Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsMercedes-Benz Vans getting new engineering chiefJörg Zürn has been named Head of Engineering at Mercedes-Benz Vans, effective Nov. 1 the company announced. Zürn succeeds Dr. Sascha Paasche who is retiring on January 1, 2014, after 25 years of service to Daimler. Zürn’s career at Daimler covers nearly 30 years. Most recently he served as Chief Engineer for Truck Product Engineering Heavy Duty/Medium Duty […]September 25, 2013PickupsRancho introduces lift suspension kitRancho has introduced a new “Level It” performance suspension system, designed to lift the front of 2003-2012 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 diesel truck. The system installs and fits up to 35-inch tires, and includes sway bar relocation brackets, a set of front Rancho RS7000MT monotube shocks and variable rate front coil springs. Rancho sway bar relocation brackets […]August 14, 2013PickupsInjector puller from Snap-onSnap-on’s says its Injector Puller Kit (IPK1170) is designed to remove diesel injectors from GM vehicles produced from 2001 to 2004 with an LB7 Duramax engine. These engines are found in light-duty 2500/3500 and medium-duty 4500/5500 GM trucks.July 29, 2013PickupsNew adjustable gooseneck availableInventHelp says one of its inventors has created a product called Hitchem-Up Gooseneck Guide, which is designed to help hook up a truck and trailer. “Before creating a prototype of the Hitchem-Up Gooseneck Guide, we considered the following questions,” says one of two inventors from Holly Hill, S.C. “How long does it take you to […]July 25, 2013PickupsNew GM/Chevy exhaust availableaFe Power says it has released a Cat-Back Exhaust System for the 2014 GM Silverado/Sierra 1500 V8-5.3L/6.2L with 143.5” and 153” wheelbases, P/N 49-44038-B. The cat-back is constructed using 3″ mandrel-bent, 409 stainless-steel and uses a free-flowing muffler. The company says OE-style bayonet hangers and band clamps provide a stable pipe location during high vibration […]July 23, 2013PickupsThe pros and cons of removing your pickup’s DPF systemWhat do you gain? What do you loose? Here’s the inside story about removing your pickup’s DPFJuly 15, 2011Previous PagePage 63 of 63Top StoriesPickups2026 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado Get Supercharged to 1,000 HP by SVEThe new specialty, limited-edition pickups bring more than twice the horsepower of the standard factory models' V8 option.ExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityConExpo/Con-Agg 2026ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Utility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortFeatured SponsorLink-Belt Unveils Smarter Excavators Built for Every Operator
