Only a small percentage of truck fleets regularly perform alignments on their tractor and trailers. Many prefer to wait until the need arises, such as when they get a handling complaint from a driver ...

Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems Div. has made “across-the-board improvements” to its line of Dana Spicer Integral Arm steer axles. Key improvements include a two-drawkey and spring washer ...

Rich Manapat of Complete Diesel Service uses a jacking system to raise the front axle off the wheels, which allows proper checking of front-end components. Why should you pay attention to wheel ...

The Spicer E-Series axle has gone through numerous design upgrades since first introduced by Dana Corporation in 1993. Today it is one of the OE’s most popular steer axles and, in fact, Dana just ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Shaving off weight has become a central objective of truck component design, and nowhere is that “lightweighting” trend more apparent ...

Kenworth introduced a factory-installed twin steer option for its Kenworth T880 vocational truck. The new configuration is aimed at users in jurisdictions where weight laws favor a setback forward ...

Wheel alignment affects safety, handling, and performance. Abnormal tire wear and handling quirks signal the need for wheel alignment. Modifying the chassis or suspension requires a trip to the ...

The Kenworth T880S Twin Steer features a set-forward front axle with a 61-in. axle spread to maximize payload. The Kenworth T880S Twin Steer offers a very short 114-in. BBC. This allows larger bodies ...