Name: Truck Tech
Uploaded: 2020-06-10T13:01:19.000Z
Description: Truck Tech gives expert tech on how to restore, modify, customize and paint classic and late model 2- and 4-wheel drive pickups, sport trucks and SUVS.

Truck Tech gives expert tech on how to restore, modify, customize and paint classic and late model 2- and 4-wheel drive pickups, sport trucks and SUVS.

PowerNation

To get the '30 Ford street rod down to the ground, the guys cut the frame in half, drop it 8 inches then weld it back together all to get this chassis "sittin' in the weeds."

Model A Frame Drop

Jeremy and LT get inspiration on what the F100 could become when concept designer Daniel Maffett draws us three options, then they perform a top end kit to freshen the weak 351W.

F100 Engine Top End Kit

The engine goes back together in the '74 Ford as the guys hope to improve power of this weak 351 Windsor. New rubber, rims and custom exhaust will wrap up Stage 1.

F100 Stage 1 Wrap-Up

Jeremy and LT take delivery of a Nissan NV2500 and trick it out to become the new PowerNation Driveway Rescue rig. It's a mobile workshop, helping viewers with their truck tribulations.

Driveway Rescue Rig

The measly 146 HP at the wheels will be a distant memory when we take the freshened-up Ford and slap her back on the chassis dyno. Then it's onto the race track to compare the newly modified truck against its own baseline

'74 Ford F100 Payoff

Jeremy and LT continue on the Model A project finishing up the drop by modifying the rear of the Pete & Jake's chassis. This custom hot rod truck will be slammed to the ground and with suspension to accommodate.

Model A Rear Suspension

Old skool muscle is on tap for the hot rod Model A pickup, when a muscle car engine gets a home between the frame rails. Plus square bodies are king at the LMC C10 Nationals in Texas

Model A Engine Mounted

We will up the fuel economy and up the performance on our 6.7L Ram 3500, plus our Driveway Rescue viewer gets a needed tuneup on his '04 Ford F150.

Ram 3500 Stage One: Air & Tune

Performance upgrades on our 6.7L Ram continue with install of larger intercooler, & gauges. Plus how to smoke taillights for a cool accent.

Ram 3500 Stage One: Gauges & Intercooler

After months of prep, the '89 Blazer hits the paint booth for a custom mix of color. And to accompany the panels will be a color-matched bedliner.

Chevy Blazer Custom Paint

The men hit the road to rescue a viewer's ex-border patrol Bronco with new exterior & interior goodies. Plus custom exhaust for our Klassy K5 Blazer

Driveway Rescue: '94 Bronco

The Ram 1 ton dually gets a bigger badder turbo setup with more airflow for more horsepower. Plus, Advanced Plating in Nashville shows us how to powder coat suspension parts.

Ram Diesel Turbo Swap & Exhaust

Klassy K5 returns from fresh paint for re-assembly, and interior goodies, plus the "dress-up" of our Ram 1 ton dually with mega-bumpers and headache rack

Chevy Blazer Assembly/Interior

We've up'd the horsepower of our 2016 Ram dually with the air side of things, now onto fuel. A 2nd generation fuel system is installed with new injection & lift pumps to support 770 HP.

Ram Diesel Fuel System Upgrades

How to re-wire your truck with a simple color-coded kit, plus Klassy needs some glassy! Easy how-to on how to replace your own windshield

Klassy K5 Wiring & Glass Tech

Ever wonder how a performance transmission can withstand 800 horsepower? We'll crack the case and show the inner workings. Plus, tradition meets 5000 HP at the granddaddy of all Tractor Pulls!

Ram 3500 Bullet-Proof Transmission

Final top end mods, rear locker & traction bars installed before our 1 ton dually hits the strip.

Stage 2 Ram Wrap-Up

Judgement day for our Ram dually on both the dyno and dragstrip.

Dually Draggin' a Ram 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel

The supercharged big block Blazer hits the trails in search of a big mud hole.

Supercharged '89 K5 Square Body Searches For a Mud Hole

The 88 K1500 4WD gets slammed with a 4"-6" lowering kit.

