Chevrolet Trucks & 4x4 Projects

LATEST Chevrolet Trucks & 4x4 Projects

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  Big Bad Chevy: Warn Winch and Air Compressor Installation

  Project Big Bad Chevy gets a Warn winch and Air-Power SPI air compressor.

  Aug. 05, 2009
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  Project Big Bad Chevy: Rear Axle Build

  We fully rebuilt and installed the rear 14-bolt axle and reconfigured the drivetrain on the 1983 Chevy truck.

  May. 11, 2009
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  Project Big Bad Chevy: Wheels and Tires

  Project Big Bad Chevy returns with new wheels and tires.

  Feb. 24, 2009
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  Project Big Bad Chevy: Steering

  Last time we installed plenty of beef to our stepside Chevy 4x4 with a Dana 60 front axle and 14 Bolt rear. Now we turn our attention to the steering. With big tires to turn, we went to PSC and Off Road Designs to tackle the task and get us steered straig

  Nov. 17, 2008
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  Project Big Bad Chevy: One-Ton Axle Install Part II

  Last month we rebuilt our Dana 60 front axle to get it ready for its new home under the front of Project Big Bad Chevy. This month we cover the actual installation process as we get our Chevy 4x4 truck ready for the trail.

  Oct. 09, 2008
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  Project Big Bad Chevy: One Ton Axle Swap

  Our big and bad Chevy pickup project gets a whole lot badder and stronger with the installation of one-ton axles front and rear. Follow along as we prep a Dana 60 front axle and 14 Bolt rear axle for installation in our Chevy 4x4.

  Sep. 25, 2008
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  Project Big Bad Chevy: Off-Road Designs 1-inch Body Lift and Daystar Body Mount Bushings

  A simple install makes our truck feel like new. In one hour we put into place a one-inch body lift for much needed tire clearance and new body bushings to replace our worn stockers. The results are well worth the minimal effort.

  Aug. 01, 2008
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  Project Big Bad Chevy: Rebuilding the Bed of our Chevy Pickup

  Our Project Big Bad Chevy kicks off with rebuilding its thrashed wooden bed. After lots of grinding, cutting tube and positioning plate we can finally use the bed again.

  Jul. 18, 2008
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  Project Big Bad Chevy

  We recently got our hands on a semi-built 1983 Chevy truck. It has a healthy drive train, big tires and a lift but it could definitely use some help to make it a more capable off-road machine

  Jun. 12, 2008
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  Aluminum Radiator - Keeping Your Engine Temperature Cool

  Moving slowly while 4-wheeling, mud bogging or rock crawling can put a great deal of stress on your engine and cooling system. Fortunately racing technology has come to the masses with aluminum radiators.

  May. 05, 2008
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  Project K1500: Posi-Lok or Bust

  4x4 Posi-Lok makes an alternative front axle engagement system. This setup, referred to as the Posi-Lok, is 100% mechanical.

  Mar. 31, 2008
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  Project K1500: Electric Fan Install

  After searching far and wide I finally found a solution for keeping my engine running cool - switching to an electric cooling fan from the stock clutch-driven mechanical one.

  Mar. 24, 2008

• Project '93 K1500: Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shaft Install

  Off-Road.com shows you how to install a Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shaft on your 4x4.

  Nov. 19, 2007

• Project K1500: Richmond Gear and Powertrax Extreme Traction System

  After upgrading to the 35-inch Pitbull Rockers the truck has been crying for a gear change.

  Nov. 05, 2007

• Project K1500: Transmission Overhaul Part III

  Our Chevy truck gets a new torque converter, deeper transmission fluid pan, and final assembly by AAMCO.

  Oct. 22, 2007

• Project K1500: Transmission Overhaul Part II Dissasembly

  Once I got project '93 k1500's transmission apart I decided it might be best that I left it to professionals at my local AAMCO to reassemble.

  Sep. 01, 2007
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  Up and Away - AMP Research Bed Step Install

  In part two of Project MegaRam we installed AMP Research Powersteps on our 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. Since we liked the Powerstep so much and in continuing with the theme of making our truck "useable" we decided to order a Bedstep from AMP Research.

  Aug. 01, 2007

• Project K1500: Transmission Overhaul Part I Overview and Detachment

  About 210,000 miles later I have finally decided to direct my attention to the transmission. It is the original, stock tranny that came with the truck all of about 14 years ago and has not had any complications.

  Aug. 01, 2007

• Low-Cost Bed Liner for your C/K Series Chevy Truck

  Adding a custom yet cost effective bedliner would help preserve the life Project '93 K1500's bed.

  Jul. 01, 2007

• Operation Ground Clearance

  After our trip to Flat Nasty about a month ago we determined that installing a body lift and forcing the largest tires possible did not provide satisfactory ground clearance. For obvious reasons it appeared that we were in serious need of a suspension lif

  Jun. 01, 2007