Tonneau covers are one of the most useful and practical truck modifications. Bed covers have been changing since the introduction of the pickup truck, so there is no “first tonneau cover” claimed by anyone, but the ancestry of both hard and soft tonneau covers can be tracked back through their evolution. Soft tonneau covers were […] More »
By: admin | April 16, 2009
Body lift kit A lift kit is an aftermarket vehicle modification that lifts either the suspension or the body to give the vehicle a higher profile. They are often referred to as a body lift or a suspension lift, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Once a lift kit is installed, the wheel wells […] More »
By: admin | March 10, 2009
So my 2 big projects over the holidays are over. I had the truck Line-X’d and custom built 2 toolbox for the truck. They also ended up getting Line-X’d. Here’s a write-up on them. Project 1: The Line-X Well…I didn’t do much work and there isn’t much to explain. Here’s the end result: They really […] More »
By: admin | February 10, 2007
Author: Ken Payne The bed of a pickup truck is a handy thing. From dirt to tools, from groceries to lumber, it do es it all. This versatility comes at a price: its openness makes anything you carry a tempting target for thieves. It also leaves room for improvement in the looks department. Tonneau covers […] More »
By: admin | February 1, 2007
PHILIPSBURG, PA — DiamondBack Truck Covers is proud to introduce the new Standard Edition (SE) truck cover. Offering everything you ever wanted in a truck bed cover, this unique 3-panel design allows access to both ends of the truck bed as needed. Truck bed contents are kept clean and dry as a result of integrated […] More »
By: admin | August 31, 2006
By Dave R. (FTE user Racerguy)The previous owner of my truck was a roofing contractor. The truck got used pretty hard and the box condition showed it. He had installed a headache rack and box rails. To install the rail he had to cut off part of the factory box caps. The box didn’t look […] More »
By: admin | August 29, 2006
The good folks at Turtle Wax sent me a package with their new product, Turtle Wax® Ice. The boss liked nothing more than to see that package show up before promptly dropping some heavy hints that his truck sure could use a good wash and wax. Taking the hint rather than taking my pink slip […] More »
By: admin | June 16, 2006
