Which Mats Are The Best?
Q: Winter is here and I do not want to wreck the carpet in my new truck. I have an idea on what mats to get, but there is so many available. How do I pick from all of them? Matt, Berea, OH.
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Air Filter Gives Better Gas Mileage
Q: If an aftermarket air filter pulls more air into your engine, how can it improve BOTH horsepower AND gas mileage?
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Quiet Hemi Woes
Q: I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup with a Hemi and I want to know what I can do to maximize my horsepower and to get it to sound really loud without spending too much money. Any suggestions?
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Premium Fuel Is A Must
Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Durango and am planning to install a supercharger. Everything I read says that I am required to use premium fuel with my supercharged vehicle. Why is this?
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No Mods Required With Roush
Q: Would a Roush Supercharger bolt right on my otherwise stock 5.4L 2005 FX4 4X4 F150 or are there modifications that need to take place like porting heads and buying a new intake?
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Remove Glue, Tar, Sap...
Q: I recently removed a set of window visors from my truck for another style. After I took them off there was some residue on the door from the glue. What is the best way to remove the left over residue?
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K&N Air Filter - Keep Your Wallet On Full
Q: How can changing my air filter improve my vehicle's gas mileage?
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Better Mileage Starts With The Foot
Q: How can I start saving gas?
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To Cut Or Not To Cut
Q: I want to put a grille on my truck. Are bolt over or cut out grilles better?
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Bringin' Dubs To A Halt
Q: I put larger wheels on my truck and now my brakes don't feel as firm as they used to. What happened?
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How Low Should You Go?
Q: I want to lower my truck but I'm not sure what is involved? How do I get started?
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Aggressive Sounding Power
Q: I want more power and better sound, what's the best way to get it?
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Body Lift
Q: If I put a 3-inch body lift on my truck and a leveling kit will it still be level?
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4wd Expedition Drop Kit
Q: I have a 2007 Ford Expedition 4wd. I am trying to get a lowering kit for it. Is there a lowering kit available for it?k
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2003 Silverado Leveling Kit
Q: I would like to get a front end leveling kit so the front of my truck is level with the rear of it. What's available without having to spend a fortune?
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Installing Lift Blocks - Easy or Hard?
Q: How hard is it to install lift blocks? What's involved in the installation and are there any special tools required.
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What Pinion Shims Are Right For Me?
Q: I'm putting a 2/4 drop kit on my 2003 Ford Lightning. I want to order Belltech 2-inch drop spindles to keep the factory ride and 4-inch shackle/hanger kit for the for the rear. What degree pinion shims do I need for this kit?
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'03 Dodge Ram Drop
Q: I have a 2003 Dodge Ram. Will my stock 20-inch wheel and tire combo fit without rubbing, if I install a 2/4 drop kit?
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Ranger Edge Drop
Q: I want to lower my 2005 Ford Ranger Edge and was wondering if the suspension is the same as a normal Ranger, or are there companies that make kits specifically for the Edge?
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Chevy Lift Kits
Q: I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton Z71. I heard that I can't put a suspension lift on it becuase of my auto 4WD. Is this true? I was also told that if I did find a kit for it that I would have to change my driveshaft.
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Installing A Body Lift
Q: I am considering purchasing a 2" or 3" body lift. Is there difference in installation between the two? How involved is the install? Do you have any tips?
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Caddy Conversion Kit
Q: I was thinking about putting a Caddy kit on my older Chevy truck. Do these kits really bolt on? Eric – Gilberts, IL
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Electric Fan - Better Mileage?
Q: I was told that putting an electric fan on my truck will give me more power and better fuel mileage. If this is true why didn’t my truck come with one from the factory? Marty – Gardena, CA
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Cutting Your Frame
Q: I would like to install a flip kit on my truck but am not sure about cutting my frame. Mark – Tacoma, WA
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Gauge Face Installation
Q: I just purchased a new flame gauge face. What is the best way to make sure that my gauges read correctly after I install it? Jeff – Monroe, WI
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Selecting Headlight Bulbs
Q: With so many different types of headlight bulbs, how do I know which is the best for me? Gary – Fort Worth, TX
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Power Programmer
Q: I was thinking about buying a Hypertech Power programmer and wanted to know if I can use it on more than one truck? Steve – Miami, FL
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Pinion Shim
Q: I was told I need to shim my axle after I lower my full size Chevy truck. What does the shim do and which one should I use? Amy – Sycamore, IL
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Dodge Dakota Gas Door
Q: I have a 1997 Dodge Dakota with the 5.2L gas engine. I really want to dress up my truck and make it look better. One of the products I've been looking at is a Billet Gas Door. Are those available for my truck, and how hard is installation of a product like this? - Joann, Lubbock, TX
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Lowering an Expedition
Q: I have a 2002 Ford Expedition 2wd with the 5.4L motor. It's also equipped with the rear air suspension. I am wondering what the best lowering kit would be for my application. I only want to lower it two inches or so. Do you have a lowered suspension kit for my application? - Eric
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Which Floor Mats To Buy
Q: Soccer season is approaching fast and I want to protect my carpet from my boys' upcoming muddy attire. I just got that new Chevy Tahoe and want to keep it looking great. What floor mats do you recommend for me? - Joanne, North Olmstead, OH
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Hitch Lock Good For "Missing" Hitch Cover?
