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PARTICULATE MATTERS . . . . 12
Heroes of Harvey
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By KJ Jones
DETONATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Small diesel engines are thriving
By John Lehenbauer
DEPARTMENTS
POWER BITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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nuisance that’s easily repaired
Austin Myers’ clean, 750hp, ’07½ Dodge Ram
2500 comes directly from “Readers’ Diesels”
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Heroes of Harvey
IT DOESN’T MATTER if you’re and other people—including Diesel Power I watched as the groups Art assembled
reading this from another part of freelance contributor Stephen Kim and (including several members of the Houston
the world. At this point, I’m pretty friends like Dorian Reyes of Power Stroke Diesels truck club) answered the call with
sure we’re all aware of Hurricane Harvey, the Enginuities—who desperately needed help. their diesel-powered Fords, GMs, and
destructive swath it cut along the Texas Gulf Enter my buddy, Art Martinez of PSP Rams, slogging their way all over the city
Coast, and severe flooding it caused and even out to the storm-devastated
throughout the city of Houston, the Gulf area, delivering desperately
fourth-largest city in the U.S. needed clothing, water, toiletries,
I was at Scheid Diesel Extravaganza food (for humans and pets), and baby
2017 in Terre Haute, Indiana, on essentials, and, for people who may
August 25, 2017, the night when, at have lost everything, assurance that
10 p.m., Harvey’s Category 4 winds concern and support were there. I
made landfall in Rockport and Port know Art to be a genuinely humble
Aransas, Texas. It’s important I let you person, and I can tell you none of
all know upfront that I’m nowhere his efforts to “make Houston great
close to enough of a meteorologist to again” are done to gain notoriety or
say with any authority that the storm to intentionally be one of the many
somehow influenced the weather “heroes of Harvey” that I consider
Here’s a look at Hurricane Harvey’s floodwaters from the front door of my
(and especially temperature) we brother Juan’s house in Pearland, Texas. “The water’s geing prey close. him and others to be. In this instance,
experienced in Terre Haute at that We’ve got everything important moved upstairs,” he told me. Thankfully, a he gave his all for the city he loves,
time. But it was obvious to many SDX small amount of water damage is all his home suffered. Thousands of other tirelessly and directly from his heart.
veterans that the climate that day and Houstonians were not as fortunate. First responders of law
evening was uncharacteristically pleasant Diesel in South Houston, and members of enforcement, fire departments, and military
for a Scheid weekend. the large diesel community (as he calls it) are definitely heroes of Harvey. As are the
Ambient temperature wasn’t ridiculously in the Space City area and beyond. Almost gang corralled by PSP and hundreds more
hot during the day, and the air was cool immediately after confirming that his diesel pickup owners and enthusiasts
enough for me to throw on a hoodie when family, property, and PSP’s 17,000-square- from Texas, Louisiana, Arizona, California,
the sun set. Given the way the hurricane foot shop facility were OK, Art took to the Missouri, Tennessee, Maryland, and
performed over the course of almost many other states—and the trucks
a week, I wonder, was that climate themselves—who immediately
anomaly we experienced just a weird went to lend Houstonians a helping
side of Harvey’s global effect—nearly hand. They’re all awesome folks who
1,500 miles to the north? deserve thanks and high praise, and
While I admit that notion is on behalf of the Diesel Power staff, I
strange and quite far-fetched, the salute them!
absolute havoc the storm’s heavy rain “It’s about staying together,
caused all over the city of Houston working together, and helping each
is definitely the sobering thing other out,” Art says in one of his
about Hurricane Harvey’s Texas The diesel community immediately went to work providing aid to victims of Facebook Live videos. I couldn’t agree
visit. Watching the drama unfold August 2017’s Hurricane Harvey. Led by Art Martinez and Richard Alvarado more with that sentiment. As I write
on CNN and the Weather Channel, of Power Stroke Performance in South Houston, assistance came from all this, Hurricane Irma is churning
my emotions flip-flopped between ends of the diesel-hobby spectrum, including 53- and 32-foot trailers loaded through Florida. As Houston rebuilds,
with much-needed supplies from Fitzgerald Glider Kits and RLC Motorsports
sadness, anger, despair, and incredible of Crossville, Tennessee, Diesel Life, and FASS Diesel Fuel Systems. I can only pray that Mother Nature’s
anxiety, because I actually have family wrath limits the damage in the
members who were affected by rising water “airwaves” of social media via Facebook Live Sunshine State as Irma transitions to a less
(none of my folks were displaced, but their (as I’m sure many other diesel folks did), powerful, but still serious, tropical storm.
