Best Trading Co., based in Tokyo, has begun exporting used Japanese 4X4 mini trucks to the U.S., Canada and other countries around the world. The Kei trucks, so called because of the Kei class to which they belong, are a sub compact class with engines limited to 660cc of displacement. They do not seem to be legal for road use in the U.S. but: Kei trucks have many different … [Read more...]
Truck Gas to Diesel Retrofit Conversions?
Will this become the truck accessory of the near future? What is the possibility of truck retrofit kits to convert your standard gasoline powered truck to a totally different drivetrain? As you stand there filling your Chevy, Ford or Dodge pickup with three dollar gas, has the thought ever crossed your mind? Gasoline prices are going to fluctuate for a long time to come, but … [Read more...]
Dodge Diesels Adding Emission Filters
Dodge will be adding particulate filters and oxides of nitrogen absorbers to their heavy duty diesel Rams starting in January of next year. Stricter emission standards will go into effect then which coincide with the rollout of low sulfur diesel fuel across the U.S. The filters will lower performance somewhat because of greater restriction in the exhaust so Dodge, like GM and … [Read more...]
Stabilus EZ Down Tailgate Damper
Ever had your hands full when you were lowering your tailgate? Does your wife complain about lowering the tailgate because it's so heavy? Or maybe someone who's a little older keeps dropping the tailgate because they can't control the weight. The Stabilus EZ Down looks like a very neat solution. The EZ Down installs in about 4 or 5 minutes and no special tools are needed. … [Read more...]
Banks Sidewinder Diesel Truck Speed Record
After the record run of the Holden pickup for production vehicles, we had to remind you of what a non production but still street driveable pickup can do. Gale Banks took his Dodge Dakota pickup, the Sidewinder, to Bonneville back in 2002. The best thing about it is they drove to Bonneville, that is, they drove the Sidewinder to Bonneville, pulling its own trailer with parts … [Read more...]