Q: Hi, I have a 2006 Cadillac Escalade and the neighborhood kids keep "misplacing" the premium hitch plugs that I buy. I've "lost" a beautiful billet aluminum hitch plug that had "Escalade" engraved in it and a silly hitch plug that had a flopping fish on it. Do you have one of those hitch locks that will fit my Escalade? - Mike, Johnsonville, RI
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Lowering a Lightning
Q: I've got a 2002 Ford F-150 Lightning. I want to install a suspension lowering kit but am unsure which kit to purchase. I have heard that the Ford F150 Lightning already has a lowered suspension from the factory. Does that mean that I can't install a 3"/4" lowering kit? - SGT Jeremiah Derek, US Army
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Lowering Your F150 Lightning
Q: I've got a 1993 Ford F150 Lightning. I want to lower the rear of my truck two inches, but am unsure what to use. I know that you sell Ford F-150 lowering shackles from DJM Suspension, but will those work on my F150 Lightning? - Bill
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Dodge Ram Spindle Drop?
Q: Do you folks have any drop spindles for a 1994 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel? I can't find them anywhere, what gives?
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Voila! A 1994 S10 becomes a 2000 S10.
Q: Hi, Mike, you guys are great and I really enjoy reading the Q&A on StylinTrucks.com. I've now got a question to submit. Can I fit the headlights and grille assembly from a 2000 Chevy S10 onto my 1994 Chevrolet S10? - Bill, Grand Rapids, MI
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Stop Shimmy With Steering Stabilizers
Q: I have a 2000 Ford F-250 Crew Cab. It's got the 7.3L diesel and a 7-inch Pro Comp Lift Kit and 35-inch Pro Comp tires and wheels. My problem is, whenever I'm cruising down the freeway there is a noticable "shimmy" in the steering. What's going on? - Chris, Montgomery, AL.
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Performance Intake and Exhaust
Q: I have a 2002 Chevy Tahoe and am looking to maximize speed and performance. I have a limited budget though, what do you recommend I do?
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Brake Upgrade
Q: My question is about brake upgrades. Now that I have more power and torque, should I stay with the OE rotor size or upgrade to a larger size rotor? I have 16” rims on my truck.
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Chevrolet Colorado Lowering Kit - What To Use.
Q: What do I need to use to drop the front of my 2005 Chevy Colorado?
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DJM Lowering Kit - Bump Stop Issue
Q: I've bought the DJM 3/4 kit and the Toxic Shock setup from you guys. I'm experiencing a bumping problem (axle to rear frame) and would like advice to correct this problem. This happens over bumps in the road, particularly when I have passengers.
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2003 Chevy Silverado Drop
Q: I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado. I dropped it with a DJM 4" Control Arm in the front and a DJM 6" flip kit in the rear. Can I change this to a 3" drop in the front and a 5" drop in the rear?
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2004 Cadillac Escalade Conversion
Q: I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado. Will the 2004 Cadillac Escalade front end work on the 2004 Silverado?
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Gas Mileage - How to Improve
Q: I have been looking for an inexpensive way to increase my gas mileage. I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado, 3 door 1500 ext cab with a 5.3L auto trans. What suggestions do you have?
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High Flow Air Filter - What's the advantage?
Q: What’s the advantage of replacing the stock air filter with an aftermarket drop- in filter?
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Aligning A Lowered Truck - Necessary?
Q: Do I need to get my truck realigned after lowering it?
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Projector Headlights - Chevy Silverado
Q: Are there any available angel eyes headlights for a 1999 Chevy Silverado? I have tried looking for them everywhere but no results have come up.
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Lowered Suspension - Bumpy Ride
Q: I recently lowered my truck and it seems to ride really bumpy. What can be done about this?
