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Painted vs. Stainless Steel Truck Visors: Which Is Better? Choosing the right semi truck sun visor impacts more than appearance—it affects durability, maintenance, cost, and long-term value. Many drivers comparing painted vs stainless truck visors are deciding between a clean, color-matched OEM look and a bold, polished stainless finish. Both options serve the same functional purpose, but they perform very differently in real-world conditions like UV exposure, road salt, debris, and harsh …

If your semi truck turbocharger is failing, you'll encounter a few common signs. In this post, we'll cover what those are, and similar symptoms that aren't actually the turbo, but a related part.  Signs the Semi Truck Turbocharger is Failing Most signs don't indicate that something is going bad. The damage has already occurred:  Zero recovery after shifting gears Loss of power or sluggishness High-pitched grinding sound Increased oil consumption Clogged DPF due to poor combustion and …

MHC Kenworth doesn't just sell heavy duty trucks and truckp parts, it prides itself in having the largest Kenworth dealer network, 130+ service locations across 19 states, 50 years of industry experience, 24/7 RoadAssist, and over 185 mobile service trucks. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the MHC Kenworth brand, and why drivers continue to trust it. MHC Kenworth's Origins and Expansion Murphy-Hoffman Company got its start in 1975 as a small family-owned business.  Today, they're the cent …

This guide covers everything you need to know about aftermarket semi truck manifolds, alongside useful information about the various manifold brands we sell. After reading, you'll be able to accurately diagnose a leak, choose between a stock replacement or a high-flow ceramic upgrade, and ensure you get the exact fitment for your engine block and chassis. How Exhaust Manifolds Work (Quick Recap) The manifold funnels the hot fumes from the engine’s cylinder head into a single, high-powered …

The 1985 Peterbilt 359 That Rewrote the Rulebook Brought to you by J&L Contracting Heavy Haul | Owner: Malona & Jamie Williams | Built by Never Satisfied Builds What Makes a Haul of Fame Legend? Not every great truck earns a spot in the Haul of Fame. You can have a beautiful paint job, a polished engine bay, and lights that'll blind you from fifty yards — and still not make the cut. The Haul of Fame isn't just about pretty. It's about trucks that mean something. Trucks that push th …