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What is a Truck Differential?

November 20th, 2008 by Shenron

Truck Differential is a small but special type of gearbox, which is designed for splitting and delivering torque of your car’s engine into output allowing the wheels to move at dissimilar speed.

Truck differential is a special type of gearbox. It is designed for splitting and delivering the torque fed into the truck to the 2 outputs, which have the feature of turning at dissimilar speeds. Truck Differentials within axles have been designed for evenly splitting the torque. However, when differential is used in between the front & rear axles of particular systems, they are easily designed to apportion its torque unevenly.

How Truck Differential works?

There are 3 different jobs that are done by a truck differential:

It helps in aiming engine power of your truck at its wheels
It helps in acting as final gear reduction in your vehicle and slows the transmission’s rotational speed prior to the same hitting the wheels for one last time
It helps in transmitting the power to your trucks wheels, while permitting them to rotate at dissimilar speeds (This is the only reason why ‘Differential’ earned its name.)

You should be aware of the fact that your trucks need a differential. At the same time, you should also know the working of a truck differential and what are its shortcomings. Again, knowing the different types of positraction (also referred as limited slip differential) is also imperative.

Why Does Your Truck Require A Differential?

Wheels of your truck mostly run at dissimilar speeds, especially in case where they are taking a turn. As a result, each of the wheels should travel different distances during a turn. At the same time, the truck’s inside wheels travel shorter distances than its outside ones. Since, we know that speed is the ratio of distance travelled to time taken by it for covering the distance, the wheels travelling a shorter distance is bound to travel at lower speeds in comparison to the other one. You should also note the fact that your truck’s front wheel travels a dissimilar distances than its rear wheels.

For non-driven wheels on your truck: front wheels of a rear-wheel drive and back wheels of a front-wheel drive, truck differential can never be an issue. You cannot find any connection between the wheels and henceforth they are spinning independently. However, driven wheels of your truck are linked together. This allows a single engine & transmission for turning both the wheels of your truck.

If your truck did not have a truck differential, its wheels must be locked tight with one another and will be forced for spinning at similar speeds. This makes turning the truck pretty much difficult and at the same time, can be tough on your truck. If you want your truck to have the option of turning, one of its tires will require slipping. Since we are talking about modern tires in this case along with concrete roads, great force is very much necessary for making a tire slip.

This force will have to be transmitted through the axle from one wheel to another, and simultaneously, it’ll have to put heavy strains on its axle components.

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Running Boards: Perfect for Your Truck or SUV

November 6th, 2008 by Justin

If you love your truck or SUV and not only want to add more functionality, but enhance the look of it, one item that is a must have are running boards. Running boards sometimes called Nerf boards and step bars is an affordable way to make your vehicle look like an ultimate 4×4. Running boards are not only great if you have a lifted truck or sit high off the ground on your SUV, but add style and offer functionality for reaching into your vehicle from road level without having to climb entirely into the cab. Running boards are not only affordable, but are usually pretty easy to install on your own.

Running Boards: Custom Fit to Almost any Make and Model Vehicle
Whether the 4×4 vehicle you are looking to add running boards is specifically a work vehicle, an SUV used for commuting your kids back and forth or a sporty vehicle to transport all your gear to and from, you will find these boards to fit your style and functionality. Today, all running boards are created with computer aided designs software to create the perfect fit. Whether you own a Chevy, Jeep or imported 4×4 vehicle, there is no problem finding a custom fit.

Slip Resistant, Made with Materials that Won’t Fade or Crack
Many of the materials that are used are high quality materials that are made to assure a no slip surface that won’t fade or crack in the long term. In addition, one of the favorite types of running boards are stainless steel. Stainless steel running boards are usually made from high grade (18 gauge or similar) stainless steel that will look great for the years to come. It should be noted that many of these running boards can be attached without even drilling.

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Bug Guards For Your Truck, SUV or Jeep

November 6th, 2008 by Justin

If you drive your truck, SUV or Jeep on the road, trails or through the countryside, one of the accessories that is not considered a necessity, but can be extremely practical to keeping your windshield clean from debris is a bug guard. Bug guards offer 4×4 enthusiasts the perfect way to enhance and customize their truck, as well as avoid constantly cleaning off messy bugs, tar and grime off of their windshield. For those interested in purchasing a bug guard, there are many to choose from, are usually affordable and easy to install. Here are just some of the details.

