- April 05, 2010
Maximizing nighttime visibility with retro-style clear headlights fitted with high-output bulbs is a win-win situation; the brighter beams enhance safety, allowing you more time to react to what lie ahead, while the retro-style crystal headlights enhance the overall look of your truck. But don't forget to put in the right relay or all you'll see is blackness...
- November 30, 2009
ROADKING SHOCKS Big-Bore mono tube design provides better ride & handling under all driving/load conditions Shocks are a custom rig's primary buffer between the road surface and the springs, and on up to the cab. Worn-out or poorly designed shocks means a long, unpleasant ride for the driver. Shocks also control the springs, which keep the tires planted on the ground. Bad shocks can lead to premature tire wear. All that can quickly change for the better by upgrading to the new RoadKing 2- ...
- November 11, 2009
PRO TIP Installing 8" Stacks On Custom Rigs Equipped With DPF Exhausts "One of the problems we have run into on the DPF trucks being customized here at Pro-Fab is not being able to put big stacks and big Pickett-style elbows on them," says shop owner and custom fabricator Randy Kaylor. So the Manheim, PA, fabrication and installation experts figured out a slick work-around that keeps the factory DPF system intact while providing the monster stack custom-look: They designed a faux exhaust to ...
- November 02, 2009
While legions of owner-operators are spending $500 to $1,500 to upgrade their stock sound system, another group of truckers don’t blink at dropping $5,000 or more for custom sound systems that rival those of show cars. If you love audio systems or are just looking for great information on the latest and greatest audio products, check out our audio guide.....
- October 21, 2009
Joining the impressive array of Cat® engines that Bully Dog can increase fuel economy and power on, are the '99 and newer 3406E engines. If the engine is being controlled by the ADEM III ECM, the Bully Dog Cat Power Pup will work in the 3406E motor with the latest updates through the Cat Update Agent...
- October 02, 2009
ELECTRIC WIPER KITS FOR CLASSIC TRUCKS New Ridin’ High Electric Wipers Eliminates Safety Hazards Associated with Air Wipers in Older Custom Petes & KWs Great news for truckers customizing older rigs. Classic trucks haven’t gone out of style, but dealing with the hassle of air wipers on older models certainly has. Thanks to a new product from Ridin’ High, Inc., converting wiper systems from air to electric can be an easy safety improvement. Owner Steve VanZytveld developed the Retro Rod electric-wiper conversion kit ...