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Jeep Vs. Dodge Off-Road Drag Race

Posted February 28 2011 10:03 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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TundraSTOP Event

Fun without the Sun in SoCal

Posted February 25 2011 08:53 PM by Maximus Matthewson

If anybody in SoCal wants to get out of the house on a dreary Saturday, Truckin' will be at the TundraSTOP.com event event sponsored by dubzdirect.com.

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2000 Silverado 1500 Project

Rendering Sneak Peek

Posted February 25 2011 07:33 PM by Maximus Matthewson

We told you about it, you offered your suggestions, now we have a rendering...sort of. We do have the rendering, but there will be a couple changes.

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New LS dress-up parts

Holley LS Coil Covers

Posted February 25 2011 02:52 PM by Brandan

A recent Readers' Rap question about dressing up a GM LS engine reminded me of a cool product from SEMA that we also spotted at MPMC.

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New Fitment for 2011 GM 2500HD

BMF Wheels New Release

Posted February 25 2011 10:59 AM by DanWard-Editor

BMF Wheels just released new fitments for 2011 GM 2500HD trucks with the new 8x180mm lug pattern.

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Truckin's Coming to Oklahoma

Kicker Bash Car & Truck Show

Posted February 24 2011 11:34 AM by DanWard-Editor

KICKER is playing host to the second go-round of the KICKER Bash Car & Truck Show in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on March 26 and 27 and Truckin' will be there with cameras in hand.

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Last Call for THROWDOWN participants

THROWDOWN entry deadline

Posted February 24 2011 10:38 AM by DanWard-Editor

With the month of February coming to a close, your chance to participate in Truckin's 2011 THROWDOWN is also winding down.

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Issue 5 Behind the Scenes

Paint and Body Special

Posted February 23 2011 10:00 AM by Maximus Matthewson

Our last behind the scenes photo was so popular that we decided to try and get a behind the scenes for every cover of Truckin'. Here is the behind the scenes for Issue 5.

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Where are the Odd Balls?

VW, International, Subaru trucks

Posted February 22 2011 10:14 AM by DanWard-Editor

At a recent truck show, I came across this beautiful VW truck. Deservedly so, it had a crowd around it all day. Why aren't there more odd balls out at shows?

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Are You a Real Racer?

Spectre's 341 Challenge

Posted February 18 2011 09:48 AM by DanWard-Editor

Driving fast, turning accurately, and pushing the limits like a high-wire act with no net—welcome to Spectre's 341 Challenge. This is the Nurburgring of Nevada.

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If you were in charge...

How would you shape the fullsize truck market?

Posted February 15 2011 02:48 PM by Brandan

OK guys, let's say you're designing and engineering the next generation fullsize truck. What feature or model would you add that's not currently available?

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Car Accidents

What's the worst you've seen?

Posted February 15 2011 07:40 AM by Maximus Matthewson

So driving into work today, I saw one of the craziest series of events that I have seen while driving. I was on the 91-W just before the 241 splits off. The freeway was cruising pretty good at about 70...

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Who Will Be First to 1,000 lb./ft?

Diesel Pickup Torque Race Heats Up Again

Posted February 14 2011 05:22 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

The image above is a cover mock-up created in advance of the launch of Truckin's sister publication Diesel Power . At the time the magazine launched, 700 lb./ft. from the factory seemed like a unfathomable number....

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Hotchkis Performance Open House

C10s El Caminos and Others Invade Hotchkis Performance

Posted February 14 2011 12:44 PM by Bob Ryder

Hotchkis Performance celebrated it's new facility in Santa Fe Springs, California with an open house. Since John Hotchkis began his suspension business in 1993 it has grown to become one of the leading car and truck high...

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Monster Jam

Jamin' With My Nephew Jack

Posted February 11 2011 12:07 PM by Bob Ryder

I recently had the enjoyment of taking my nephew Jack to a Monster Jam event at Anaheim Stadium. It was his Christmas gift from uncle Bob.

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