Tag: Larry D. Walton

Pickups

Winch Basics: About Planetary Gears

Planetary gear sets are the heart and soul of winch pulling power

April 2, 2014

Pickups

2013 Tonneau Covers Buyers' Guide

The Contractor’s Guide to Tonneau Covers   By Larry Walton If you have multiple pickups on the job site, you have the option of setting up each bed differently. For example, my brother’s pickup has a bed cap with everything he uses on a jobsite safely stored and organized inside. My pickup, however, has a […]

August 23, 2013

Pickups

Tonneau Cover Buyer's Guide

Keeping gear and cargo in the bed protected from all the bad elements with a tonneau cover is a far better choice than …

December 1, 2012

Pickups

Tonneau Covers Buyer's Guide

What to look for in a pickup tonneau cover; buying tips and advice for contractors

June 19, 2012

Pickups

Headache Racks

Custom and customizable cab-protecting barriers for those seeking function with form.

May 7, 2012

Pickups

BODY PROTECTION BUYER'S GUIDE

A Guide to: Body Protection BODY PROTECTION BUYER’S GUIDE When push comes to shove on the jobsite,  it pays to only settle for the best guards & bumpers Bruce W. Smith & Larry D. Walton When our pickups and SUVs are used day in and day out for work and weekend recreation, dents and dings […]

April 10, 2010

Opinion

Banks Billet Torque Converter Install

Pro Shop TORQUE CONVERTER UPGRADE Beefing up your diesel pickup’s factory torque converter with a heavy-duty billet-style improves power, fuel economy and transmission durability — you can bank on it By Larry Walton, Editorial Services West When it comes to towing, the weight of the trailer and torque being generated by that diesel under the hood are the very factors […]

April 4, 2010

Pickups

TIRE REVIEW: BLIZZAK

Bridgestone Blizzak W965, a dedicated snow/ice tire, brings good winter traction along with increased wet pavement traction, reduced road noise, and improved ride comfort over other contenders…

March 21, 2010