Archive for the ‘Trucks’ Category

1. Surprise! Pick Up Trucks Are Tops Once Again

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   When 2008 is all said and done, the auto industry will have marked one of its worst years in decades. A slowing economy, high gas prices, and fickle consumers will be among the top reasons cited for the tough year, though the latter reason may not be fully explained. After all, if the economy stinks and gas prices are high, why wouldn’t consumers avoid big cars, trucks, and SUVs?

   Now that gas prices have dropped - at least temporarily - consumers are once again flocking to the pick up truck market, making the Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado the two top selling vehicles for October 2007, a position they regularly held month in and month out for years. Yes, pick up trucks are back, but maybe not for the reasons that… Continue reading

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2. Tips on Installing Lift Kits For Trucks

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   Before you head down to the tire store to have your truck fitted with a nice set of off road tires, you definitely will want to check into having a lift kit installed. This is because if you have tires installed that are larger than your truck can accommodate, you will have problems with them rubbing on the inside of your wheel wells.

   OK. So, you are now focused on getting one of them many lift kits for your truck that are easily available online but is there anything else that you have to consider before you shell out your money and commit yourself to that?

   You bet there is and one of them is the legal considerations that may come into play. All states have a legal height limit on trucks… Continue reading

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3. Look Down on Others With a Dodge Lift Kit

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   How many times have you been rolling down the freeway in your truck, looked over and there was someone staring straight down your wife or girlfriends top. Some goon who had installed a lift kit in his truck was driving down the road inventorying that contents of peoples cabs and he had found you’re truck and its “contents”.

   Maybe its time that you took the “if you cant beat em join em” approach and got your own lift kit installed in your Dodge truck. Then maybe you can stop being the source for other peoples entertainment when you are on the road. Besides, the fact is, that it has never been cheaper or easier to get a Dodge lift kit installed.

   For one thing, if you have always thought that getting Dodge… Continue reading

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4. Plastic Bed Liners For Your Truck Are Better 4 Ways

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   Bed liners are almost a must to keep your truck in good shape. If you do any serious hauling plastic bed liners may be the very best choice. Sure spray on bed liners look slick and protect well. But they surely aren’t cheap and they can be damaged too. Here’s why a plastic liner is better.

   Stop dents.

   Nothing makes a pickup bed look worse than a bunch of dents and dings. Here’s where plastic liners really shine. These liners are almost impossible to dent. Plastic liners absorb impacts that damage lesser materials. Sure the best spray on liners absorb a lot of damage, but they’re more rubbery and not as hard and tough as plastic. Damage a permanent liner and it stays damaged until you fix it too. And it isn’t… Continue reading

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5. Is a Hard Fiberglass Tonneau Cover Really Worth the Price Tag?

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   When you decide to buy a truck tonneau cover, you have several options as to material used in lid itself. There’s aluminum, canvas, vinyl and plastic polymers. But, by far the most expensive option is fiberglass. You really have to think carefully if a hard fiberglass tonneau cover is right for you or whether you should save yourself a few hundred dollars and fit one made of one of the other materials.

   Advantages of Fiberglass Truck Covers

   Along with aluminum and polymers, fiberglass offers good security for your cargo. Most quality models are fitted with just one lock (found at the tailgate). The locking mechanism ensures that the lid is tight-fitted along the entire bed rail making forced entry difficult. Quality manufacturers like Gaylord Tonneau Covers offer bitted key systems or remote… Continue reading

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6. The Six Most Popular Truck Accessories & Their Function

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   Many people are looking for a way to make their truck stand out from the crowd. While dealers allow for a mix of different options packages that can help to individualize a pickup, one of the best ways to add a personal touch to your vehicle is through aftermarket accessories. There are quite a few different products out there, and it can definitely get confusing when it comes time to decide which ones would be right for you. Let’s look at the top six accessories that are available for almost any pickup truck on the market.

   1. Grille Guards. Grille guards are designed to protect the front of your truck from impact damage. This can come from a tree branch out on the trail, road debris or even a careless parker… Continue reading

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