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Pickups
Tongue Weight & Trailer Loading A Balancing Act
Positioning equipment on the trailer is critical to getting a pickup’s tow setup correct by Bruce W. Smith/Senior Editor One of the biggest mistakes pickup owners make in towing, other than not using a weight-distributing hitch, is exceeding the pickup’s maximum recommended tongue-weight. This leads to overloading the truck’s rear suspension, creating significant handling, braking and potentially serious liability issues. […]
March 25, 2015
Pickups
Road Test Directory 2010-2015
Road Tested: Our staff puts the newest trucks to real world use on- and off-pavement Seat time reveals a lot about a new vehicle, and the HWT editors take advantage of every opportunity to test new trucks, vans and SUVs. If you missed one of our road tests over the last few years and are seeking a […]
March 25, 2015
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Pickups
Six ways Silverado made repairs easier
When development work began on the current generation Chevy Silverado pickups several years ago, General Motors’ engineers incorporated several features that allow technicians to efficiently repair collision damage. John Van Alstyne, president and CEO of I-CAR, an international organization focused on sharing new repair procedures among automotive repair professionals, says designing automobiles to be both […]
March 24, 2015
Pickups
Ford unveils revamped Ranger
Ford unveiled Monday at the Bangkok Auto Show its redesigned Ranger pickup. Ford’s global midsize pickup – available in some 180 countries – lost many of its truck-like features in the makeover, which have been replaced with touch and feel more often found in Ford’s passenger car lineup. The truck now features an angular grille and interior design […]
March 23, 2015
Pickups
Understanding Pickup Hitch Capacities
Nothing you add to or modify the tow vehicle with raises the tow rating or relieves the driver of the responsibility to use the hardware the manufacturer requires
March 23, 2015
Pickups
Road Test: 2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Distinctive styling and a few upgrades from Toyota’s racing division, TRD, make this V-6-powered midsize SUV a little different breed for work and family needs It strikes a chord of seriousness when you first lay eyes on a Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro that’s devoid of the usual chrome found on most of today’s SUVs and pickups. […]
March 22, 2015
Pickups
How-To: Pickup Bed Corner Reinforcement
Bed flexing as the truck rolls over rough terrain will eventually break the spot welds holding the bed sides and front together. This simple fix stops that from happening.
March 22, 2015
Pickups
Front Fender Strobe Install: How-To Improve Vehicle Visibility
Side visibility is a critical aspect of work trucks and job site safety. Good strobes, well-placed, take on an even greater role when rain, fog, or snow limit visibility
March 21, 2015
Pickups
Ram looking for pickup owners to break world record
Ram is turning to its truck owners in an effort to break a world record for the largest parade of pickup trucks. Ram has 500 truck slots available for the “Ram Truck Round-up” parade taking place Saturday, April 18, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Ram truck owners can reserve their place in history by registering atwww.ramroundup.com. “Everything […]
March 19, 2015
Pickups
How-To: Heavy Duty Winch/Bumper Installation
Two primary safety and convenience accessories every heavy-duty pickup used around construction work should have is a heavy-duty winch and front bumper.
March 19, 2015
Pickups
Easy Repair For Cracked Dash Tops
Dashtop overlay from Palco makes any old pickup’s dash look like it did the day when it came off the dealer’s lot.
March 19, 2015
Pickups
Custom AEV Ram 2500HD Ute Work Truck
This AEV 2015 Ram 2500 concept truck is loaded with the products that turn ordinary work trucks into off-road-capable work horses.
March 16, 2015
Pickups
Ram Adds Two “Limited-Edition” Sport Models to 1500s
Colorful limited-production 1/2-ton Hemi-powered Sport models designed to turn heads and bring smiles to the owners
March 14, 2015
Pickups
1953 5-Window Chevy Pickup
This classic 1/2-ton work truck we spied at The Work Truck Show spent most of its life on a farm in Iowa.
March 13, 2015
Pickups
New F-150 Assembly Plant Officially Comes On Line
Kansas City Assembly Plant facilities transformed with the latest in manufacturing aluminum truck body technology
March 13, 2015
Pickups
GM To Slash Drivetrain Warranty By 40,000 miles In 2016
5-year/100,000 warranty not the big sales draw GM had hoped for so 2016 vehicles will only have 5-year/60,000-mile coverage
March 13, 2015
Pickups
VIA Motors electrifies Chevy Silverado 4X4
Want to go green but can’t afford a Tesla? Man patrol on the prowl pulling man cards for anyone seen in a Prius? Never fear, VIA Motors’ electrified Chevy Silverado 4×4 is here. The truck has an all electric range of up to 40 miles, but thanks to an onboard EcoTec3 4.6 liter V6 gasoline […]
March 10, 2015
Pickups
Colorado Rolls Out TrailBoss Edition
Chevy Colorado Trail Boss optioned out with basic upgrades for good off-pavement performance
March 10, 2015
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