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The New Venture NV271D Manual Shift Transfer Case was the base transfer case for 2003-2012 Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500 4x4 trucks, plus it was also used in 2008-2012 Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 models. The following specifications and recommended maintenance schedules are based on data from 2003-2012 Ram Factory Service Publications. For more information about your NV271D transfer case or to see a FREE exploded view of your transfer internals see our NV271D Interactive Transfer Case Exploded View.NV27 …

New, Easy-to-Use, Interactive XV4033 Exploded View by Dan the Gear Man® for 2003-2012.5 Dodge Ram Manual Shift NV271D Transfer Cases! Includes complete case parts exploded views, recommended tools, available kits, parts, maintenance information, torque specs, and more! Covers both the Slip Yoke type rear output option and the Fixed Flange type rear output option of NV271D transfer cases for these Dodge Ram applications: 2003-2012.5 Ram 2500/Ram 3500 4x4 Trucks 2008-2012.5 Ram 4500/Ram …

We have added a number of new tools, parts, Exploded Views, CAD drawings, and videos to our website in January. We are also adding CAD generated images to many of the tools and parts we make to show some of the details that are not really noticeable in a photograph. New USA Made Tools: QT2075 Shift Support Wrench for NV271 and NV273 Transfers Cases QT1554 Rear Wheel Seal Installer for 2017-Up Ford F450, F550 QT1555 Rear Wheel Seal Installer for 2017-up Ford F250, F350 SRW Dana M …

Theory of an Automatic 4x4 Transfer CaseMany 4x4 truck owners ask what the difference is in a vehicle with All Wheel Drive (AWD) vs an Automatic Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Transfer Case. For this topic we will keep it oriented towards later model 4x4 domestic trucks, as many cars and imported vehicles may treat the scenarios differently from a mechanical standpoint. In this example we specifically reference GM 4x4 trucks as until recent years held a majority of the market for an Automatic 4x4 transf …

     I am excited to announce that we have a new format for our service videos. These videos are shorter than previous videos. The service videos we previous produced were a complete guide for a give axle or other drive train component. These videos typically ranged from 50 minutes to a couple of hours. They are specific to one portion of a job. The new videos will be less than 20 minutes and be very specific to make it easier to find the job you are doing. We have two new …

Something exciting is in the works for Torque King 4x4. Read on to find out all the details!Small-Scale US Manufacturing Gets Large-Scale Exposure on Public Television When the producers of  The Viewpoint Project approached us to participate in a documentary, of course, we said yes. Getting to talk about the challenges and victories of American manufacturing was an opportunity we couldn't pass up. As our Torque King 4x4 Vice President Dan Guarino says right from the outset: "On a nat …

     Looking onto our next podcast and what is happening here at Torque King. We have many things in the works. First things first our next podcast will be featuring a couple of our friends Phoenix Black and Trask Wyman. We will be discussing axle options for your next off roader mostly the pros and cons of Toyota axles vs American axles. What is your preference between Toyota axles and American axles? We also have new parts coming in such as some new BILLET ALUMINUM knuckl …

     In my opinion the NV4500 podcast was a great success. We answered every question we could. In total we recorded nearly 5 hours. The second part we did live and got to help a listener live as they were rebuilding their transmission! We discussed things such as cryo treatments and our preferences on oil, and many other topics. We touched on topics such as most common upgrades and importance of having quality parts for your rebuild. Andrew and Wyatt from Long Range Gear tr …

In combination with Long Range Gear we have started a podcast series most likely 2 parts. We have answered many questions in the first part of the podcast that has already come out, but we want to hear from you. What questions do you have about nv4500s? Should we continue this series and talk about nv5600s?  A podcast on manual transmissions in general? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please leave any suggestions you have, either through our social media or email me media@torqueking.com. These ar …

What is a CAD unit and do I have a CAD unit?The C in CAD doesn't stand for a computer, but Center Axle Disconnect (CAD). If I were the engineer who came up with the name, it would've been SETB. That's short for Something Else To Break. CAD is a way for your rig to engage in four-wheel drive without the use of locking hubs. I'm going to go over how to tell if you have a CAD and what your options are if you have one. The great thing about CAD axles is they're simpler than working on a computer.A C …