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Month: July 2016

How To Read a Tire Sidewall ~ DOT Tire Numbering System
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Tire Size? How To Read a Tire Sidewall and What it All Means

July 30, 2016 Roadkill Customs
The side of your tire, or tire sidewall, contains everything you need to know about your tire size, rating, and manufacturer. [More…]
Understanding Power Brakes
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Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [More…]
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Chevrolet Tri-5 Rear Axle Bearing Retainer Plates

July 15, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Have you experienced leaking bearing retainers or bearing failure with your Tri-5? The original design is weak and as it becomes bent and distorted it allows the bearing to move back and forth within the [More…]
Transmission Cooler Install
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How To Install a Transmission Cooler

July 14, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Adding a transmission cooler to your slush-boxed hot rod, car or truck is always a solid idea. Here’s what you need to know plus some tips. [More…]
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Understanding Distributors

July 14, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Distributors route the high voltage into the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Both magnetos and battery ignitions have distributors. [More…]
Tricks to Boost Performance
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Old Car or Truck? How To Boost Performance

July 14, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Whether it’s the economy or simply because vehicles are more durable, an increasing number of people are driving used cars and trucks longer… [More…]
AutoLoc Shaved Door Handle Kit
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How To Install An AutoLoc Shaved Door Handle Kit

July 12, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Here is everything you need to know about installing an AutoLoc Shaved Door Handle Kit in your car or truck… [More…]
Tire Change - Speedometer Change Calculator
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Tire Change / Speedometer Change Calculator

July 12, 2016 Roadkill Customs
This calculator is designed to give information related to tire size changes and the impact they have on the calibration of a speedometer. [More…]
Determine Ride Height
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How To Determine Ride Height and Shock Absorber Length

July 6, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Ride Height is the height of your car or truck when it is sitting and the suspension is at the optimum setting (height)… [More…]

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