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Real-World Trucks Readers' Rides 2005
George Demchak Bobtown,... George Demchak
Bobtown, Pennsylvania
2001 Dodge Ram 2500
This big blue beauty comes fully loaded. The Cummins diesel breathes through a K&N filter system and five-inch straight exhaust. An Edge torque booster adds more power, with 120-horsepower injectors next on the list. Finishing things are a full gauge package, tinted windows, bedliner with bed carpet, and 37-inch tires on 16.5x10.0-inch Center Line wheels. Trent Schanen Cedar Grove,... Trent Schanen
Cedar Grove, Wisconsin
1999 Dodge Durango
Leaving the transmission and suspension stock for now, Schanen focused his attention on the engine. The 318cid V-8 has a MagnaFlow dual exhaust, K&N cold-air intake, Mopar heads, Mopar Hi-Po Magnum engine controller, and 4.10:1 gears. Already putting out close to 300 horsepower, there are plans to install a new cam, heads, manifold, and rear disc brakes.
Tom Palmer Deer Park, Washington... Tom Palmer
Deer Park, Washington
1989 International 4700 Lo-Profile
Modifications are plentiful on this custom rig. A 63-inch Peterbilt Sleeper has been added, along with Alcoa wheels, aluminum-clad bed and sides, custom toolboxes, a massive heavy-duty front bumper, Bostrom air-ride seats, and a back-up TV camera. In the sleeper, Palmer added a toilet, microwave, and fridge, all of which make those long trips that much more comfortable. Brian Wysock Huntsville,... Brian Wysock
Huntsville, Alabama
1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express
According to the 17-year-old owner, this truck's all original, other than the new interior and carpet. Wysock wanted something he could use as a daily driver that looked as good as it ran. You made a great choice. Next is restoring this sweet li'l ride. Let us know when you finish.
Troy Olsen Draper, Utah... Troy Olsen
Draper, Utah
2001 Nissan Xterra
Wanting more ground clearance, this ride received a two-inch body lift and a 1.5-inch suspension lift, fitted with Bilstein shocks. The Xterra was then shod with a set of 32-inch BFG All-Terrains. A K&N air filter, custom rock sliders, idler-arm brace, and, of course, a DVD player with dropdown LCD screen complete this off-road machine. Thyssen Ross New Brunswick,... Thyssen Ross
New Brunswick, Canada
1997 Chevrolet Silverado
This compact-crusher uses the stock transmission and suspension, but Ross added a three-inch body lift, 33-inch tires, and a K&N intake to help the 6.5-liter turbodiesel breathe better. With Ross, bigger is better, so he plans on increasing the tire size and really pumping up the horsepower. Romp on, you off-road mud monster.
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