Tag: Larry Walton

Pickups

Snow Tire Shootout

We test three top pickup snow tires against each other in Colorado

November 29, 2015

Pickups

Swift Hitch Review

Swift Hitch backup camera review; wireless system a good alternative to more expensive permanent-mount units

August 4, 2015

Pickups

Winch Repair: How-To Replace A Planetary Gear Set

Reduction gears deep inside an electric winch are the heart of its pulling power. Here’s what to do if/when they fail… By Larry Walton / Editorial Services West The old adage that any tool is only as strong as its weakest part definitely holds true for the winches we use on our pickups and work […]

July 5, 2015

Pickups

Silverado Sales Break September Record

Truckloads of customers drove new Chevrolet Silverados home last month. As a result, September U.S. sales soared 54 percent compared with a year ago, making it the current-generation Silverado’s best sales month since its launch. Chevrolet sold just over 50,000 Silverado trucks – the reigning North American Truck of the Year – in September, resulting […]

October 2, 2014

Products

Red Hot Headache Racks

Headache racks that turn heads and keep the rear of the pickup cab protected at the same time.

April 14, 2014

Pickups

Winch Basics: About Planetary Gears

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

April 2, 2014

Pickups

Cold weather prep

Don’t be caught stranded out in the cold because of poor maintenance

January 6, 2014

Pickups

Winter Trailer Towing School

Special winter trailer towing course focuses on pickup control and driver skills in slick conditions

November 10, 2013

Pickups

FIRST AID KITS

FIRST AID KITS: THE RIGHT WRAP The prepared contractor hopes they never need them, but are glad to have them when they do   By Larry Walton You’ve seen the signs: First Aid Kit On Board. The purpose is to let employees know where the first aid kit is located on the jobsite. These signs […]

February 25, 2013

Opinion

Cleaning For Cash

Get more money from the sale of a pickup by making sure everything is clean and shiny

January 4, 2012

Opinion

White-glove muscle

There are lots of ways to gain power from a turbodiesel, but stacking Edge programmers on the older 7.3L is a sure winner for work trucks…

October 11, 2011

Pickups

Editor's Note

It’s the time of year a lot of you switch gears on the business end.

October 9, 2011