Ford Raptor Towing Capacity by Generation

It’s no secret that Ford’s F-150 Raptor’s power lies in its desert racing inspired suspension and not in its towing ability. That’s not to say that the Raptor isn’t a competent tow rig, rather that Ford has been required by the standards to which they test towing ability to rate the Raptor lower than its

What Was Your First 4x4 Mod?

Recently I was sauntering through a parking lot trying to remember where I parked my truck, and I passed a seemingly nondescript, late-model Silverado Crew Cab pickup. It appeared to be bone stock except for one thing. As I walked past it and glanced at the front end, I saw a winch mounted to the

Full Send: 2021 Ford Raptor Gets Massive Air

Send it! They went big on this jump—real big. So big, in fact, that a screenshot of a red 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor at the height of its skyward quest looks fake. Ridiculously photoshopped. It’s not, though. It’s for real. We grabbed some screen shots of the action, too, but you can see the video all

What Is the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor 37?

Raptor owners since day zero have been asking for 37-inch tires. Now, for the first time, buyers will be able to choose between the standard 35- or new 37-inch tires. Ford has even come up with a cute designation for trucks shod with the larger rubber, the Raptor 37. Let’s take a look at what

2022 Nissan Frontier First Look

The current Nissan Frontier has been around since the 2005 model year. Let that soak in for a moment. The current truck will have been around about 16 years when the ’22 Nissan Frontier hits dealerships later this summer. Not only is that an eternity in truck years, but it also holds the record for

2022 Nissan Pathfinder First Look

When Nissan first introduced the Pathfinder 35 years ago, it bore the persona and soul of a tough and rugged off-road adventurer. Since its introduction in 1986, Nissan has sold more than 1.8 million Pathfinders in the U.S. Although the Pathfinder has remained a popular choice among young and growing families, over the years it

A V-8 Ford Raptor R Is Coming, and Yes… It’s Street Legal!

Those among us who were eagerly awaiting Ford’s answer to the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX and its bonkers 702-hp supercharged Hemi V-8 were no doubt disappointed to learn that the all-new third-generation 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor will hit showrooms this summer with just one engine option: the same high-output 3.5L V-6 Ford has slung between

Airstream Flying Cloud 30FB Office First Look: Cloud Computing Is Better

Many of us have recently made the switch from working in an office setting to working from home. But why settle for a home office when you could potentially work from an anywhere office? Airstream has the answer. Meet the Airstream Flying Cloud 30FB Office, a go-almost-anywhere mobile office that promises to be just as

2021 Ford F-150 Raptor: First Look

Ford rocked the pickup world in 2009 when it first introduced the go-fast desert-oriented F-150 Raptor. The truck’s big tires, big shocks, bulging body, and bad-boy attitude made the truck an instant hit. And it’s only gotten more popular and more capable from there. Now, for 2021 and in its third-generation, Ford has pulled back

2021 Four Wheeler of the Year Winners Announced: The Truck Show Podcast, Episode 159

On This Week’s Podcast: Graeme MacPherson from Go Fast Campers (GFC) 2021 Four Wheeler of the Year Lightning Feels the Heat Go Fast Campers (GFC) co-founder Graeme MacPherson returns to extol the virtues of the company’s new bar-raising V2 camper, platform tent, and topper, while sharing GFC’s entrepreneurial philosophy that has helped the company grow

Thermal and Acoustic Management: The Truck Show Podcast, Episode 158

On This Week’s Podcast: Heatshield Products’ Steve Heye Jordan Mulbauer from Daytona Truck Meet Truck IQ: What Does Holman Really Know? Go behind the scenes of Heatshield Products with Steve Heye to learn about thermal management products, the proper way to absorb sound, and why hot-rodding a smoker with Heatshield Products is a good idea.

Icon's FJ44 Land Cruiser Bridges the Gap Between Vintage and Modern

The Toyota Land Cruiser nameplate is officially dead in the U.S., while older Land Cruisers are prone to have their own setbacks. What to do? On the one hand, there are some hardcore guys ‘n gals out there that like the “full experience” that an untouched vintage 4×4 vehicle has to offer. Kudos to this

Before the Nissan Frontier, the Hardbody Earned Its Respect

The Nissan Hardbody is one of the most iconic, legit mini trucks of the ’80s and ’90s. Everyone either had a Hardbody or knew somebody who had one—and has a story or two to share about that Hardbody. It fits nicely into that clan of indestructible mini trucks—alongside the Toyota pickup, Isuzu P’up, Chevy S-10,

2022 GMC Hummer EV VIN 001 Hits Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale Auction Block

GMC will bid farewell to its all-electric 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 VIN 001 during Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, Arizona, which takes place from March 20–27, 2021. VIN 001 means that this sale is for the first retail production Hummer EV pickup that’ll come off the production line at Plant Zero,

Ford 400M Engine Rebuild

Let’s face it, 400M Ford owners get no respect. Sure, mention the word Cleveland and watch everyone’s eyes light up, but the fire dies right out when you try to include the Modified or Midland family in the discussion. This seems odd since the two engines share so many components. In fact, it can be

How to Build a 505-hp Ford 351W Engine

Let’s spare the drama and get to the results right away. Starting with a bone-stock 351W truck engine, we bored the block 0.020-inch over, fitted KB flat-top pistons to the stock crank and rods, installed a Crane hydraulic roller cam, and reassembled the engine with GT40 cylinder heads. That combination was good for 391 hp

Best Diesel Deals on Craigslist: Little Rock

We continue searching for the “Best Diesel Deals on Craigslist,” through a virtual road trip that started in March 2020. The tour began with a report on a 1994 Ford E-350, which served as a rolling communications center for Bill Clinton, the 42nd U.S. President. Now our database holds 22 stories that highlight results from

Best Diesel Deals on Craigslist: Phoenix

We continue searching for the “Best Diesel Deals on Craigslist,” through a virtual road trip that started in March 2020. The tour began with a report on a 1994 Ford E-350, which served as a rolling communications center for Bill Clinton, the 42nd U.S. president. Now our database holds 23 stories that highlight results from

How to remove a rear axle bearing with a slide hammer

Let’s get this out of the way right now. This isn’t a step-by-step instructional on how to replace a rear axle bearing, because so many different models use so many different means to hold the axles in place. Many Ford and Jeep axles prior to 1990 have bearings that are pressed onto the axleshafts, requiring

Top 10 Truck Carnage Articles on TruckTrend.com

Truck carnage articles. Reports about catastrophic failure. There’s really not a lot to elaborate about. Mechanical or other devastation of a truck and/or engine is something we don’t particularly “like” to see. But photos and videos of truck carnage—even intentional destructive shenanigans—still have a way of captivating us whenever we see them. When it comes