Category Archive: BangShift XL, New Product Spotlight, New Products, Sponsor News, XL Sponsor News
Video: Put A 5 or 6 Speed Stick In Your GMT400 1988-1998 GM Truck NOW With An American Powertrain Kit
We know that the 1988-1998 GM truck market is set to explode pretty quick. In fact, we’re all watching it happen real time on the internet. The trucks that are kind cheap now are going to be...
Featured Products: Looking To Lower Your Late Model Truck AND Improve The Ride And Handling? Ridetech Is Your Late Model Truck Specialist.
I’m not a new truck kind of guy, mostly because they are so expensive, but also because they are so big. My 1987 squarebody Chevrolet dually looks like an S10 next to a new crew cab dually...
New Product: American Powertrain™ Introduces ProFit HD 4WD Kits for Dodge Ram 1500 5-Speed – Features TREMEC® TR-4050
4×4 Dodge Ram owners rejoice! You guys have a new option when it comes to manual transmissions for your Dodge Ram trucks. While the famed NV-4500 is a great transmission, capable of handling...
Safety First: How To Take Measurements For A Custom Simpson Fire Suit
Anyone that pays much attention around me knows that racing safety is a topic near and dear to my heart. Lyle Barnett and I talk about it all the time on our Podcast and I often advise folks on their...
Featured Product: KBS Coatings Xtreme Temperature Coating Exhaust Paint. A DIY Coating That Actually Works!
There is no doubt that stainless or ceramic coated headers are awesome, but cheap they ain’t. And we’ve all got headers on one of our hot rods that fit good and work great, but look like...
The NEW Gen2 FLEX 1/2″ High Torque vs Milwaukee’s 2967 Gen 3 M18 1/2″ Impact: Largest Upgrade Yet, But Who Reigns Supreme?
The Torque Test Channel is back at it, with another tool test. This one is a cordless impact gun test that is pitting two high torque monsters against each other. The first is the Milwaukee 2967 Gen...
Do The Jeep Brand Proud, And Improve Your Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT’s Off-Road Performance With ADS Direct Fit Shocks.
Jeeps have been capable off-road machines since their inception and that prowess has led to a reputation in the off-road world that is second to none. And with an insane following, aftermarket...
Featured Product: The ULTIMATE Bench Grinder? – This Versa-Grind Belt Grinder Kit From Eastwood Might Be It!
Once you use a belt grinder with a combination of available surfaces, you will wonder how you ever lived without one. There are a lot of YouTube videos showing how to build your own, a variety of...
Featured Products: Keep Your 5.2L Supercharged Coyote Running Strong With MSD Blaster Coils. An Ultra Simple Ignition Upgrade.
If you have a supercharged 5.2 L Coyote, and have any intentions of upgrading it with more boost, more compression, or both, then you should look into these MSD Blaster 2 coils. They provide a simple...
Featured Product: Ridetech’s New Bolt-In Fox Body Mustang Independent Rear Suspension System Is Available And Awesome!
It wasn’t all that long ago that your only choices for an independent rear suspension in your hot rod or muscle car were either a C4 Corvette system or a Jaguar style system. And while both are...
New Product Announcement: Unleash the Demon! Simpson Introduces Devil Ray & Desert Devil 3.0 Helmets. Available Now!
If you are looking for a new helmet, you might want to check out the all new Devil Ray 3.0 and Desert Devil 3.0 from Simpson. Available in multiple configurations, these are two great new helmets...
Is This The Ultimate Welding Table? A Fireball Tools Cast Welding Table You Might Actually Be Able To Afford! Introducing The Dragon Wagon.
If you have been around here much you know that I’ve been a welder since I was a kid and love all things welding related. That includes awesome welding and fixture tables. One of the nicest on...
Featured Product: KBS Coatings Top Coater Is A Beautiful, Durable, And UV Stable Paint That Will Work On So Many Projects!
We’re big fans of KBS products around here, but if you haven’t seen their products here on BANGshift or haven’t caught up with them at the PRI or SEMA shows, then you need to check them out....
TAKE ON THE NIGHT: RetroBright LED Headlights For Classic Rides Make Seeing While Driving A Whole New Experience!
We’ve talked about Holley’s RetroBright headlights here before, and I can tell you that no amount of praise is too much for these things. I know that sounds like a stretch, but the truth...