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Truckin' Supports Relaxin in SoCal

Posted May 3 2011 06:58 AM by DanWard-Editor

We get several emails and letters everyday asking for Truckin' stickers, shirts, hats, and clothes for women. We're working hard to get an online store operational, but for now, the only place to buy your Truckin'...

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Rollin' in Style

Send Us Your Driving Shots

Posted April 27 2011 12:07 PM by DanWard-Editor

One thing that separates the top dog in custom truck mags is the ability to effectively shoot a truck in its natural environment—driving. We do it well, and others just screw it up and put out of focus photos on the...

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Relaxin' in SoCal This Weekend

Truckin' Will Be Relaxin'

Posted April 27 2011 11:49 AM by DanWard-Editor

This weekend is Relaxin' in SoCal held at Alpine's headquarters in Torrance, California. Be sure to cruise out to the show on Sunday and enjoy some of California's top custom trucks.

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Truckin' and Nitto on display at The Big A

Nitto Tire Sponsors Angels

Posted March 28 2011 09:09 AM by DanWard-Editor

Nitto Tire and Truckin' team up to create an impressive display that the 2011 Angels' Fan Fest.

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Odd Balls Out in Force

Classic Dodge and International

Posted March 20 2011 12:35 PM by DanWard-Editor

Last month I asked where all the odd ball trucks were and it looks like the people have spoken, as there were several rare trucks at Forbidden Fantasy.

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Road Trip: Houston to SoCal

1,600 miles in 20 hours

Posted March 16 2011 08:12 AM by DanWard-Editor

It was the ultimate shakedown test drive—1,600 miles in 20 hours. Could the guys at Ekstensive build a bulletproof suspension that would hold up even though we hadn't even been out for a proper shakedown?

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Sparks-flying Photos

Ekstensive Metalworks Doing it Big

Posted March 16 2011 07:31 AM by DanWard-Editor

Taking photos is something I enjoying doing, but typically the setting is a nice sunset outdoors and the subject is a tricked-out show truck. While at Ekstensive Metalworks, in Houston, I was able to get some cool photos...

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Stop Me if You've Heard This One

Termites Vs. Brake Cleaner & Lighter

Posted March 16 2011 07:01 AM by DanWard-Editor

Last week, I had fun hanging out with the Ekstensive Metalworks crew in Houston, Texas. Working with a bunch of guys, you never know what kind of shenanigans are just around the corner. This story is true.

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Come Hang Out with us at the Show

Forbidden Fantasy This Weekend

Posted March 10 2011 02:06 PM by DanWard-Editor

Forbidden Fantasy in Lake Perris is this weekend and Truckin' will have a booth with four top-notch show trucks on display.

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I Get Paid for This?!

Jeep Vs. Dodge Off-Road Drag Race

Posted February 28 2011 09:03 AM by DanWard-Editor

It sounded like a good idea at the time—line up next to each other and see who could go up this 250ft 38-degree incline the fastest. What could possibly go wrong?

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800 lb./ft., No Urea - Ram is Back

New Ram HD boasts 800 lb./ft. torque, no Exhaust Fluid

Posted February 9 2011 02:10 PM by esanchez

Ram Heavy Duty Upgrades Deliver Class-Leading Torque and Towing High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel now rated at 800 lb.-ft. of torque Ram is only heavy-duty diesel pickup that doesn’t require Diesel Exhaust Fluid...

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Chevy and Ford

Early Model Custom Trucks

Posted January 20 2011 05:13 PM by Bob Ryder

We always hear, which of the "Big Three" manufactures has produced the most popular early pre 1973 model truck.

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'71 Dodge Tradesman

Vans R Back

Posted January 19 2011 09:37 AM by Bob Ryder

As the old guy on the Truckin' staff, I am always asked by the younger Truckin' staff about the old days of Truckin'.

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Project Black Sheep Update

Truckin's '09 Dodge Ram

Posted January 18 2011 01:41 PM by DanWard-Editor

As with any good project, we couldn't call it 'done' and the welders are out in force. Next time you see our '09 Ram, dubbed Black Sheep, it will be sitting on the ground with 26 inches of three-piece MHT wheels...

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Photos Just for the Web

Pics of our Project Ram Rod

Posted April 20 2010 03:40 PM by DanWard-Editor

Every blue moon, our Canon cameras act up and we end up losing a photo shoot. We're not really happy when this happens, but it does make for great web photos. Enjoy some outtakes of our '09 Ram Rod project.

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