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- volume 39, no. 13, [10] november 11, 2013 -
Table of Contents volume 39, NO. 13
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Departments
Blessings and Beatings 16
Whatd You Say? 18
New Products 20
Truckin Tough 26
Tool of the Month 30
Radical Renderings 32
Busted Knuckles 34
Custom Dodge Mini-Features 36
Readers Rides 132
Good Trucks Gone Bad 134
MAXimum Exposure 134
You Asked, We Answered 137
Twisted 70
Doing what GMC
couldnt
King of the
Raptors 80
A race-ready, cold-
blooded prerunner
Black Beauty 86
Reinventing the classic
flatbed Chevy formula
Features
Novakane 50
Lean, Mean, Go-Fast
Machine
Reach For The Sky 58
This Ram brings the Wild
Wests undead back to life
Tuxedo Black 64
Riding in style no matter
the occasion
64
50
26
58
On the Cover
Continuing our dual
cover theme, this
months covers include
a race-ready Raptor,
built to handle the
inhospitable terrain
in and around Baja
California, Mexico, shot
by Editor Dan Ward. The
second cover features a
2008 GMC Sierra with a
new-body Yukon Denali
front clip, built by Alamo
Customs, in Alvin, Texas.
Contributing Tech Editor
Harley Camilleri shot this
at the Heat Wave Truck
Show, in Austin, Texas.

Table of Contents volume 39, NO. 13
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120
110
92
100
Tech
Power Pipes 92
Putting the growl in Fords
Coyote 5.0L V-8 thanks to
American Racing Headers
Give Me a Brake 100
Wilwoods big brake kit adds
stopping performance
& racecar looks
Bringing the Ram
to New Heights 110
Prepare your Ram to tackle
any terrain
Good Vibrations 120
Our EcoBoost gets an audio
overhaul from MTX and Stinger
Shows
Texas Heat Wave 2013 126
Texas largest car and truck show
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Polls, contests, behind-the-
scenes photos, ramblings from
the editors. Get some!
on truckinweb.com:
Plenty of web-exclusive content,
information on upcoming events,
forums, blogs, and much more.
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Feature Editor Maxwell Matthewson
associate Editor Patrick McCarthy
Managing Editor Lorraine Mc Craw
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Phil Gordon, Joe Greeves, Richard Holdener, Barry
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Blessings and Beatings
by Dan WarD
PHOTOgraPHy: Dan WarD
W
eve never been afraid to push the traditional truck
mag limits with the selection of our cover trucksand
this months newsstand cover slams convention on its
rearend. Every blue moon, a certain truck comes long
that seems to have universal appeal, and in the ever-competitive full-
size truck battle, Fords F-150 Raptor is as hot as they come. Beloved by
people who know little to nothing about desert racing or off-roading, the
Raptor has that it factor with enthusiasts and the general public that
every manufacturer dreams of. Our cover Raptor is about as extreme as
it getsand thats why we love it.
We know not everyone is in love with a purpose-built off-roader,
however one thing we can all appreciate is the amount of engineering,
fabrication, and hard work that went into such an incredible rig. That
same amount of effort and skill also went into our subscribers lowered
GMC cover. Not satisfied with what the manufacturer offered, the owner
sought to make his own factory-looking custom, and the end result is
stunning. Never being satisfied is a terribly wonderful way of modifying
your truck. Dodge fanatics are one such group who are diehard enthu-
siasts and arent willing to leave a stock truck alone for long. Starting on
page 36, six fortunate Dodge owners get their fifteen minutes of fame
by way of mini-features. Each truck was built to the owners desire and
each are deserving of your attention. We never give up on a creative
idea, no matter how extreme, and we hope you dont give up on your
pursuit of the ultimate custom truck either.

- volume 39, no.13, [18] november 11, 2013 -
Whatd you say?
G
ot something to
tell us? This is
your spot. Tell us
you like a feature,
want to see more tech stories
of your particular truck, or tell
us we got a new truck test right
or wrong. Weve dedicated
this one page to anything and
everything you have to say.
Think of it as our Facebook
wall, only it goes to print instead
of being forgotten in fve
seconds. Speaking of which,
well be selecting some of the
best post on our Facebook
wall and printing them here,
so be sure to friend us at
facebook.com/truckinmag.
We can be reached at patrick.
mccarthy@sorc.com.
Hi Truckin,
What are the requirements
for getting my truck on the
cover? Im starting a new build
and want to create something
cover-worthy. Please let me
know.
Thank you,
Pedro Carrillo
Fort Worth, Texas
Pedro,
Theres no formula or
checklist of requirements
for building a cover truck. If
there was, everyone would
do it! However, here are a
few tips to get you on the
right track. First of all, focus
on building a complete
truck, where every aspect of
the build is addressed. Make
sure the exterior, interior,
engine bay, and bed are all
clean, tidy, and customized.
Choose parts carefully, and
exercise restraint when
appropriatedont just throw
tons of money at gaudy bolt-
ons. Most of all, be a leader,
not a follower. Do something
unique, and take the finished
product to as many shows as
possible. If you do this, odds
are well recognize it and
youll end up with a feature
or even a coversomeday.
Good luck.
Truckin team,
Ive got an 05 cat-eye
Silverado, and a friend
recently showed me your
Slickerado feature truck
online. It inspired me to bag
my truck, and Id really like to
have a hard copy of the issue.
Is there any way to get copies
of old Truckin issues?
Thanks,
Dan Christensen
San Diego, California
Dan,
Were glad that truck inspired
you to take your Silverado
to the next level. As far as
getting old issues, head to
SIMbackissues.com. There, you
can buy old Truckin issues, as
well as back issues of other
Source Interlink publications.
Keep in mind that not every
issue is available, but in your
case, the Slickerado issue is
available on the site for $5.99.
Thanks for reading!
by PaTriCk MCCarTHy
SEMA 2013 Updates
M
any of you know by now that the
years biggest show, SemA, is coming
up in just a few weeks. The bad news
is that most of the show is industry-
only, meaning you cant get in without proper
credentials. The good news is that well be covering
every aspect of the show in daily updates that you
can check out at Truckin.com. Check the website or
our Facebook page starting Tuesday, november 5th,
and get your daily custom truck fix. You wont want
to miss this!
Hello guys,
Do you have any idea where I can buy an air lowering kit
with rear C-notch for my 03 2WD ram 2500 diesel? Its very
hard to fnd this kind of kit for a 2500! I tried to fnd a kit but
havent been able to. Can you help me?
Thanks,
Jean-Francois Chouinard
Quebec, Canada
Jean,
Thats a tough one. Unfortunately, no company makes a bolt-
on air suspension kit for that generation of Ram 2500 at this
point. However, if you can find a custom truck shop that has
a good fabricator, they should be able to make custom bag
mounts and a C-notch for you. It may be a little more expensive
this way, but itll help your truck be unique, and thats always a
good thing. Thanks for reading.

by Patrick Mccarthy
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Truckin Tough
1. US General Pro 700-Pound Capacity Five-Draw-
er Tool Cart 95272 $185.00 (with Truckin coupon
$164.99) harborfreight.com
Its dificult to overstate the incredible value the US General Pro five-
drawer tool cart, represents in the tool world. You get super-strong
14-gauge steel, five storage drawers of varying depths, and gas struts
for the lid, which can support 176 pounds. The bright-red powdercoat
was tough yet looked good, and for under $200, you get a legitimate
mobile workstation and not just a little cart. It was the clear-cut
winner of this shootout.
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Load Up
Your Tools
& Start
Wrenchin!
by Jacob Jackson
PHOTOgraPHy: Patrick Mccarthy
best
Mechanics
cart Under
$250
o
ne of the biggest hassles of working on a car
or truck is the multiple trips to the toolbox to
grab a new wrench, longer screwdriver, extra
sockets, or even a magnet to recover the bolt
you just dropped into the abyss of the engine compartment.
Traveling from shop to shop like we do, a consistent trend is
the mechanics utility cart. An installer would look over the
installation instructions, grab a ton of tools, place them on
his cart and then head over to the truck to handle the sus-
pension lift, header install, brake upgrade, or other task at
hand. Not only did it save valuable time going back and forth
to the main toolbox, it also limited the level of frustration
from constantly starting and stopping. Seeing so many dif-
ferent brands and types of mechanics carts got us wonder-
ing, which one would be best for the home do-it-yourselfer?
After a few trips to our local tool retailers and a few
clicks online, we ordered five mechanics carts topping out
at $250*. Major players are battling in this months Truckin
Tough and with several different styles tested, were certain
the victor will prove worthy of your hard-earned dollars.
Testing included a combination of objective (number of
drawers, maximum weight, features, mobility) and subjec-
tive (drawer smoothness, overall design, lid functionality)
tests, as well as value, ease of assembly, and warranty. Once
testing was complete, our winner was clear. If youre tired of
going back and forth from truck to toolbox, or if you simply
want a quality toolbox to store your most-used tools, check
out the results and make your own decision.
Editors Note:
Toolboxes constantly go on and of sale, and in an attempt to show
a multiple of brands and styles, we took into account the sale price
and allowed those tools that were on sale to be evaluated.
2. US General 580-Pound
Capacity Four-Drawer
Tool Cart 95659
$153.99 (with Truckin
coupon $99.99) harbor-
freight.com
Taking home the Silver Medal in
this contest was the little brother
to the five-drawer cart the US
General four-drawer cart. With
the Truckin magazine coupon,
we picked up this cart for under
$100. Thats an incredible value
when you realize it comes with
liners for every drawer (including
the bottom shelf and top covered
area), can hold up to 580 pounds,
and it has dedicated storage for
extra-long screwdrivers or pry
bars. We think its one of the best
purchases a gearhead can make
for less than $100.
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5. Torin Work Cart with
Top Toolbox TC311 $219.99
northerntool.com
Going into this shootout, we had high
hopes for the uniquely designed Torin
work cart, but after evaluating it, we
had a hard time saying good things
about it. Underneath the sliding top
compartment are two small drawers
that were barely deep enough to hold
wrenches. Speaking of the sliding
top, the two lower drawers cannot be
opened without the top also being
opened, which means if youre using
the top as a work bench and need to
gain access into the drawers youre in
a world of hurt. Also, at 350 pounds of
storage capacity, it was the weakest
of the test and the overall dimensions
include the small can holders on the
side, which misleads you into thinking
the box is larger than it is.
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Truckin Tough best Mechanics cart Under $250
3. GearWrench XL Two Drawer Tool Cart 83152
$699.99 (on sale at time of purchase for $249.88) at eastwood.com
Dont let the MSRP of nearly $700 scare you; we picked up this GearWrench XL tool cart
from Eastwood for $249.88. Thats an awesome sale price for a box loaded with pro-grade
features such as lockable thermoplastic rubber casters that can support up to 880 pounds,
drawer lock/unlock lid lever, Trigger Lock drawer system for a natural pull operation, and
Auto Return, which snaps the drawers closed once it reaches the final few inches. The full-
polished lacquer powdercoat was tops in this test, but despite the high-end appearance, it
couldnt overtake the value proposition of the US General carts.
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4. Craftsman Three Drawer Ball-Bearing
Griplatch Utility Cart 59740 $349.99 (on sale at
time of purchase for $244.88) craftsman.com
Craftsman is notorious for seasonal sales and dropping the prices
of its toolboxes and carts way down to home DIYer prices. This
cart impressed us with the Grip Latch drawer mechanism, drawer
lock/unlock lid lever, and overall storage rating of 750 pounds.
What dropped it to 4th Place in this test was damage it received
in shipping, dificulty we faced when assembling it, and the lids
inability to stay closed unless it was locked.
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Tool of the Month
by Jacob Jackson
Sold as a kit or just as the bare tool, we opted for
the complete kit that included two FatPack 18V
Lithium-Ion batteries, adjustable spark guard,
handle, fast charger, and carrying case.
D
uring the late 90s, the phrase think outside the box
was adopted by tech companies and small businesses
alike and became part of everyday nomenclature. A
world without restrictions is an amazing idea, and we
agree that doing things against the mainstream is vital to success.
Take, for instance, a grinder. It regularly gets treated to high temps,
long run times, and the kind of abuse most tools couldnt handle.
However, a grinder has two primary weaknesses: the electronics get
extremely hot and its usage is limited to the length of its power cord.
Enter the professional-grade Bosch 18V Lithium-Ion 4-inch small
angle grinder.
Unlike traditional ACpowered grinders, the Bosch cordless
grinder (PN: CAG180-01, $399 at lowes.com) is powered by a heavy-
duty 18V Lithium-Ion battery. With electronic motor protection
and electronic cell protection, both the expensive four-pole motor
and Li-Ion batteries wont melt down and prematurely give out like
traditional grinders. The compact, low-profle gear design allows for
compact access, and at less than fve pounds, the grinder is easy to
handle for long periods of time.
During our testing, the Bosch 18V grinder wowed everyone who
used it. Powerful, stable, and cool afer extended use, it was hard to
fnd a fault. The ability to get into tight engine bay areas, cramped
exhaust pipe locations, and awkward suspension confgurations
made us appreciate the grinder even more. Bosch includes two
Lithium-Ion FatPack batteries for extended run times, a 45-minute
fast charger, carrying case, and grinding guard. Everything needed to
slice and dice was in the kit and made it more complete than we ex-
pected. Its not cheap, but thinking outside the box never is.
Slicing and
Dicing Without
Restrictions
bosch 18V Lithium-ion
cordless Grinder
Source:
Bosch
(877) 267-2499
boschtools.com
We were amazed at the
four-pole motors power
as it sliced through steel
stock with ease. Bosch
even included a heavy-
duty 4
1
2-inch grinder/cut-
of wheel to make getting
to work easier.
Weighing less than five
pounds, the cordless
grinder is easy to control
for extended periods
of time, which with two
batteries is easy to do.

