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There are many reasons to consider brake replacement or upgrading. While control is a major motivator, it shouldn't be thought of as something that only comes into play on the track or trail.

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Brake Replacement: Choosing the Right Upgrade for Better Stopping Power

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Brake Conversions, Brake Replacement, Brake Systems, Brake Upgrades, Brakes, Brembo, Calipers, Disc Brakes, Drum Brakes, EBC, Hawk, Pads, Rotors, Wilwood

Every performance enthusiast should inspect their vehicle’s brake system when making modifications. In fact, many people would argue that this

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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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Automotive wiring is one of those jobs that you either love or hate.

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Tools for Tackling Automotive Wiring

November 1, 2018April 20, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments Connector Set, Crimper, Multi-Meter, Test Light, Tools, Wire Repairs, Wire Stripper, Wiring, Wiring Station

Automotive wiring is one of those jobs that you either love or hate. There are just as many who find

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Wire repairs are extremely common and will need to be performed regularly throughout the life of a vehicle.

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Wiring 101: The ABCs of Wire Repairs

November 1, 2018March 3, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Painless Wiring, Wire Repairs, Wiring, Wiring Harness

There’s a first time for everything. There’s also the “second” first time, which usually stands out in your memory much

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Ford plans some big SEMA reveals for SEMA 2018.

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Auto Industry News: SEMA Reveals, Crew Cab Dream Build, Tariff Trouble, & Z Car Love

October 29, 2018December 14, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 1970 Dodge Crew Cab, 2018 SEMA Show, Chevrolet, Chevy, Datsun, Datsun 240Z, Ford, Hailie Deegan, Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr, NASCAR, Nissan, Power Wagon, President Trump, Rookie of the Year, SEMA, SEMA 2018, SEMA Builds, SEMA Reveals, SEMA Show, Texas Motor Speedway, The SEMA Show, U.S. Tariffs, YEN, Z Car, ZCON

This week’s Auto Industry News gets back into the lives of the doers. Poised to rock the automotive world once

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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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Four new Chevy truck concepts are ready to hit the 2018 SEMA Show floor.

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4 New Chevy Silverado Concept Trucks to Hit 2018 SEMA Show

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 2018 SEMA Show, Chevrolet, Chevy, Chevy Silverado, Concept Trucks, Concept Vehicles, Luxury Truck, Off Road, SEMA, SEMA 2018, SEMA Builds, Silverado, Silverado 1500, Silverado High Country, Silverado LTZ, Silverado RST, Street Truck

Four new Chevy Silverado concept trucks will hit the 2018 SEMA Show next week, which runs from October 30 –

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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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Time for a Demon dyno!

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Dyno Tuning Session Checklist: Know Before You Go

October 12, 2018June 29, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Dynamometers, Dyno, Dyno Appointment, Dyno Tuning, Horsepower, John Potucek, tuning

Dynamometers: they’re known as the doctors of performance testing. When you attend a dyno tuning session, “You can see the

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