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Spare tire mount| Ford Truck World Topic
2008-01-25 07:19:00
Help. Help. New Jersey Ford F-150 owner seeks immediate feedback from members with info on the same mount.Check It Out Now !!!KEYPORT, NJ -- "I have been searching this great site for some info on the spare tire mount on the 7700, my problem is I purchased a 7700 {03} at an auction and it seems to have a lock of some kind in the spare tire tube to crank it up/down from the stored position. Is there a way to get the tire down and access the lock for removal and replacement. Thanks Jeff "Check out the advice from other F150 owners.Spare tire mount Ford Truck World Topic
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3-pod gauges installed today!| Ford Truck World Topic
2008-01-25 07:01:00
3-pod gauges installed today! Orangevale, CA -- You might be a little surprised.We were.The difference is more than subtle. Way more.SuperDutyPS literally transforms the interior of his Ford Truck with a 3-pod gauge installation. Most of the members are more than impressed.Are you?Check it out. Then, weigh in your take.3-pod gauges installed today! Ford Truck World Topic
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Off Roading -- Member buries Truck
2008-01-25 06:48:00
See the Pictures at Ford Truck World  "This is the first time (and probably not last) I buried a truck at work." Washington state Chapter member of Ford Truck World really did not mean to go off road, but he ended up having an experience that he's likely never to forget. And neither will you when you see these pics. Be honest now . . . an imagine yourself behind the wheel. My First Stuck| Ford Truck World Topic

Understanding Air Intake Systems
2008-01-25 02:53:00
Making power out of thin air. Seems like a myth but the facts show that cold-dense air can actually make more horsepower. Find out where this idea came from and how it applies to your F-150's engine.The idea of forcing air into the engine to gain more horsepower is not a new one. Yet, many aftermarket enthusiasts don't really know why this works or the theory behind it.Not Just A Bunch of Hot AirGenerally speaking, the more air the engine can inhale and expel, the more power it can produce; but only to a point. In the late fifties, drag racers and NASCAR engineers were experimenting with ways to get more air into their engines to create higher power levels. The theory behind this idea was that cold air could be force fed into the engine as the speed of the vehicle increased. As the vehicle traveled faster, an area of high air pressure could be created and directed through the Carburetor and into the engine.Thus, ram air was invented. This worked very well. So well that cars runnin...
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Skyjacker 8.5-inch lift for 2008 Super-Duty - TruckWorld Articles
2008-01-24 21:08:00
2008 Ford Super -Duty 8.5-inch Suspension lift.Skyjacker's 8.5 Inch Performance Lift Package for the 2008 Ford Super DutyF-250/F-350 includes everything you need to go big and go strong. Skyjacker's 8.5 Inch System enhances the off-road capabilities and maintains an exceptional ride that is smooth, comfortable, and has stable control for the highway.Skyjacker has engineered their 8.5 Inch system to replace the OEM radius arm design with High-Strength Heavy Wall DOM Tubular 4-Link Arms. Due to the mounting positions and the length of the new arms, Skyjacker's 4-Link design has essentially zero caster change throughout the entire suspension travel cycle. The front mount for these links attaches in the factory radius arm mount at the axle. The rear link attaches to Skyjacker's new drop mount bracketry at the stock radius arm rear mount at the frame. Read The Entire Article at TruckWorld.com
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Ram Air Hood Has New Styles For GM HD's
2008-01-24 20:50:00
New Chevy and GMC hood designs from RamAirHood s.com.Ram Air Hood recently came out with new hood designs for the 2007-'08 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD pickups. The hoods are ram air functional and come with a black metal mesh grille vent and two silver "ram air" decals. An optional stainless steel grille vent is also available. Each hood uses high-quality ISO resin and is hand-laid for optimum quality and fitment.Both the 07-08 Silverado 2500HD/3500 Ram Air Hood and the 07-08 GMC Sierra 1500/2500HD/3500 Ram Air Hood come in white gelcoat that is ready for primer and paint and are backed by a one-year warranty.For more information, contact RamAirHood.com, 909 N. Splitrock, Brandon, South Dakota 57005. (605) 582-6664.Ram Air Hood Has New Styles For GM HD's - Trucks Magazine Articles

Off Road JK Jeep Rubicon On Ice
2008-01-24 04:10:00
Winter trail trip in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. We drove up to the off-road trails out of Fawnskin, CA to see how the four-door handled on the twisty roads up the mountain and in the snow.Serious four-wheeling folks have long endorsed the Jeep as the common currency for off-highway exploration. With the introduction of the 2007 Jeep Rubicon, Trail Rated, Wrangler four-door, the currency value goes up a level. A little longer, a little wider, and drivetrain components beefed up a bunch all work with a new V6 (3.8L) motor as the standard power plant.The new JK model 2007 Jeep Rubicon, Trail Rated, Wrangler four-door rolls off the car hauler ready to tackle one end of the Rubicon Trail to the other. All you�ll have to do is load up with gear, people, gas, and a sense of adventure to literally navigate some of the toughest four-wheeling in the U.S.A. Rubicon Wrangler is a store bought Jeep that�s tough enough right out of the box. And the extra seating capacity in no way dimini...
