Category Archive: 1320 Spotlight, Apex Spotlight, CRASH & BURN, TECH, Tech Stories, Tools, Videos, XL Spotlight
You Should Dyno Your Car, BUT Here’s How to Avoid a Hub Dyno Disaster – Horrifying Video Breakdown
I’m a huge fan of dyno testing engines, or of using a chassis dyno for tuning. A hub dyno is just another variation on the chassis dyno and is a great tuning tool as well. Thousands and...
What Is Axle Wrap, And How Do You Eliminate It In Your Leaf Sprung Truck? Ian Johnson Shows Us How!
Axle wrap is nothing new. From the time that parallel leaf springs started showing up on cars and trucks, and the horsepower wars began, so did axle wrap. And axle wrap can lead to axle hop, and that...
Finally! A Budget Universal Joint Impact Adapter That’s Indestructible! Who’s Works Best For The Money?
There is a difference between price and value. I just had this conversation with a friend of mine last night, when we were talking about hardware stores. Sometimes the value of an item is about that...
Photos From The Lone Star Throwdown 2025! Trucks, Trucks, And More Trucks Of Every Shape And Size Deep In The Heart Of Texas!
It’s time for another gallery of photos from one of the finest truck shows on the planet! Of course we’re talking about Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas. It was wet, and cold, but that...
More Photos From The Lone Star Throwdown 2025! Nothing But Custom Trucks Of Every Shape And Size Deep In The Heart Of Texas!
(Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) I hit the Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas this weekend with my buddies Ryan and Jake and as usual was blown away by the turnout. This year’s show...
Dyno Video: This Turbocharged 292 Inline-6 Powered 1936 Chevy Pickup Gets Dyno Tested And Makes 1320 Horsepower!
This truck is so awesome! Not only because it is a super cool looking 1936 Chevrolet pickup, but because this bad boy is powered by a 292 cubic inch inline-6 with a big turbo on it. How cool is that?...
Our First Gallery Of Photos From Lone Star Throwdown 2025 Is Here! Custom Trucks Of Every Shape And Size!
(Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) I hit the Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas this weekend with my buddies Ryan and Jake and as usual was blown away by the turnout. This year’s show...
DIY Fabrication: DIY Welding Table Fixture Clamps That Will Make Your Life Easier, And Won’t Break The Bank
Clamps are one of those tools that we never appreciate, but miss like hell when we don’t have any. Whether it is because you have used up all the ones you have already and need more, or because...
King of the Hammers 2025 Rig Tour: You’ve NEVER Seen Anything Like The Fun Rides That Show Up At King of the Hammers.
The 10 days that make up King of the Hammers is insane, not just because there are thousands of people that move onto the lake bed in Johnson Valley for days and days worth of off-road racing, but...
Can You Chassis Swap A Classic C60 Truck Onto A Late Model Chassis? Yes, And Here’s How.
If you have the right team, the right parts, and the right mentality, you can. Hell, I know you can, because I’ve seen it done. But can the Rustomod crew make it happen? They are sure going to try,...
Truck Show Video: United By Trucks Shares Their favorite Trucks From Dino’s Git Down 2024! Cool Trucks, Built To Be Driven!
We’ve shared plenty from Dino’s Git Down 2024, but with a show this big there is no shortage of content. In the video below, you’ll get a look at some of the coolest rides on the...
Tech Tips: Did You Know That You Might Be Using Your Thread Locker Wrong? Or Using The Wrong Loctite In General!
Thread locker, regardless of brand, is often referred to as Loctite because it is the most widely recognized brand out there. It’s like Kleenex. But regardless of which brand you go with, using...
Monster Truck Video: Watch The Full Monster Jam Freestyle Show #4, From Anaheim Stadium!
Monster trucks are cool. I don’t care how old you get, there is something about watching them fly through the air that makes everyone feel like a kid again. Which is why they are so popular...
Making Cheap Rust Coat Look Like Factory Paint – Insane Rustoleum Results That Will Surprise You!
Cheap DIY paint jobs totally intrigue me as our regular readers and viewers will know. I have never painted a car myself, but am planning for one this year, and have looked at just about every option...