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But the debate rages on among off-road enthusiasts as to which is better: Air Lockers or E-lockers?

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The Debate Rages On: Air Lockers or E-lockers?

December 4, 2018July 7, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Air Lockers, ARB, Axle Upgrades, Differential Gears, Differentials, E-Lockers, Eaton, Locking Differential, Off Road, Off-Roading, Open Differential, Ring and Pinion, Truck and Off-Road, Upgrades, Yukon

Last updated 7/7/2023 The two main components of off-roading are simple: overcome obstacles and maintain traction. In fact, aftermarket mods

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Eyeing up bigger tires? The Engine Block explains the work involved in going from 35s to 37s.

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Tech Corner: Going from 35s to 37s—Bigger Tires is a BIG Investment

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments 35s, 37s, Bigger Tires, Hypertech, Off Road, Off-Roading, Wheels and Tires

Is there ever a time when we don’t crave more? Bigger, bolder, grander, flashier. In the battle of man’s ego,

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Could it be... Is that a crawler sitting atop a crazy custom ramp, ingeniously wrapped overhead the truck? No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. And yes, this rig is even more impressive up close and personal.

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Post SEMA, a Look at the Fab Fours Crawler Hauler & New Product Lineup

November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Crawler Hauler, Fab Fours, RAM 2500, Rock Bouncer, SEMA

Brilliant, passionate, creative, and hardworking, Greg Higgs has earned the title of a larger-than-life figure in the automotive aftermarket. Equal

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Sometimes an aftermarket part just wont cut it. Here are 5 situations where custom fabrication is the answer.

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5 Situations When Custom Fabrication is Best

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Custom Exhaust, Custom Fabrication, Custom Headers, Differential Swaps, Engine Mounts, Engine Swaps, Fabricating Headers, Fabricating Mounts, Fabricating Patch Panels, Fabrication, Small Body Panel Repair, Transmission Mounts, Transmission Tunnels

Honestly, learning how to makes things from scratch is something you can’t escape in life. Great cooking, baking, and wrenching

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Building a custom gauge cluster can give you a truly personalized view of what is and isn't working in your vehicle's system.

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Tech Corner: Building a Custom Gauge Cluster

November 22, 2018November 20, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Aftermarket Gauges, AutoMeter, Custom Gauge Cluster, Fabrication, Gauge, Gauge Cluster, Project Car

Gauges are one of the most important parts of a vehicle’s operating system. They provide real-time feedback of engine conditions, allowing

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Many situations could require seat mount fabrication for a hot rod. Maybe the stock seats are beyond saving, or maybe you just want to update the safety and comfort factors. Or perhaps the current seats simply don’t match your vision for the overhaul. In a budget build, you can always pull seats from another car.

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Tech Corner: Building Custom Seat Mounts

November 15, 2018November 26, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Aftermarket Seating, Custom Seat Mounts, Fabrication, Project Cars, Seating

You’ve successfully conquered the installation of an overdrive transmission that left you making a new transmission tunnel. You’ve performed an

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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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Learning to fabricate patch panels is an extremely useful skill that will serve you well. Not to mention, it's an incredibly rewarding creative process.

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Tech Corner: How To Fabricate Patch Panels Step-By-Step

November 8, 2018November 6, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Angle Grinder, Body Filler, Corrosion, Fabricating Patch Panels, Fabrication, Metal Working, Paint, Patch Panels, Rust, Rust Repair, Welding

The first time I attempted to fabricate patch panels was pretty frustrating. I just got done installing quarter panels on

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Snow-covered car with the word HELP written on its windshield

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Winter Car Storage Tips To Keep Your Summer Ride Lookin’ Good

November 7, 2018March 3, 2023 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Battery Care, Car Care, Car Fluids, Covercraft, Deltran, Fluid Film, Lucas Oil, NOCO, prevention, Undercarriage Protection, Vehicle Care, Winter Storage, Winterizing

It might only be November, but we’re already having flashbacks to that horror-show pileup on I-95 that stranded drivers right

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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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