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Foolproof Advice for Wheel Bearing Installation By: Parts for Trucks   In the world of machinery and engineering, the longevity and reliability of bearings are paramount. Bearings serve as the unsung heroes, silently carrying the burden of facilitating motion and...

Before that fluffy white stuff begins to hit to ground, it’s a good idea to get thinking good and early about snow clearing options for you and getting your rig set up.

Keep it clean, keep it tight, keep an eye on it! Thats all you need to do.

But when discussing brakes, there’s a lot to cover – you’ve got air vs hydraulic brakes, drum vs disc brakes, and so on.

Your driveshaft vibrates like an electric toothbrush and hums better than Willie Nelson. What is wrong?

Filters are essential to ensure that the air, coolants, etc. travel around your vehicles different systems without any particles or contaminants getting in the mix.

What about their design makes them so (glad)handy?

Despite it being an integral part of keeping us comfortable, many drivers don’t know how their air conditioning works.

One of the most important preventive maintenance steps you can take to reduce driveline problems is to ensure that components are properly lubricated

When performing scheduled maintenance on the tractor and trailer service life, the following tips can increase performance and brake longevity.

It’s light trailer season at Parts for Trucks! If you’ve been thinking about getting your trailer ready for the summer, now is the time to do it.

Have you ever been standing in the oil aisle asking yourself what the codes on the bottle really mean?

Want to extend the life of your u-joint? Try adjusting your your air bag pressure.

Electrical problems? Don’t be to quick to blame it on a defective alternator

When temperatures drop, reports of plugged fuel filters tend to rise. Fuel filters do, in fact, plug more during the winter than at any other time.

Winter operation can really be tough! It challenges both driver and equipment. Are you prepared?

Pay regular attention to these items (as you should) and both vehicle and driver will be ready for the worst. After that, winterizing is a breeze!

Winter is looming, taking a bit of time now will save you lighting headaches later. This Tech Tip covers preventive maintenance of your lighting system.

Be sure to check these 9 things you when maintaining your air springs!

Most air dryer systems don’t have external indicators to let you know when something is wrong. That means its on you to check and maintain the system on our own. This Tech Tip covers what you should be looking for.

Before replacing any part or declaring a problem is solved, verify the cause and cure with the proper test equipment. To use the guide…

Use of Pressurized Oil Gun to Prefill Lube Filters Can Cause Damage.

What's the Right Wire for the Job? By: Leigh MGauge, material, application and run length. All important factors to consider when replacing the wiring on your truck. The simplest way to ensure you’re using the correct wire is to put in exactly what you’ve taken out,...

“The best way to maximize the service life of your battery is to make it part of your preventative maintenance checks. Chances are your batteries aren’t as charged as they should be”

A plow and a spreader are critical pieces of a snow clearing operations. But you can get more from your equipment by customizing it with accessories. This list was put together to give you a snapshot of what can be added or upgraded to your fisher equipment to get maximum efficiency from your purchase.

Choosing a PTO (Power Take Off) that works with both your truck and application can be a complex and confusing process. An incorrect PTO can damage equipment and tie your trucks up in the shop while you wait for repairs.