Radical Renderings
R
obert Garcias passion for
all things automotive began
at a young age. Growing up
in Long Beach, California,
his father worked as a mechanic, and
his older brothers were constantly
tinkering in the garage. Soon, he was
rebuilding motors on his own, and
eventually went to college to study
mechanical engineering. After 12 years
of creating CAD drawings and working
as an engineer, he noticed that 3D
animation was taking off, so he decided
to go to school again for traditional
and digital animation. This helped him
develop strong 3D modeling skills, and
led to a job at Disney Animation Studios
working on the movie BOLT, as well as
jobs creating photorealistic automotive
renderings for Audi, Chevrolet,
Hyundai, Toyota, and Lexus.
However, this wasnt enough to
satisfy Roberts passion for dreaming
up 3D-modeled custom trucks, so he
started making some in his spare time.
RYECHSS Design Lab (pronounced
righteous) is his new business
venture that combines his love for
custom vehicles and his passion for
photorealistic 3D renderings. Clients
can tell Robert their vision for a project,
and he will create a 3D model that can
be viewed on a 360-degree virtual
turntable. To commission a rendering of
your own or see more of Roberts work,
go to ryechssdesignlab.com.
One of Roberts latest projects, this custom Ford F-100 is dubbed the F-1. Slick
graphics and a clean two-tone make this classic stand out from the crowd.
by PatRick MccaRthy
RendeRings: RobeRt GaRcia
Robert considers his designs successful if he makes people question if its a real photo or
not. This slammed 2014 Sierra looks more like a skillful studio photo than a 3D model, so
wed say he succeeded.
With candy
orange paint,
aggressive
big brakes,
and a tough
stance, this
07 Silverado
would be right
at home in
the Truckin
corral at SEMA.
Robert even
rendered the
background,
adding to
the images
photorealistic
feel.

Busted Knuckles
Steel
Slammin
by Patrick mccarthy
PHOTOgraPHy: Patrick mccarthy
This64
C10 Looks
Tough
Tucking
20-Inch
Steelies
a
s truck guys, we
ofen have a hard
time staying
satisfed with
the status quo. In our minds,
if something is worth doing,
its worth overdoing, and we
frequently obsess over the
details of our project trucks.
matt Hodgins, a student at
California maritime Academy
in vallejo, California, shares this
philosophy. never able to leave
things alone, he started gradu-
ally modifying his 64 Chevy
C10 in his garage, and the result
is the killer blend of classic and
custom seen here.
Afer picking up the Chevy
in 2010 with a Stepside bed
and a mere 83,000 miles
on the clock, matt decided
this old truck needed a new
stance. With this in mind, he
bolted a new set of six-lug CPP
drop spindles to the front end,
including disc brakes for extra
stopping power. Then, the fac-
tory coil springs were replaced
by Firestone 2600 bags and
CPP shocks. Initially, the rear
was C-notched, but matt soon
decided to switch to a fully
boxed back half, which he
fabricated from 2x4x3/16-inch
tubing. A custom four-link
with -inch chromoly heim
joints stabilizes the rearend,
and Firestone 3000 bags
and CPP shocks fnish of the
rear suspension. Finally, matt
wanted a unique wheel setup,
so he hunted down four 20-
inch Infniti QX56 spare steel
wheels, giving the C10 a tough
look when laid out.
The remainder of this build
is still in progress, and it cur-
rently retains the factory 283ci
v-8 and original vinyl interior.
However, matt has made a few
changes to the powertrain,
adding a modern 700-r4 au-
tomatic in place of the original
four-speed manual transmis-
sion, upgrading the ignition
system, and welding up a new
Flowmaster exhaust that exits
through the bedside. A custom
double-cardan driveshaf runs
to a six-lug Gm 12-bolt rear axle,
which houses shorter 4.10
gears for quicker acceleration.
Finally, matt focused his
attention on the C10s body,
swapping the Stepside bed
for a sectioned and short-
ened Fleetside longbed. An
lmC Truck steel roll pan was
welded on, and then the truck
was sprayed in black and
grey primer by matts
neighbor Gary. Al-
though the truck turns
plenty of heads as-is,
matt tells us hes
nowhere near
fnished. First
on the itinerary is a Z in the
front framerails for a bigger
drop, and then he plans to
add a big back window to the
cab. Further in the future, hes
planning on a fresh coat of teal
paint, and a 454ci big-block to
replace the tired factory mo-
tor. We cant wait to see how
this clean classic Chevy turns
out. matt would like to send a
big thanks to bill at Dynasty
Coachworks for supplying
him with parts, as well as his
friends and family for their
support.

With the Firestone bags fully aired out, Matts C10 lays hard, and he plans to Z the framerails soon for even more drop. We cant wait to see that front bumper hit the asphalt.
Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
1964 Chevrolet C10
Owner and City/State:
Matthew Hodgins Vallejo, California
EngInE
Type: 283ci small-block V-8
Induction: Stock
Exhaust: Flowmaster
Fuel System: Factory two-barrel carburetor
Ignition: MSD distributor, HEI coils, Mallory plug wires
DrIvEtraIn
Transmission: 700-R4 automatic, custom double-cardan
driveshaft
Rearend: GM 12-bolt with 4.10 gears
ChassIs
Front suspension: Six-lug drop spindles, Firestone 2600
bags, CPP shocks
Rear suspension: Back-halved and boxed framerails, custom
four-link with -inch chromoly heim joints, Firestone 3000
bags, CPP shocks
Brakes: Six-lug front disc brake conversion, factory rear drums
WhEEls & tIrEs
Wheels: 20x8-inch Infiniti QX56 steel spares
Tires: 245/35R20 Capitol Sport UHP
Under the hood
resides the original
283ci V-8, which
is upgraded with a
700-R4 automatic
transmission and
Flowmaster exhaust.
In the future, Matt
plans to install a
454ci big-block for
some serious power.

I
ts a predicament so
many of us wish we
were stuck inhow
to make the most
capable, most comfortable,
and the most powerful Ram
ever, better. For Mario Williams
of the Bufalo Bills, his answer
was simpletake it to the
extreme. As the owner of
several custom cars and trucks,
Mario wanted a truck that was
blacked-out and borderline
stealth. To achieve this lofy
goal, the crew at Extreme
Ofroad, in Katy, Texas, added
a black-powdercoated 10-inch
Full Throttle Suspension lif
kit with black FTS 2.0 shocks,
24x12 American Force Alpha
SF8 wheels, and 38-inch-tall
Nitto Trail Grappler mud-
terrain tires. The Ram was
looking mean as all get out,
but to help it ft Marios stealth
request, the team at Extreme
blacked-out the grille, added
black Recon projector lights,
and smoked the Recon LED
taillights. A giant black exhaust
tip keeps the theme rolling.
Inside the Mega Cab, the
Longhorns Western-themed
interior was lef alone. A classy
of-road brawler is hard to
achieve, but this all-black Ram
HD is simply elegant.
by Dan WarD
PHoTograPHy: Dan WarD
a Touch of Class
AnElegant
13 RamHD
Builttothe
Extreme
Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
2013 Ram HD Mega Cab
Mario Williams Houston, Texas
EngInE
Type: 6.7L I-6 turbodiesel
Induction: K&N cold-air intake
Exhaust: Magnaflow cat-back
DrIvEtraIn
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
ChassIs
Front suspension: Full Throttle
Suspension 10-inch with FTS 2.0
shocks
Rear suspension: Full Throttle
Suspension 8-inch with FTS 2.0 shocks
WhEEls & tIrEs
Wheels: 24x14 American Force
Alpha SF8
Tires: 38x13.50R24 Nitto Trail
Grappler M/T
The rear view
showcases the quad FTS
black shocks and Mag-
Hytec dif cover.
Extreme
Ofroad, in
Katy, Texas,
had the 8-inch
Full Throttle
Suspension lift
powdercoated
black to match
the menacing
exterior.

The Custom Shop crew applied Brilliant Aluminum Silver paint to the roof,
grille, bumper, running boards, hood scoop, and fender stripes for an aircraft-
style bare-metal look. Airbrushed rivets and Candy Blue accents top it all of.
Double-D Durango
by PaTrICk MCCarThy
PHoTograPHy: John Wargo
Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
2011 Dodge Durango
John Wargo Flanagan, Illinois
EngInE
Type: 3.6L Pentastar V-6
Induction: K&N cold-air intake
Exhaust: Magnaflow cat-back
DrIvEtraIn
Transmission: Five-speed
automatic
ChassIs
Front suspension: Firestone
Ride Rite bags, Monroe shocks
Rear suspension: Firestone
Ride Rite bags with custom
mounts, Monroe shocks
WhEEls & tIrEs
Wheels: 22x10-inch Lexani R-Six
with custom-painted accents
Tires: 305/40R22 Atturo AZ800
A Slammed
AWD Family
Hauleron
22s
W
hen it comes to family vehicles, many
parents are content rolling around in
minivans or station wagons. This was
unacceptable to John Wargo of Flanagan,
Illinois, so he built this aggressive SUV at his shop, The
Custom Shop, also in Flanagan. This 2011 Durango was
custom-ft with a set of Firestone Ride Rite bags, allowing
it to lay out on 22-inch Lexani wheels. Johns shop then
painted the Dodge in Prospray Ecstasy White Pearl with
Brilliant Aluminum Silver and Candy Blue airbrushed
graphics, a scheme which is echoed by the black and white
two-tone leather interior. We certainly wouldnt mind
cruising with the kids in this killer family-hauler.
A custom sub box behind the rear
seats houses dual 12-inch Sony
subwoofers and an amp under a
plexiglass window. The box was
also intricately airbrushed with
seams and rivets.

