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Essential Tools for the Home Mechanic
Automotive Basics

Essential Tools for the Home Mechanic

March 11, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla shows us his recommendations for the essential tools in anyone’s set. [More…]
How To Understand Wheel Specs
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How To Understand Wheel Specs

March 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and offset. Here’s what those numbers mean. [More…]
How To Choose a Clutch
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How To Choose a Manual Clutch Set

February 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Choosing the correct performance clutch for your combination will ensure you get all that power to the rear wheels. [More…]
How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints
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How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints

February 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth DIY that covers every aspect of u-joint replacement. [More…]
Uses For Different Tire Applications
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Uses For Different Tire Applications

February 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Different tire applications ~ Depending on where you’re taking your rig helps determines what tires you’ll need. [More…]
How To Install and Shim a Starter
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How To Install and Shim a Starter

January 22, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and check clearances. [More…]
How To Calculate Compression Ratio
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How To Calculate Compression Ratio

January 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Compression ratio is the maximum volume of the cylinder divided by the minimum volume of the cylinder. Here’s what you need to know. [More…]
How To Choose And Use Hardline
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How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline

November 3, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Hardline materials each have pros and cons so you’ll need to consider the specific application or vehicle system that you plan to use it on. [More…]
Hydraulic Valve Adjustment Made Easy
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How To Adjust Hydraulic Valves Right The First Time, Every Time

November 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Hydraulic valve adjustment made easy: Here is how to adjust hydraulic valves right the first time, every time. [More…]
Camshaft Specifications - What They Mean
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Camshaft Specifications: What They Mean

November 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Camshaft Specifications that seem so hard to figure out, are clearly explained in detail in this series of videos… [More…]

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