Transporting your toys from A to B is as easy as LGA. Let's Go Aero, manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions, offers a variety of compact trailers ideal for your next sand dune, lakeside, mountain camp or winter resort excursion. LGA trailers - including the GearWagon 125, GearLodge Camper, Little Giant Sport Utility Trailer and LittleGiant Trailer Xpand - are perfectly suited for dirt bike, motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile and personal watercraft owners who don't want the hassle - or expense - of a large, dedicated toy hauler trailer.
The big shift is on at Ford Motor Company, as the automaker plans to more than double the number – to 1.4 million – of fuel-efficient, 6-speed automatic transmissions in its North American cars and trucks by the end of 2009. The advanced transmissions provide customers 4 to 6 percent improved fuel economy compared with typical 4- and 5-speed gearboxes, as well as better acceleration and a quieter and more refined driving experience.
Solid By Design, Inc. has been granted a license by AMP Research to manufacture AMP’ patented Alloy Fuel Doors exclusively for the automotive aftermarket. AMP Research will continue to manufacture its custom alloy fuel-filler doors sold through OEM accessory programs that include GM, Ford, Chrysler, Mazda, Mitsubishi.
AMP Research was kind enough to invite Truckblog out to their 40,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Irvine, California, to show us a behind the scenes look of their products, as well as install a set of Power Steps on Project Truckblog. Look for an install article coming soon!.
In the video, Engineering Manager, Anthony Smith, explains how the famous Power Step was developed, and highlights its unique features.
Just in case that "PC Load Letter" error is getting you down this morning, we have composed a list of last week's top blogs to make you happy again. Especially the 2010 Ford F-150 4.4 Liter Diesel pictures! Check out the full list below.
“Go Ahead Punk… Make My Day!”… Imagine this familiar voice sounding out from under the hood of your ride; or you pull up in front of your girlfriend’s house and announce your arrival with “I Got You Babe”, or you are out on your boat and you press a button on your FX-550 and – all around you can hear the theme song from “Jaws”. With Horntones the possibilities are endless.
Check out the YouTube video inside! Install article and full review, coming soon.
Corsa Performance has designed new exhaust systems that complement the power and sound for both the 2004-2006 and 2007-2008 Nissan Titan V8 pickups. The new Nissan Titan exhaust systems feature full 3-inch mandrel bent pipes, 3-inch high-flow mufflers and a single side exit with handcrafted, twin 4.0-inch Pro-Series polished 304L stainless tips for enhanced appearance.
To redesign the 2009 F-150, the Ford engineering team worked with its customer base to determine the needs and wants of today’s truck buyer. The 2009 F-150 gives Ford owners more choice and more options than before – with the ability to create 35 separate configurations – all delivered with Ford quality.
Our buddy, Mike Levine, of Pickuptruck.com, has aquired new photos of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck in the Regular Cab configuration. The pickup truck features a 120 inch wheel base with a short bed, and unfortunately with the short bed, you will not be able to choose the "RamBox" side storage compartments, as they are an option only in the Crew Cab version.
Let's Go Aero (LGA), manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions for the automotive, recreation and commercial trade industries, has introduced the GearCage Cargo Rack System - the ultimate cargo management system featuring LGA's GearCage with its GearBag and Bike Mount hardware accessories.
Baja Designs new Diablo Rally light will have you seeing double by incorporating their race proven Diablo lens not once, but twice! The new Diablo Rally doubles your light output by incorporating two Baja Designs Diablo lenses stacked one on top of the other.
I don't know where the guys at Jalopnik find this crap, but it's really amazing. As seen in the photographs, the vehicle is a Holden UTE sport truck, which are sold in Australia. Lifted on huge Mickey Thompson Baja Claws and packed with a 6.0 liter V8 engine, "Da Hulk" as it's called, also has what seems to be hydraulic cross over steering, a full Dana 60 front axle, leaf springs, a Westin Bull Bar, six Lightforce HID off road lights, flared fenders, chrome side steps, and roll bar. Mudding anyone?
Mike Levine over at Pickuptruck has been busy once again, this time posting a review of the new Hummer H3T pickup truck. Did the H3T's 5.3 liter V8 engine leave a big enough foot print out on the trails, where true Hummers are tested? Check out the results so far, via this link.
Giving props to DiamondBack, the new Hummer H3T is sporting a HUMMER-branded DiamondBack tonneau cover. This one of a kind H3T cover will be available directly through Hummer dealers when this vehicle is launched in late August, early September. It will also be available through many aftermarket sources and you can choose from the traditional diamond plate style or a new LINE-X XTRA option shown in the pictures.
