If the rear end in your truck is making an unwanted sound, understanding what causes it should be the first step in the diagnosis. The gears and bearings in the rear ends of your truck will make different noises for different problems. If we know what these noises mean it can save you from a…
Everything we drive has wheel bearings. Whether it’s our project truck, classic car, minivan, trailers, or ATVs, they all have wheel bearings. You can save a lot of money by learning how to clean and pack your own wheel bearings. It’s an easy job that only takes a couple of hours and a tub of…
Having an engine hoist that you can dismantle in a few minutes to use in your shop/garage, or that can be set up for pulling an engine outside can be a very valuable tool. ( I built mine so when not pulling an engine it is used as a nice looking swing set in my…
For those of you who are building your project truck on a budget, buying a used engine can cut down on a lot of the costs. The $300 to $500 you spend may not buy you the engine that you always dreamed of, but a used engine can get your truck on the road instead…