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?
I honestly don't know what the hell this guy was thinking, but this one of a kind creation is guaranteed to turn heads at any gas station. God forbid you have to sell your truck or SUV because of our outrageous gas prices and are forced to purchase an old Volkswagen Golf car like this one, be aware that there is a new replacement available for your spare tire.
4wdworld.com sells a product called the EEzy Wheel, which is an inflatable device that lifts your truck tire and wheel onto the hub of your pickup for you, effortlessly. The unit operates from air pressure in your spare tire, eliminating the need for an air compressor (although you can use one if you'd like). The EEzy Wheel Lift supports up to 175 pounds, and is compact and can be easily stored away.
Every Monday morning we give you a re-cap of last weeks festivities, from automotive manufacturer announcements to the hottest (and sometimes worst) products available. Below is a list of last weeks top stories:
In an article by the Detroit News, a three-judge federal appeals court have dismissed a lawsuit regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's ruling of requiring tire pressure monitoring systems that apparently was not a strict enough policy.
Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels is proud to announce the new ultra-aggressive CRUSHER™ radial. This tough radial features a new dynamic tread pattern that has been specifically designed for demanding off-road traction as well as excellent handling on the street. Click "Full Story" for more details.
Nitto Tire has announced new sizes for its new Dune Grappler Desert Terrain tire. These tires have a unique flamed tread pattern that was engineered for both on-road comfort and off-road performance. The new sizes available are 35-inch overall diameter tires in an 18 and 20-inch wheel configuration. These sizes will be available in retail stores later this summer. Read on for more information.
The easiest thing a person can do to customize their vehicle is with an aftermarket set of wheels and tires. Nothing more says “this is mine” like bolting up a set of “low pros” on dubs, or a set of monster truck tires. In either case, when you alter the diameter of the tire, it will alter the reading of the speedometer – and it needs to be changed back to read proper speed. Enter the Speed Wizard from Merlin Controls. – DrSpeed
MAXAIR is the only known tire pressure device for cars, light trucks, and SUV’s that both monitors and inflates tires to automatically maintain proper tire pressure to desired pre-set levels. The TREAD Act requires certain new vehicles to have a tire pressure monitoring system. MAXAIR surpasses all TREAD Act requirements and it automatically supplies air to tires as needed.
Not only does this system virtually eliminate flat tires and blowouts, you can safely drive your vehicle to a repair facility in the event that your tire either needs to be repaired or replaced.
Tired of freezing your ass off at the top of a snowy mountain in sub-human temperatures, forced to put on those 20 pound chains to get to your cabin before sundown? Evidently the folks over at Southwest Spectra in Albuquerque, New Mexico have. So they came up with the female-friendly "Spikes Spiders" as an alternative to chains or cables.
Going Christmas shopping this weekend and wondering what to get the race fan, young driver or gear-head in your life this holiday season? Here's a list of ten unique gift ideas that will not only put a smile on their faces but may just save their lives!
The Detroit News said today, "Ford Motor Co. approved replacement tires for its Explorer sport-utility vehicle that made it just as likely to roll over as the originals Ford blamed for more than 200 deaths. Ford's test results of replacement tires, introduced as evidence last month in an Explorer trial in Mississippi, may support hundreds of pending lawsuits..."
Friday was Tundra Day, and today it's apparently recall day here at Truckblog! Hopefully your Ford, Lincoln, Dodge, or Mitsubishi truck doesn't have Cooper tires, otherwise you are in for a double recall whammy this week (see previous article). Today Cooper Tire & Rubber announced it was recalling 288,000 tires used on passenger cars and light trucks due to leaks and cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Michelin's new X One XTE tire is all the rage right now for the trucking industry due to fuel and weight savings. These massive 17-inch wide tires are being used by 18-wheelers to replace their existing dual tire configuration, making an 18-wheeler a 10-wheeler. We can only wonder, will we start to see single rear tire dually trucks in the future? Bring on those fat boys!
Today Truckblog added featured truck aftermarket products to the site from Truck Hownd, the ultimate pickup truck & SUV product guide. Located below the search boxes, products from Truck Hownd are displayed with a brief description of each product. Click those links to view more information about the product, rate it, or build a list of your favorites. It's pretty cool, and the search feature helps you find anything for your ride! Like the Truckblog blog/news service, Truck Hownd is free for enthusiasts to browse, and free for manufacturers to add their own products. Be sure to check out the New Products and Hot Products pages, plus the other Hownd sites that include Fitness Hownd, iPod Hownd, and Coffee Hownd.
What kind of tire costs $30,000 each, is twelve feet in height, and only lasts six months? Well, according to Goodyear, all their monster tractor tires are spoken for... through 2006. This gigantic problem caused Walker Machinery Co. in Belle, West Virginia, to cancel the sale of their four 200-ton dump trucks at $3 million a pop.
"The shortage is due to a rise in equipment orders, an increase in worldwide mining because of increased mineral prices and growth in China and other Asian counties."
Last night was a major milestone for my truck. After much anticipation and many close close calls from the wonderful Houston drivers out there (Ya'll know who you are) I finally got hit for the fourth time last night. Houston weather has not been great as of late and yesterday was no exception as it was raining most of the day however, from what I can tell the weather, as much as ignorance was not a factor in this accident.
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This is one of the more easier things you can keep maintained yourself, however it's often one of the most overlooked items as well. Maintaining the correct tire pressure in your cars tires is not only makes your car safer to drive but can decrease tire wear and increase fuel mileage.
Tire Inflation Tire inflation is key to maintaining the your tires normal wear patterns and increasing fuel economy. Judging the tire pressure by sight alone isn't good enough as there is very little difference to the eye between a tire running 20 psi vs. a tire running 30 psi however the tires rated load would be decreased by one third at 20 psi.
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Tired of freezing your ass off at the top of a snowy mountain in sub-human temperatures, forced to put on those 20 pound chains to get to your cabin before sundown? Evidently the folks over at Southwest Spectra in Albuquerque, New Mexico have. So they came up with the female-friendly "Spikes Spiders" as an alternative to chains or cables.
The Detroit News said today, "Ford Motor Co. approved replacement tires for its Explorer sport-utility vehicle that made it just as likely to roll over as the originals Ford blamed for more than 200 deaths. Ford's test results of replacement tires, introduced as evidence last month in an Explorer trial in Mississippi, may support hundreds of pending lawsuits..."
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What kind of tire costs $30,000 each, is twelve feet in height, and only lasts six months? Well, according to Goodyear, all their monster tractor tires are spoken for... through 2006. This gigantic problem caused Walker Machinery Co. in Belle, West Virginia, to cancel the sale of their four 200-ton dump trucks at $3 million a pop.
Last night was a major milestone for my truck. After much anticipation and many close close calls from the wonderful Houston drivers out there (Ya'll know who you are) I finally got hit for the fourth time last night. Houston weather has not been great as of late and yesterday was no exception as it was raining most of the day however, from what I can tell the weather, as much as ignorance was not a factor in this accident.