Roberts truck
was sprayed in
BASF black, red,
and silver hues,
with a bright
yellow pinstripe
accentuating
the transition. A
sport bumper,
billet grille, and
shaved doors
also add to the
Rams sleek look.
Descended
Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
2004 Dodge Ram 1500
Robert Roberts San Antonio, Texas
EngInE
Type: 5.7L HEMI V-8
Induction: Volant cold-air intake
Exhaust: Custom with Flowmaster mulers
DrIvEtraIn
Transmission: Four-speed automatic
Rearend: Narrowed three inches with
Moser axles
ChassIs
Front suspension: Dominator 2600
bags, Monroe shocks, McGaughys drop
spindles, raised upper control arms, 3/8-inch
copper hard line, GC valves
Rear suspension: C-notch, Texas two-link
with track bar, Dominator 2500 bags, Monroe
shocks, 3/8-inch copper hard line, GC valves
Brakes: Drilled and slotted rotors
WhEEls & tIrEs
Wheels: Bonspeed Tsunami 22x8 front
and 22x10 rear
Tires: Nexen 265/35R22 front
and 285/35R22 rear
W
eve said it before
and well say it
againone of
our favorite parts
about the custom truck scene is
the people. Friendly, ordinary guys
with nine-to-fve jobs that roll out to
shows on weekends in their project
trucks. Robert Roberts, an aircraf
mechanic from San Antonio, Texas, is
a great example of this group. We met
Robert at Scrapin the Coast in Biloxi,
Mississippi, and were immediately
impressed by his clean 2004 Dodge
Ram. With a tri-tone paint job, slammed
suspension, and slick interior, this
quad cab makes for the perfect daily
driven show truck.
This Daily Driven
Ram Lays Frame
With Ease
by PaTrICk MCCarThy
PHoTograPHy: PaTrICk MCCarThy
A custom alligator-
wrapped center
console houses a
JVC touchscreen
head unit, as well
as two Alpine 12-
inch subwoofers.
The dash and
door panels were
smoothed and
painted silver,
tying in the exterior
theme.

going Topless
T
he 1989 Dakota Sport convertible was built through
a contract Chrysler signed with the American
Conversion Shop, making it the frst American
convertible pickup since the Ford Model A. Roughly
2,500 were sold that frst year, but sales faded away by 1991, and
Chrysler ended production of this unique model. This particular
Dakota convertible is owned by Andrew Simione, an experienced
hot rodder from New Jersey. Even though his drop-top Dakota was
already one of the most unique trucks in Jersey, Drew still wasnt
satisfed, so the modifcations began. Afer refreshing the 3.9L V-6
with added power, lowering the suspension, and adding a stylish
set of 18-inch KMC wheels, he was satisfed, since his rare truck had
become truly one-of-a-kind.
Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
1989 Dodge Dakota SE convertible
Andrew Simione Jersey City, New
Jersey
EngInE
Type: 3.9L V-6
Induction: K&N air filter
Exhaust: Custom stainless dual with
Magnaflow muler and high-flow cat
Cooling: Shelby Dakota electric fan,
low-temp thermostat
EngineManagement: Jet
performance chip
DrIvEtraIn
Transmission: Five-speed manual
Rearend: 8.25 Sure Grip
with 3.91 gears
ChassIs
Front suspension: Drop spindles,
aftermarket shocks, cut springs
Rear suspension: Drop shackles,
aftermarket shocks
Brakes: Drilled and slotted rotors
WhEEls & tIrEs
Wheels: KMC Nova 18x9
Tires: Cooper Zeon 2XS 245/45R18
This Drop-Top Dakota is
a Little-Known Factory
Experiment
by SCoTTy LaChenauer anD PaTrICk MCCarThy
PHoTograPHy: SCoTTy LaChenauer
The vinyl
top can be
raised into
position,
providing
much-
needed
shelter
from the
harsh New
Jersey
winters.
Drew freshened up the 3.9L V-6 with headers, intake, exhaust, and
some chrome goodies.

Joel isnt
afraid to cruise
less than an
inch of the
pavement with
an 8,500-pound
load behind him.
W
hen we have a
custom-built show
truck that we haul
from show to show,
we want a cool tow rig for it. At least that
is what Joel Jurado of Lovington, New
Mexico, believes. Hauling his bagged
88-98 Chevy dualie from show to show
with a standard daily just wouldnt do.
Joel went ahead and took a perfectly
good 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 and made
it even better. Adding Michigan Metal
Works arms, Slam Specialties RE-8 bags,
and an Nfamous wishboned two-link
brought the dualie down to kiss the
ground. A full array of H&S performance
parts and a straight pipe exhaust ensure
the 6.7L Cummins has enough power to
haul his double-axle hauler and Chevy
3500 to any show he wants. Joel could
fnally haul his show truck all over the
Southwest in style.
Hearty Hauler
A Custom
DodgetoTow
aCustom
Chevy
by MaxWell MattHeWson
PHoTograPHy: Brad stillWell
Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
2008 Dodge Ram 3500
Joel Jurado Lovington, New Mexico
EngInE
Type: 6.7L Cummins
Induction: H&S FlowMax intake
with K&N filter
Exhaust: Custom straight pipe
Fuel System: Aluminum fuel cell
Engine Management: H&S
Mini Maxx tuner
DrIvEtraIn
Rearend: Narrowed 12 inches
with turned and machined axles
ChassIs
Front suspension: Michigan Metal Works
arms, raised upper control arm mounts, Slam
Specialties RE-8 bags, KYB shocks
Rear suspension: Narrowed frame,
Nfamous wishboned two-link, Contitech
bags, KYB shocks
WhEEls & tIrEs
Wheels: 24x10-inch
Slice 323 Duallysportz wheels
Tires: 305/45R24 Lionhart tires
The narrowed MMW arms help the fenders
swallow up the 24-inch wheels with ease.

With 53-inch-tall tires, massive bumpers front
and rear, and 5-inch stacks coming out of the
bed, Nicks Ram is one of the most imposing
trucks we have seen in a while.
Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
2006 Dodge Ram
2500 Mega Cab
Nick Ellis Tarboro,
North Carolina
EngInE
Type: 5.9L Cummins
Induction: aFe Stage 2 intake,
CFM+ carbon-fiber intake manifold
Exhaust: 5-inch Grand Rocks
exhaust with stacks
Engine Management:
DiabloSport
Output: 850 hp, 1,000 lb-ft
of torque
Built by: Nichols Automotive
Tarboro, North Carolina
DrIvEtraIn
Transmission: BD Diesel
five-speed auto
Rearend: Stock
with Yukon 4.56 gears
ChassIs
Front suspension: Custom
20-inch lift from Johnnies Jacked
up in Stantonsburg, North Carolina,
Fabtech shocks
Rear suspension: Custom 20-
inch lift from Johnnies Jacked up
in Stantonsburg, North Carolina,
Fabtech shocks
Brakes: Power Slot rotors
WhEEls & tIrEs
Wheels: 20x12-inch Fuel Octane
Tires: Michelin XZL 16.00R20
(53 inches tall)
o
fentimes when we build something really cool, the
next thing we build is totally diferent. Nick Ellis of
Tarboro, North Carolina, did the same thing. Afer
selling his bagged 1998 Camaro, he wanted to build
something outrageous. Looking at his Ram, we can confdently
say that he accomplished his goal. Sitting on 20 inches of lif and
53-inch tires, this Ram rides high above the North Carolina asphalt.
Combine that with massive bumpers, custom bodywork, and more
than 1,000 lb-f of torque and you have a monster that anybody
would love to drive.
optimus
A GiantAmongstGiants
by MaxWeLL MaTTheWSon
PHoTograPHy: PhIL gorDon
Nick didnt skimp anywhere,
even the interior received a dose
of custom with painted plastics,
custom leather seats, and an in-
dash Pioneer head unit.

Lean, Mean,
Go-Fast
Machine
NovakaNe
by Dan WarD

I
was about nine years old riding in the back of
my buddys older bothers 65 Mustang when I
became acquainted with speed. Coming back
from a little league game, he opened up the
289ci V-8 down a Georgia back road and I remember
laughing like only a little boy can when I saw the old
speedo needle creep past 100 mph. From that moment,
Ive been fascinated with going fast. Fast forward some
25 years and Im the proud owner of one of the fastest
trucks Ive ever been inour very own Project Novakane.
Admittedly, its not the fastest pickup in a straight line,
and it doesnt have Texas Mile top speed, but what it
does have is a rowdy attitude that never apologizes
for smoky donuts, insane full-throttle drifts, and the
occasional backward entrance into the speed stop cones.
Its everything I loved about going fast when I was a kid,
and no passenger has ever gotten out of it after a couple
of burnouts that wasnt either smiling or ready to puke.
During my 10-plus years at the magazine, Ive seen
trends trickle down to the truck scene from street rods
and muscle cars, whether its clean and simple paint
styles, high-end interiors, or detailed high-tech engines.
I also saw all of these muscle car owners flinging their
cars around the track at local autocross and race events.
Rather than let the car guys have all of fun, I set out to
design and build a truck that would rival the performance
of these high-dollar machinesbut in a pickup. The
formula was simple, find a light regular-cab truck (if 4,200
pounds can be called light), add as much power as I could
afford, and try to make the whole thing handle. It had to
look menacing, it had to sound rowdy, and it needed to
back all of that up with legit power. Once the donor truck
was purchased at a used car lot in Phoenix for $3,900,
Project Novakane was born.
Built in stages within these pages over the last two
years, Ill give you a quick overview of how the entire
package came together. After enjoying the truck with a
traditional lowering kit for a few months, I reached out to
fabricator extraordinaire Aaron Iha, of Chassis by Aaron
Iha, in Covina, California. A plan was devised to give those
six-figure muscle cars a genuine run for their money
by way of a race-inspired suspension with maximum
wheel travel at each corner to achieve extreme levels
of grip. Boxed CNC-cut upper and lower A-arms work in
conjunction with McGaughys 2-inch drop spindles and
QA1 coilovers to drop the front a total of seven inches. The
rear frame was back-halved with a C-notch, matching QA1
coilovers, and Chassis by Aaron Ihas own triangulated
four-link with adjustable aluminum upper links. Hotchkis
front and rear sway bars ensure the body stays flat when
being pushed hard around corners. AP Racing big brakes
from Stillen bring race-winning technology to each corner
and are force-fed by a Hydratech hydra-boost setup.
Influencing the projects name, 20-inch BMF Novakane
wheels are wrapped in ultra high-performance Nitto NT-
05 rubber front and rear. Off-road wheels on a lowered
muscle truck was a definite gamble, but we all think
the look fits the theme much like Frank Castle wearing
a Punisher T-shirt. Thanks to a solid and slammed
foundation, the Sierra was now ready to make the most of
the high-powered LS3 engine.

