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NTEA SCEMC Requests Public Comment

The Snow Control Equipment Manufacturers Committee (SCEMC), an affiliate division of the NTEA – the Association for the Work Truck Industry – announces a period of public comment for Best Practices Guidelines for Snow Control Equipment Manufacturers.

September 11, 2012

2012 Baja 500 video

Be sure to check out the full length video of Team Toyo Athlete / UFC star, Anthony “Showtime” Pettis as he spends a weekend in Baja with Toyo Tires and Team Toyo for the 2012 Baja 500. Appearances in the video include off road champions Robby Gordon and BJ Baldwin, plus Pettis takes a ride with Rodrigo Ampudia in his pre-runner.

September 5, 2012

Heavy Duty Transmission Pans

PML offers a heavy duty transmission pan for the GM 6L80/6L80E transmission. The new pan’s added fluid capacity will help keep your transmission running cool under heavy loads. Designed for Silverado, Sierra, Avalanche, Escalade, this pan provides two full quarts of additional fluid capacity over the stock 6L80 pan. This pan features: Cast aluminum construction, designed with fins to dissipate heat, thick walls to provide added strength to the transmission housing, drain plug for easier maintenance, thick gasket flange, machined flat, for a leak-free seal, and multiple locations for a temperature sending unit.

September 5, 2012

Chrysler Group Second-Quarter 2012 Net Income Increased to $436 Million

Chrysler Group LLC today reported its preliminary second-quarter financial results, including net income of $436 million, an $806 million improvement from the $370 million net loss in the same quarter last year, which had included a $551 million charge related to repayment of its government loans. Excluding the charge, net income increased $255 million, or 141 percent, period over period, as the Company continues to achieve its business targets and improve sales across all brands.

September 5, 2012

4” Exhaust System Cat-Back for the F-150

Mach Force XP 4” Exhaust System Cat-Back for the Ford F-150 EcoBoost 20011-12 V6-3.5L (tt) P/N 49-43041-P. This MACH Force XP Cat-Back exhaust system produces 32 horsepower and 29lbs. x ft. torque. This exhaust is constructed using 4″ mandrel-bent 409 stainless steel and comes complete with free-flowing muffler, tubing, OE style bayonet hangers, band clamps and all hardware necessary for a hassle-free installation. The smooth curves and increased diameter of this exhaust system helps remove restriction and keeps exhaust gas flowing smoothly for increased horsepower and torque. The system is finished off with a high luster polished 304 stainless steel, rolled slash cut tip for an aggressive style.

September 5, 2012

Monotube struts for ’07-’12 Chevy/GMC trucks and SUVs

Rancho RS7000MT struts quickly and effectively dissipate heat, providing exceptional resistance to overheating during extreme use, like hauling or off-road use on rough roads or trails. Each Chevrolet/GMC strut was engineered using advanced valving, precisely tuned to these vehicles. Maximizing damping efficiency and providing control on the trucks and SUVs, the RS7000MT monotube struts help deliver a fast, precise response in both on- and off-road driving.

September 5, 2012

A.R.E. X Series now available for Ford trucks

The new X Series is a cab-high truck cap featuring a fiberglass composite frame rear door that is painted to match the cap and truck for an original equipment appearance. Its fiberglass rear door frame hides A.R.E.’s heavy duty double hinge system, eliminating unsightly exposed attachment points to create a frameless look on the back on the truck. The rear door also features frameless automotive-quality tinted glass and a hidden, one-piece composite frame and contour strip for strength and durability.

September 5, 2012

What’s in a tow rating?

During the second day of the 2012 Construction Symposium in Dallas, General Motors trailering engineer Robert Krause delivered a presentation on the process behind tow ratings and the new SAE standardized ratings.

August 24, 2012

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19.5-inch direct bolt-on dually wheel for trucks

Available in a 19.5-inch by 6.75-inch size, the Titan Wheel is manufactured from 6061 forged aluminum and high-quality materials to deliver a dependable wheel designed to increase payload and extend tire life. The new Titan Wheel also improves towing capacity for enthusiasts who want to haul their race trailers to the track or tow powersports equipment on vacation.

August 23, 2012

P.T.O. features an integrated Vane Pump

Power density is what you will find in the Chelsea 560V Series P.T.O. and Vane Pump combination. Once again Chelsea leads the way in the development of a new rear mounted P.T.O. that features an integrated Vane Pump. The Vane Pump design is based on the Parker T6C family. With interchangeable Vane cartridges you can achieve flow rates from 3.4 (12.9 LPM) to 31.7 GPM (119.9 LPM) at 1200 R.P.M. and pressure ranges up to 3500 PSI (240 Bars). The combination of never having to set gear back lash and the Vane Pump design provide you with a quiet operation not found in other P.T.O. designs. The robust design of the 560V clutch pack provides you with a single continuous duty torque rating of 335 Lbs. ft.

August 23, 2012

New Knapheide Dump Bodies

Available models include 9’ or 11’ body lengths with either 12” or 16” high sides. Body capacity ranges from 2 yards up to 4 yards. The understructure is a stacked design with 3” structural steel cross sills on 12” centers with 6” structural steel long sills. Self-cleaning sloped top rails and lower rails allow for effortless dirt-shedding. The tailgate offers both dump-through and drop down applications with a quick release, one-handed lever for convenience.

August 23, 2012

Dual 11 inch fans for big blocks

A straight-blade puller fan, the Mach Two Series uses two 225 watt motors and wide paddle blades for maximum airflow of 2,760 cubic feet per minute (CFM) with a 22.0 amp draw. Mach Two fans measure 23.5″ wide by 15.75″ high and have a slim profile of 3.80″ deep, allowing them to fit many aftermarket radiators whose core is 24″ wide, including most Chevrolet Tri-5 applications.

August 11, 2012

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