Ground Force Suspension Systems has engineered a patented performance drop kit for the new mid-sized 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup. The company’s 2″ front and 3″ rear suspension lowering package is compatible with 2WD Crew Cab models. “I think anytime you have a new vehicle introduction, there are a select number of owners [...]
Jake and I would like to thank our Webmaster, Bruce, for updating our site design this weekend. The old black & white design, shown to the right, was looking a bit boring, plus we wanted to have better navigation for some of the features of the site. Speaking of which, Jake and I have decided [...]
When Jake and I aren’t somehow involved with the physical world of trucks, we are spending most of our time in the virtual world of trucks–that being the web. There are so many incredible truck websites out there that we figured we would honor their online accomplishments by starting a weekly department called “Truckblog Site [...]
A friendly reminder from your friends, Jim & Jake, to not drink & drive this weekend.
Oh this can’t be good… “Ford Motor Co. has been hit with another lawsuit claiming defective door latches on as many as 400,000 pickups and sport utility vehicles have caused the doors to open in side-impact crashes and rollover accidents, resulting in death or serious injury for occupants.” “Ford, the nation’s second-biggest automaker, has been [...]
Primedia, the publisher for the Truckin’, The Worlds Leading Truck Publication and Ebay, the worlds first and largest online auction house have teamed up to support the Charity Cars (http://www.800charitycars.com) organization by organizing the Primedia Editors Charity Challenge. Ten teams, each from a different magazine that Primedia produces, were given $25,000 for their project with [...]
Ford is ready to launch its first hybrid SUV this fall. The 2005 Escape Hybrid is based on the gas-engine version and will start selling at $26,970 and get close to 40MPG. MSN editor Perry Stern put it to the test. Read more at MSN The first full-size hybrid pickup will be available this fall [...]
Tennessee native Bobby Hamilton Sr. won the Toyota Tundra 200 on Saturday in the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series. With just eight laps remaining, Hamilton used a high pass to get around David Star and claim his forth Craftsman Series victory. Hamilton, who is also the series points leader won the Toyota Tundra 200 by less [...]
Now here’s a real enthusiast! This guy takes his hobby of modifying trucks to his job, adding 52-inch custom wheels to his work rig. And look at those hurkin’ disc brakes! Kudos Mr. Evans, kudos! And thank you for the bit o’ advertising for Truckblog! Of course this photo is clearly photoshopped by someone, but [...]
The fastest diesel vehicle on land setting a record of 272+ mph at the Bonneville Speed Trials 2003 This incredible record holding diesel truck started out life as a 1943 International K-7 truck and after being saved from a salvage yard by Carl Heap & R.B. Slagle, back in 1987. These long time pals (much [...]
Ouch! It seems that Ford’s dreaded past with Explorers flipping over has come back to haunt them, according to a
The KCV4 Mojave concept vehicle is Kia’s first attempt at a pickup truck of any kind. Based on a their Sorento SUV, the concept is designed with an extended cab and comes with a 3.8L 24V DOHC V6 capable of 280hp. Peter M. Butterfield, President and CEO of Kia Motors America, made this statement to [...]