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More HP for my 88-98 Chevy Pickup
Q: I own an 88-98 Chevy Pickup with a 4.3 liter. I am interested in getting more horsepower without sacrificing gas mileage. What options do I have for this truck?
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2003 Dodge Ram Chip
Q: I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.2 liter motor. I would like to replace the chip. I have already installed a less restrictive exhaust and installed a new cold air intake. How hard is it to install a chip and is there any reprogramming involved?
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Save Gas, Better Mileage - how can I get it?
Q: With rising fuel costs, what can I do to save gas?
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Differences In Intakes - Why So Many?
Q: I see so many intakes on the market from various stores. They all seem so similar. Can you shine some light on the differences?
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Nerf Bars and Step Bars - What's the difference?
Q: I have been searching the internet for nerf bars. I keep finding step bars and tube steps as well. Are they the same as nerf bars?
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Tailgate Handle Relocator
Q: When relocating a tailgte handle, what tools will be needed? Also, how long would you expect this to take?
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Tornado Air System - Does It Work?
Q: Do the Tornado Air Systems really work?
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High Flow Intake - Will Tornado Work With It?
Q: I am interested in getting a Tornado for my truck. I already have an intake on it. Can I use the two together, or will one cancel the other out?
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Torque Specs
Q: How can I find out torque specs for specific parts on vehicles?
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88-98 Chevy Pickup Disc Brake Conversion
Q: I am interested in converting my rear drum brakes to disc brakes on my 88-98 Chevy 2wd full-size pickup. Are there any kits to do this?
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Keeping Billet Accessories Clean
Q: I have purchased many polished aluminum parts for my truck to dress it up. My question is, how do I keep all that polished aluminum clean and shiny?
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2003 S10 - Will my rims fit with a Belltech 2/3 drop?
Q: I have a 2003 Chevy S-10 regular cab and I am going to install a Belltech 2/3 drop kit on it. I wanted to put an 18x7 rim with 225/40/18 tires on it. Will I have any clearance problems with this rim and tire combination and a 2/3 drop?
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2002 Silverado - Towing a Fifth Wheel
Q: I own a 2002 Chevy Silverado 3500 Dually, and I tow a fifth wheel which weighs about 14,500 lbs. The truck is Duramax powered. I am concerned about descending long grades. My question is, are the factory brakes adequate for this task? I don't want to install an exhaust brake if I don't have to. I would like to just upgrade the service brakes if possible, or do I need to this at all?
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2006 Silverado Diesel Performance
Q: I just bought a new 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab with a 6.6 liter Diesel. I tow a 36' trailer, and I don't get very good gas mileage. Are there any products that can improve my gas mileage without sacriificing horsepower and torque?
Ricardo, Rockford IL.
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Bolt Pattern Measurement 101
Q: I was trying to buy a set of rims for my 2004 F150 and the person on the phone asked what the bolt pattern was for my truck. He said that I need to know that before I could order the rims. What is the correct way to measure the bolt pattern?
Rob – Albany, NY
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Disc-O-Inferno
Q: My truck is a 1997 Chevy 1500 2WD. The truck has over 100,000 miles on it and the rear brake drums need to be replaced. I was thinking of upgrading to rear disc brakes. Does any one make a good kit that I can install at home? My truck also has ABS brakes, is this a problem?
Terry – Detroit, MI
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The Heat Is On
Q: I just installed a programmer in my 2004 Ford Super Duty with a 6.0L Diesel. The instructions with my programmer recommended installing an Exhaust Gas Temperature gauge if using a power level above setting one. Is it necessary to have this installed?
Dan - Miami, Ohio
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Peek-A-Boo Plate
Q: The back of my truck has been smoothed out and I have my license plate stuck in my back window. How can I mount the plate without making my smoothed out finish look ugly? I do not like the Plexiglas window with the plate box so that is not an option.
Kevin – Tacoma, WA
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Disappointed Drop
Q: I need help with the suspension on my 1991 GMC 1500. I just purchased 2” front lowering springs and 3” rear leaf springs. When I installed the parts it only lowered the front of my truck 1” (not the 2” I thought I was going to get) and the rear only came down 1”. Why didn’t the truck drop the full 2” and 3” that I wanted?
Matt – Tampa, FL
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Smokier Burnouts
Q: I entered a burn out contest with my S-10 at a local show and got smoked by everyone. All my truck did was spin one rear tire. What can I do to get both rear tires to spin?
Jason – Wilmington, NC
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Tune Up Your "Tuned Down" Performance
Q: If aftermarket performance products really work, why didn't my vehicle's manufacturer install these parts?
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