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54 | April 2016 The Toy Chest Ken-Tool introduces new tire valve installation tool Ken-Tool has introduced the 29850 Tire Valve Installation tool to aid tire service technicians with the installation of snap-in rubber tire valve stems into automotive, light truck and trailer wheels. Made in the U.S., the new tire valve installation tool is made from cadmium-plated, high carbon steel to ensure a long service life. The handle is made from a slip-resistant polymer for comfort and durability. The 29850 Tire Valve Installation tool has a notched polymer rim guard to protect the wheel rim from damage, making it ideal for aluminum alloy and chrome-plated wheels. KEN-TOOL CORP. Circle 178 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12178 Ford releases 6.4L dual-stage turbocharger For vehicles with a 6.4 liter power stroke diesel engine, replacing the high pressure and low pres- sure turbochargers used to be a two- step process with two distinct costs. F o rd h a s i n t ro - duced a dual-stage t u r b o c h a rg e r t o streamline the re- placement process. The company says the dual-stage turbocharger allows installers to provide one repair at a lower cost that also includes peripheral parts like an oil supply line and an installation kit that would otherwise need to be purchased separately. FORD MOTOR CO. Monster brand digital tire infator The new Monster brand 3-in1 digital tire infator defates, inflates and measures tire pressure to the nearest .2 psi with just one button opera- tion. The digital tire infator (Part No. MST24865) is constructed of alumi- num die cast and covered with a rubber sleeve for durability, according to Integrated Supply Network. It has a 50 cm (19.6 in.) hose with a swivel and weighs 2.6 lbs. The digital tire infator has a range of 0-12 bar, 0-174 psi, 0-1,200 kpa and 0-12 kgF. INTEGRATED SUPPLY NETWORK INC. Circle 179 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12179 Brake kits for the 2015 Mustang GT Centric Parts has introduced a line of two-piece or one- piece StopTech Big Brake Kits for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT, as well as stainless steel lines to replace the factory hoses. The front axle kits use a pair of 380 x 34 mm directional StopTech two-piece AeroRo- tors and StopTech's six-piston ST-60 calipers, as well as billet aluminum mounting brackets, DOT-compliant StopTech braided stainless steel brake lines, and StopTech's Street Performance brake pads. The front axle StopTech One-piece Rotor Big Brake Kits are identical, except they substitute a pair of one-piece StopTech AeroRo- tors in the same size. CENTRIC PARTS Circle 180 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12180 New die grinders from Mac Tools Mac Tools' new line of pneumatic die grinders is designed to provide optimal comfort and control in six different units with two power options: 0.3 hp motors and 0.5 hp motors. The company says a tool-free power adjustment allows tech- nicians to quickly adjust their speed for multiple applications. The die grinders have a 360-degree rotating exhaust, notes the company. MAC TOOLS Circle 181 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12181