How To & DIY
How To Replace Ball Joints
With a good set of instructions, a small amount of mechanical knowledge, and a bit of patience, you can change the ball joint yourself. [More…]
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Rides & Roadkillers
Wes Smith’s 1934 Ford Truck, Trailer and After Hours Bike
Wes Smith has always been into cars, but he grew tired of cleaning his show cars every time he took them out. Then he discovered rat rods. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Roadkill Nights 2017 ~ Drag Racing on Woodward Ave
Roadkill prepped the street, installed a Christmas Tree and invited some of their friends for a night of drag racing fun. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Manual Clutches
What is a clutch and how does it work? We explain how a clutch works and how it connects your engine to the transmission to rotate the tires. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Ignition Systems
All gasoline engines require an ignition system. Most four-stroke engines use mechanically timed electrical ignition systems. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Tips and Techniques for Driving in Rain
Rain is blamed for thousands of accidents yearly. Here are tips that’ll help keep you and others on the road from becoming a statistic. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Hot Rods Today – The Democracy of Customization
Naturally, everything is open to individual opinion. However, most hot rod enthusiasts simply do whatever they want to their cars. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Air Intakes
Among the most popular styles of air intakes are short ram intakes, cold air intakes, and ram air intakes. Here’s what you need to know. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Fuel Injectors
Fuel Injectors have replaced carburetors for fuel delivery. Fuel injectors are part of a computerized system that sprays the fuel. [More…]
Technical Info
Lead-Acid Batteries Vs. Deep Cycle Batteries
There are two common types of batteries: lead-acid and deep cycle batteries. What is exactly is the difference, and what are they used for? [More…]