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How to change 10-stud truck wheels

Tech TipsBy Howard Shanks15 December, 2017

How to change 10-stud truck wheels Words and Photography by Howard Shanks Changing a 10-Stud wheel on the side of the road is one of those inherent unpleasant tasks that occasionally requires doing when we’d least expect or like, nevertheless if performed correctly the inconvenience to your journey can be minimised. Before commencing any tyre…

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Dec152017

How to raise and lower a Kenworth K200 Cabin

Tech TipsBy Howard Shanks9 March, 2015

How to raise and lower a Kenworth K200 Cabin To Raise the cab Park the vehicle on a level surface to secure proper hook and latch alignment. 2. Apply the park brake. 3. Secure or remove all loose items in the cab and luggage compartments. Close all doors. 4. Check the clearance above and ahead…

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Mar92015

How to polish aluminium wheels to a mirror finish

Tech TipsBy Howard Shanks28 October, 2014

How to Polish Aluminum Wheels to a Chrome like Mirror Finish, this procedure can also be used to for polishing stainless steel, alloy fuel tanks and Alcoa truck rims. Well-polished aluminum can look like chrome but it takes time and patience to get the glossy mirror finish. You will need to work methodically to achieve…

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Oct282014

How to raise and lower the cabin of a Freightliner Argosy

Tech TipsBy Howard Shanks9 May, 2014

Freightliner’s Gary Wheatly demonstrates how to raise and lower the cabin of a Freightliner Argosy in this short walk-around tour of their cabover flagship. Freightliner claims their New Generation Argosy is the only COE truck in Australia that gives you the complete package. The choice of either Detroit Diesel DD15, DD16 or Cummins ISX and…

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May92014

How to roll back and hook-up an FTE A-Trailer

Tech TipsBy Howard Shanks9 April, 2014

In this short video we show you how to Roll Back one of Blenner’s FTE lead trailers and connect it to the B-Trailer. We show you how to operate the air locks that secure the van in transport and lower and raise the BPW air suspension.

Apr92014

How to Bluetooth a smart phone to an Alpine radio in a Kenworth truck

Tech TipsBy Howard Shanks9 March, 2014

How to pair or Bluetooth a smart phone to an Alpine radio in a Kenworth truck In this how-to video tutorial, we get Shanksie to run through the functions and demo the set-up of the new Alpine radio that’s fitted in Kenworth’s T909, K200, T609 and T409 models. He uses an apple iPhone for the…

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Mar92014

How to operate an EzyRider premium air-suspension seat

Tech TipsBy Howard Shanks6 February, 2014

How to operate an EzyRider premium air-suspension seat fitted in Freightliner Century and Argosy models EzyRider premium air-suspension seats are now standard equipment on Freightliner Century Class and Argosy trucks. EzyRider has superior ride and support characteristics, wider seat and back cushions, and controls that enable drivers to dial in their preferred seat position on…

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