novakane
Sourcing an LSX376 crate engine from Chevrolet
Performance, I topped it of with a Magnacharger
TVS2300 supercharger stufng 12psi of atmosphere
into the LS3s aluminum heads. Strapped onto
Westech Performance Groups engine dyno, the
combo made 694 hp and 673 lb-f of torque. With
an ear-to-ear smile on everyones faces, the mighty
LS small-block was bolted onto the framerails with
American Racing Headers long-tube ceramic-
coated headers for maximum fow, an ATI eight-rib
serpentine belt conversion to prevent belt slippage,
and the entire combination is controlled by
Holleys Dominator ECU, Holley LS engine harness,
and Holleys drive-by-wire system. No chrome or
anything shiny is found under the hood. Keeping
it old-school hot-roddish, most everything in the
engine compartment is semi-gloss black including
the 12-point ARP fasteners throughout the engine.
Three pedals are found inside the truck because
I wanted to row my own gears and the thought of
fourth gear smoky donuts was too enticing. Backed
to the LSX376 is a Tremec T-56 Magnum six-speed
with a Ram twin-disc clutch and Hurst short-throw
shifer from Hurst Driveline Conversions. Unbridled
joy is felt every time a new gear is selected and the
tidal wave of torque thrusts the GMC forward like it
was launched from a slingshot.
Chassis By Aaron Iha completely
fabricated a new dash, door panels,
and center console from sheet
aluminum. Corbeau seats with
four-point harnesses keep driver
and passenger secure during high-g
maneuvers.
Autoloc billet push-buttons handle
engine starting and lights.
Autometer gauges provide engine
vitals and a Grant steering wheel is
mounted to an ididit steering column.

Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
2004 GMC Sierra
Dan Ward Foothill Ranch, California
eNGINe
Type: Chevrolet Performance Parts LSX376 6.2L
with 12-point ARP fasteners
Induction: Magnacharger TVS2300
supercharger (12 psi), Banks air intake,
LS7 90mm throttle body
Exhaust: American Racing Headers 1-inch
long-tube headers, Chassis by Aaron Iha 3-inch TIG-
welded exhaust, 3-inch Banks Monster muler
Fuel System: Aeromotive 20-gallon fuel cell
with A1000 fuel pump, Aeromotive fuel pressure
regulator, 60-psi injectors,
Holley A350 fuel hose (-8AN)
Ignition: MSD truck coils, Moroso 8mm plug
wires, DEI heat loom, NGK TR6 plugs
Cooling: Flex-a-Lite dual electric fans, BeCool
aluminum radiator, BeCool antifreeze
Tune: Holley Dominator ECU, Holley LS wiring
harness with drive-by-wire tuned by Eric Rhee at
Westech Performance Group
Built by: Dan Ward
Output: 694 hp and 673 lb-ft (engine dyno)
596 rwhp and 585 lb-ft (chassis dyno)
DrIvetraIN
Transmission: Tremec T-56 Magnum with Ram
10.5 twin-disc clutch, Hurst billet shifter, McLeod
release bearing, Quick Time SFI bellhousing
Rearend: GM 10-bolt with welded and narrowed
axle tubes, 3.73 G2 gears, Eaton TrueTrac,
Dutchman alloy axles, Mag Hytec di cover, Royal
Purple synthetic gear oil
ChassIs
Front suspension: Lowered 8 inches with
Chassis by Aaron Iha CNC-cut upper and lower
A-arms, McGaughys 2-inch drop spindles, QA1
double-adjustable coilovers, Hotchkis 1-inch
sway bar
Rear suspension: Lowered 9 inches with
Chassis by Aaron Iha back-half with C-notch,
triangulated four-link with adjustable aluminum
upper links, QA1 double-adjustable coilovers,
Hotchkis 1-inch sway bar
Brakes: AP Racing/Stillen 14.25-inch disc with
six-piston calipers (F) and 14-inch disc with four-
piston (R), Hydratech Braking hydraboost, Wilwood
adjustable proportioning valve
Wheels & tIres
Wheels: BMF Novakane
20x9-inch (F) and 20x10 (R)
Tires: Nitto NT-05 275/40R20 (F)
and 315/35R20 (R)
The view seen by most muscle cars is nice and clean
thanks to a shaved tailgate handle and welded-in roll
pan by L&G Enterprises. Recon LED taillights alert other
racers when the truck is braking for the turns.
Bullet Liner protects the bed and provides the black backdrop to the aluminum
wheel tubs and 20-gallon aluminum Aeromotive fuel cell with Holley hoses.
More sheet aluminum from Chassis by Aaron Iha surrounds the Chevrolet Performance LSX376.
On Westechs engine dyno, the Magnacharger-equipped LSX made 694 hp and 673 lb-ft.

Before I even
purchased
the truck I had
a rendering
created by
Nate Shrum.
This helped put
my vision of a
muscle truck
into 2-D life.
After a few bolt-ons, the
Sierra was handling its
own on the autocross
course. Unfortunately the
tired 4.8L couldnt keep up
with the big dogs, but we
had a remedy for that.
novakane
With these modifications, the truck was fast and handled
better than any truck I had piloted, however if you look at
the before photo, then youll understand the body of the
Sierra didnt have a straight panel on it. The paint and body
pros at l&g enterprises in San Dimas, California, worked their
magic and transformed the body into an arrow-straight metal
sculpture covered in PPgs envirobase black with flat clear
and stripes unlike any other muscle truck. Theresa Contreras,
l&gs resident paint artist, masked off Camaro-style bare metal
stripes complete with grinder marks before applying the black
on the hood and tailgate. The look is incredibly sinister and
custom-truck cool. other body mods include a Sir michaels
rear roll pan, bodyworked Chevy HD hood to fit the gmC,
recon leD lights, shaved tailgate handle, and T-rex X-metal
grille inside an lmC Truck grille shell and lmC bumper. From
head-on, the truck looks so pissed off most motorists look in
their rearview mirrors and engage their blinkers to get out of
the way. For those that dont move over, I let them hear the fury
of a 3-inch TIg-welded exhaust flowing from a banks monster
muffler and Stylin Trucks through-the-body exhaust tip. Its an
unforgettable sound.
rather than just covering the bed with a tonneau cover, 714
motorsports sprayed the bed in protective bullet liner, and the
team at Chassis by aaron Iha created aluminum wheel tubs
to clear the 315/35r20 nitto tires and narrowed axle. a large
hole was cut into the bed behind the axle for the 20-gallon
aeromotive fuel cell, while Pro Precision billet battery brackets
fitted with red Top optima batteries flank the fuel cell and help
add some much-needed weight in the bed. Contrasting against
the black backdrop, the aluminum wheels tubs, fuel cell trim
ring, and billet brackets perfectly complement the bare metal
racing stripes and bare aluminum found on the bmF wheels.

Twelve psi of
boost from a
Magnacharger
TVS2300 is
force-fed into
a Chevrolet
Performance
LSX376 engine.
The end result is
694 hp and 673
lb-ft of torque.
L&G Enterprises
spent countless
hours making the
body straight and
then applied the
PPG Black with satin
clear with bare metal
racing stripes.
The interior of Project novakane is all business. once
strapped into the Corbeau lg1 seats and Corbeau four-point
harness, the first thing you see is the fabricated aluminum
dash, autometer gauges working in conjunction with a Stack
race data logger, and grant steering wheel bolted to an ididit
steering column. all of the factory plastic (dash, door panels,
steering wheel, etc.) was ditched in favor of aluminum panels
expertly shaped and welded by Chassis by aaron Iha. rojelios
upholstery wrapped the headliner, back cab panel, kick panels,
and a-pillars in black leather for a clean and finished look. no
need for a radio in this ride with the sweet sound of the lSX
engine under your right foot. Slick custom billet switches from
Keep it Clean Wiring control the lights, eCu power, and engine
starter. With the starter push-button depressed, all that is
needed to rock and roll is to select first gear and ease the clutch
outits a rush that never gets old.
Cutting straight to the point, novakane is a dream come true.
behind the wheel on public roads I feel like Ken block ready to
unleash some youTube shenanigans at a moments notice, and
out on the track I feel like an assassin ready to infict my will
on the competition. Weve raced the truck in California, Texas,
and Kentucky, and won several events. Its been the source of
headaches, late nights without sleep, maxed-out credit cards, and
unadulterated excitement. From the start, this project has been
a team efort, and Id like to personally thank the following in no
particular order: Harley, aaron, ben, Chris, Dale, Theresa, luis,
Kyle, Sammy, Dr. Jamie, ernie, eric, Steve, bob, blake, brock, Tim,
alan, Kevin, bill, Jesse, nate, Kris, Drew, butch, Justin, max, Jacob,
and matthew. Finally, Id like to dedicate this truck build to eddie
orozco, a super-talented welder at Chassis by aaron Ihas shop
who spent many late hours working by my side on the truck and
was seriously injured afer a skateboarding accident.

This Ram Brings the
Wild Wests Undead
Back to Life
Reach for the Sky
by HaRley CamilleRi
PHoTograPHy: HaRley CamilleRi and Dan WaRD

m
any a Wild West town
owes its reputation for
violence to the discovery of
gold. Miners stormed into
any territory where the precious mineral
could be found, and established rough-
and-tumble mining camps on the fringes of
society. Dozens of saloons, gambling parlors,
and brothels competed for the mens dollars.
Legendary characters sprouted up across
the land with names like Wild Bill Hickok,
Wyatt Earp, and Doc Holiday. As the towns
grew, so did the legendary gunfghts weve
come to know in our history books.
Reach for the Sky

Reach For
The Sky
By the looks of this 2012 Ram,
owner Andrew Lowe must have
been touched in some way by those
tall tales of prospector claims and
gunmen facing off at the OK Corral. His
Westernthemed rig sports the hollow
eyes of the undead gunslingers, poised
against the brutal and desolate desert
they once called home. Extreme
Customs, in Houston, Texas, claims
the credit for the artistic application of
the DuPont Hot Hues paint that gives
the truck its personality. Road Armor
bumpers and Prestige fender flares
give the truck a commanding look in
case the creative airbrushing doesnt
turn heads fast enough.
However, the paint is only the
beginning of this trucks imposing
attitude. It rides tall on a Top Gun
Customz 8-inch suspension lift that
was installed and detailed by the
capable Naivar brothers at ShowTime
Metal Works. Under the 3/4-ton Ram
are three-piece RBP Revolver wheels
that spec out at 24x12 inches. Equally
oversized 38x13.50R24 Nitto Trail
Grappler tires provide traction to get
Andrew across any harsh Texas terrain
he may encounter.
For added tow and go capability,
the 6.7L Cummins was augmented
with an array of performance
upgrades. A CryO2 injection system,
plumbed after the K&N air intake,
brings the inlet air temperature way
down to allow the Holset turbo to
make big boost numbers. MBRP
boost tubes do their best to contain
the 38 psi of pressure. An Edge Juice
programmer with Attitude controls
it all, with the waste gases routed
through a 4-inch stainless MagnaFlow
exhaust with dual outlets.
A full Alpine sound system stands
out as the only interior modification
Andrew felt necessary. The creative
embossing and stitch work integrated
into the factory Longhorn package
left Andrew little need to make any
additional interior alterations, and
it already meshes perfectly with
the wary eyes of the fallen cowboys
along for the ride. If you ever feel the
ominous approach of a dry wind
over your shoulder, and a sudden
silence settling in, it could very well
be Andrew and his clan of undead
outlaws.
Detailing the inner fender liners
with color-matched material works
surprisingly well to bring life to an
otherwise boring portion of the truck.

Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
2012 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn 4x4
Andrew Lowe Kingwood, Texas
EngInE
Type: 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel
Induction: K&N intake, CryO2 injection
Exhaust: MagnaFlow 4-inch, dual outlet
Forced Induction: Holset turbo
Engine Management: Edge Juice with Attitude
Output: 475 hp and 900 lb-ft of torque
Built by: Diesel Innovations
DrIvEtraIn
Transmission: Six-speed 68RFE
Rearend: Factory with Yukon 4.10 gears
ChassIs
Front Suspension: Top Gun Customz 8-inch Pro 1
Rear Suspension: Top Gun Customz 5-inch Pro 1
Brakes: EBC rotors
WhEEls & tIrEs
Wheels: 24x12-inch RBP Revolver
Tires: 38x13.50R24 Nitto Trail Grappler
Rams Longhorn interior is a major success
as far as factory interiors go. The earthy
tones and organic designs blend perfectly
with this trucks Western motif.

Riding in Style
No Matter the
Occasion
Tuxedo Black
by Dan WarD

a
coin has two
sidesheads
and tails. Make
a bet, fip it high
in the air, and receive your
fate. Whether the coins heads
requires driving to a fne-dining
restaurant or tails is going
of-roading in a Oklahoma
mud hole, Sean Gallagher is
prepared to make the most
out of either occasion when
piloting his 2011 Super Duty.
Featuring a big custom-plated
suspension and the interior
elegance typically found on
an exotic European sports car,
Seans Ford is the perfect dual
threat vehicle. As a professional
baseball player for the Colorado
Rockies, Sean knew what he
wanted when he picked up his
Super Duty, but he wasnt sure
how to get there. Thats when
he made a call to Jim Lewis, of
Pro Motorsports, in Scottsdale,
Arizona. With the Ford in their
temporary possession, the
team at Pro Motorsports got
to work creating a rig that
matched Seans vision.
A stone cold fact is Super
Duty trucks look incredible
lifed. Rather than follow the
mainstream, Jim and the Pro
Motorsports team ordered a
10-inch kit from Rize Industries,
and upon delivery, promptly
sent it out for a one-of
specialty coating. Typically
associated with a new penny,
shiny copper plating now
adorns all of the Rize lif kit
components. Against the
tuxedo black paint, the contrast
is stunning. Choosing
the right options for a lif is
vital to a quality ride, and Pro
Motorsports added only the
best on Seans Ford including
single coilover buckets up
front with chrome-plated King
coilovers and bypass shocks,
dual steering stabilizer with
King shocks, Rize rear traction
bars, and dual King bypass
shocks out back. The extra-
large lif easily provides the
clearance for 38-inch Nitto Trail
Grappler M/T tires mounted to
equally large 24-inch BMF M-80
wheels. Now that the -ton was
sky-high, it was time to make
the rest of the body match the
intimidating stance.

Tuxedo Black
To complement the killer BMF wheels, Pro
Motorsports swapped out the factory plastic grille in
favor of a full billet aluminum mesh grille, also from BMF.
Massive solid-steel Trail Ready bumpers replace the
factory units up front and out back. Rigid LED light bars
were stufed in the front bumper, a 52-inch LED light bar
was mounted to the roof, and Anzo USA projector lights
were added to max out the Fords rugged looks. Helping
the 6.7L turbo-diesel propel the F-250 down the road is a
full barrage of diesel power parts including a Bully Dog
GT tuner, K&N intake, and Gibson Metal Mulisha exhaust.
Aiding in the everyday drivability, the Super Dutys
bed now houses a Bedslide and is protected by a Pace
Edwards Bedlocker electric tonneau cover.
Inside the crew cab, Sean has no worries of his truck
not impressing the lucky occupants. Pro Motorsports
removed the original cloth seat covers and coated the
seats in black leather and suede with copper diamond
stitching reminiscent of a Bentley. The headliner also
received the same treatment, and the factory audio was
upgraded with Kicker amps and speakers. A large blow-
through was cut into the back cab wall and two Kicker
12-inch subs provide eardrum-busting bass from the
enclosure located in the bed. Several key plastic pieces
throughout the interior were painted copper, and a new
leather and copper-painted Alliance Tech steering wheel
replaces the factory vinyl unit.
Front to back, top to bottom, Seans Super Duty is a
perfect example of customizing with class. With high-end
luxury found inside and an of-road-capable suspension
underneath, Mr. Gallagher should never have to worry
about being unprepared no matter the occasion.
Copper plating adorns the 10-inch Rize
Industries lift kit and helps separate
this F-250 from other lifted 4WDs.
Extra-large King coilovers with bypass
shocks help damp the bumps during
the drive to the baseball stadium.

Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Sean Gallagher Tulsa, Oklahoma
ENGINE
Type: 6.7L turbodiesel V-8
Induction: K&N cool-air intake
Exhaust: Gibson Metal Mulisha exhaust
Tune: Bully Dog GT tuner
Built by: Pro Motorsports
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: TorqShift six-speed auto
Rearend: 3.55 gears
CHASSIS
Front suspension: Rize 10-inch lift kit with single
coilover mount and King coilovers
Rear suspension: Rize 10-inch lift with optional traction
bars, King bypass shocks
Brakes: Factory Ford hydra-boost
WHEELS & TIRES
Wheels: 24x10.5 BMF M-80 in Death Metal finish
Tires: 38x13.50R24LT Nitto Trail Grappler M/T
Nothing flashy just a classy
interior with leather, suede,
copper-colored diamond
stitching, and a few painted
accents including the Alliance
Tech steering wheel.

Doing
What
GMC
Couldnt
Twisted
bY MaxwEll MaTThEwson
PHoToGrAPHY: harlEy CaMillEri AnD ronniE yEaTEs ii

E
verybody wants to change certain parts of oem
trucks to better ft their style or needs. This is why
the afermarket industry is so successful. Danny vera
of Houston had this exact thought when he bought
his 2008 GmC Sierra. He loved the look of the Yukon Denali, but
wanted a truck instead. To solve this, he enlisted the help of a few
select shops to give him everything he wanted in one vehicle.
After picking his truck up at the dealer, Danny wasted
no time getting it closer to the Texas pavement. He took the
truck to medicated metalworks, in Alvin, Texas, to get the
suspension handled. This consisted of belltech 2-inch drop
spindles up front along with relocated control arm mounts.
The ever-popular Texas two-link brings the back half down to
match the front. A quartet of Slam Specialties bags gives Danny
the option of cruising his Sierra around the lone Star state or
laying it out on terra firma. rounding out the chassis is a set of
24x9-inch and 24x15-inch Intro Twisted rally wheels wrapped
in Pirelli rubber.
Twisted

Twisted
The custom
sheetmetal
bumper
sitting
just below
the glassy
smooth
tailgate
shows what
Robert Meza
of Alamo
Customs is
capable of.

The next stop was Alamo Customs, also in Alvin, where paint
and body expert Robert Meza took over. Opting for a refreshed
front end, Danny had Robert install a new-bodystyle GMC
Yukon Denali front clip on the Extended Cab. Moving around
back, the tailgate handle and taillights were shaved, and a pair
of LED strips was installed under the tailgate to notify following
drivers of Dannys intentions. A one-off sheetmetal bumper
replaced the factory version and shows exactly what Alamo
Customs is capable of. After shaving a few more nonessentials,
the entire truck was coated in a custom-mixed emerald green
paint followed by a tricolor graphic. After multiple coats of clear,
the attention was turned toward the interior.
Before leaving Alamo, the dash and door panels were
smoothed and painted. Thats right, the door panels look
leather-wrapped, but that was a trick Robert had up his sleeve.
He painted the door panels to match the future upholstery
then sprayed flat clear over them so they look covered in
leather. The seats were wrapped in adobe brown Ultra Leather
by Miguels Upholstery in Houston. Miguel also wrapped the
headliner in brown suede and laid brown carpet over the
floor. Before finishing up the interior, Custom Car and Audio, in
Richmond, Texas, came in and installed a pair of Massive Audio
amplifiers, two Alpine 12-inch subwoofers in a large fiberglass
enclosure, and eight JBL 6-inch component speakers.
Danny made
sure that no
stone was left
unturned,
which included
having much of
the underhood
plastic painted
as well as
having a
sheetmetal
cover built for
the battery
and radiator
overflow tank.

Best Interior is one of the awards
that Danny routinely wins at the
shows he attends.
Twisted
Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
2008 GMC Sierra
Daniel Vera Houston, Texas
ChassIs
Front suspension: 2-inch Belltech
drop spindles, relocated control arm
mounts, Slam Specialties RE-8 bags,
Belltech shocks
Rear suspension: Texas two-link
with Panhard bar, Slam Specialties
RE-8 bags, Belltech shocks
Brakes: Stock
Wheels & TIres
Wheels: 24x9-inch and 24x15-inch
Intro Twisted Rally
Tires: 295/30R24 and 405/25R24
Pirelli Pzero Nero
Danny absolutely loves his truck and loves that it turns heads everywhere it goes. Afer all the
work that went into his truck, its no wonder that it has won an award at every show it has been
to. Danny wanted to send a special thanks to Robert and the guys at Alamo Customs, Medicated
Metalworks, Miguels Upholstery, and Custom Car and Audio for all their help on the build.
Looking at the front of the truck, you wouldnt know that you were in fact staring head on at a Sierra.

