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Monitoring and changing transmission fluid regularly can save you from a world of hurt in the long run. Indeed, most transmission problems stem from bad fluid. Keeping on top of this basic maintenance can prevent them from turning into bigger (and costlier) issues.

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Changing Transmission Fluid: It’s a Dirty Job But Somebody’s Gotta Do It

November 16, 2018November 15, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Amsoil, ATF, Manual Transmission, Motul, Transmission, Transmission Fluid

Nobody likes crawling under their vehicle to change transmission fluid, especially if it’s an automatic that requires the whole pan

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There is truly no shortage of specialty tools available on the market, but we feel these five suggestions cover a broad range of projects. At the end of the day though, a solid collection is yours to build. What are some investments you couldn't live without? Share 'em in the comments!

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5 Handy Tools to Tackle Those Project Builds

November 14, 2018March 30, 2023 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Code Reader, Cordless Impact Gun, Dial Indicator, Eastwood, Garage, Garage Organization, Hand Tools, Must-Have Tools, OBDII, Professional Tools, QuickJack, Sheet Metal Brake, Specialty Tools, Tools, Winter Projects

During the long months of winter, we’re bound to search out some projects to keep us from going insane. (Yes,

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Head out to any car show in America, and you’re bound to see the same cars over and over again. That is, unless you happen to come across the Odd Squad Car Club.

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The So-Cal Odd Squad Car Club: Round Pegs in Square Holes

November 9, 2018January 24, 2019 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Car Club, Car Clubs, Custom Builds, Odd Squad Car Club, Unique Rides

There are thousands of automotive car clubs littered across the United States. And every one of these groups is filled

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Investing in rust repair is something nobody wants to deal with, but it's something we inevitably have to face---especially if you live in the colder regions of the world.

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5 Prime Areas to Look for Rust

November 7, 2018November 6, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Checking for Rust, Floor Pans, Frame, Frame Rails, Quarter Panels, Rocker Panels, Rust, Rust Inspection, Rust Prevention, rust removal, Rust Repair, Wheel Arches

Rust. It’s everywhere. Okay, maybe not everywhere, but it’s the stuff of nightmares for the general daily driver to the

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The soft spot of any beast is its belly, and your truck is of no exception. Leaving it unprotected is asking for problems. Here are some simple and proven upgrades you can make to ensure premium undercarriage protection.

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Toughen Up: Undercarriage Protection Upgrades for Your Truck or Off-Road Rig

November 6, 2018April 20, 2022 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments ARB, Brakes, Bushwacker, Differential Covers, Fab Fours, Fluid Film, Rhino Liner, Rock Sliders, Rocker Panels, Rugged Ridge, Rust Prevention, Skid Plates, Smittybilt, Steel Brake Lines, Trail Armor, Undercarriage Protection, Undercoating

When you’re in a truck, you can feel the nature of the beast surrounding you. The big bumpers up front,

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Considered by many as the first official SUV, the Toyota 4Runner essentially defined an entire class of vehicles. It inspired a new generation of auto making and lives on as a coveted off-roader.

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What to Consider When Converting that Toyota 4Runner into a Dedicated Off-Roader

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments ARB, Bumpers, Cargo Solutions, differential, Fab Fours, Lift Kit, Locker Carriers, Off Road, Off-Roading, Old Man Emu, Overlanding, Rhino-Rack, Rock Sliders, Rooftop Tent, Skid Plates, Snorkel, Stinger Bumpers, Suspension, SUV, Thule, Toyota, Toyota 4Runner, Tuff Stuff Overland, Undercarriage Protection

Toyota—it’s a brand that took the truck market by surprise. When these small haulers first landed in North America during

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Performance enthusiasts, foreign import nuts, and speed junkies are happy to hear that the Toyota Supra will return in 2019. And since the details are being kept firmly under wraps, we felt a trip down memory lane was warranted.

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Toyota Supra: The Legend Returns

October 30, 2018October 27, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Sport Compact, Sports Car, Toyota, Toyota Celica, Toyota Supra

Every so often a vehicle rises above the rest. It simply outshines the others, grips the collective consciousness, and doesn’t

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Land speed records, we've come so far and yet there's still so far to go.

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5 of the Greatest Land Speed Record-Breaking Moments of All Time

October 27, 2018October 8, 2019 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Andy Green, Bobby Isaac, Burt Munro, Dodge Daytona, Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat, Land Speed Records, Performance, Thrust SSC, World Records

If Space is mankind’s final frontier, then Speed may be its longest running affair. Our lives are essentially defined by

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The beauty of a truck is its extreme versatility across a wide spectrum of enthusiasts, and what could be more useful than a properly outfitted hunting rig?

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Building Out the Perfect Hunting Rig

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments 4x4, AirBedz, Bedslide, Cargo Ease, DECKED, Hi-Lift, Hunting Rig, KC Hilites, Off Road, Rhino-Rack, Rigid Industries, Smittybilt, Superwinch, Thule, TrailFX, Truck Guys, WARN, X-Ray Vision, Yakima

A bitter cold chill in the air and crinkled leaves under foot signify the start of winter and the “beginning of

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Winterizing the Exterior, Undercarriage, and Interior for Ultimate Protection

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Armor-All, Covercraft, CoverKing, HuskyLiners, ProtectaClear, Rain-X, Rustoleom, Turtle Wax, Weather Tech, Winter Prep

It’s bad enough those of us who live north of the Mason-Dixon line begin whipping out the winter attire during

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