homes suffered damage nonetheless), and posting video messages to let folks know But, as we all hope for the best, I think
since Mother Nature was responsible for what he, his partner Richard Alvarado, and we know one thing is certain: The diesel
the whole ruckus, I knew there wasn’t a the entire crew at PSP (some of them affected community will be there in force to help
thing I could do to stop the downpour and by rising water) were doing to help victims of wherever and however it’s necessary!
subsequent flooding or assist loved ones the storm, soliciting others to join them. Kaje

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The Model TT arrived in 1917 and was Ford Motor Company’s first purpose-built truck, which utilized the same cab and engine as the Model T
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Unsecured floor mats in your truck are a very
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The Weld Racing XT Cheyenne by Weld Wheels is a custom-forged
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BD Diesel Performance’s Venom Dual Fuel Ford 6.7L Power Stroke
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Anzo USA’s LED Switchback Projector Headlights for ’15-to-’17
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Readers’ Diesels Words by JOHN LEHENBAUER + Photos COURTESY OF THE READERS
FIRST OIL-BURNER
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: ’99 Dodge Ram 2500 cold-air intake, Valair Performance Diesel Clutches dual-disc clutch, leveling
OWNER: Grant Hampson HOMETOWN: Central Point, Oregon kit, 33-inch Toyo Tires Open Country A/T tires, Spyder Auto headlights, Glow-
ENGINE: 5.9L Cummins I-6 Shift Gauges with an A-pillar mounting pod, Rhino Linings–treated bottom
TRANSMISSION: NV 4500 five-speed manual half of body, painted grille and bumper
ODOMETER: 145,000 miles OWNER SAYS: “This is the first diesel truck I’ve ever had. It took me about
FUEL ECONOMY: 15 to 19 mpg a year and a half to find it, because I wanted a longbed with a manual
MODIFICATIONS: Banks Power Monster-Ram intake elbow, 4-inch turbo- transmission that had less than 150,000 miles on it. When I got the truck, it
charger-back straight pipe, exhaust brake, Edge Juice with Attitude CS2 was completely bone-stock and looked like a grandpa rig. I still have more
programmer, FASS Diesel Fuel Systems 150-gph lift pump, K&N Engineering modifications to make, but for now I’m happy with it.”
WHITE LIGHTNING
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: ’08 Ford F-350
OWNER: Andrew Dorgan
HOMETOWN: McKinleyville, California
ENGINE: 6.4L Power Stroke V-8
TRANSMISSION: ZF six-speed manual
ODOMETER: 72,000 miles
FUEL ECONOMY: 16 to 19 mpg
MODIFICATIONS: AFE Power Stage 2 cold-air
intake, MBRP 4-inch downpipe into a custom
4-inch straight pipe with stainless 6-inch tip,
H&S Performance Mini Maxx programmer,
South Bend Clutch dual-disc clutch, Reunel
front and rear bumpers with Warn Industries
16.5ti winch and 54-inch curved lightbar, Fox
Factory 2.0 shocks and steering stabilizer,
Carli Suspension 2.5-inch-lift front springs
OWNER SAYS: “This is my first diesel truck,
and I absolutely love it. I’ve only had it for a
year, so I haven’t had a chance or the money
to do everything I want to it yet. But I’m going
to keep chipping away at the list and make
this thing a monster.”