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Putting a Rhino Lining spray on bed liner to the test
2008-01-23 02:28:00
This truck's owner was slipping, sliding and damaging the finsh of his truck's bed. The cure was to add a spray-on bed lining.Bill Lee needed a big, workhorse truck. He is retiring to Utah to live on a big piece of property out in the middle of the big open spaces, and is personally hauling a lot of his possessions to the new house. A 2006 turbo-diesel powered Dodge Quad Cab proved to be his truck of choice, with the first modification being to install a large accessory fuel tank. The theory is simple; buy a lot of fuel where it is least expensive. On the other hand, a person could be killed by falling in the slippery bed of this truck. That, and the bed?s paint wasn?t going to hold up to loads of shifting truck parts and the like. Being just weeks before he departed on the F-100 SuperTour, with this pickup being the chase truck, the bed needed to be protected! This is where Rhino Linings, USA Inc. entered the picture.Bill had the brochures in hand when he opted to go Rhino. The p...
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Off Road and 4x4 Wheeling
2008-01-22 23:30:00
Photo Gallery of Hollister off-road park mud and rock-crawling action with Jeeps, Chevys, Toyota, Suzuki and lots of dirt.Catch all the action as members of Jeeperz and Off Road World converge on the rocks, trails and mud in Hollister, CA, outside of Sacreamento. Really cool photos. Lots of action shots. According to editor Rick Shandley of The Enthusiast Network members of both Jeeperz and Off Road World have several upcoming trips planned. Check in and look for information on joining a Chapter near you. Until next time . . . Happy Trails. (I know that was corny, but what can I say?)MIXED MARTIAL WHEELING' - Trucks Magazine Photo Galleries
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TIRE CARRIERS FOR JEEPs
2008-01-20 04:21:00
Rugged spare tire carriers for JEEPs are a quick way to distinguish your rig from the crowd, and provide extra storage for trail tools. Once you get the big-grip traction tires, you are likely going to go up in height and width. On JEEP’s the factory tire carrier works fine for factory tires, but when you go to 35-inch tires and 12.5-inch wide rubber you’ll want some options. Here is a small collection of aftermarket manufacturers who specialize in JEEP products. Just to give you and idea of what is available, take a run through these spare tire carriers. Some are swing-away, other designs include gear and jerry can (gas can) storage. All of these tire carriers are built to be durable and easy to install yourself. Most are fairly economical, and all will change the exterior appearance of your rig; if that’s important. Read the Entire Story Here
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4-Wheel Drive Trail Riding Adventure
2008-01-20 03:38:00
Parcher's Resort is a great place to lodge, fish, and explore the High Sierra and White Mountain wilderness in four-wheel drive.Historically, California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range has been an enormous playground for every type of outdoors activity. If hunting, camping, and fishing is your passion you will find a lifetime of canyons, lakes, and creeks to pitch a tent and wet a fly. Getting to many of these locations will require you to hike, ride a horse, or four-wheel into your destination or trailhead. But once you have fixed your eyes on all the beauty, grandeur, and high country awe, you can plan a lifetime of adventure’s and never have enough time to get to them all. For the second year in a row, we have made a late fall trip up to Parchers Resort high in the Sierra Nevada, about 40 minutes west of Bishop, California. Both times we were met with high-winds on the drive up, and snowfall during the night. When the heavy winter snows start to fall, Parchers Resort, locate...
