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by BSM Staff on March 30, 2015

You Have To See This Cummins Diesel Ford Ranger On Super Swampers

I think I am in love. If I had to pick one diesel swap to ever go through with, this would be it right here. Sporting a Cummins Diesel 4bt motor out of an old bulldozer, this Ford Ranger gets the transplant it has always deserved. Although this 4bt is completely stock (besides what I […]

by BSM Staff on December 25, 2014

You Won’t Believe What This Guy Put A Cummins In

Alchemy Tuning brings you the world’s first turbo-diesel powered 240sx. After 10 years of the idea floating around, a Cummins 4bt was pulled out of a bread truck and was swapped into a 1992 Nissan 240sx convertible. Supposedly the motor is inter-cooled for 50psi and gets a whopping 40 city mpg! This is the definition of […]

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, […]