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4x4 Vehicle Electrification – Part 4: A Manufacturer's Viewpoint By Dan Guarino November 15, 2021 The automotive manufacturing industry's workforce, technique, materials and equipment will be forced to change significantly with the widespread electrification of the U.S. and world vehicle fleets. The most significant changes will come from replacing heavy, com …

Electric 4x4s and Light Trucks – Part 3: Batteries & Fuel Cells Overview By Dan Guarino July 13th, 2021 The Achilles' heel of large-scale Light Truck and 4x4 vehicle electrification is the lack of an available power source for electric vehicles that equals the range, longevity, work capacity and cold-weather performance of internal combustion-powered …

Electric 4x4s and Light Trucks – Part 2: Motors and Gearing Overview By Dan Guarino July 13th, 2021 To build viable electrically driven replacements for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) 4x4s and light trucks is much more complicated than it first appears due to the vast range of tasks typically performed by these vehicles. Unlike most passenger cars and heavy-duty …

The TKA11792 Dual Rear Wheel Hub Assembly for 2012-2018 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4s By torque king June 25, 2021 As one of the most essential parts of any vehicle, the Rear Wheel Hub assembly is responsible for three key functions: 1) Keeping all wheels attached (highly critical!), 2) Controlling the brakes (anybody tow?), and 3) Safely supporti …

Electric 4x4s and Light Trucks – Part 1: A Mechanics View By Dan Guarino April 1st, 2021 With the recent announcements by General Motors, Ford, and other vehicle manufacturers of upcoming electrically driven 4x4s and light trucks, we can expect electric power to start replacing the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) in many popular 4x4 and light truck applications i …

A Closer Look at High-Performance & High-Angle CV Driveshafts By Torque King March 25th, 2021 The term Cardan in reference to universal joints dates back to 1535 when Italian physician and mathematician, Gerolamo Cardano (1501-1576), theorized it would be possible to use the gimbal principle to transmit rotary motion. While he may not have ever produced a working …

About Standard CV Shafts and Premium OE Type CV Shafts By Torque King March 25th, 2021 There are many 4x4 components that play a critical role in the performance of full-size, domestic trucks. From transfer cases to front or rear axles, these parts are essential for maintaining stability and complete control of your vehicle in both off-road and street driving. One …

Premium, USA-Made Front Spindles for Vintage 1941-1997 4x4 Trucks By Torque King February 5th, 2020 If there's one thing we know about 4x4 trucks, it's that they're designed for high performance and dependability, whether for normal driving or hauling purposes. While these manufacturers have provided excellent products, vintage models often need their parts replaced to enha …

How To Change Differential Fluid In Vehicles with Independent Suspension Drive Axles By torque king February 3, 2021 Differential fluid, also known as gear oil, is crucial to the life of your vehicle, especially if you're regularly towing loads or hauling anything heavy. Luckily, learning how to change differential fluid is fairly simple for vehicles with independent sus …