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Gear Guide Air slider axle system Reyco Granning's easy-to-install DockMaster 400 air slider axle system is designed for dry freight trailers, refrigerated trailers and trailer-on-flatcar applications. The lightweight DM400 features 7-gauge 9-inch Super-C frame rails and unitized wraparound hangers. Made to fit Binkley, Hutch and TTMA rails, it's built with side wear pads in the hanger, enhanced corrosion protection, Q plus brakes and 4.5-inch multifunctional pivot bushings for added control, performance and life expectancy. Reyco Granning, reycogranning.com, 800-753-0050. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Hub rebuild kit Timken's Set-Right commercial vehicle hub rebuild kit for its 454-Series steer applications features two of the company's MileMate bearing sets and a precision-machined original equipment spacer. The kit is manufactured to achieve proper wheel bearing settings, promoting optimum bearing and seal life. Timken Co., timken.com, 330-438-3000. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Engine oil drain valve Tire chains ThaT lasT 4 x longer! cars cars Buses Buses heavy equipmenT heavy equipmenT For traction action call: ForesTry ForesTry 1.800.445.2895 Pewag Square-Link chains last 4 X longer than standard twist-link chains Pewag Square-Link chains are reversible giving them even longer life Pewag is the choice of professionals providing best reliability and highest value Pewag Inc. · 3825 Cincinnati Ave, Suite A · Rocklin, CA 95765 Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com Trucks Trucks Fumoto's engine oil drain valve is a quick-release brass ball valve designed to replace the standard crankcase oil drain plug, allowing engine oil to be drained without tools or mess. By lifting the lever from its locked position and turning it, the ball valve design provides a straight flow for efficient drainage and a perfect seal when closed. A small amount of oil may be drawn from the bottom of the pan by opening the valve, making it suitable for oil analysis. Fumoto Engineering, fumotousa.com, 425-869-7771. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com 62 | Overdrive | April 2013 Gear_Guide_0413.indd 62 4/1/13 10:27 PM

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