4WD 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Four Wheeling
New 4X4 pickup trucks and SUVs are everywhere today. And many of those 4X4 buyers have zero intention of ever taking their truck off road. We suspect a lot of […]
Articles written by: Wayne Scraba
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Product Profiles
Parts Bin: Exploring a Better Way to Remove Ball Joints
Separating ball joints from spindles is common when working on the front end of a car. The usual practice goes something like this: Slip a jack under the A-arm to […]
Parts
How to Choose the Best Air Ratchets for Your Garage
At one time, air ratchets were few and far between, particularly among everyday enthusiasts. They were pricey and mostly reserved for pro mechanics. That has definitely changed over the years. […]
How Tos
Assemble Ignition Wire With the Proper Crimping Tools
Putting together ignition wires can be troublesome without the right tools. It wasn’t a big deal when solid core 7-mm wires were the norm, but with today’s selection of large-diameter […]
Product Profiles
NotcHead Shop Grip Tool is a Versatile Game-Changer
When working on cars—race, restoration, hot rod or street, you’ll invariably end up with hardware that has to be stripped, cleaned, polished or otherwise manipulated. Trying to clean bolt threads […]
Tech Articles
Dana 60 vs. GM 12-Bolt vs. Ford 9”: The Pros & Cons of Popular Rear End Assemblies
You’d think selecting a rear end for a project car would be easy. It’s not. Browse Summit Racing’s website or catalog and you’ll discover there are almost too many choices. […]
Product Profiles
Holley HP EFI System Brings Pro Stock & COPO Performance to the Masses
We’ve taken a good look at many of the Holley (and MSD) fuel-injection systems available. They range from the basic, to over-the-top, in terms of function and capability. … You […]
How Tos
How to Use Brake-Bleeding Tools to Save Time and Money
One of the most troublesome jobs in hot rodding or racing is brake (or hydraulic clutch) bleeding. Historically, the common method for bleeding brakes has been to have one person […]
Buyer's Guides
En-Gauge-ing: Must-Have Gauges for Your Race Car or Hot Rod
Having the capability of monitoring what’s going on inside a hot rod or race car is pretty important. Gauges are critical—that’s no secret, but when you start digging you’ll soon […]
Buyer's Guides
Tool Time: What to Look for When Shopping for a Floor Jack
A few weeks ago I was struggling with my old floor jack—I rolled it under my Nova and eventually lifted the car up. A big issue is the handle needs […]
