Bruce Smith (HWT)PerspectivesN-FAB NERF-STEP INSTALLRocker panel protection and steps in one tough combo; N-Fab’s easy-to-install tubular nerf-steps put a quick stop to those hard knocks and painful slips…Rocker panels are one of the first casualties of off-pavement driving because they are the closest part of your pickup’s body to the ground and take the brunt of high-center encounters with rocks and other obstacles encountered around construction, road building and aggregate sites. Rockers are also one of the most expensive to repair when it comes to bodywork. So it pays, in more ways than one, to make this upgrade…June 26, 2010PerspectivesHD Winch InstallA heavy-duty bumper-mounted winch will pay for itself the very first time it’s needed. Follow along as we equip the Big Boss with a Warn M12000 into a Road Armor bumper…May 30, 2010PerspectivesGOOSENECK HITCH INSTALLIn the world of towing, gooseneck trailers are becoming very popular among trailer-toting contractors. The reason is simple: It’s a lot easier to switch a pickup bed from towing mode to cargo-hauling mode with a gooseneck system than it is removing a 5th wheel setup. Here’s how easy it is to install one …May 23, 2010PerspectivesVinyl Graphics InstallCALLING CARD A company pickup is just a plain old pickup without vinyl graphics One of the many uses a company pickup provides is a rolling corporate calling card. Like one’s business card, when people see your new pickup they should instantly get a sense of what your business is and the level of professionalism […]May 22, 2010PerspectivesHow-to: Edge Programmer Install(From Spring 2010 issue) GAINING AN EDGE Installing an Edge programmer on a 7.3L Ford Super Duty Powerstroke by Larry D. Walton Some owners of older Ford Super Duties are reluctant to trade up to newer technology because they love how the venerable 7.3L Powerstroke keeps rolling on mile after mile, year after year with […]May 6, 2010PerspectivesWINCH USE & SAFETYThis video from Ramsey Winch covers winching techniques, setup, and safe operation of winches mounted on pickups and SUVs. [local /files/2010/04/Ramsey_Safety100k1.wmv nolink]April 10, 2010PerspectivesAuxiliary Switch InstallationPro Shop EASY SWITCH UP Overhead consoles and auxiliary rocker switches are made for each other and the installation is simple with the right parts by Bruce W. Smith / ©2007 Editorial Services West Overhead consoles seem like such a practical addition to a pickup. They have handy drop-down compartments to keep sunglasses, cell phones, maps, […]April 4, 2010PerspectivesBanks Billet Torque Converter InstallPro Shop TORQUE CONVERTER UPGRADE Beefing up your diesel pickup’s factory torque converter with a heavy-duty billet-style improves power, fuel economy and transmission durability — you can bank on it By Larry Walton, Editorial Services West When it comes to towing, the weight of the trailer and torque being generated by that diesel under the hood are the very factors […]April 4, 2010PerspectivesCorsa Turbo-Back Exhaust UpgradePro Shop SOUND INVESTMENT Corsa’s 4” turbo-back system enhances diesel engine performance without over-powering the ear drums by Larry Walton / Editorial Services West LLC Most diesel truck owners are aware of the benefits of a larger exhaust diameter – lower back pressure, lower egts, higher boost, more horse power and more torque. These benefits are […]April 4, 2010PerspectivesAiraid Your 5.3L GM V8!Swapping out that factory air intake for an Airaid ram-air kit is a smart power play for GM 5.3L V-8s. Here’s how to do it…April 4, 2010Previous PagePage 80 of 80Top StoriesEconomic trendsGradual recovery ahead, but full rebound remains elusiveDAT's report reveals a slow freight recovery with persistent market inversion and emerging opportunities in data center construction.Safety & ComplianceMarijuana rescheduling won't affect DOT drug testing rules, agency saysRegulationsCongress passes reforms for military freight carriersEconomic trendsPlummeting truck orders could flip the freight market by 2027, FTR saysGrowth strategiesShorter leases gaining ground with carriers
