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Understanding the Mechanics of Heavy Vehicle Steering

Proper maintenance of a heavy vehicle steering system becomes even more critical when  transporting heavy loads. Read on for background on heavy vehicle steering components and tips on maintaining them with appropriate aftermarket truck parts.

Understanding the Mechanics of Heavy Vehicle Steering

The Mechanism of Steering:

Steering, at its core, involves changing the vehicle’s direction of motion. Heavy vehicles achieve this by using a steering mechanism to rotate the front wheels.

Key Truck Steering Components:…

Fifth Wheels and Turntables: Ensuring Smooth Trailer Articulation

Fifth Wheels & Turntables: Ensuring Smooth Trailer Movement

In the logistics industry, where Australian and New Zealand heavy duty truck operations thrive, achieving smooth trailer articulation is crucial. At the core of this are high quality truck and trailer coupling parts, specifically, fifth wheels and turntables. Without optimal functionality from these components, trailers cannot seemlessly hitch and unhitch, and vehicle manoeuvrability is impeded.

The Significance of Fifth Wheels and Turntables

Fifth wheels and turntables are (literally) …

Meeting Euro 5 Emissions Standards and Preparing for Euro 6

Meeting Euro 5 Emissions & Preparing for Euro 6: Multispares

Australia saw its first smoke emission regulations in the 1970s. This was, followed by the introduction of emissions standards aligned with Euro 1 in the mid-1990s and since that time, Australia has closely followed each new European standard for heavy vehicle emissions control. New Zealand has been using their Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007; however, that is about to change.

Meeting Euro 5 Emissions Standards and Preparing for Euro 6…

How to Extend the Life of Your Suspension System

How to Extend Suspension System Life: Multispares

Ensure your truck remains in peak condition by prioritising the longevity of your suspension system. Preserving this crucial element is paramount for enhancing your vehicle’s performance, safety and durability. To ensure longevity and avoid costly suspension repairs, adhere to proper maintenance practices and understand the importance of opting for quality aftermarket parts for each component in the suspension system.

In this article, we will discuss how to prolong the life of your …

The Power and Performance of 16-Litre Volvo Trucks

Power & Performance of 16-Litre Volvo Trucks: Multispares

Long-haul drivers and transport operators in Australia and New Zealand often focus on two main factors when adding assets to their truck fleet. Power and comfort can drastically change the driver’s experience on a long-haul trip, making these factors a major consideration. This article will examine Volvo’s 16-litre truck range and discuss how these high-powered vehicles combine comfort and power with strong aftermarket distribution of Volvo truck parts….

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