Mopar, Chrysler LLC’s original equipment parts manufacturer and supplier, announced it has introduced a new 3-year/100,000-mile warranty on its remanufactured powertrain assemblies for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. Mopar’s new comprehensive warranty on the reman powertrain assemblies covers the costs of all parts and labor. It includes a $75 towing allowance and is transferable. There is also no deductible required.
In an article by The Motley Fool, General Motors is facing very weak truck sales figures, down 20 percent in February alone. With oil prices well over $100 per barrel, automakers in the truck industry are fighting one another for each truck sold. And with heavy hitters like the Toyota Tundra and Ford F-150, the race is becoming tighter and tighter.
In Pro Car Wear Inc developed the automotive industries first, full-function LED and fiber optics taillights for General Motors SUVs, with applications for the Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and GMC Denali.
Ford Motor Company is increasing its current F-150 production, to ensure there will be enough vehicles in supply if demand are to change in the next couple of months before the 2009 F-150 is released public ally. Selling nearly 414,000 F-150s in 2007 alone, Ford currently has roughly 200,000 F-Series pickups in inventory, which is a 96 day supply.
Can you believe it's already Monday again? What happened to the weekend? Well, one thing is for sure, at least this week we get to look forward to more exciting news about our economy. Starting off with the price of oil tipping $110 per barrel, $3.29 dollar average gasoline prices (don't forget the diesel guys at well over $4.00 already!), continued market share decline for domestic automakers, Union employees not agreeing yet on contracts, and more vehicle recalls. However, on a happier note, here's a list of our top stories from last week that you may have missed in the midst of all the action last week.
Woo hoo Jeep lovers! Jeep Performance, which is a division of Mopar, are working on a 2.8 liter diesel engine swap kit for your Jeep. Everything needed will be included in the kits, "including a stand-alone wiring harness and non-EGR motor!". Apparently the Jeep Liberty diesel engines had problems with their exhaust gas recirculation systems, so Jeep has responded with a kit that will replace the Liberty diesel engine, as well as a drop in kit for all other Jeep platforms. Further details are to be released. As posted by 4Wheel Drive & Sport Utility Magazine.
Pickuptruck.com have posted their review of the 2008 Dodge Dakota as well, although the results were not so satisfying. "Although the Dakota has an obvious edge with the V8 offering, fingers point to the Nissan Frontier for all-around small truck satisfaction in this comparison". The article highlights the newly redesigned truck features, such as the beefy 4.7-liter V8, exterior styling, and interior upgrades. Check out the review by clicking here.
The One Up Steps mount in the factory location and provide a cleaner more protective step then original equipment tube or plastic steps. Design to disappear more then get noticed we Powder Coat them with black texture for a long lasting finish. Your unfinished pinch weld is fully covered by heavy gauge steel that is laser cut and CNC formed. These quality steps will take the abuse before your cab is damaged. – DrSpeed
Ford Motor Company has been ordered to pay out $82.6 Million dollars to Benetta Buell-Wilson, now paralyzed from the waist down, for when her 1997 Ford Explorer rolled 4 times during an accident and the roof had collapsed, which severed her spinal cord.
Keystone Restyling’s 2008 Superduty F250/350/450 ‘Good Hood’ is now available. The twin scoop design adds an aggressive, high-performance appearance to any of Ford’s redesigned SD-series trucks. In addition to adding high-performance looks, Keystone’s ‘Good Hood’ adds real high-performance response when the optional diesel ram-air upgrade is added.
Mike Levine of Pickuptruck.com released his opinion today of the TRD Supercharged 2008 Toyota Tacoma, which dials in at a price tag of nearly $37,000 dollars, a bit steep for a mid-size truck. The supercharger option sets you back a good $4,000, and with gas prices at over $4 per gallon, I do not think customers will be requesting that option all that much. The estimated EPA gas mileage numbers for the Tacoma are 18 miles per gallon in the city, which is not that much better from its bigger brother, the full-size Tundra at 14 miles per gallon.
The all-new 2008 Toyota Sequoia has been described as the most useful, refined and easiest-to-drive full-size SUV ever built. Now, thanks to AMP Research, this large, truck-based SUV can be easily outfitted with arguably the best step assist on the market today.
Let's Go Aero (LGA), manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions, now offers the LittleGiant Trailer Xpand (LGT Xpand) - a fully-enclosed trailer offering all the cargo space of a Chevrolet S-10 or Ford Ranger pickup bed.
Fab Fours Inc. are now offering a rear bumper assembly for the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The rear off road bumper is built with a tire carrier, and features a stylish appearance, with integrated D-ring mounts.
When it comes to lifting a Ford F-450, you’ve got to make sure that the conversion kit can do the job right. Kelderman, known for quality engineered air ride suspension kits for light and medium duty trucks, has now developed both air and non-air lift kits for the 450 Ford Super Duty, giving the consumer more options than ever for this class 4 truck.