Readers’ Diesels
PRIDE AND JOY
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: ’94 Ford F-350 custom chrome diamond-plate running boards, cab extender, four-link,
OWNER: Lawrence Moya HOMETOWN: Castle Rock, Colorado air-ride suspension, custom LED running board and parking lights, LED
ENGINE: 7.3L Power Stroke V-8 headlights, chrome Alcoa wheels, Rhino Linings bedliner, Dynamat sound
TRANSMISSION: ZF five-speed manual deadener, custom gauges, diamond-plate toolbox, engine bored .30 over
ODOMETER: 160,000 miles and rebuilt by ATS Diesel Performance, Stage 1 injectors, intercooler, fire-
FUEL ECONOMY: 15 mpg ringed cylinder heads, performance chip, Garrett turbocharger
MODIFICATIONS: Converted to four-wheel drive (’94 dualies did not come in OWNER SAYS: “The truck has almost enough horsepower. I use it to tow a
four-wheel drive), four captain’s chairs, Pioneer stereo with flip-up screen 38-foot living-quarters horse trailer and a 35-foot flatbed
and two amplifiers, two cameras (one for the bed and one for the bumper), with 15 tons of hay on it."
CUMMINS FOR YOU

YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: ’05 Dodge Ram 2500
OWNER: Ryan McCarthy
HOMETOWN: Vernon, Connecticut
ENGINE: 5.9L Cummins I-6
TRANSMISSION: G56 six-speed manual
ODOMETER: 201,000 miles
FUEL ECONOMY: 15 mpg
MODIFICATIONS: MBRP 5-inch turbocharger-back exhaust, Pro Comp
6-inch lift, 37x13.50 R17 Toyo Tires Open Country M/T tires, Fuel Off-Road
Hostage wheels, FASS Diesel Fuel Systems 150-gph lift pump, Smarty
Diesel Tuner programmer, Fleece Performance Engineering Cheetah
turbocharger, Auto Meter Competition Instruments gauges, Airaid cold-
air intake, CFM Plus Diesel Performance intake horn
OWNER SAYS: “The sky is the limit for future modifications like twin
turbochargers, twin CP3 injection pumps, and a built bottom end. I’m just
waiting for the funds.”
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HEAVY CHEVY
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: ’12 Chevrolet TRANSMISSION: Allison 1000 six-speed automatic 20-inch stock wheels, 265/65 R20 Cooper Tires
Silverado 2500HD ODOMETER: 77,000 miles FUEL ECONOMY: 17 to 20 mpg Discoverer A/T3 tires
OWNER: Robert Kleinnfelter Jr MODIFICATIONS: Rough Country Suspension 2.5-inch OWNER SAYS: “This truck is my daily driver and
HOMETOWN: Lake Village, Indiana leveling kit, Banks Power Ram-Air intake system, my first 2500HD. Even though I drive diesel rigs
ENGINE: 6.6L Duramax V-8 for a living, this is my first Duramax-powered
pickup, and it will not be my last.”
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OWNER: Brice Rekeweg HOMETOWN: Woodburn, Indiana
ENGINE: 6.6L Duramax V-8
TRANSMISSION: Allison 1000 five-speed automatic
ODOMETER: 217,000 miles FUEL ECONOMY: 17 mpg
MODIFICATIONS: Banks Power Ram-Air intake, MBRP 4-inch exhaust, Air-
Dog PF-150 lift pump, tie-rod sleeves, Pacific Performance Engineering
boost valve, Dirty Hooker Diesel transmission and power-steering lines, panels and bed, and then I sandblasted and painted the whole frame.
Merchant Automotive transfer case pump upgrade and welded water Everything was color-matched. Next, I replaced the injectors, fuel-
pump, custom traction bars, 20x12 KMC Wheels XD Series Riot wheels, pressure regulator, water pump, front-suspension components, shocks,
305/55 R20 Falken Wildpeak A/T tires, Bilstein 5100 shocks, 5 percent starter, and rear-axle seal, along with the power-steering and transmis-
window tint, HID headlights and cab lights sion lines. All this was done within one year of buying the truck with
OWNER SAYS: “This truck was originally a plow truck, so while it had 187,000 miles on it. My future plans are to install a built transmission
really bad rust, the interior looked new. I started by replacing the rocker and a BorgWarner S468 turbocharger.”

Torque
Detroit Diesel
CLASS 8 TRUCKS are the workhorses of the highway. The
heavy loads of cargo these rigs haul across interstates demand
engines that can provide substantial amounts of reliable torque
and horsepower. However, despite this need for big-time performance,
today’s modern oil-burners can’t produce horsepower and torque only.
They must also meet strict fuel economy and emissions
standards in order to truly be viable—especially in the U.S.
