Tell Your Friends About ArticleMap.com

Sign-Up Free  |Member Login

David S. Brooks's Articles in Trucks-SUVs Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Ford Trucks vs. Chevy Trucks: Why all the Hostility? Out here on the California coast, we drive whatever we want, and let others do the same without impediment. But, closer to the heart of our nation (or even 20 miles from any major freeway), automotive brand clashes rage hotter than ever. The big question is this: why? I journeyed to the heart of Texas, where truck brand loyalty is a way of life, to gain some understanding. Trailer Towing and Parking Lot Punch-Outs When long-hauling a massive trailer cross country, it’s important to equip yourself with the proper gear. Besides an actual trailer—and a truck built to haul it—you’ll want a set of heavy-duty brakes to stop the rig, a sturdy hitch rated for the trailer’s weight and some extra-large mirrors to see who’s coming up from behind. Tow on, my friends! Truck Toolbox Showdown—Delta vs. Deflecta-Shield The world of truck toolboxes is chock full of choices. So much so, the staggering array of brands, styles, and materials is enough to make your head spin. I decided to dig a little deeper and get to the bottom of the box. Rubbing rubes from the Rubicon with Jeep Power The Rubicon Trail just east of Sacramento, CA is famous for its ability to eat 4-wheelers alive. Rigs of every manufacturer who dare to face this rocky mistress quickly find themselves up to their axles in trouble. One thing’s for certain; the Jeep brand still reigns King of the Rubicon. Mud Flaps, Your Unflappable Friend When Things Get Nasty Mud flaps exist to do the thankless job of stopping spatters, slop and gunk from mucking up your vehicle. Sometimes they can even prevent a run in with the law as we see in the following story. Is there a law against packing your rotten children into a roof rack? The only thing worse than a road trip with a family you can’t stand is a cramped road trip with a family you can’t stand. Fed up with feeling choked inside my van on every vacation, I’ve decided to take action. Of course, the ideal solution would be to just abandon the wife and kids at the first gas station. But I’ll give roof racks a try first and see if that helps alleviate my utter disgust with the people I’m bound to. When hoonage gets hairy, you’d better have a Warn Winch or a Ramsey Winch on hand If you’re practicing to become a bona fide amateur stunt hoon, you’d better bring the right equipment along. Before our maiden hooning trip, my crew and I thought that all our bases were covered with some batting helmets, plenty of duct tape, and an ice chest of tall boys. We learned the hard way that having a Warn Winch or a Ramsey Winch is also essential. Here’s what happened. Trailer Hitches—a Guide to Getting Hitched Without the Heartache Boy, I learned the hard way that it takes a quality hitch to tow like the big dogs. It happened when I moved my sister’s old singlewide from Shady Acres over to the Starlight. Once we put the wheels on and lowered that old Classic Coach onto the bumper hitch, all hell broke loose—literally. Magnaflow vs. Flowmaster—King Kong vs. Godzilla Revisited My ’99 GMC Sierra is in serious need of some new exhaust. The old system looks like Swiss cheese and the cab fills with smoke at red lights. It really makes for one-hell-of-a headache. Plus, the rumble is loud enough to crack plaster, which makes me the scourge of my neighborhood. I figure it’s time to outfit that old rig with some new exhaust tubes. The Easy-Bake Recipe for a Souped-up Diesel Rig The following recipe for Triple-Baked Diesel Casserole is guaranteed to turn your diesel truck into a red-hot race rig. Careful baking lets the natural juices flow while a quick simmer extract the powerful flavors and tasty torque lurking deep inside your truck’s powerplant. For Diesel Performance, Trust Bully Dog to let the Ponies Out When it comes to power and torque, the top of the food chain these days is the late-model diesel truck. Leaving the factory with over 300 horsepower and 600 ft/lbs of torque, this new breed of hot rod is a force to be reckoned with. And, this is before the addition of any of the popular diesel modifications now available. The burgeoning diesel aftermarket makes it possible for oil-burnin’ motorheads to extract more power—lots more power. The lazy man’s guide to creative traffic evasion These days, you have to blaze your own trails in order to avoid slogging through traffic. But you can’t just start motoring your pickup through a stranger’s backyard naked. You need to have a plan of attack and a few accessories along for the ride because things can get mighty hairy. Here are my thoughts for all you intrepid traffic-phobes out there. Edge Performance Transforms your Diesel Truck into a Modern Hot Rod These days, diesel trucks are the undisputed kings of power. Having shed their smoky, work-a-day reputation, diesels have become the modern-day muscle car. Diesel drags are ripping-up tracks across the nation, the aftermarket has burst the multi-billion dollar mark and the Big 3 continue cranking out these powerful machines for us hopeless torque junkies. Husky Floor Liners: Premium Carpet Protection for All Types of Vehicles Husky Floor Liners are the custom-molded floor protection of choice for everything from sedans to minivans to big diesel rigs. With the amount of quality materials, adept craftsmanship and unique design that goes into each Husky Floor Liner, it’s easy to see why. Let’s take a closer look at these all-American auto protection gems known throughout the land as Husky Floor Liners. Improve the power and performance of your car with a K&N Air Intake and reusable K&N Air Filters. Adding an air intake and upgrading to a performance air filter is one of the easiest ways to boost the performance of you vehicle. Nowadays, there are plenty of imitators but,really only one company can claim to have invented the reusable cotton gauze air filter: K&N. Boost the power and performance of your car with a K&N Cold Air Intake or reusable K&N Air Filter. Unleash your vehicle's power with a K&N cold air intake system which works by force feeding a blast of fresh oxygen into your engine. And, even K&N air filters can help your engine breath better and, to top it off they're long-lasting and reusable; better for the environment and your wallet. Husky Liners - The Heavy Duty Floor Mat Maker Husky Liners’ collection of liners and floor mats continues to grow and now covers most pickup and SUV makes. Husky’s ever-expanding lineup also includes mats and liners for selected car makes as well. Extang - Cranking Out Top-Notch Tonneau Covers Since 1982 Extang may not have invented the tonneau cover, but they’re the outfit that gets it right. With a range of tonneau covers to meet any budget, Extang has been cranking out the best since 1982.

Sign Up Free | Learn More Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds Press Release About Us Link To Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Sponsored Ads: Recommended Hosting Related Sister Site: Submit Health Articles Now

Copyright © and All Rights Reserved.
Use of Our Service is subject to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.