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Rock Crawling Photos
2008-01-20 02:57:00
Wheeling at "OFF THE ROCK"Once you get your four-wheeler buttoned up and ready to test, the local rock garden is a good place to check out how well it works. This exo-skeleton mini-truck must be runnin' some ultra-low gears to turn the mongo cleats bolted up to the hubs.ROCK GARDEN WHEELING - TruckWorld Photos SEE ALL THE PHOTO GALLERIES HERE
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Skyjacker 8.5-inch lift for 2008 Super-Duty
2008-01-17 05:32:00
2008 Ford Super -Duty 8.5-inch Suspension lift. Skyjacker's 8.5 Inch Performance Lift Package for the 2008 Ford Super Duty F-250/F-350 includes everything you need to go big and go strong. Skyjacker's 8.5 Inch System enhances the off-road capabilities and maintains an exceptional ride that is smooth, comfortable, and has stable control for the highway. Read The Entire Story at TrucksMag.com
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Editor Brian McCormick Leads Transformation of Toyota Tundra from a Working
2008-01-15 23:12:00
Toyota, The Enthusiast Network & Pro Comp Team Up To Make A Tundra StatementImage vehicles usually have one main purpose. That purpose is to provide a visual example of what a vehicle can look like when taken to a custom extreme. The idea is usually to give viewers something they can often relate to, an idea of what a production vehicle can be with a combination of personal modifications. There is no greater number of image vehicles displayed than at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas which is based nearly completely around the aftermarket.Over the past few decades it has become clear to most in the automotive world that the SEMA show will usually have some of the most dramatic and even unusual image vehicles of the year. Hundreds of vehicles are built solely for SEMA. And our 2007 Tundra you see here is one of them.Toyota Motor Sales USA stepped up to the plate and took on top sponsorship honors for the 2007 SEMA Show. With the all-new 2007 Tundra in its first year of production...
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Is Your Mini Truck Too Loud? Or Is It Not Loud Enough?
2008-01-15 23:00:00
How to properly "Sound-Off" with your mini truck.Mini Truck Zone members like their trucks to be loud. Some use a 40-series Flowmaster muffler to increase the sound of their exhaust. Other people simply cut off the exhaust from the rear of the catalytic converter to increase the sound.Mini truck owners in California report that they often get pulled over because of loud sound and are asked if they are running a muffler. According to some MTZ members, the fine is hefty for not having a muffler on your vehicle.Is Your Mini Too Loud Or Not Loud Enough? - Trucks Magazine Articles

Toyota Says Game On in the Diesel Truck Market
2008-01-15 22:49:00
Toyota Motor Corp Announced That It Will Produce A Green Diesel For the Tundra and Seqouia Platforms In The Very Near FutureBig headlines streamed out of the Detroit Auto Show halls this week. At the forefront was the much anticipated news of Toyota's future diesel technology. Toyota Motor Corp President Katsuaki Watanabe said on Sunday the Japanese automaker will launch a diesel-powered Tundra pickup truck and Sequoia SUV in the United States soon, in an about-face to its hybrid-centered product strategy.Toyota, which likely unseated General Motors Corp as the world's biggest automaker last year, has repeatedly hesitated to committing a diesel vehicle for the U.S. market, which is slowly warming to the fuel-efficient drivetrain, especially for use in larger vehicles."I am happy to confirm that a new clean-diesel V8 engine will be offered in both the Tundra and the Sequoia in the near future," Watanabe told a news conference at the North American International Auto Show.The diesel...
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Jeep Renegade Concept Vehicle - Off Road World Articles
2008-01-15 06:08:00
The Jeep Renegade concept vehicle looks to be a fun, two-seater designed for the surf or rock-crawling.Although it may look more like a lunar rover, the Jeep Renegade is a concept that has lots of interesting features. The Renegade features an electric motor for each axle that not only offers unique capabilities, but also provides environmentally friendly propulsion.The advanced propulsion system in Jeep Renegade concept starts with a 40-mile lithium-ion battery pack. A range extender, in Renegade’s case, a small-displacement (1.5-liter, 3-cylinder) BLUETEC diesel engine allows for journeys beyond 40 miles. In fact, the Jeep Renegade concept boasts a 400-mile range.Renegade’s BLUETEC diesel engine generates an additional 115 horsepower when needed, while greatly reducing exhaust emissions when compared to standard gasoline engines. The Renegade is capable of achieving an equivalent petroleum fuel economy of 110 miles per gallon, which is four-to-five times greater than an equiva...
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