Truck Parts and Service | Heavy Duty Trucking, Aftermarket, Service Info
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28 T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E | J a n u a r y 2 0 1 5 Marketplace Off The Line Spotlighting a new OEM innovation New 'show-ready' Peterbilt in production Peterbilt's Pride & Class Model 389 entered production in late 2014 and will soon begin shipping to customers and Peterbilt dealerships through- out North America. The Pride & Class edition features many unique features both inside and out. Peterbilt says numerous bright exterior accessories and interior accents provide a customized, show-truck-ready look. Insignias in the cab and on the sleeper identify the Model 389 as an exclusive Pride & Class edition. "The Pride & Class edition appeals to all truck owners who take pride in their vehicles and want to make a lasting impression," says Darrin Siver, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president. The Model 389 Pride & Class edition can be ordered as a day cab or with a 72- or 78-in. sleeper, the company says. Two SmartWay-approved retreads The Goodyear Tire & Rub- ber Com- pany has debuted two new Smart- Way- verifi ed retreads. The G392S SSD and G394A SST wide-base retread products are offered with Goodyear's exclusive UniCircle Technology, whose spliceless design matches the shape of the tire's casing, the company says. Because there is no cutting or splicing during the UniCircle tread applica- tion process, the retreaded tires are uniform and balanced, which helps extend casing life and mileage, the company adds. In addition, the G392A SSD UniCircle boasts a 24/32-in. tread depth, while the G394A SST UniCircle has a 12/32-in. tread depth. New suspension system Watson & Chalin introduces the SL13K-1190 with air disc brakes (ADB), a suspension solution that provides suffi cient clearance for faster instal- lation, proper torqued fasteners and the ability to maintain track. The company says the SL 13K Series Tru-Track Alumilite is its most popular capacity steerable model and incorporates a "quick-change ride height system." The SL 13K Series is ideal for dump, mixer, refuse and heavy-duty applications, the company says. Watson & Chalin introduces the SL13K-1190 with air disc brakes (ADB), a suspension solution that provides suffi cient clearance for faster instal- lation, proper torqued fasteners and the ability to maintain Locking fuel caps 12Volt-Travel introduces new locking fuel caps. The company says its locking fuel caps can all be keyed alike, and also can have a fl eet's logo, company colors or other custom graphics ap- plied to each fuel cap. 12Volt-Travel says it offers locking fuel caps for all different makes and models as well as quarter-turn and threaded fi ller necks.