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May 2014

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GEAR GUIDE May 2014 | Overdrive | 65 Optronics' STL68 Combo Lamp is a 9-inch oval combination LED stop, tail, turn and backup lamp that employs a solid-state surface-mount device design to help protect the electron- ics against moisture, shock and vibration. The low-profi le lamp is ½-inch thick and mounts with a ½-inch egress hole for wiring and four small mounting holes for rivet or screw fasteners. Lenses and housings are made of sonically welded polycarbonate material. Optronics International, optronicsinc.com, 800-364-5483. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Fan retrofi t package Horton's Modulator Fully Variable Retrofi t Packages are designed to deliver optimized engine cooling and replace on/off fan drives for select heavy-duty line-haul and severe-duty vocational trucks where pneumatically actuated fan clutches over-cycle or do not provide optimum performance. Two Modu- lator retrofi t packages are available: The package for specifi c Cummins engine applications contains the Modulator RCV250 Fan Drive assembly, the retrofi t installation kit with Horton's Di controller and the WindMaster HS11 Fan. The retrofi t packages for applications that do not require the controller use the vehicle's ECM to control the modulator. Horton, hortonww.com/modulator, 800-621-1320. Text INFO to 205- 289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Ultrawide-base drive tires Yokohama's 902L long-haul/regional ultrawide-base drive tire, available in size 445/50R22.5, is designed for added traction and high mileage. It has a 27 ⁄32-inch tread depth built for extreme driving conditions such as snow and ice. The tire features an advanced rubber compound that helps lower rolling resistance and reduce heat buildup, as well as seven circumferential grooves engineered to enhance lateral stability and create long wear with an even footprint. The company's 709L on-highway ultrawide-base drive tire, available in size 445/50R22.5, features a 24 ⁄32-inch tread depth and seven serpentine grooves that help decrease tread block movement for added stability, lower rolling resistance and increased fuel effi ciency. It has double Z blocks that help increase rigidity to prevent heel-toe wear for a long- and even-lasting tire life while increasing wet and snow traction. Yokohama Tire Corp., yokohamatire.com, 800-722-9888. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com in size 445/50R22.5, features a seven serpentine grooves that help decrease tread block movement for added stability, lower rolling resistance Transtex Composite's Edge trailer skirts are available in four SmartWay-verifi ed and CARB-compliant designs that offer easy installation, minimal maintenance and lightweight, strong glass-reinforced thermoplastic composite material. The skirts are available for 53-foot trailers, pups and intermodal applications and may be custom-ordered in various colors and material compositions. Transtex Composite, transtexcomposite.com, 877-332-3519. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Trailer skirts Combo lamp Gear_Guide_0514.indd 65 4/30/14 11:40 PM

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