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by Maxwell Matthewson
PHoTograPHy: Boyd Jaynes, Maxwell Matthewson, and dan ward
of the RAPtoRs
King

i
n the ongoing pursuit to build better
vehicles, we find ourselves always
trying to outdo one another. Whether
its lifted or lowered, truck owners and
builders will find a way to be different. In the
lowered scene, the goal is to tuck more wheel
than the next guy. For lifted guys, they want
to be able to go anywhere and do anything in
their trucks. One of these lifted truck guys is
Chris Ross of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
You may remember Chris from the Issue 13
cover of 2012. His flat-black F-150 Raptor was
featured alongside another equally impressive
Raptor on the beaches of Baja California. After
a year of tinkering, tuning, and testing, Chris
found the solution to the suspension and
frame flex problems Raptor owners have been
facing. With a long list of upgrades planned,
Chris dropped the truck off with the talented
team at Stewarts Raceworks, in Santee,
California, for a full rebuild. That may sound
extreme, but once you see what Chris has done
and what the truck is capable of, you may
change your mind.
Craig Stewart started the build by ridding
it of all of the bolt-ons that it originally had.
The front suspension was replaced with
Raptor Performance Group (RPG) spindles,
custom upper J-arms, and lower control
arms that accept dual Fox shocks. Retaining
the factory width, 300M halfshafts from
RCV keep the Raptors four-wheel-drive fully
functional. The back of the truck is another
story. The Stewarts Raceworks team started
by chopping off the frame from the cab back. A
whole new back half was created with trusses
and a full cage for strength and rigidity. Giving
the custom Foddrill Motorsports rearend over
20 inches of travel is a one-off Raceworks
four-link. Fox triple-bypass coilovers and
shocks provide a smooth, comfortable ride
in even the roughest of roads, while 39-inch
BFGoodrich Baja T/A tires wrapped around
17-inch Vorsprung wheels give the Fox shocks
added support.
All of that suspension is useless without
a powerplant that can push the 6,300-pound
truck down the road. Boosted engine
performance came by way of a Roush Phase
2 supercharger to give the factory 6.2L motor
a healthy shot in the arm. Add to this a set
of Stainless Works long-tube headers and a
Magnaflow exhaust and youve got over 600
ponies coursing through the Foddrill full
floater rear. Helping to plant this power is
a pair of Wavetrac limited slip differentials
front and rear. These offer maximum traction
without compromising turning performance.
The ever-thirsty engine is fed from a massive
75-gallon fuel cell, which is large enough for
Chris to go deep into the Baja landscape and
still get home safely.
A Race-Ready,
Cold-Blooded
Prerunner

Dont let the exterior fool you. The interior is full of the requisite creature
comforts: leather and suede seats, brushed aluminum and suede accents, My Ford
Touch with SYNC, Lowrance race GPS, and many other features.
Now Chris had a race-ready
prerunner Raptor, but there was one
problem, it was naked. To remedy
this, Chris made a call to Racecar
Prototypes, in Hawaii. They sent
out a full fiberglass front clip and
bedsides. These were then sent to
Kirk Shanoian of raptoraddict.com,
to receive a coating of BASF Blood
Candy red paint. After the panels were
attached to the truck, a set of custom
bumpers were bolted on along with
Raptor Retrofit HID headlights, 12
Baja Designs lights, and a 51-inch Onyx
light bar mounted to an actuated light
bar that will turn the darkest of nights
into day.
To make the truck as safe as it
is capable, Craig Stewart built a full
rollcage in the cab. He integrated this
cage into the bed cage and underhood
cage for maximum structural integrity.
Keeping Chris planted in the seat
during high speed passes are a set of
Schroth five-point harnesses. Finally, a
full Stilo race communications system
was installed giving Chris the ability
to keep in contact with someone no
matter where he is.

In the unfortunate
event of a rollover,
the passengers are
kept safe by five-point
race harnesses and a
full rollcage built by
Stewarts Raceworks.
Giving the Raptor enough travel
to swallow up the 39-inch BFGs
is a custom back half with triple
bypass Fox shocks, hydraulic
bumpstops, and splined race-
style sway bar.

Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
2011 Ford F-150 Raptor
Chris Ross Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
ENGINE
Type: 6.2L V-8
Heads: Cast aluminum
Cam: Single overhead
Induction: Roush Phase 2 2300 supercharger
Exhaust: Stainless Works long-tube headers, Magnaflow 3-inch exhaust
Engine Management: Custom Roush tune
Output: 500 rwhp and 530 lb-ft
Built by: Hennessey Motorsports
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Ford 6R80
Rearend: Foddrill Motorsports full floater with 5.13 gears
CHASSIS
Front suspension: RPG upper J-arms, and dual-shock lower control
arms, RPG spindles, Fox triple bypass coilovers, Fox bumpstops
Rear suspension: Custom Stewarts Raceworks four-link, Fox triple
bypass shocks
Brakes: EBC rotors and pads
WHEELS & TIRES
Wheels: Vorsprung by RPG 17x8.5-inch
Tires: BFGoodrich Baja T/A 39x12.50R17
Hidden under the spare tire and aluminum race jack is a
massive 75-gallon fuel cell that feeds the blown 6.2L engine.
Somewhere under the burly engine cage is a supercharged
6.2L. Hopefully Chris never needs to replace his spark plugs.
Upon receiving his truck, the first thing Chris did was
romp on it to see just what it was capable of he was not
disappointed. Now he has a truck that can handle just about
anything thrown at it. Chris wanted to send a shout out to all
of those who helped on the build, and he looks forward to
working with everyone again in the future. For more pictures
and videos of Chris Raptor, visit truckin.com.

Black Beauty
by Patrick Mccarthy
PHoTograPHy: isaac Mion

t
he moment someone utters the word
flatbed, images of a tired, dented work
truck sputtering down the highway spring
to mind. Sure, flatbeds may be functional,
but theyre nowhere near as sexy as a smooth metal
fleetside or stepside, right? Dick Hoffman of Denver
would disagree, and after seeing his gorgeous take
on the classic flatbed Chevy design, were right there
with him. This 48 pickup proves once and for all that a
flatbed can be sleek, sensuous, and absolutely stunning.
This truck started life drastically different from what
you see here, since it was originally a 1-ton flatbed
model. owner Dick Hoffman entrusted Denverbased
shop Color on Wheels with the build, and they quickly
got to work converting it into half-ton configuration.
The process began by fabricating an all-new custom
frame from steel plate, complete with a Heidts Superide
independent front suspension and polished coilovers
on all four corners. Heidts tubular control arms hold
new drop spindles and 14-inch Wilwood big brakes up
front. out back a triangulated four-link suspends the
new 9-inch Ford rearend, which is outfitted with moser
axles, 3.73 gears, and 13-inch Wilwood discs. Completing
the rolling chassis is a set of 18- and 20-inch staggered
billet Specialties wheels wrapped in bFg rubber.
before dropping a cab and bed onto the new chassis,
a 350ci v-8 was heavily massaged to power the classic
Chevy. With a forged 383ci stroker rotating assembly,
ported and polished aluminum heads, an aggressive
cam, FaST fuel injection system, and Sanderson
long-tube headers, this small-block pumps out more
than 500 hp at the crank. bolted to a built 700-r4
transmission, this setup provides more than enough
power to smoke the 10-inch-wide rear tires at will.
Finally, the cab was dropped back in place. The
decision was made to keep the 48 cab with its split
window design, but newer 54 frontend parts were
installed for a sleeker look. In the rear, custom fenders
and a roll pan were formed to accommodate the flatbed
configuration. leD taillights and a wide center-exit
exhaust tip were added for modern styling, and it was
all topped off by a stunning brazilian cherry wood bed.
brushed aluminum accents and a matching cherry
wood toolbox finish off the bed, leaving an ideal mix of
classic and custom styling cues. Inside the cab, black
wool carpet, leather headliner, and a glide leather
bench seat was installed by auto Weave upholstery, in
Denver. vintage air a/C and a lecarra leather-wrapped
steering wheel make the drivers seat a nicer place to be,
while an alpine stereo system with custom under-seat
sub box handles audio playback.
after countless hours of hard work and fabrication,
this classic Chevy was finally complete, and it looks
truly stunning cruising the Colorado highways. The
owner wants to thank the build team at Color on
Wheels, as well as everyone else that had a hand in
seeing this project through to completion.
Reinventing
the Classic
Flatbed Chevy
Formula

Black Beauty
Combining a 48 split-window cab with the more modern 54 frontend
creates a subtle new look. Youd never know this sleek Chevy was
originally a 1-ton work truck.
This 48 pickup
proves once
and for all that
a fatbed can be
sleek, sensuous,
and absolutely
stunning.

Matte grey Billet
Specialties wheels
with polished
accents provide just
the right amount
of contrast for the
trucks clean black
paint scheme.
Inside the Build
Year Make Model:
1948 Chevy Pickup
Dick Homan Denver, Colorado
ENGINE
Type: 350ci V-8 with forged 383ci stroker rotating assembly
Heads: Ported and polished aluminum
Cam: Comp Cams
Induction: FAST four-barrel throttle body
Exhaust: Sanderson headers, Color
on Wheels custom exhaust
Fuel System: FAST EFI system, 36-pound injectors, Walbro
fuel pump, 27-gallon aluminum tank
Ignition: Moroso plug wires
Engine Management: FAST
Output: 525 hp, 525 lb-ft of torque
Built by: DC Racing Engines Denver, Colorado
DrIvEtraIN
Transmission: Built 700-R4
Rearend: 9-inch Ford with narrowed Moser axles, 3.73 gears
ChassIs
Front suspension: Custom-fabricated frame, Heidts
Superide IFS with polished stainless coilovers, Heidts drop
spindles, Heidts tubular control arms
Rear suspension: Custom back half, Heidts Superide
polished stainless coilovers, triangulated four-link
Brakes: Wilwood 14-inch front disc and 13-inch rear disc,
braided stainless lines
WhEEls & tIrEs
Wheels: Billet Specialties Bonneville G, 18x8-inch front
and 20x10-inch rear
Tires: BFG Traction T/A, 245/45R18 front and 295/35R20 rear
A polished Lecarra
steering wheel and
Classic Instruments
gauges ofset the
otherwise subtle
interior styling.
Under the Chevys hood resides
a heavily reworked 383ci V-8.
Producing more than 500 hp,
this fuel-injected small-block
provides plenty of modern
thrust for this vintage pickup.

PHOTOgraPHy: Maxwell Matthewson and patrick Mccarthy
w
hen Ford
announced the
new Coyote
engine would
be inserted under the hood of
F-150s, the forums were buzzing
with speculation. now that it has
been out for a few years its time
for us to see how the aftermarket
has responded with tried-and-
true bolt-ons. Hunting for power,
we tracked down new long-tube
headers and stainless exhaust kit
from American racing Headers.
The headers (Pn F150l34W/C,
$1,665) feature 1-inch diameter
primary tubes, a 3-inch Y-pipe
with high-flow catalytic
converters, and new bolts to
replace the factory manifold
studs. The after-cat exhaust (Pn
F150CTbK11, $1,295) is a 3-inch
design with resonator and high-
flow muffler. It also has all of the
necessary clamps and hardware.
To do the install, we set aside a
lift in our Irvine tech center, and
a solid eight hours.
The installation of
the headers was fairly
straightforward on paper, but
given the fact that the Coyote
motor is a lot wider than
previous truck v-8s, it was
more difficult than anticipated.
All said and done, the new
exhaust added nine rear-wheel-
horsepower and six lb-ft of
torque. This isnt a monster
number, but as with all long-
tubes, the eCu needs to be tuned
to handle the better breathing
and at press time we didnt have
a chance to put a custom tune
in the computer. once weve got
the truck tuned and back on the
dyno, youll be able to see the
new results, as well as be able
to hear the exhaust system in
action at truckin.com. If your
new F-150 is equipped with the
5.0l v-8, give American racing
Headers a call to give it an
aggressive truck growl and reap
the reward of more power while
youre at it.
1.
1. The first step, as always, was to remove the inferior factory
parts. While they worked just fine on the truck, to get the power
we wanted, they had to go. Using a 13mm ratcheting wrench, we
loosened all of the clamps holding the exhaust in place.
Power Pipes
PuttingtheGrowlin
FordsCoyote5.0L V-8
ThankstoAmerican
RacingHeaders
Source:
AmericAn rAcing HeAders
(631) 608-1986
americanracingheaders.com

power pipes
2. Even though
the truck is
brand new,
the hangers
still had to be
persuaded to
free their grip
with a little
application of
WD-40, pliers,
and a prybar.
2.
3. Again using the
13mm ratcheting
wrench, we unbolted
the ball flange at the
end of the Y-pipe.
3.
4. On the new Ford trucks, the mufler is connected to the head-pipe
via a notch and key-style fastener. There is a clamp as well, but you
must twist the pipe to get it of.
4.
5. Moving on to the Y-pipe, the oxygen sensors were disconnected
from the wiring harnesses.
5.

power pipes
6. Next, the
Y-pipe was
disconnected
from the
exhaust
manifolds
with a 13mm
deep socket
on an 8-inch
extension.
6.
7. In order to drop the Y-pipe from the
truck, the transmission crossmember
had to first be removed. After
supporting the transmission with a
jack, four 18mm nuts that held the
crossmember to the frame were
loosened and the two 15mm nuts
that held the crossmember to the
transmission support were unbolted.
7.
8. With the transmission crossmember
out of the way, the Y-pipe came
straight down out of the truck. With
more room to work, we used a 7/8-inch
wrench to remove the oxygen sensors
from their bungs.
8.
9. Finally, we were able to remove the
exhaust manifolds. This sounds easy,
but first we had to remove the starter.
Next, we removed all of the bolts from
the header studs with a 15mm deep
socket. With mere millimeters to
spare, there just wasnt enough room
to remove the manifolds. To get the
manifolds out of the truck, the manifold
studs had to be carefully removed
from the block using a Torx socket on a
universal joint.
9.

