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SKU #: MA-10357
MPN #: 10357
Merchant Automotive 10357 Transmission Rear Housing Support 11-19 GM Duramax
Description
Did you know that a vibration caused by something as minor as a bad u-joint can crack and literally destroy the rear housing of your expensive Allison transmission? Well, its true, and its enough of an issue that the professionals at Merchant Automotive developed this inexpensive upgrade to prevent against such a catastrophic failure.
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FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Built from 7/8" 0.120 Wall DOM Mild Steel Tubing
- Easy Installation
- Prevents Rear Housing Cracks Due to Vibration
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS:
- 35 Ft. Lbs. at Transmission
- 27 Ft. Lbs. at Transfer Case
About Merchant Automotive
Merchant Automotive, LLC was founded in 2004 by Eric Merchant. Eric was a long time employee of GM dealerships before forming Merchant Automotive, LLC. Eric got his start in high school where he discovered his passion for anything with a motor. He took his passion and turned it into a career in 1993 working in a small shop doing brakes and alignment work. He accumulated knowledge daily and soon took a position at a GM dealership in 1995 and advanced up the ranks over the next 10 years. Along the way, Eric studied the business hard, taking over 3000 hours of GM training and maintaining ASE Master Certification since 1998.
In April 2008, Merchant Automotive moved into its current location in Zeeland, MI. The move was a huge undertaking that involved a complete remodel of the building. That building, having over 10,000 sq ft of space, has allowed for greater expansion and a large retail front.
Merchant Automotive staffs only professionals who have an intimate knowledge in all the Duramax/Allison platforms and are dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. Merchant provides you with highly specific technical information not found anywhere else, and many of their products are custom designed and manufactured in-house to maximize the performance and reliability of your truck. The emphasis on product design and specialized manufacturing means that MA can offer you low pricing on products not found at other companies.
In April 2008, Merchant Automotive moved into its current location in Zeeland, MI. The move was a huge undertaking that involved a complete remodel of the building. That building, having over 10,000 sq ft of space, has allowed for greater expansion and a large retail front.
Merchant Automotive staffs only professionals who have an intimate knowledge in all the Duramax/Allison platforms and are dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. Merchant provides you with highly specific technical information not found anywhere else, and many of their products are custom designed and manufactured in-house to maximize the performance and reliability of your truck. The emphasis on product design and specialized manufacturing means that MA can offer you low pricing on products not found at other companies.
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Product Overview: Merchant Automotive Transmission Brace
Did you know that a vibration caused by something as minor as a bad u-joint can crack and literally and destroy the rear housing of your expensive ZF6/Allison transmissions? Well, its true, and its enough of an issue that the professionals at Merchant Automotive developed this inexpensive upgrade to prevent against such a catastrophic failure.
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100% buy this support
"Love the fitment and look"
Fits as advertised
"This product Fits its one of those this that is a bit hard to judge, its a brace to prevent cracking on transfer / transmission housing, haven't gotten any cracks yet"
I would buy this one again, good design and easy install.
"Very easy straight forward installation, Great benefit to save costly future repairs."
Q&A
- Do these work for both 2WD and 4WD trucks?
- No, this bracket goes from the transmission to transfer case to help support T-case. 2wd does not have a T-case. -Sands