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Real-World Trucks Readers' Rides 2005
Ken & Maria Stein Coventry,... Ken & Maria Stein
Coventry, Connecticut
Both are 2001
The truck on the left is a 5.9-liter Cummins turbodiesel Dodge Ram 3500 dualie outfitted with a jake brake, towing mirrors, and bedliner. The rig on the right is a 14.0-liter Cummins turbodiesel Freightliner Century Class equipped with TV, refrigerator, and custom graphics. According to the Steins, both are finished and perfect, and we have to agree. Cathy and Ken Glikerson ... Cathy and Ken Glikerson
Livingston, Texas
2001 Ford F-450
If you want to tow a 38-foot fifth-wheel, you need the right rig--and this is it. A K&N air filter helps the Power Stroke breathe, and the Alcoa wheels make sure you look good going down the road. A Fontaine bed, air wing, Lund SunVisor, Banks TransCommand, graphics, and bug deflector round out this ultraclean heavy hauler.
Keith Fenstermacher Schnecksville,... Keith Fenstermacher
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
2001 Ford F-250
The parts bin was empty by the time this show truck was completed. This beast has been outfitted with everything you can think of. A 12.5-inch lift, 44-inch tires, four TVs, and more power under the hood are just a few items in a long list of modifications made to this monster. Brandi gets to use the truck whenever she wants, right? Ryan Leasure Caldwell, Ohio... Ryan Leasure
Caldwell, Ohio
1977 Ford F-350
This classic work truck has a 6.9-liter International diesel motor with a Dana 60 frontend and a Dana 70 rearend with 3.54:1 gears and lockers. Highboy springs, a 1978 steering box, and those four-inch stacks make this the perfect vehicle on and off the farm.
Chuck Miedtke Rochester,... Chuck Miedtke
Rochester, Minnesota
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Z71
Like many of us, the owner of this screaming-yellow sport truck was in search of more horsepower. A Volant cold-air intake was added with a DiabloSport Predator tuner and dual exhaust; next up, a supercharger. A set of Helo BlackMaxx 8 wheels with 33-inch Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos keeps things rolling. Susan O'Connell Seattle,... Susan O'Connell
Seattle, Washington
2004 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Xtracab
This baby's brand new. The engine, transmission, and suspension factory stock, hand-painted graphics and a spray-in bedliner are all that's been done so far. But, as we all know, once you start, you just can't stop. We see a small lift, wheels, and tires in your future. Very clean, very nice.
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