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16 www.studentdriverplacement.com April '16 shaft and SPL 250 inter-axle shaft, which are proven to be the most robust and reliable in their class. It also includes the company's newest next-generation driveshaft, which the company says weighs 30 lbs. less than existing products and is tai- lored to address the specifi c torque- management strategies of individual commercial-vehicle manufacturers. Dana says the Spicer AdvanTEK 40 155 Series tandem axle includes a full selection of downspeeding ratios, from 2.26:1 to 2.79:1, and options for a variety of Class 8 ap- plications are now available at most OEM truck brands including Navistar, Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Volvo. The SPL 350 driveshaft and SPL 250 inter-axle shaft also support the SmartAdvantage powertrain, and Dana says these components are designed to withstand the increased stress placed on the drivetrain by high-effi ciency on-highway trucks confi gured for engine downspeeding. Dana says its next-generation driveshaft offers a simplifi ed instal- lation process to reduce assembly costs for OEMs and improve ease of maintenance for truck owners. Available now for pre-production evaluation by OEMs, Dana's latest innovation is designed for severe- duty, long-haul applications on high-effi ciency Class 8 trucks, the company says. This driveshaft is ready for powertrains of the future that will be engineered for further engine downspeeding, enabling an axle ratio lower than 2.26:1, which is the fastest ratio on the market today, Dana says. "Engine downspeeding is not a one-size-fi ts-all solution. Each OEM implements this effi ciency- boosting strategy in its own way, resulting in very specifi c torque- handling requirements," adds Wal- lace. "This next-generation driveshaft is the result of our continuous drive to deliver fl exible solutions to meet each customer's unique needs while further reducing weight and improv- ing effi ciency in our products." ◆ Tools Trucking are designed to withstand the on-highway trucks confi gured for engine downspeeding. Dana says its next-generation Dana – SPL 250 Inter-Axle Shaft Dana – SPL 350 Driveshaft