Building a powerplant that is able to meet all the
required contemporary benchmarks is not an
easy task. Many different technologies must
be employed. Detroit Diesel meets these
expectations and surpasses them with
its Detroit DD16, the biggest, cleanest,
and highest-output diesel in the com-
pany’s 80 years of building engines.
The DD16 is a state-of-the-art
15.6L monster that produces
600 hp and 2,050 lb- of
torque while meeting all
current emissions stan-
dards. As with most modern
diesel engines, several different
systems and components have
to work in unison in order for the
powerplant to function well. One
system that plays a key part in the
overall functionality of this oil-burner
is Detroit’s second-generation ampli-
fied common-rail system. The ACRS
operates at 38,000
psi (in the injector, The compound turbochargers on the
to reduce stress on Detroit DD16 convert thermal energy normally
expelled through the exhaust system into usable
other fueling com-
energy by way of a second exhaust turbine mounted
ponents), which is downstream of the primary turbo. The turbine uses
at the higher end of the energy le in the exhaust to generate power that
the pressures used is transmied through a hydraulic coupler to
on many common- the cranksha.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE: Detroit Diesel DD16 PISTON MATERIAL: Steel FUEL SYSTEM: Amplified common-rail
DISPLACEMENT: 15.6L (952 ci) POWER: 600 hp system (ACRS)
ENGINE LAYOUT: I-6 TORQUE: 2,050 lb-ft LUBRICATION SYSTEM: Wet sump
VALVETRAIN: DOHC 24-valve EMISSIONS: 2017 greenhouse gas regulations LUBRICATION CAPACITY: 45 quarts (43 L)
BORE X STROKE: 5.47 x 6.73 inches (139 x 171 mm) INDUCTION: Compound turbochargers DRY WEIGHT: 2,837 pounds (1,287 kg)
COMPRESSION RATIO: 17:1 EXHAUST: Cast iron LENGTH: 63.7 inches
HEAD MATERIAL: Graphite iron INTERCOOLER: Air-to-air WIDTH: 51.1 inches
BLOCK MATERIAL: Cast iron COOLING SYSTEM: Liquid-cooled HEIGHT: 52.4 inches

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DD16
rail fuel systems. The higher-pressure fuel is injected in
variable paerns for precise delivery at the exact
moment it is needed for optimal combustion. By
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vibration, and fuel consumption. The more precise
combustion also reduces stress on internal components.
Further enhancing the DD16 is a unique compound-
turbocharging system, which uses a turbocharger and
secondary exhaust turbine mounted downstream of the
turbo. This design recovers thermal energy that would
typically be lost and turns it into additional power. The
secondary turbine does this by using the heat energy
from the exhaust to spin and create kinetic energy. The
kinetic energy is transmied through a hydraulic coupler The cutaway diagram details how the turbo feeds exhaust into the second turbine
to the cranksha. This provides an increase in force without using and the link between the turbine and the cranksha via a hydraulic coupler.
additional fuel. The constant drive on the cranksha also helps
smooth out the engine’s rhythmic combustion and supplies improves shiing techniques, and manages DPF regeneration. By
usable torque across a broader power range. precisely controlling the engine’s systems for improved efficiency,
A 24-valve cylinder head ensures the DD16 breathes properly. DDEC helps extend service intervals and reduces downtime.
Valves are actuated by two geardriven overhead camshas. One All the different engine systems work in conjunction with an EGR
sha actuates the 12 exhaust valves, and the other opens and closes and Detroit’s 1-Box exhaust-aertreatment technology to meet 2016
the remaining intake valves. The head also has an integrated Jacobs OBD criteria and 2017 greenhouse-gas regulations for medium-
engine brake with three seings for enhanced downhill control. and heavy-duty trucks. The 1-Box system consists of selective
Another important innovation that brings the entire package catalytic reduction, diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter,
together is Detroit Diesel electronic control. The system controls and diesel exhaust fluid injection in one compact unit mounted
normal engine functions and allows an operator to manage fuel downstream of the engine. The system’s efficiency (by reducing
economy, engine performance, driving efficiency, and maintenance the amount of exhaust that needs to return to the cylinders) helps
scheduling. It also helps drivers control speed and assists in passing, lessen demand on the EGR.
