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The article reviews diesel truck equipment including the EFR turbochargers from BorgWarner, DashLogic dashboard interface from Palmer Performance and the 3D series wheels from American Force.

The article offers brief information on the best truck parts and tools from the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show including the Delta Dually 20-inch wheels from Weld Racing, Wildpeak M/T tire from Falken, and PivotForce compound-action pliers from GearWrench.

The article offers information on the custom 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne pickup truck owned by Johnny Golden of Pickens, South Carolina. Topics covered include the vehicle's cool set of mag wheels and dual exhaust, the 1998 Suburban seats, and the custom center console. Also mentioned are the vehicle's custom door panels and headliner.

The article previews several truck products including the ZE forged Apex multispoke wheel from Boze Forged, digital gauge panels from Summit Racing Equipment, and Metalflake steering wheels from Speedway Motors.

The article previews several new products for upgrading custom classic trucks, including the new double-seal V-band clamps that provide a leak-free joint when installing an exhaust system from Deeds Engineering, the custom dashboards for the 1967-1972 Chevy and General Motors Co. full-size trucks from Dashworks by Paul Atkins and the Vintage-5 line of cast wheels from Genuine Boyds that offers an affordable alternative to the company's 6061 billet Junk Yard Dog wheels.

The article offers a review of equipment for truck maintenance and repair including the Millermatic 141 and 190 MIG welders from Miller Electric, the Polysteel flashlight from Coast, and the B1 Bomber wheel from U.S. Wheel.

The article presents a comparison of truck parts and accessories including the Cragar S/S wheel from Cragar Wheel, the Ultra Street Avenger and Ultra Double Pumper carburetors from Holley Performance Products, and White Wall Wipes from Detail Pro.

The article focuses on J.C. Madigan Inc. that started by delivering agricultural lime and is now one of New England's largest distributors of truck equipment. A popular product fabricated by J.C. Madiga is a front spinner that applies granular material to the road ahead of the rear wheels of the truck thus providing extra traction on icy, uphill roads. The company currently serves 3 general markets namely municipalities, truck dealers and contractors and other end users.

The article offers brief information on several truck equipment and supplies including the System Saver 1200 Plus air dryer from Meritor WABCO, the Safety Wheel Nut from Disc-Lock, and the Dunlop SP348 tire from Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems.

The article examines how the right wheel end systems and maintenance practices contribute to efficiency and long service life of trucks. It presents views of Scott Simmonds of SKF Vehicle Aftermarket on trucks' expected service life. It mentions about the oil bath and semi fluid grease hub and bearing combinations that are now pushing the envelope for increased service life with limited or no maintenance.

The article offers information on products related to mini-trucks including the Exo Grappler AWT tire from Nitto, the M-Tech Tire Shine from Mothers, and the B.A.T.L. Black spoked wheel from BMF.

The article focuses on Rimz One, a mail-order retailer which offers a complete wheel and tire packages at reasonable prices located at Mooresville, North Carolina. It mentions that the company provides packages that suits in the need of the costumer's truck. It adds that Rimz One was the first company that sells tires and wheels packages online and shipped the orders free of charge .

The article offers brief information on several truck accessories and pieces of equipment, including Raceline's RT-Monster competition beadlock wheels, Summit Racing's toolbox labels and the T-Rex X-Metal line of stainless steel billet grilles.

The article offers information on truck equipment including JPRO Professional, in-shop diagnostic and repair solution from Noregon and OTR DurXtreme wheels from FleetPride.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Two Idiots Outdoors," in the July 2013 issue, "Damping Power," by Ken Brubaker in the June 2013 issue, and the "Are You a Real Man" series by Tori Tellem and Andrew Schuth.

The article provides tips in installing new tire and wheel assemblies of the M871-Series trucks.

The article provides information on Ford Motor Co. Ltd.'s Transcontinental truck. It indicates that the 1970 Transcontinental truck model features Cummins engine, Fuller gearbox, and Rockwell axles. It adds that the truck is available in four- and six-wheel form. It also adds that the truck is as quick as the Volvo F88 truck.

The article reports on the business deal between equipment manufacturer FlowBelow Aero Inc. and truck company Daimler Trucks North America to offer FlowBelow's Quick-Release Wheel Covers as an option on the fuel efficient Freightliner Cascadia Evolution equipment package beginning in the first quarter of 2016. Topics discussed include a brief description of the Quick-Release Wheel Covers and the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit and the opinion of chief executive officer Josh Butler regarding the deal.

The article offers information on the launch of the Meritor Aftermarket Wheel End Extended Warranty program by automobile components firm Meritor. Topics include offering increased coverage to fleets that purchase and install Meritor wheel-end products, views of Pete Freeman, product manager at Meritor, on protection and value for wheel-end products, and requirement of providing vehicle and part number identification along with the installation date of the associated parts by customers.

The article offers information on various truck shop equipment products including the N700 Series spring rewind reels by Hannay Reels and the Target 3DPro 3D Imaging Wheel Alignment System by BendPak Ranger Products.

The article offers brief information on truck technologies showcased by Great Dane Trailers Inc. at the Mid-America Trucking Show including the Accuride wheels with Steel ArmorTM powder-coating technology, the Platinum Performance PlusTM wheel-end system, and the Freedom LT flatbed trailer.

The article discusses the assessment of torque risk. According to the author, the torque wrench is not a magical instrument that mysteriously ensures every wheel will stay attached to the axle. The author adds that the torque wrench also has a finite lifespan in terms of its accuracy and it requires proper storage and maintenance.

The article presents information on products for the truck industry, available in the U.S. market in November 2012, including wide base aluminum wheels from Alcoa and the AutoCone 500 truck-mounted traffic cone machine from Centreville Manufacturing.

The article offers brief information on several wheels and maintenance services including the Dura-Bright wheels from Alcoa Wheel Products, the Accu-Lite wheels from Accuride Corp. and the Accu-Armor aluminum wheel treatment service from Accuride Corp.

The article features the Roadyn System 2000 for intelligent wheel force measurement from Kistler. The system includes measuring equipment for automobiles, sports-utility vehicles, and light trucks. Furthermore, the system has been expanded with the introduction of measuring wheels for medium and heavy truck. In addition, the Roadyn System 2000 allows digital and analogue transmission of the measurement data via interfaces to standard data recording systems. Its highly modular design has a single control system for all measuring wheel applications.

Features the TP 2243 lightweight ductile hub developed by Webb Wheel Products for TP trailer axles. Description of the ductile hub.

Focuses on Blair Enterprises' Big Truck Tire Step, a folding stairway that mounts over the top of the tire of trucks in the United States. Plastic bumper of the stairway to prevent damage to tire and rim; Adapter included in Big Truck Tire Step which is used for rear duals or spoke wheels; Caddy option for the Big Truck Tire Step.

Reports that Stemco has introduced Platinum Performance System Plus, a long life wheel end system for trucks. Product features; Integrated sentinel hub cap; Pro-Torq axle nut; Heavy duty bearings.

Introduces the Wheel Grabber, from Kiene Diesel Accessories, for trucks. Remarks from Alan Christensen of Kiene Diesel; How to use the Wheel Grabber.