Every once in a while, a tool comes along and saves the day. Lisle’s Windshield Wiper Arm Puller is one of those tools. It works similar to a pulley removal device—simply slide the tool’s adjustable arms behind the wiper arm, then spin the large threaded adjustment nut to secure the tool’s arms. To begin the
While they’re usually pretty reliable, troubleshooting a failed relay can be a frustrating endeavor. More importantly, if you’re trying to service a component that relies on a relay for power, it can be a hassle to ensure the relay stays energized while you’re performing diagnostics. Innovative Products of America (IPA Tools) makes Relay Bypass Switches that
As much as we hate to admit it, working on a project is always easier when you have the instructions. But, if you’ve got a vintage vehicle, it’s often difficult to find a decades-old original factory service manual that isn’t torn to shreds, covered in greasy thumbprints, or blotched with antique mayonnaise. Thankfully, the bookworms
Back in the day, a breaker-points ignition system regulated by a mechanical distributor was what controlled engine timing. While that system worked o.k. for its era, “points” ignitions are now very much out-of-date and an upgrade to an electronically-controlled ignition system can make a night-and-day difference in your vehicle’s performance and reliability. (By the late
For many cars and trucks, installing a performance exhaust system with large-diameter tubing is no big deal. But if you’ve got a slammed hot rod or track-hugging race car, fitting big exhaust pipes under your car can cause major headaches with ground clearance. Oval exhaust tubing is a great solution for folks who want to
If you own a high-performance race car or rip-snortin’ street machine, there’s a good chance you’ve had to battle extreme under-hood temperatures. And one of the biggest causes of high engine bay temperatures is the heat emanating from the header and exhaust tubing. ZyBar is a new high-temperature exhaust coating from ZyCoat that can reduce
In case you haven’t heard…there’s an all-new Jeep Wrangler in town. Dubbed the JL, this new Jeep is the latest off-roader to wear the Wrangler nameplate. Though it’s still got that “new Jeep” smell, Tuff Country‘s already got a lift kit for it. Tuff Country’s new EZ-Ride 2″ lift kit gives you enough room to
If your vehicle is loaded to the gills with accessories, then your dashboard probably looks like it’s out of an Apollo Command Module. ARB’s got a slick new LINX interface system that lets you move all of those switches and buttons to a simple touchscreen interface about the same size as a smartphone. Tailor
How would you like to easily install a anchor point for your vehicle’s wiring with no drilling or other permanent modification? Yeah, thought so. Mag Daddy fasteners use super-powerful magnets to let you quickly place a hook or loop for your cables, wiring, or light plumbing. And when we say “super powerful,” it’s no joke—these
The foundation of a vintage vehicle build is the frame. Any damage, whether its from rust or a wreck, can cause havoc when its time to get the car roadworthy. And it’s not like you can go to a junkyard and salvage a frame from a 50-year-old vehicle and expect it to be in good
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