Popular electronics blog, Engadget, posted a story about a designer from the automotive design company, Pininfarina, who developed a wiperless windshield that keeps the front glass clear of water and debris featuring a multi-layer system.
Mopar is now making it easier for Jeep customers to modify their future vehicle, using their computerized ordering system called EASy, which stands for Electronic Accessory System.
To bolster its versatile and dynamic product line, enhance the company's bold and adventurous brand identity and further expand the growing line of products marketed by approximately 500 Suzuki dealers nationwide, American Suzuki Motor Corp. debuts its all-new 2009 Equator midsize pickup truck at this year's Chicago Auto Show. The introduction of the Equator marks Suzuki's first entry into the midsize pickup truck market and expands the company's offering of activity-oriented cars and trucks.
The 2008 Toyota 4Runner midsize SUV with an all-new Sport Edition Urban Runner Package will make its debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Adding a new dimension in style, value, and upscale luxury to the capable SUV, the Urban Runner Package delivers an extraordinary value with a manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Ford is further expanding its ‘smart’ features for truck customers, announcing today a collection of industry-exclusive technologies for F-Series trucks and commercial E-Series vans that will help make business owners more productive and successful.
StreetGlow developed a LED light bar for consumers that offers supreme styling and safety for the rear of your vehicle. Featuring a slim line of L.E.Ds (a.k.a. "line of fire" lights) that provides an OEM appearance, the StreetGlow truck light installs within minutes, and offers a trailer hitch attachment for power (it can also be hard wired). It also has a multi-function capability for running light control, brake light, and turn signals. We opted for the 60-inch version of these LED truck lights on Project Truckblog and here's how easy it is to install (even a caveman could do it!)
If you were amazed as much as we were at Fords F-150 SuperBowl commercial this past Sunday, you will be even more amazed that Ford has confirmed that their commercial was 100 percent real. Pushing over 6G's of Gravitational Force, nearly 6 times the trucks weight, their F-150 demonstrated the strength of its towhooks and overall rigidity of the truck. If you missed the commercial during the SuperBowl, you can check it out below. You can also see how Ford constructed the commercial into reality, by visiting http://www.fordvehicles.com/f150behindthescenes/.
GM Holden’s global design capability was showcased today on the world stage when GMC took the covers off a stunning concept vehicle at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. The GMC Denali XT was designed and constructed at GM Holden’s design centre in Port Melbourne, Victoria. GMC drew upon General Motors’ global resources and expertise in Australia to produce the show stopper.
LeBra offers a new soft tonneau rack system that allows truck owners to haul bikes, skis, canoes/kayaks, camping gear and more without removing their soft tonneau cover - ultimately increasing the truck's carrying capacity.
Autoweek has published their review of the 2008 Nissan Frontier Nismo King Cab, stating "This is a nice piece to drive, solidly built, plenty of power, good steering feel and handling, given what it is, even a really nice ride for an off-roadable truck. The Nismo folks have gotten their sums right." Powered by a 260 horse power 4.0 liter V-6, this little pickup is guaranteed to handle the trails. Click Here to check out the review.
ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.), manufacturer of the SNOWSPORT® HD Utility Plow, announces the release of two new, easy to install mounts for Ford Escape and Dodge Dakota pickups. The plow and included mount are easy to install on your truck and don’t require any wiring, lever controls, or winch to operate, making plowing fast and efficient.
Our friend, Mike Levine of Pickuptruck.com, got his hands on some photos of the 2009 Volkswagen Taro pickup truck and apparently spotted some of the "Volkswagens executives checking out the 2009 Ford F-150 during the 2008 Detroit Auto Show", which leads us to believe that they are developing their new truck as a competitor to the new 2009 F-150. Maybe we'll see this new pickup being tested this summer? It should be interesting.
Valley, an industry-leader in hitches and towing accessories for more than 60 years, offers a Class III/IV receiver hitch (#82123) to fit the new body style Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500. Valley's black powdercoat, all-steel hitch looks great and outfits the 2007-2008 Silverado/Sierra with up to 6,000 lbs. weight carrying and 10,000 lbs. weight distributing capacity*.
Toyota FJ Cruiser owners are a breed of their own, turning heads everywhere they go. After emerging onto the market in a big way, the FJ Cruiser begs to be customized. Whether the terrain is hilltop or highway, Putco has something to make each FJ Cruiser unique from all the rest.
The high riding powerful Toyota Tundra is growing in popularity for both work and recreation. Now there’s a way to access the bed of the Tundra without strain. AMP Research is pleased to announce that their recently introduced BedStep™ is now available for the latest generation Tundra.
