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Diesel truck maintenance is a highly contentious topic, mainly because it is so dependent on the type of truck, how it is used, and the quality of the parts that go into it.  Whatever the case may be, it needs to be done and a lot more regularly than the dealership recommends.  Here’s the maintenance…

Staring down the barrell of a Dana 70.  Make sure you are absolutely sure what your setup is before ordering gears.Staring down the barrell of a Dana 70.  Make sure you are absolutely sure what your setup is before ordering gears.

Re-Gearing: When is the Right Time?

Re-gearing is one of the least talked about, feared, and often misunderstood upgrades I have ever seen.  But the right gearing in your street truck, tow pig, or race rig can literally make or break its performance.  Let’s start this conversation with clarifying the terminology associated with gearing. “Tall” gears refer to the lower number…

Do I Need Head Studs?

Do I Need Head Studs?

Everyone knows about the 6.0L Powerstroke and it’s head gasket issues.  My 80 year old grandmother even dogged me out last week when my 2005 F350 had some coolant spray under the hood, asking if that 6-blow could hold it’s liquor. (Grandma used to chase us around with a wooden spoon so don’t think for…