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by BSM Staff on May 11, 2015

Merchant Automotive Duramax Sand Rail Goes Airborne In A Nasty Crash

Merchant Automotive Racing’s Duramax diesel powered sand rail stays on the pedal a little bit too long and goes airborne at the M.S.B.A. Mt Baldy Spring Hill Climb. It lawn-darted in the sand landing upside-down, thankfully there were no injuries. Pictures and video courtesy of sandflix.com (video below) If you want to see more footage of this […]

by BSM Staff on March 4, 2015

Insane 750hp LBZ Duramax Sand Rail On Studded Tires Hits The Ice

The Merchant Automotive sand rail is making its round again! This time it made an appearance at the Richards Auto Parts/Triple Force Race Team hosted 2015 exhibition and ice race at Anchor Bay in New Baltimore, Michigan on Lake St. Clair. The guys over at MA brought out the studded Duramax diesel sand rail for […]

How Do I Figure Out What Transmission Is In My Truck Today?

What transmission is in my truck? If you are asking this question, you might be wondering whether your truck has a manual or automatic transmission. However, some vehicles have other types of transmission. It’s an important question to consider if you need to buy spare parts or would like to compare different vehicles before buying […]

Best All Season Truck Tires

All-season tires are a versatile option. These tires are suitable for wet and dry roads, and you can use them to drive in mild winter conditions. All-season tires are a popular option among truck owners because they are performing and affordable. Unless you live in an area with extreme winter weather, all-season tires are the […]

How to Stop Rust on a Truck

Rust is more than an unsightly problem on your truck. It can spread and cause serious damage to the body and frame of your vehicle. It’s possible to get rid of rust spot and protect your truck from further corrosion if you use the right products and techniques. Here is what you need to know […]

How To Jack Up A Truck Effortlessly

Having faced some issues with my truck and spending hundreds of dollars on repairs, I was interested to know what it took to jack up a truck. I did some research, and below is everything I found out.How can you jack up a truck effortlessly? You need to identify the lift points and support locations […]

What Are The Best Truck Seat Covers?

Keeping your ride looking its best means you have to take care of the seats. We’ve got a list of the best truck seat covers, how to care for them, and what the best materials are.Comparison TableBrandRatingMaterialStain ResistanceUV ProtectionCalTrend Microsuede4 out of 5MicrosuedeYesNoCoverKing Suede3 out of 5SuedeYesNoNeo-Sport Neoprene4 out of 5NeopreneYesYesCoverCraft Neoprene4 out of 5NeopreneYes, […]