Curt After-market Trailer Hitches

Considering that towing a trailer is one of the main reasons people buy pickup trucks, it’s no surprise that most trucks come with trailer hitches. However, not all trucks come with the right trailer hitch. Some auto manufacturers try and save money by installing a light-duty hitch on a heavy-duty truck. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find a new or used half-ton pickup without a hitch at all.

Fortunately, there’s an easy fix.

Class III and Class V trailer hitches from Curt Manufacturing.

Curt Manufacturing Inc, better known as Curt, is a precision builder of after-market trailer hitches. Curt uses an army of precision welders, electricians, and finishers to produce some of the highest quality tow components in the industry.

First, here’s a quick review of trailer hitch classes and weight ratings: Read more…

Seven Questions For Truck Owners – Fun Survey (Hopefully)

We’ve been doing some housekeeping this weekend to the website and we decided it might be interesting to conduct an informal reader’s poll. It’s just for fun – answer as many or as few of the questions as you like.

Once you’re done, submit your answers to see the results. Read more…

Ram Is Becoming A Stand-alone Brand

Chrysler – which is now managed by Fiat – is going to spin off the Dodge Ram as a stand-alone product line. The full plans for the new Ram brand are being given to the U.S. government today, and The rumor is that the Ram brand will make it easier for Fiat to manage the marketing of the Chrysler brands. Here’s what the new Chrysler landscape is supposed to look like: Read more…

RIZE Industries Toyota Tundra Leveling Kit

There are a number of reasons why people choose to install leveling kits on their Tundras. Sometimes, the desired effect is aesthetic – some owners prefer a truck that’s horizontally flat rather than a truck with a slight forward rake (which the Tundra comes with out of the box). There are also those who have a heavy accessory on the front end – like a winch or bumper guard – that are looking to level out their truck to reduce front-end suspension sag.

There are also a lot truck owners that are looking to upgrade their tire size, and a leveling kit (a.k.a. front-end lift) is one way to fit bigger tires on your truck (without a lot of tire rub). No matter what you’re looking for, a leveling kit is an inexpensive accessory that won’t hurt your warranty. (For more info, check out our guide to Tundra lift kits and Tundra leveling kits).

Toyota Tundra leveling kit from RIZE Industries

Rize Industries has a leveling kit for both two and four-wheel drive, 2007-and-up Toyota Tundras. Read more…

Biggest Floor Mat Recall Ever

Toyota has announced that they intend to recall 3.8 million driver’s side floor mats just as soon as they come up with a replacement for the existing mats. In the meantime, owners of the affected vehicles are advised to remove their driver’s side mats. The reason? The accelerator can get stuck under the mat and the driver may not be able to slow the vehicle, potentially resulting in an accident.

This recall announcement is due in large part to a tragic accident that happened last month. There’s a very accurate news story about the accident that’s worth a look (see the YouTube clip after the break). Read more…