10.
10. The new stainless headers ofer
a streamlined design to give the hot
exhaust air a free path to exit the truck.
They also feature 3/8-inch flanges,
merge collectors, and a true two-into-
one design.
12.
12. We immediately filled the new
void on either side of the engine with
the new ARH headers. Again, this
was easier said than done. Plenty of
wiggling and prodding was needed to
get them into place.
13.
13. With even less room than before,
we slowly and carefully threaded each
stud into its hole in the block. With
them all in, we tightened the bolts down
from the center out, in a zig-zag pattern
to ensure even torque. We did say that
the kit came with new bolts to replace
the studs, but we decided that to keep
as much factory parts as possible.
11. After almost two hours
of knuckle busting, the
studs were removed and
the manifolds were out
of the truck. Here you can
see how big of a diference
there is between the
factory manifolds and the
American Racing Headers
long-tubes. Its truly a
night and day diference.
11.

power pipes
14. As with
the headers,
the American
Racing exhaust
provides an
unobstructed
exit for the
air leaving
the engine.
The resonator
and mufler
work together
to deliver an
appealing
rumble, without
the in-cabin
drone that
other exhaust
systems cause.
14.
15.
15. To begin the install of the stainless
exhaust system, the new, two-piece Y-pipe
with catalytic converters was lifted up into
place. Using the supplied 14mm nuts and
bolts, the ball joint exhaust flange was
tightened down.
16.
16. The new head pipe with resonator was
then bolted to the Y-pipe.
17.
17. The last piece to go on was the over the
axle pipe with the tips welded to it. This was
afixed with a standard exhaust clamp.
18.
18. To finish the install, we screwed the oxygen sensors into place and
reattached them to the wiring harness in the truck.
19.
19. After: The polished dual exhaust tips looked great and the rumble
sounded even better. it is important to note that with long-tube headers,
the factory ecU needs to be tuned to achieve proper performance.

PHOTOgraPHy: Maxwell Matthewson
Give Me a Brake
C
ustomizing a truck is a multi-
step process. The first step is
usually the inexpensive, easy
bolt-ons like intakes, grilles,
and even a tuner. Next comes the lift or
lowering kit and big wheels and tires.
Adding these oversized wheels and tires
looks good, but the OEM brakes were
never meant to be able to handle the extra
unsprung weight. Too many people forego
upgrading the brakes because of fear of the
unknown, cost, or any number of reasons.
Upgrading your brakes shouldnt be
a daunting process. That is exactly what
Wilwood thought when they came out
with their big brake kit for the 1999-to-
current GM 1500 pickups and SUVs. The
kit is simple to install, returns factory-like
stopping performance to big-wheel-
equipped trucks, and looks far better
than stock. We took a trip to the Wilwood
headquarters in Camarillo, California, to
catch the install of this kit on a 2011 Chevy
Silverado, check it out.
Wilwoods
Big Brake Kit
Adds Stopping
Performance &
Racecar Looks
Source:
WilWood EnginEEring
(805) 388-1188
wilwood.com
3. The front kit
(PN: 140-8992,
$2486.39)
comes with
everything
needed for
install including:
six-piston
calipers, caliper
mounting
brackets,
massive 16-inch
cross-drilled
and slotted
rotors with
hats, pads, and
all of the nuts,
bolts, washers,
and spacers.
Not shown
in the photo,
but included
in the kit, are
stainless steel
replacement
brake lines.
1. The factory
brakes seem
miniscule behind
the large 24-inch
American Racing
wheels.
2. Starting
up front, the
removal of the
factory calipers
was simple and
accomplished by
unbolting them
from the spindle.
1. 2.
3.

Give Me a Brake
4. With the factory caliper supported out of the way and the rotor
removed, our tech installed the bolts through the caliper mounting
ears on the spindle. The instructions suggested starting out with one
thin shim washer during initial fitment testing.
4. 5.
5. The caliper-mounting bracket was then attached to these bolts.
The bracket wasnt tightened all the way down until all the clearances
were checked.
7.
7. Before sliding the caliper onto the mounting bracket, two spacers
and one shim washer were used for proper clearance between the
rotor and caliper.
8.
8. Once all of the clearances were checked and rechecked, the caliper
mounting bracket and caliper were tightened to the appropriate
torque specifications.
9.
9. After inserting the pads into the caliper, the center bridge pad was
bolted into place.
6.
6. To assemble the rotor and the hat, 12 bolts were installed from the
back with red Loctite to guarantee a long lasting hold. Here you can
get a feel for the size diference between the stock rotor and the huge
16-inch Wilwood two-piece rotor.

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10.
10. The final step for the front was to install the stainless steel braided
brake lines in the factory location.
11.
11. Moving to the rear, the caliper was unbolted from the axlehousing.
12.
12. Included in the rear kit (PN: 140-9838, $2038.39) are all of the
necessities for completing the install: four-piston calipers, caliper
mounting brackets, 14-inch cross-drilled and slotted rotors with
hats, pads, and all of the nuts, bolts, washers, and spacers. Also
included are braided stainless brake lines. As you can see, this photo
shows black calipers. Wilwood ofers a variety of powdercoat options.
13.
13. Just like up front, the rear hat and caliper were bolted together
using the included nuts and bolts and red Loctite.
14.
14. A small piece of the brake dust shield needed to be trimmed prior
to installing the caliper mounting bracket or rotor.
15.
15. Installing the new pieces is as simple as bolting the bracket to
the axlehousing using the included shims and sliding the rotor
over the lug nuts.

Give Me a Brake
16. With all of the clearances checked, all of the bolts were tightened.
16.
17. As with the
front, the final step
was installing the
brake pads and
the braided brake
lines. The brake
calipers were then
bled, starting with
the passenger-side
rear and working
our way around.
17.
18. The new brakes decreased stopping distance while improving the overall look of the
truck. Before the upgrade, the truck was definitely struggling to bring the big 24-inch wheels
and tires to a halt, whereas after the install, the stopping distance was decreased by 73 feet
and there was no brake fade after repeated panic stops.
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PHOTOgraPHy: Harley Camilleri
Bringing the
ram to New
Heights
F
or many of you,
what were about
to tell you isnt
really a secret.
For others, it may come as
a shock, so please dont go
rioting in the streets. Having
looked back over this years
issues, its easy to see that
we really like the 09-14 Ram
1500s. With their fresh skin,
coil-sprung rear suspension,
and three cab choices, there
isnt a lot of room to find fault.
Our main complaint stems
more from our addiction to
customization, for which
there seems to be no cure. To
calm our nerves and make
us feel better, we keep on the
path to sanity by continually
turning out cool trucks to
show you whats available for
your rig.
With a 2012 Ram 1500
Quad Cab 4X4 at our disposal,
we decided to upgrade it
via a mild suspension lift,
knobby rubber, and a set of
slick wheels. The goal was to
create something that rode
nice during the daily grind,
and was able to whisk us
away to far off destinations
yet could still maintain the
utilitarian nature of the truck.
Thanks to the folks at Rough
Country suspension and
Dick Cepek tires and wheels,
we accomplished exactly
that. Ram trucks just seem
to sit higher and have better
fender clearance by design,
so it didnt require much lift
to clear some decent tires. As
a matter of fact, making room
for the 35x12.50R20LT Dick
Cepek Mud Country tires
enveloping Dick Cepek Gun
Metal 7 wheels only required
a 4-inch suspension lift from
Rough Country. Not too tall,
but just right for normal
usage.
Handling the installation
of this Rough Country kit
on our Ram was Industrial
Motoring in Anaheim,
California. The crew at
Industrial have what it
takes to get any job done
right. Depending on the day,
Industrials guys can be found
pumping up the power on a
long-travel Raptor, lifting a
3
4-
ton turbo-diesel truck, adding
glitzy wheels to a new BMW,
or getting a Ferrari 458 to
hug the ground over a set of
racing coilover shocks. Now
thats a shop we can enjoy
ourselves at!
Prepare
Your
Ram to
Tackle
Any
Terrain

Bringing the ram to New Heights
1. From the factory, our Ram came coated in Mineral Gray
paint, and rode on silver-painted 20-inch wheels. It was clean,
but definitely needed a shot of adrenaline.
1.
2. The remedy
was this 4-inch
suspension kit
designed by
Rough Country.
It consisted
of two front
crossmembers,
matching
diferential
brackets,
taller steering
knuckles,
longer sway
bar endlinks,
performance
rear shocks,
and plenty
more.
2.
3. With the truck in the air at Industrial
Motoring, the front brakes were removed to
gain access to the front drive axle nuts.
3.
4.
4. Longer sway bar endlinks were included
from Rough Country, so the stock ones were
tossed into the spare parts bin.
5.
5. Once the steering and ball joints were
disconnected, the factory knuckles were
removed from the Ram.
6.
6. Both front strut assemblies followed suit.
7.
7. Industrial zipped the hardware of and pulled
the lower control arms from the Rams chassis. 8.
8. The Rough Country kit relocated the front
axle to maintain proper geometry. To prepare
for this, the cross-brace under the diferential
had to go.
9.
9. After unbolting the front driveshaft, the front
axle was supported on a jack so the attaching
hardware could be removed, and the axle was
lowered out of the way.
10.
10. We know that most people wouldnt
choose to cut their new trucks frame,
but it was a necessity and it was only a
few small pieces. Rough Country even
included templates to make the cuts exact.
11.
11. Industrial chose to slice of the ofending
axle mount using a reciprocating saw.

12. With the included alignment blocks
and fresh hardware, we slipped the rear
crossmember into its new home.
12.
13. The front axle slid right into the new Rough
Country mounting brackets.
13.
14. Compensating for the driveshaft
diference was this aluminum spacer. It was
sandwiched between the front driveshaft
and axle flange with longer bolts.
14.
15.
15. To ensure that other drivers know
where your new lift kit came from, the front
crossmember was adorned with a laser-cut
RCX logo.
16.
16. Each of the lower control arms was
located into the mounting pockets on the
new crossmembers. Factory hardware and
alignment cams will ensure anybody can get
the frontend into spec.
17.
17. A fabricated 4-inch spacer was cinched to
the top of each front strut before they could
be reinstalled.
18.
18. Even with the added height of the spacers, mounting the struts back on the Ram was a breeze.
19.
19. Thankfully all the new trucks have gone
to the sealed unit bearings for the front
hubs. Three bolts per side made easy work
of swapping the stock knuckles for the taller
knuckle in the lift kit.
20. Once the front CV axles were aligned
into the unit bearings, the knuckles were set
between the control arms, and the ball joint
nuts tightened up.
20.