Installing 4/6 Lowering Kit on a Chevy K1500 4x4

LT hoists the tired 350 from the engine compartment for a budget conscious 5.3L LS.

LS Swap Do's & Don'ts on a Chevy K1500

There's a new purpose and a new plan for our Chevy K1500. It's the tips and techniques for a traction machine. GM's Greatest All-Wheel-Drive Idea Applied To Our C/K 1500

AWD vs. 4WD Chevy 1500

Our '88 K1500 AWD Chevy needs more fuel for the 5.3L, so it's time to feed the beast!

Upgrading a K1500 5.3 Fuel System

LT and Austin take delivery on "Project Lo 'n Slo". Find out what's in store for this 53 year old C-10. Plus loose ends on the Chevy K1500 "RedTide" get tied up including gearing and a rear-end rebuild.

Rebuilding the Rear End of a Chevy K1500

LT shows how to build a custom exhaust, and Austin brings new life to a dull paint finish.

Building a Custom K1500 Exhaust

LT and Austin start the teardown process and make some upgrade decisions for Project Lo 'n Slo.

C10 Teardown and K1500 Goes Rally Racing

'65 Chevy C10 Teardown

We jack up the '14 Silverado and add big wheels, tires, and brake upgrades.

Lifting Big with 8" BDS Coilover Conversion and 35" Tires

The dyno don't lie! Big power adders will complement our lifted Silverado.

Supercharged 2014 Silverado

The '65 C10 Fleetside gets a coilover conversion that will slam her to the ground!

Slammed '65 C10 Fleetside

A beefy transmission and gear swap wraps up the Silverado giveaway truck that you can win!

Sea Foam Truck Tech Sweepstakes

LT & Austin purchase a 2011 Sierra Denali HD, plus they are on the road in Indy for coverage of the Ultimate Callout Challenge.

Extreme Diesel Rigs at Ultimate Callout Challenge

Our 2011 Diesel Denali nicknamed "Dragonali" gets lowered & de-badged, plus we're in a viewers' driveway rescuing their beat up pick-up.

2011 Diesel Denali Gets Lowered

This week we configure a turbo setup on our '65 C10's 292 straight six.

1965 Chevy C10 292 Straight Six Turbo

The '65 C10's patina meets a pearl that you just have to see! Plus it gets a locking differential conversion.

1965 Chevy C10 Patina

The '65 Chevy C10 gets prepped for a custom interior, plus we we go to a viewer's home to rescue a '96 Ram 3500.

'65 Chevy C10 and '96 Ram 3500

We'll show you how to craft custom upholstery using our '65 Chevy C10, plus we get up close with GMC's new Sierra AT4!

1965 Chevy C10 Upholstery | GMC Sierra AT4

We'll show you the step-by-step inner workings of an Allison transmission when our guys build the gearbox for a Sierra HD Duramax.

Sierra HD Duramax Allison Transmission

With Dragonali about to get torn down, we discuss what goes into planning and building your diesel project truck.

Diesel Deconstruction

Our Lo 'n Slo, C10 project breaks tradition by ditching its rotted wood bed floor for an easy install aluminum kit that mimics the real thing.  Plus, the guys in Engine Power explode our 292 straight-six for a full rebuild.

Installing an Aluminum Bed Floor Kit in a Chevy C10

Rebuild or buy? This is Austin's diesel dilemma after his daily driver breaks down in the driveway.  Plus Dragonali, our '11 Denali HD gets traction bars and fender clearance for bigger wheels & tires.

Rebuild or Buy: Pros and Cons of a Powerstroke Failure

Dragonali's Duramax gets a lift pump to handle higher horsepower.  And our '65 C10 Lo 'n Slo is back with the rebuilt 292 straight-six.  It's fitted on the Engine Power dyno for some initial pulls. 

Duramax Diesel Fuel Upgrades for High Performance

We take apart our 6.6L Duramax from our '11 Denali HD for an upgrade to 1000HP.  Plus, we meet a diesel junkie who built a Cummins powered Ford Ranger pocket rocket for the dragstrip.

Tearing Down a Duramax to Prep for 1000 HP

Our new project Jeep debuts in a junkyard to crush some cars.  Then, it's back in the shop to cut fenders for bigger wheels and tires and a lift install.

