Street Trucks September 2022

WELL, WE DID IT. For the first time ever in my lifetime, we traveled five days over four states covering nearly 2,000 miles on the Hot Rod Power Tour. It was quite the experience, and we learned a lot about ourselves and our trucks. We met some amazing people along the way, and we’re proud to say that the American automotive enthusiast lifestyle is alive and well throughout the east. Flip over to page 86 to see our coverage from this cool event, and find out if our Chevy Squarebody completed the competition. In this book, we also highlight a new event for our audience, Mother Road Mayhem. It was a fun event that brought out a bunch of great looking rides that we haven’t seen in the past. Six…

NEW 2022 RAM 1500 TRX SANDBLAST EDITION JOINS LINEUP RAM announced it is expanding its light-duty lineup with the addition of the exclusive new 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition, offering performance truck buyers an even wider selection of exterior and interior appointments and content. Ram worked with well-known racing enthusiast Ken Block to reveal the vehicle to his millions of fans across his social channels. Block, who owns a Ram 1500 TRX, put the truck through its paces in Johnson Valley, California. The Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition offers performance truck buyers an even wider selection of unique content for even greater personalization, and it features a unique combination of technology, graphics, performance, and exterior appearance straight from the factory. The Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition enhances the well-appointed…

INTERIOR DAMPING KIT ’88-’98 GM TRUCK/SUV DESIGN ENGINEERING, INC. NOW OFFERS A CUSTOM-CUT SOLUTION SPECIFICALLY FOR 1988-’98 EXTENDED-CAB GM PICKUPS. Using a combination of proven 2mm damping material and Under Carpet Lite to control heat and block unwanted road, tire and engine noise, the kits are an easy, affordable way to cruise your classic truck in style. DEI insulation kits are CNC-cut for a precise fit and easy installation: • Insulation Kit (#50023) • Damping Kit (#50022) • Roof Insulation Kit (#50299) • Roof Damping Kit (#50300) DESIGN ENGINEERING, INC. 800-264-9472www.designengineering.com OBS UNDER BED STEP NOTCH THIS REACT SUSPENSION UNDER BED NOTCH GIVES THE EXTRA CLEARANCE NEEDED ON THOSE EXTREME DROPS. With 2 to 2.5 inches of extra room over most other notches, you can enjoy a better ride. Overall,…

THE SHOW SCENE IS FILLED WITH AMAZING BUILDS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Some sit on stands so fans can view every last detail—front, back, and side to side. Some go on the occasional evening cruise to attend a show or event. Others simply drive and look cool doing it. Justin Griffin’s 3500 dually is exactly that. With a slammed stance, radical paint job, and wheels that chop the light rolling down the highway, it looks cool, but don’t let this thing fool you. It was built to work. OBS BROTHERS Justin has been obsessed with the automotive lifestyle since a young age. His father, who was engulfed in the street rod scene, influenced him and his interest in the hobby. Justin’s first car was a 1970 Chevelle SS, which he…

THERE’S A DECISION WE MUST ALL MAKE WHEN STARTING A NEW TRUCK PROJECT. Keep it as original and unmolested as possible, restore it, or modify the hell out of it. Most of us end up somewhere in the middle, creating what is known as a “restomod,” which is basically a melding of old and new school aesthetics. Steve Jones wanted to build an awesome truck but stopping at the “restomod” level wasn’t enough for him. No, he wanted to join the more exclusive Pro Touring club, where the wheels are wider and the suspension is tighter. The first step, though, was to find the truck. “This was an old farm truck from West Texas that had seen better days,” Steve says. “I have always loved the late ’60s era C10s.…

I T’S CRAZY TO THINK THAT THE LS ENGINE IS NOW ABOUT A QUARTER CENTURY OLD, BUT HERE WE ARE TOWARD THE TAIL END OF ITS MASS PRODUCTION. With the Gen V now in full swing and taking over every new GM engine compartment that once housed an LS, are the LS’s days as a viable swap option numbered? We certainly don’t think so, and it seems that you don’t either! Whether you’re starting out with a daily friendly 4.8L LR4 or going HAM with a 7.0L LS7, it’s hard to make a wrong decision when swapping or modding an LS-based engine. So, we’ve compiled the top 10 questions we’ve been asked about them and offer you some simple answers to hopefully enlighten and entertain. 1 IS THE…