What's the first thing a lot of you add to your truck? Tires, big tires and wheels and maybe some new gears to turn those monsters. If you get everything mounted and take off down the road, you may notice something funny, your speedometer isn't right, in fact it may be way off. The factory sets up your speedometer to read accurately with a particular combination of tire size … [Read more...]

Looks like that F150 we told you about is actually an F250. Here's the news release from Ford: LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2005 – The Ford F-Series has remained the undisputed leader in pickup trucks for 28 straight years by always pushing the limits of towing, hauling and cargo capability. Today, at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, Ford unveiled its new … [Read more...]

Five or six years ago, buying an aftermarket accessory for your truck could often be a frustrating experience. Truck manufacturers built their truck without worrying about whether or not you wanted running boards or performance headers or anything else after it was off the lot. That was someone else's problem. Times have changed. The aftermarket parts and accessories … [Read more...]

The F150, everyone's ever popular workhorse, will be a highlight at the Ford exhibit during the upcoming SEMA show. It will be outfitted as a contractor's special, a "rolling office" with everything from a laptop computer to a credit card reader. Ford is actually planning a production version, possibly as a 2007 model. The SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's … [Read more...]

Bob Lutz has a few words for all of those who criticize GM for bringing out their new full size trucks. GM completely reengineered their line to not only work better in many ways but to be more fuel efficient, too. He also mentions a fact, to which I heartily agree, many buyers have a need for a full size truck and no tiny econobox will do the job. Here at Truck Accessory … [Read more...]