The Difference Between Open and Locked DifferentialsFebruary 25th, 2015
A vehicle’s differential is a complex mechanism that allows the wheels of the vehicle to rotate at different rates when turning a corner. If you watch a front or rear wheel drive vehicle moving in a circle, you’ll notice the inside wheels make a...
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Common Transfer Case DTCs for GMC Pickups & SUVsFebruary 20th, 2015
Having trouble with your 4-wheel drive not operating or your 4-wheel indicator light flashing?
If you have a General Motors Pickup with a NV246 or NV263 transfer case, or a General Motors Sport Utility Vehicle with a NV126 or NV226 transfer case, t...
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The Manual Transmission Is Alive and Well!February 16th, 2015
Mark Twain once said, “The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” The same could be said for the manual transmission. Here at Zumbrota Bearing and Gear, we agree with Mark Twain. Rumors of the death of the manual transmission have b...
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How Transfer Cases Release the Power of 4-Wheel DriveFebruary 10th, 2015
When you shift into 4-wheel drive, you want your truck or SUV’s transfer case to make that happen smoothly every time. Whether you’re blasting through a foot of snow, crawling your way out of a muddy work site, or deep in the back country, there...
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How to Choose the Right ZBAG Warranty for Your PurchaseJanuary 16th, 2015
In addition to new and used products, Zumbrota Bearing and Gear also sells remanufactured manual transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials for domestic automobiles and light trucks. Our team consists of expert mechanics with years of drivetr...
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ZBAG Adds New Dyno to Quality Control ProgramDecember 26th, 2014
In December, ZBAG purchased a new manual transmission dynometer, or dyno, that has an updated high-frequency drive, a larger frame, and a 40-horsepower motor to replace the outdated diode-operated drive and 30-horsepower motor on the old dyno. This i...
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Why You Need a High-Quality Transfer CaseDecember 19th, 2014
Zumbrota Bearing and Gear provides remanufactured transfer cases for a variety of vehicles.
The transfer case can be called the unsung hero of four wheel drive (4WD) and all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles. Drivers generally don’t spend a lot of time ob...
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Where Have All the Manual Transmission Cars Gone?November 28th, 2014
Zumbrota Bearing and Gear looks at the reasons why most drivers are ditching manual transmission vehicles.
It’s an iconic scene in any racing movie: the drivers match street wits with each other while at the same time pumping the clutch and shiftin...
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