Bug Guards, Perfect for Almost Any Make and Model
Bug guards, sometimes called bug deflectors or bug hood shields can be purchased for practically any make or model truck, SUV and Jeep. Most bug guards sold are custom built to fit your specific hood type. They are constructed to easily attach directly to the hood of your vehicle and are molded so that they offer a wrap around design to protect not only the windshield, but the hood from insects, road-kill, stones, tar and much more.

A Wide Variety of Bug Guards to Choose From
You can purchase bug guards in a wide variety of materials including chrome and composite materials. Most are quite strong and perfect for any item that is kicked up from the road. They are made from materials that are flexible, but solid so that they don’t vibrate from the wind at heavy speeds. Usually, you can find bug guards that are either slightly tinted, in a smoke color or a matrix color (which mimics the look of carbon fiber). Many are even available with football logos, NASCAR, flag logos, etc.

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Choosing the Best Stereo System for Your Truck

November 6th, 2008 by Shenron

Choosing the best stereo system for your truck is different from choosing it for your car. The size of both the vehicle types are one of the factors, which immediately gets affected with the stereo sys bought for them. So here are the differences or features of the stereo system and its further utility.

Stereo systems have evolved as one of the most colloquial and enticing ways of personalizing the rides, even in the trucks. But the stereo system, which is used for cars, cannot be used for the trucks also.

To start with, here are some of the features which need to be present in the stereo system of your truck:

Dyn-Audio (8 inch) mid range speaker system is a decent choice. These speakers are directional. So, they need to be kept near the front seat of the passenger to be more audible.

Image dynamic speakers for tweeters and highs are incorporated, if you crave for crisp vocals. With these speakers, you can literally feel the lead and the rhythm guitarists coming to life. Moreover, it sounds as if the entire band plays right in front of you with flawless clarity and no distortion.

The system should be powered with 4 v 2 amp so that there can be a maximum output with the simultaneous support of the crossovers and the power leads. In this case, there can be separate value of equalization also in store.

The system should have the facility of conferring high power as 2-1000 watt so that the further, power of 6-10 inch quantity. At the same time, the addition of the Image Dynamics EQ will aid in the complete adjustment of the stereo system to the ultimate level.

In case, you crave to extract the bass notes from the old musical treats, nothing but the Epicentre by the audio control is the right choice. Its most important feature is the A dial rotation. At the same time, it’s very essential to power the entire system with safety and the up gradation of the fuse block should also be done.

The speaker sections of the stereo system should be buzzed out and at the same time, the porter table should b used.

Apart from all these essential features, the truck’s stereo system should be purchased, taking into consideration, the space available. You need to research on the various kinds of stereo systems which are available for the trucks so that you can make a comprehensive choice. It’s very important to make the decisions on the basis of warranty and other specifications.

It’s also important to purchase the stereo system from a reputed dealer. This is necessary because the dealer would accordingly guide you in making the best purchase. After having your purchase, you can easily install the stereo system and give life to your truck.

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Choosing the Right Windshield Wiper Blades

October 31st, 2008 by Justin

If you are a 4×4 enthusiast, you are probably driving in extreme trails filled with plenty of dust, puddles of mud and water. One of the most important tools at your disposal are your wiper blades. While we usually think first of our tires and engine as extremely important aspects of our vehicle, these small, relatively cheap blades make sure you can see where you are going and are indispensable. If you are hitting the trails in your Jeep, SUV or truck here are some tips on buying the right wiper blades for your windshield.

If your blades are squeaking or stuttering and leaving blotches of water or dirt on your windshield you surely will need a new pair of wiper blades. Since each vehicle is different, first check your manual to find the size of the wiper blades that fit your vehicle best. If you don’t have that information, you can remove the wiper blade and take it to the store to match it.

There are a wide variety of windshield wiper blades available in large auto part stores. First are the plain rubber blades that are made for economical use, secondly there are sheaths that are created for better performance. Many of these high performance blades are suitable for 4×4 enthusiasts since they protect against harsh weather conditions and some even stick better to the windshield at higher speeds. It should also be noted that if you live in the hotter or sunnier climates in the states, you are better off with windshield wiper blades that offer top rated UV protection. This will stop your blades from rotting out and drying easily. For those that live in colder climates with lots of snow you should look to purchase blades made for these conditions.

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