When building a daily driver for an avid off-roader, who also happens to be a high school student in Southern California, there are a some unique challenges you need to consider. First, you’ll need to think about any recovery needs while on the trail. You’ll also want to account for the bumper car course that is
When Mike Barnes bought new tires for his 1997 Jeep Cherokee, he had no idea that the increased traction of the Yokohama Geolandar M/T tires might cause a weak link in his Cherokee’s driveline. He later found out from fellow club members that the enhanced traction of the Yokohama Geolandar M/T has almost eliminated the
Horsepower is the holy grail we all love to chase, but who says you have to be uncomfortable doing it? While we worked to upgrade the performance of our 1978 Camaro project, we also had an eye on upgrading the dumpster fire of an interior into something that we actually wouldn’t mind spending some time in. Over the
If you want to freshen up the look of your brake calipers and brake drums with VHT Caliper Paint, you’re in the right place. If the brake calipers and drums you want to paint have signs of aging, like old paint or corrosion, you’ll want to have VHT Caliper Cleaner and a good wire brush
When the gang at COMP Cams decided to swap the camshaft in a 454-cubic-inch V8 L29 L.4-liter Gen. VI motor with an aggressive profile, they were also forced to upgrade the engine’s valve springs to accommodate it. You can see that cam swap video here. There are three important considerations when choosing valve springs: Matching
Discover how adding a more-aggressive camshaft to a factory engine can dramatically increase power, when the good people at COMP Cams show you how to perform a cam swap in a massive big block Chevy. Using a 454-cubic-inch V8 L29 7.4-liter Gen. VI motor, which originally came equipped in 1996-’99 full-size Chevrolet and General Motors
It’s time to hit the highway for a little summer adventure. Our getaways often include four-wheeling on new and distant trails, and that means towing our Jeep behind a motorhome or some other tow vehicle. When it comes to choosing a towing method, you’ve got a few choices: flatbed trailers ($2,500+), tow dollies ($1,000+), and tow bars ($125). Obviously, the
The kids are out of school and racing season is in full swing. Whether you’re RVing across the country, trailering boats or off-road vehicles to your natural playground of choice, or hauling your race car to and from the track, towing season has officially arrived. It seems obvious enough, but effective side view mirrors are
If you own a truck or SUV and are interested in adding electric-powered retractable steps, or replacing your current running boards with the latest and greatest, AMP Research PowerSteps deliver full-length automatic retractable side steps. They extend instantly when you open your door, then hide out of sight after closing the doors. In addition to looking
The number of sixth-generation Ford Mustangs on the road continues to increase with each passing day, and as the number of new ponies increases, so too does the number of aftermarket manufacturers releasing power-making parts for them. Cold air intake kits and exhaust systems are often the first to be upgraded by performance enthusiasts. In
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