Category Archive: XL Online Find, XL Spotlight
This Silverado Has A 22 Inch Lift, Duramax Power, Big Brakes, And 50 Inch Tires. Oh, And ALL The Attitude.
They may not be the most practical, but giant trucks on giant tires are cool as hell no matter who you are. If you drive around town in something like this there is nobody that will garner more...
If Diesel Isn’t An Option, What Engine Do You Choose For Your Tow Rig?
Since we just got a big block powered square body dually, equipped with the venerable Big Block Chevrolet, we have of course been thinking about engine mods, swaps, etc. And the number of people that...
Buy A Ready To Run Top Fuel Sand Dragster For Only $35,000!
I have done a lot of racing, but sand drags is one I’ve never tried. I think it would be fun as hell though, especially in something like this! A full fledged Top Fuel Sand Dragster complete...
Dear Santa: If It’s Not Too Late, We’re Sure Some Big Ford BANGshifter Would Really Like This
If you like big trucks. And specifically big Ford trucks, then this F650 Crew Cab 4×4 is your jam. This sucker is huge and we dig it. We also like the fact that the seller is willing to trade...
Bob Glidden Has Died At 73 – One Of The Most Singularly Dominant Drag Racers In History Is Gone
Bob Glidden, the 10-time NHRA pro stock champion, an IHRA pro stock champion, a native of Whiteland, Indiana, and one of the greatest drag racers of all time has died at age 73, surrounded by his...
This 1962 Chevrolet C10 Is Old School Custom And Smooth As Hell
These early C10’s are super cool trucks, whether done up like a hot rod, a pro touring machine, low rider, or custom. This one here is custom perfection with a nod toward the low rider scene,...
Are Big Rig Wheels, Or Any Big Wheel, Cool On A Dually?
Today’s BANGshift Question of the Day is all about wheels. Big wheels to be precise. Now we’ll be the first to say that we are not about the giant wheels on cars, or even giant wheels on...
The Bandag Bullet Has 1500 Cubic Inches And Is A Tire Smoking Machine!
Bandag is a tire retreading company, that is now a part of the Bridgestone Firestone brand, and they’ve been doing retreads for a very long time and having been touting their durability in the...
The Factory Truck Wars Are Stupid – Rookie Drivers Have No Business Towing What They Haul
Last week Brian wrote about how Ford and Ram are still battling it out for overall truck supremacy, and that both are getting dangerously close to the magic 1000 lb ft of factory torque. They just...
This 8 Wheel Drive RV Might Be The Baddest Off-Road RV Ever. We Want One!
We dig RV’s. Motorhomes, RV Trailers, Camper Vans, you name it, we’re all over it. So when we saw this kick ass Avtoros Shaman 8 wheel drive, 8 wheel steering, off-road masterpiece we...
The Duramax Powered 2017 Suburban 3500 Is A Reality – Buy One Now!
Duramax swaps aren’t anywhere near new, and they happen in all kinds of GM vehicles, but they are a ton of work. I’m talking TONS of work. Getting one to fit is some work, but...
Better Stopping By Design – Mark Williams Disc Brakes Can Stop Your Fast Ride
Mark Williams builds some of the best drivetrain components on the planet. Axles, housings, ends, gears, yokes, driveshafts, and so much more. Whether you are building a hot rod, a race car, a truck,...
This Solid Beater Square Body Chevy Could Be Hot Rod Sleeper Greatness
(Words and Photos By Greg Rourke) I agree with Chad…I love me some square body GM pickups. I’ve owned several, but not because they were cool. They were rusted out beat up shitboxes that...
8-Door Dually Donuts Are More Impressive Than You Might Think!
Doing donuts in anything big is kinda weird and fun. Everything seems to happen in slow motion, until things go wrong and then they can’t seem to stop quick enough. Such is life when dealing...