21. Instead of longer brake lines that would
have required more work, the original brake
hoses were easily relocated with simple
brackets.
21.
22. Rough Countrys 4-inch lift kit left the
sway bar in its original mounts on the frame.
Instead of changing the mounts, longer
endlinks spanned the increased distance.
22.
24. Compression struts were an option for
the suspension system that we couldnt
live without. They stifen the new, taller
crossmembers rearward in case of hard front
suspension impacts.
24.
25. The compression struts required drilling
one hole in each side of the transmission
crossmember to create a mounting point.
25.
23.
23. Completing the front was this skidplate
to save the front diferential from of-road
obstacles.
26. It was a really tight fit, but thankfully a
custom hardware tab was made especially
for these mounts.
26.
27. Industrial
Motoring
wasted
no time in
tearing into
the rear
suspension.
The shocks
were tossed
aside, as new
ones would
be replacing
them.
28. After the
removal of
the sway bar
endlinks, the
rear axle was
lowered a bit
to release
the rear coil
springs.
29. It couldnt
get any easier
than these
new upper
coil spring
spacers.
30. Raising
the axle back
up set the
factory coils
right into
position.
27. 28.
29. 30.

35. Dick Cepeks Mud Country is
one tough tire. With its extra wide
footprint and DC Sidebiters tread
pattern, of-road excursions are
nothing to be feared.
Sources:
Dick cepek
(330) 928-9092
dickcepek.com
inDustrial Motoring
(877) 724-5538
industrialmotoring.com
rough country
suspension systeMs
(800) 222-7023
roughcountry.com
31. To match the front, longer sway bar endlinks made installation
a snap.
31.
32. We were impressed with Rough Countrys rear Performance 2.2
shock absorbers with the integrated jounce bumper.
32.
33. Spacers were bolted to the axle to act as taller bumpstop pads.
33.
34. The
distinctive
seven-spoke
design of the
Dick Cepek
Gun Metal
7 was what
caught our
eye. The
fact that
the inner
gray color
was nearly
a perfect
match for
the Ram was
icing on the
cake.
34.
35.

by Patrick Mccarthy
Good Vibrations
a
lthough its true that factory
sound systems have
significantly improved in the
last decade, they still leave
much to be desired, especially for those of
us who are used to high-dollar audio gear.
This was also the case with our EcoBoost
project truck, as its factory Ford speakers left
much to be desired. However, we didnt want
to tear up our dash to install a new head
unit, so we called up the experts at MTX.
They provided us with two sets of Thunder
Axe component speakers, a TH90.4 four-
channel amp, and a ThunderForm 10-inch
underseat subwoofer. For wiring, we turned
to Stinger, who supplied high-quality RCA
cables, amp wiring, a power distribution
box, and Stealth Roadkill sound-damping
mat. We also chose this time to upgrade our
battery to an Interstate MT7 AGM battery
with 48-month free replacement. With all
of our new goodies in the bed, we drove
out to Audio Innovations, in Glendora,
California, where their experienced techs
put it all together. To see how these simple
upgrades drastically improved our F-150s
sound without changing the OEM head unit,
read on.
Our EcoBoost
Gets An Audio
Overhaul
From MTX
and Stinger
1. MTX sent us two complete sets of Thunder Axe component speakers (P/N: TX6,
$229.95), each of which included two 6.5-inch woofers, two 25mm tweeters, and two
adjustable crossovers. Our stock Ford speakers never stood a chance.
1.
Sources:
Audio innovAtions
(626) 335-8691
audioinno.com
interstAte BAtteries
(866) 842-5368
interstatebatteries.com
MtX Audio
(800) 225-5689
mtx.com
stinger electronics
(800) 477-2267
stingerelectronics.com
2 .
2. To access the factory speakers,
we began by removing all four
door panels from our Super Cab
F-150, and then set them aside.

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plugged in the included power wire and two Stinger
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13. The MTX subwoofer
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speakers. This MTX 360W RMS
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across from the sub box, and then screwed it securely
to the floor. We had no loss of seating space.
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connected to the sub box and amplifier, and
fuses were installed for each. Then, a Stinger
power wire was run along the doorsill and
into the engine bay.
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16. The Stinger power wire was attached to
the new Interstate MT7 AGM positive battery
terminal, and the in-line fuse was zip-tied out
of the way.
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17. Wiring was run under the carpet to all four
crossovers, RCA cables were run to the head
unit, and a ground wire was soldered to the
floor. Black zip ties secured everything neatly
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There are big ones, small
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afer year there is a show that continues
to bring out quality trucksTexas Heat
Wave. Held at the Travis County Expo
Center, in Austin, Texas, this year marked
the 24th anniversary of the show. The
show saw a record number of pre-
registries, proving that the truck scene is
alive and well in the Lone Star state.
This years show was held on July
27th and 28th, and it lived up to its name
as the mercury reached triple digits,
but that didnt keep spectators from
attending. According to the ever-reliable
Facebook, some people waited up to
two hours in line to get into the show
on Saturday. Besides the multitudes of
custom cars, trucks, bikes, and boats on
display, there was a burnout contest,
helicopter rides, monster truck stunts
and rides, bikini contest, live music
from Texasbased rapper Trampia, a
hydraulic contest, and USACI sound of.
If you missed this years event, you are
going to want to start saving up to attend
the 2014 show.
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say, this falls into the latter category.

Texas Heat Wave 2013
Even though they just came out, there were already 2013 Ram HD
trucks on display. This one was in the Nitto tire booth and was built
by the Naivar Brothers from Showtime Metal Works in Austin, Texas.
In case you
havent seen it
yet, Bill Carlton
of Ekstensive
Metalworks
built himself
a new-body
style two-door
Tahoe out of
a Suburban.
There isnt
anything this
man cant do.
A lot of guys have turned to
modifying - and 1-ton trucks, but
there are still guys lifting -ton
trucks. Check out the feature on
this F-150 coming soon.

Texas is the land of
V-8s. Or at least it was
until the EcoBoost
showed up. At the
burnout contest, this
EcoBoostpowered
2013 F-150 showed us
how it is done.
Texas Heat Wave 2013
This insane Ram 2500 from Extreme Ofroad and Performance,
in Katy, Texas, took home the Best of Show 4x4 award.
Alamo Customs came out with the truck from the cover of Issue 1 of
this year on display.

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Get Low
Who: Jose Avila
What: 2006 Dodge Ram 1500
WheRe: Walla Walla, Washington
Mods: AccuAir e-Level air suspension, tubular lower control arms, frontend narrowed 4 inches, rearend narrowed 5 inches,
custom four-link, fenders rolled and reinforced with steel rod, custom Lowboy Motorsports rear tubs, bridge, and roll pan,
relocated fuse box and battery, Lowboy Motorsports custom fuel cell, 24-inch chrome wheels, Kenwood stereo
Go Big
Who: Andrew Daniel
What: 2009 Dodge Ram 2500
WheRe: Tantallon,
Saskatchewan, Canada
Mods: AIRAID cold-air intake, Bully
Dog GT tuner, illuminated doorsills,
LED interior lighting, Alpine M50 amp,
Alpine S10 subwoofer in custom box,
custom spiderweb headache rack,
six IPF 6-inch lights on a removable
lightbar, Tough Country Legend front
bumper with four PIAA 520 lights, Iron
Bull rear bumper with taillight guards
and PIAA lights, Recon smoked third
brake light, Warn VR12000 winch
and wireless remote, Superlift dual
steering stabilizers, Zone Ofroad
5-inch lift kit with Fox shocks, 20x9-
inch Fuel Boost wheels with 35x12.50
Nitto Mud Grappler tires

MAXimum Exposure
Parting Shot By julio garcia vargas
By Maxwell Matthewson
PHOTOgraPHy: courtesy oF chrysler
- volume 39, no.13, [134] november 11, 2013 -
i
am a huge supporter of customizing vehicles. When I bought my newest truck, the first thing I did was de-badge it and
tint the windows. Shortly after, it received a lowering kit and custom wheels. This was all while it still had paper license
plates from the dealer on it. I love owning a vehicle that makes people turn their heads and stare. Pulling up to a light
and having the guy next to me look over, admire my vehicle, and give me a thumbs up is an amazing feeling.
A couple months back, we showed you the new Ford F-150 Tremor, an Ecoboost-powered, regular cab, street shredder
with 4.10 gears. Ford knows that the sport truck scene is still alive and kicking. Just after Ford announced the Tremor, Ram
announced a sportier version of their popular Ram 1500 Hemi Express. This new version, called the Black Express, comes
de-badged, with projector headlights, black exterior trim, and black chrome wheels. I am glad that the automakers are real-
izing the potential of sport trucks and hopefully they continue this
trend. What are your thoughts on this? Send them over
to me at max@truckin.com.
w
eve all seen them: terrible, horrendous, ob-
noxious bumper stickers on trucks. We have
compiled a list of the worst bumper stickers
around. We have also included some of the
best bumper stickers we have seen, just in case you want to re-
place your honor student sticker with something better. Think
we forgot one, or want to give us a piece of your mind, send an
email to max@truckin.com.
WorSt
Calvin peeing
This one has got to be the most played-out bumper sticker ever. Enough already.
presidential Campaign stiCker
The election is over. Take it of!
Family stiCkers
No one cares about your family.
Honor student stiCker
Congrats on creating smart ofspring, you still suck at driving.
My dog is smarter than your honor student.
Hes also smarter than youditch this sticker.
BESt
one less prius
Because Priuses suck!
truCkin deCal
Obviously this should be the first sticker on your truck.
Coexist witH guns
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anti stiCk Figure Family
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2013 Show Calendar
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October 18-20 Last Resort Jennings, Texas
November 5-8 SEMA Las Vegas, Nevada
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PHOTOgraPHy: Team Truckin
Hey guys,
I have a 2008 Dodge Ram
1500 that I want to bag
on 22-inch wheels. Is there
a company that makes
the front control arms for
this application? Any help
would be appreciated.
Thanks,
mike choate
abilene, Texas
Mike,
That is a great question. These trucks are becoming increasingly popular as their
price comes down. The answer to your question is yes, there are companies that make
control arms for your truck. One we would recommend is the 04-08 Ram front kit from
Ekstensive Metal Works (ekstensive.com). The kit uses the factory ball joints and comes
with everything else you need. It is part number #F2001 and costs $800.
Marshall Muse
I hope they do unveil a Rumble Bee,
and I hope that it prompts Ford to
release a new Lightning, and let the
Horsepower Arms Race ensue!
Michael Roa
It better have a supercharged 6.1L
Hemi.
Austin Munro
A Rumble Bee truck shouldnt have an
electronic shifter!
Truckin,
I have been a long time reader and I have a
question that I hope you have the answer
to. I recently bought an 08 Silverado and
am having trouble finding a cat-eye billet
grille shell. I had an 06 Sierra and bought
one through one of the companies in your
magazine about 11 years ago. If there were
any way that you could help me find one
for my new project it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks and keep up the
awesome work.
anthony Hyatt
ashford, alabama
Anthony,
I think I know why you are having trouble.
The 2008 Silverado trucks did not have
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Check back to make sure that once
you have fulfilled your power
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