Your truck’s suspension includes ball joints that connect the control arm to the steering knuckle. Because they are constantly moving, ball joints are highly susceptible to wear and tear. A typical truck has four ball joints: the lower joint is load-carrying, the upper joint serves as a second pivot point of the steering knuckle, and …
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When replacing parts, you may find yourself asking, “What year parts fit my truck?” If your car was built before 2000, you should be able to find replacements for your truck from parts made by that manufacturer. In addition, parts from different years are interchangeable, which makes it easy to buy replacement parts for your …
A.Semi trucks and trailers weigh between sixteen thousand and eighty thousand pounds, depending on the axle configuration. A conventional 80,000-pound truck has five axles. An 11-axle truck, on the other hand, can carry up to eighty thousand pounds. The weight per axle determines the damage that a truck can do. The maximum axle weight is …
If your heater isn’t blowing hot air, it’s possible that it’s clogged, stuck, or broken. If the problem is not with the heater itself, you’ll need to replace the fan. If you don’t have the time to replace it yourself, you can take your truck to a mechanic to have it repaired. The cost for …
Sudden Unintended Acceleration, or SUA, can be a very dangerous problem. This problem can occur at any time during the lifetime of your truck, even if you drive it carefully and regularly. There are a number of causes, from driver error to vehicle defect. No matter what the cause of this issue is, the best …
There are many reasons why a truck may have an uncomfortably high idle when you first start it. Some of these problems are caused by a malfunctioning throttle or the fuel pressure regulator. Other causes include a dirty air filter, a cracked air intake tube, or a malfunctioning powertrain control computer. If you have a …
Federal laws govern how many hours a truck driver can work in one week. Most drivers have to follow a maximum number of hours in one week, which is 60 or 70 hours in seven days or 14 hours in eight days. If a trucker exceeds one of these limits, they must take a 10-hour …
When you’re buying a used pickup truck, you should read reviews and owner forums about the specific model to avoid potential issues. Older trucks may have known issues that only surface after a certain mileage level or a certain number of years. These problems can be expensive to fix and can end up costing you …
It’s a common question that we all wonder: What time does a FedEx truck arrive in my neighborhood? Fortunately, this question is actually a bit more complicated than it seems. The answer depends largely on where you live. FedEx has different routes for residential and business packages, and their delivery times can vary greatly depending …
Despite the popular belief, you can actually tighten your skateboard trucks by yourself. There are five bolts that attach the trucks to the board. The main bolt goes through the middle of the trucks, while the four smaller bolts attach the baseplate of the trucks to the deck. The smaller bolts do not need to …