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Guage or display that shows a reading such as mph, rpm, or fuel level with a dial and movable needle indicator.

To apply a colored or clear oxide coating to an aluminum component through an electrical charge.

Suspension component that prevents excessive side-to-side body sway. Syn. sway bar.

The maximum incline angle that a truck can climb or descend without hitting its front.

1. Air Resources Board
2. Manufacturer of the Air Locker differential and other off-road products.

An engine’s breathing system.

When a truck’s axle housing rotates opposite the direction as the tires under acceleration, then snaps back to its original position relative to the chassis. Sometimes, this motion is repetitive until the driver reduces the degree of acceleration. Syn. axle wrap.

Exterior non-rotating housing that contains the axle shafts, differential, and the gears that drive the wheels.

A condition where the rotational load from an axle is placed on the leaf spring. Springs are flexed into an “S” shape, storing spring energy until the tire slips.

1. An eccentric device which converts rotating motion to reciprocating movement.
2. Camshaft.