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Go Rhino! Products – Dominator D4 4” Oval Dual-Step™

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Go Rhino Products™ is proud to introduce its new 4” Oval Dominator D4 Series Dual-Step™ Side Steps. They are cab length and the ultimate in looks and functionality with the unique Dual-Step™ design. It allows for easier, safer entry and exit of your vehicle. The Dominator D4 Series Side Steps are made of 4” oval tubing and come with race style aluminum step pads that can be removed and color matched to your vehicle. A 5 year warranty is available in black powder coat or a limited lifetime warranty is available with the polished stainless finish.

Call for vehicle availability (888) 427-4466 or visit us at www.gorhino.com

Go Rhino Dominator D4

Fusion Bumpers – 2011 Ford Superduty

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Standard features include: Clevis Mounts, Factory Fog Light Mounts, Air Vents, 1/4″ Faceplate with up to 8 Gussets for superior strength.

Add optional light mounts to accommodate lights from: Rigid Industries, Light Force, or KC.

Easy Installation with basic hand tools and provided hardware. No drilling or welding required.

Fusion Bumpers are 100% made in the USA.

Our bumpers are CAD designed & built in our Idaho factory using laser cut American Steel.

Visit www.fusionbumpers.com for more information or to find a dealer near you.

Fusion Bumpers 2011 Ford Superduty

OE-Looking Auto Meter Gauges

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

There’s no disputing that if you own a diesel and have modified it or tow heavy loads, you need a good set of aftermarket gauges to keep track of EGTs—at the very least, let alone trans temps and even boost levels. (more…)

From Rust Bucket to Magazine Cover Truck

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Ask any diesel enthusiast, and he or she will admit that most “project” trucks are never really done; they just become a work in progress.

Such has been the case for our own Project Beat-to-Neat, or Project 1st-Gen, as it has been called from time to time.

Nearly two years ago, we introduced you to our well-worn 1992 first-gen Dodge that was taking up residence in a farm field. The owner bought it for a song and has spent a lot of time and effort transforming it into a first-gen that any diesel enthusiast would be proud to own. (more…)

Power-Holding and Gear-Banging Improvements

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

The Sigma Short Shift kit from dieselgeek.com is a billet aluminum replacement for the stock shifter.

We specifically purchased a manual transmission-equipped TDI for the strength and reliability over their automatic counterparts, but that doesn’t mean there is no room for improvement. To many VW drivers (including us), the long shift throws from the factory setup seem like they would be better suited for a domestic truck than a German sport sedan. (more…)

11th Annual Scheid Diesel Extravaganza

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Old-school lore had it that if you were lucky, you could get a “baker’s dozen” at your local small-town bakery. For regular customers, the baker would always toss in one extra donut as a nice bonus to keep the customers coming back. So, you always got more than you paid for.

Fast forward to 2011. Technically, this year’s Scheid Diesel Extravaganza celebrated its 11th year at the Terre Haute, Indiana, Wabash Valley Fairgrounds. (more…)

A Vintage Power Wagon with Cummins Power

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

The Dodge Power Wagon has been synonymous with military and off-road duty since its inception in 1940. Originally designed as a military transport, the truck evolved into a civilian version in 1946 and was based on a ¾-ton military chassis with heavy-duty 4×4 running gear.

The Power Wagon was produced as a pickup in both half- and ¾-ton versions through 1968, and after a brief break in production—and partly due to popular demand—the Power Wagon came back again in the ’70s. The final model, a W150, was rolled off the assembly line in 1980. (more…)

Diesel World Alumni

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Big Judd’s Harley Davidson Edition Excursion

Very few diesel owners have had their trucks featured in the pages of Diesel World Magazine more than once. Only a select few could be called DW alumni.

Judd Niederer, of Rexburg, Idaho, is one of them. Judd’s multicolored Dodge pickup graced the cover of the March 2009 issue, and now, he’s built another killer diesel worthy of a look-see in Diesel World. (more…)

Weekend on the Edge

Sunday, December 25th, 2011

NADM Hosts 9th Annual Event

One of the few “old-school” events that has survived for any length of time is Weekend on the Edge, which has been held in Salt Lake City, and Ogden, Utah, for approximately nine years. The event is hallmarked by an evening of drag racing at Rocky Mountain Raceway, just outside Salt Lake City, followed by a full open house and dyno day the next day at Edge Products, in Ogden. More recently, a sled pull had been added to make Weekend on the Edge a true diesel triathlon. (more…)

Power Stroke Turbo for Towing

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

BD Power’s Direct Replacement for the 7.3L


Nearly 10 years after its demise, the 7.3L Power Stroke is still one of the most sought-after diesel powerplants. The 1994-2003 Ford Power Stroke was the most popular light-duty diesel ever produced, and with new truck prices cresting over the $50,000 range, more and more owners are willing to invest a little money into those old 7.3L trucks to improve their overall performance and efficiency. (more…)