Flogging a Stock Jeep JK Before Adding Performance Mods

LT and Austin drop in a boosted 292 six cylinder in the '65 C10 Project Low-n-Slo. Plus, a new 5-speed manual transmission, inner cooler, and brightwork help complete this frame off restoration.

Boosted Classic 292 Straight-Six

Does a '15 F150 Ford EcoBoost stand a chance against a '05 Dodge Ram SRT-10? It's a head-to-head build-off that starts with a track and dyno baseline. Let the tear down begin!

Ford F150 EcoBoost vs Dodge Ram SRT-10: Muscle Trux Build-Off

Dropping it down for better traction, our SRT-10 Ram and EcoBoost F150 get new lowering kits. Plus, installing Detroit Truetrac limited slips, locks in more grab and go!

Ram SRT-10 and F150 Get Lowering Kits: Muscle Trux Build-Off Suspension

Modifying a Duramax to make high power starts with a teardown and some machining before the new performance parts are added. Plus Austin mods up the body for a cool clean look.

How to Build a Higher Power Diesel Beast

How to Build a High Power Diesel Beast

Modifying a Duramax to make 1000 Horsepower starts with a teardown and some machining before the new performance parts are added. Plus Austin mods up the body for a cool clean look.

How to Build a 1000HP Diesel Beast

Will the EcoBoost's larger turbos and a high flow exhaust mean bigger improvements over the Viper's top end mods? Let the build-up begin!

Ram SRT-10 and F150 Get Engine Mods: Muscle Trux Build-Off: Drivetrain

With power taken care off, improvements in the good-looks department include cowl hood, custom wheels, plus tips on restoring old paint

Style Over Substance: Muscle Trux Build-Off

We take a responsible turn on our Sierra Denali to make big power, yet keep it street legal. Plus a new twist on exhaust cutouts for late model pick ups.

Installing the 6.6L LML Duramax Back Into Our '11 Sierra Denali

Budgets spent and trucks built, the Ford and Ram go head to head to compare baseline numbers with those after all upgrades. Who will win? Austin's Eco, or LT's Viper.

Who Wins Dyno Test? V10 SRT10 or Twin-Turbo V6 F150?

After months in the shop the Duramax in our Sierra Denali gets fired after the cooling issues are solved. Then on to the dyno for a custom tune before it hits the dragstrip.

Put Up or Shut Up: Does Our Upgraded Duramax GMC Denali Deliver At the Strip?

The Build-Off culminates on the dragstrip and the final tallies are made. Appearance, dyno, speed, and tug-o-war will determine the winner.

And the Winner Is? Ram SRT-10 vs. F150 EcoBoost

The start to finish transformation of a stock '88 K1500 Sierra into a lowered LS-powered all-wheel-drive beast.

Lowered '88 K1500 Sierra Turns Into a Lowered LS-Powered Beast

We buy a '02 Sierra on the cheap and turn it into a reliable, powerful daily driver. First a leveling kit, wheels, and tires for a brand new stance.

Adding '90s Flair To A 2000s GMC Daily Driver

We trash the factory Gov-lock rear for a true posi to get both tires spinning. Plus suspension upgrades and a classic throwback exhaust continue our retro build.

Adding Posi-traction to our '02 Old School Sierra

After a year in the shop, the turbo powered 292 straight-six is broken in and hits the road and the track for a run down the 1/8th mile drag strip. Plus we rescue a Toyota Tundra in need of accessories.

Took Our '65 Fleetside Chevy C10 to the Dragstrip and It BROKE

Transformation of our throwback Sierra continues with a lift kit, 33" tall tires, and a tune-up before we hit the trail for some wheelin' in the country.

Making Room for Bigger Tires On Our Lifted GMC Sierra 1500

Project Lo 'n Slo is what we called our '65 Fleetside Chevy C10. With a beautiful patina, we leave the body to mother nature, but ditch the 350 small block for a unique 292 straight-six with a turbo.

'65 C10 Rewind 1

With a fully rebuilt 292 straight-six under the hood, we finish up our patina classic in time to put on some road miles, and check out James Otto's '66 C10 built in an entirely different way.

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