why, plus a tip to help make sure your wheels stay where they belong.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2022

Volvo: New I-Torque Improves Fuel Efficiency

Volvo Trucks says the new I-Torque powertrain solution offers up to a 31% increase in fuel-efficient speed range.

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Articlesby Jim ParkDecember 22, 2021

What to Know About Steering System Maintenance

There’s not a lot to go wrong with steering systems. Keeping air out of the system and using the correct replacement parts will help steer clear of trouble.

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Locking It Inby Rolf LockwoodDecember 21, 2020

What Exactly is Torque in a Truck Engine, Anyway?

Is there anything better than having gobs of pounds-feet at your beck and call? Rolf Lockwood talks about what torque is and why it's important in his Locking it In blog.

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 15, 2020

Engine Spec'ing 101

Spec'ing your first truck can be a daunting experience, here are some of the basics; your dealer can help with the rest.

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ProductsDecember 15, 2016

Stemco Launches Zip-Torq Axle Fastener

Heavy-duty vehicle component manufacturer Stemco has released the Zip-Torq single-piece axle fastener designed to streamline wheel end bearing adjustment.

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NewsSeptember 6, 2016

Torque Ratings Increase on Eaton Reman Clutches

Eaton has added three new higher torque-rated clutches to its lineup of aftermarket remanufactured clutches with torque ranges of up to 2,050 ft.-lbs.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 26, 2015

Powertrain Specs: More Science Than Art

Torque is both an enabler of downspeeding and a source of concern about delivering peak torque at very low engine speed.

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Newsby Tom BergSeptember 24, 2014

Engine 'Downspeeding' Can Cause Driveline Failures, TMC Attendees Told

Driveline damage from engine torque “spikes” is among the many nuts-and-bolts subjects discussed by fleet managers and supplier representatives this week at a maintenance conference in Florida.

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ArticlesFebruary 4, 2014

Commentary: Torque Rules

Racing cars in the top echelons of motorsports have tons of horsepower. But could they pull a load of firewood out of the bush? No way. They can barely get themselves moving from a dead stop.

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