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Truck Bed Sizes
With truck cabs covered in an earlier report, we now shift our focus to their beds, with hope of taking some of the confusion out of how the cargo boxes behind the cockpit are categorized, based on their size. Similar to the way that cabs are described, for example “Quad Cab” is used for identifying
K.J. Jones – Mar 25, 2021

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Project BluMajik Vinyl Wrap Update
It seems we’re “learning something new” every time we venture out to Raceskinz in Simi Valley, California, to check the status of Project BluMajik’s vinyl-wrap makeover. For readers who are just becoming aware of the effort to upgrade our 1995 Ford F-350 crew-cab dually, search TruckTrend.com for “Project Big White” stories. At this point, there
K.J. Jones – Nov 26, 2020
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2017 Ford F-250: LGE-CTS Super Duty Build, Part Two
You may remember the LGE-CTS Super Duty from just a couple issues back, on which we installed a 3-inch Icon Vehicle Dynamics lift along with a set of 20-inch SOTA Offroad Novakane wheels and 37-inch Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires. It was one of a few trucks and SUVs presented by LGE-CTS at SEMA 2017,
Jeremy Cook – Oct 29, 2020
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Becoming BluMajik
It has long been said that “good things come to those who wait.” We tend to agree with this ideal, as patience has always proven to be a virtue for us, especially when it comes to executing major vehicle projects. For the last two years, we have been steadily modifying and improving our 1995 Ford
K.J. Jones – Oct 22, 2020
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How to Vinyl Wrap your Truck for a Two-Tone Look
Follow along as we wrap the top of our 2002 GMC Sierra and perform everything else necessary to call the GMC’s exterior updated!
Jeremy Cook – Oct 15, 2020
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How to Update Your Truck with a Frontend Conversion
Bringing new life to an old and tired-looking truck
Marcel Venable – Oct 14, 2020
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Replacing Rusty C-10 Floors and Rockers with New Components from LMC Truck
We go over the replacement and repair of rusty floors and rocker panels in a 1969 Chevrolet C-10.
Marcel Venable – Oct 6, 2020
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How to Protect Your Wrangler JL Rockers With Rock Sliders
Rock sliders are as much about function for your Jeep as they are style, and finding a set of sliders that complement the look of your Jeep Wrangler, while also protecting it, isn’t always easy. The factory sliders look nice, but are marginal for more than a stock vehicle in more serious terrain and have
Sean P. Holman – Oct 5, 2020
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Rebuilding Our Freshly Painted Silverado with custom bumpers, steps, lighting and LEDs
Rebuilding Our Freshly Painted Silverado With Move, Anzo, LMC, N-Fab, ATC, and AAC.
Jeremy Cook – Sep 9, 2020
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Reassembling Our Freshly Painted Silverado with New Parts from LMC Truck
Rebuilding Our Freshly Painted Silverado With New Parts From LMC Truck
Jeremy Cook – Sep 7, 2020
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We Custom Paint our Project Truck in a Matte Finish with Auto Air Colors, LGE-CTS, and LMC Truck
Quick But Custom Parts & Paint With Auto-Air Colors, LGE-CTS, and LMC Truck
Jeremy Cook – Sep 4, 2020
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Building out a Truck Bed with a Snugtop Camper Shell, Yakima Roof Rack, and Bedrug
From Beat-Up Bed To All the Storage With Snug, Yakima, and BedRug
Jeremy Cook – Sep 1, 2020
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How to Remove Dents, Not Paint
Like sand through an hourglass, time and days slip by as we work toward completing the appearance makeover for our 1995 Ford F-350 dually. The truck that has long been known as “Big White” for its all-white finish is in the process of receiving a dramatic color change, highlighted by Avery Dennison Graphic Solutions’ Metallic
K.J. Jones – Aug 31, 2020
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Detailing Our F-150 and adding HID Headlights, LED Taillights, and a Mesh Grille
Getting the exterior up to par with the rest of the truck.
Jeremy Cook – Aug 18, 2020
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Extra Length When You Need It the Most
It seems that truck beds these days are like ice cream: There’s a flavor for everyone. From short and narrow to long and wide, there are many different sizes of pickup bed. Even within classes there a varying bed sizes, from Ram’s 5-foot-4-inch short bed to Chevrolet’s 5-foot-10-inch short bed. Even the “standard” 8-foot bed
Jason Gonderman – Jul 27, 2020
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Preparing a Truck for Vinyl Wrapping
Check Out These Stories! How to Prep a Truck Bed for LINE-X Coating What Is LINE-X? How To: Removing Pinstripe and Light Rust We’re close! No, seriously, we’re now very close to finally closing a long, drawn-out chapter of our 1995 Ford F-350 makeover project. For new readers, and for those who are following the
K.J. Jones – Jul 23, 2020
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Installing a truck bed storage system, spray in bedliner & window tint on to our 2004 Ford F250
The thing that makes trucks unique—and the number one reason people buy them—is the bed.
Jeremy Cook – Jul 22, 2020
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Installing a Prerunner Bumper, side steps, and LED lighting on our 2004 Ford F250
Adding the heavy armor to a lifted 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty with a bumper and steps from N-FAB and Rigid Industries Lighting.
Jeremy Cook – Jul 14, 2020
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Installing a Custom Grille & Halo Headlights on a 2004 Ford F-250
When people start talking about the customization of heavy-duty trucks, the conversation automatically veers toward either performance upgrades or lift kits.
Jeremy Cook – Jul 13, 2020
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Adding an ARE Camper Shell, Bed Rug, and Topper EZ Lift Bed Tent to our 2014 Toyota
Check Out The Rest of This Trail-Ready Tundra! Trail Ready Tundra: Part One Toyota Tundra Exterior Upgrades from Addictive Desert Designs, Rigid industries and Warn We Install a Front Runner Low Profile Roof Rack on a 2014 Toyota Tundra Installing Custom Fuel Offroad Wheels and a Switch-pros Wiring Panel to our Toyota Tundra Overland Project
Jeremy Cook – Jul 8, 2020
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Toyota Tundra Exterior Upgrades from Addictive Desert Designs, Rigid industries and Warn
Check Out The Rest of This Trail-Ready Tundra! Trail Ready Tundra: Part One Trail-Ready Tundra, Part Three We Install a Front Runner Low Profile Roof Rack on a 2014 Toyota Tundra Installing Custom Fuel Offroad Wheels and a Switch-pros Wiring Panel to our Toyota Tundra Overland Project Last month we introduced you to our overland-style
Jeremy Cook – Jul 7, 2020
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