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Small Diesel Engines

Are Thriving
IN THE WAKE of the Volkswagen Another automaker using smaller diesels mpg on the highway, while others have
diesel-emissions cheating in its lineup is FCA. Currently, the company is claims of more than 40 mpg. Of course, fuel
scandal, scrutiny of diesel putting its turbocharged V-6 EcoDiesel engine mileage depends partially on the size of the
engines is definitely a lot more intense. in the Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee, vehicle. The large size and increased drag
Immediately after it was disclosed that making FCA one of the first companies here of an SUV usually equates to slightly poorer
the automaker manipulated ECMs in its in the U.S. to put an oil-burner in a ½-ton mileage. Other factors, like low emissions,
TDI-powered vehicles to produce false pickup and a midsize SUV. And, in 2018, FCA great durability, and low noise, help
emissions readings, many manufacturers is releasing a new Jeep Wrangler (codenamed increase small diesels’ popularity.
took a big step backward and reevaluated JL), which is slated to offer the same 3.0L V-6 I like the influx of the smaller diesel
what they were doing with their diesel diesel under the hood. engines; they are great alternatives for
engines. But now, as the issue has become GM and FCA are not the only manufacturers people looking for vehicles with good fuel
more of a memory, some manufacturers moving forward with small compression- economy and driveability. In places like
are continuing to embrace diesel as a viable ignition diesel engines in new vehicles. Such Southern California, where commuting is a
powerplant here in the U.S. way of life for many people,
Diesel’s reputation and these smaller high-mpg
sales in 1-ton and ¾-ton vehicles are definite plusses
trucks have been strong for for the daily grind. Not
more than a decade. The everyone is onboard with
Duramax, Power Stroke, hybrid or electric vehicles.
and Cummins names are Many people still need and
all well established. But want traditional piston-
smaller diesel engines driven transportation.
have been harder-pressed In September 2017, I was
to make lasting names fortunate enough to check
for themselves. Many out and even drive a couple
people still think of small of these newer oil-burners.
oil-burners as being loud, One that I got to testdrive
smoky, and gutless. Much of is the ’18 GMC Terrain. It’s a
this way of thinking comes nice, comfortable little SUV
from the old diesel-powered that handles and performs
cars we used to see on the well, and the 1.6L EcoTec
road (think Mercedes-Benz). diesel engine is great on
The GM’s turbocharged, 1.6L EcoTec diesel engine is a nice fit in smaller vehicles like the ’18 GMC
The scandal just further Terrain. The lile oil-burner makes a respectable 137 hp and 240 lb- of torque. the highway and backroads
affirmed the public’s less- (for more on the Terrain
than-ideal opinion of them. companies as BMW, Range Rover, and Jaguar and other new vehicles, please see our 2018
Several major U.S. automakers are currently have diesel cars and SUVs in U.S. Diesel Car and SUV Buyer’s Guide on page
working to change that image by increasing showrooms, and they continue to expand 48 of this issue).
the number of vehicles they offer with diesel their lineups with new models and diesel- I hope to have an opportunity to drive
powerplants. General Motors seems to be engine choices. Other automakers, like Ford more diesel-powered cars and SUVs in the
headed in the right direction with the use and Mazda, have vehicles in the works, too, future. I’ve always wanted to drive a Jaguar
of smaller oil-burners. The 2.8L Duramax in with some slated to debut in 2018. (hint, hint). With an increasing number of
the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon is One of the reasons for the increased options for enthusiasts to choose from, the
doing well, and the 1.6L EcoTec in the GMC interest in these small powerplants is next few years look good. I know some of
Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox, and Chevrolet their ability to produce good horsepower you are heavy-duty truck or nothing, but as
Cruze seems to be gaining popularity. There and torque while getting excellent fuel a fan of all types of spark-less engines, I will
are rumors that GM is also exploring the idea economy, especially compared to their not be opposed to having a smaller one in
of outfitting more vehicles with the small- gasoline counterparts. Many of these my personal fleet.
displacement diesel. engines are able to provide more than 30 John Lehenbauer

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CAR AND SUV

BUYER’S GUIDE
THE MARKET for new diesel cars
and SUVs for 2018 mirrors the larger NEW DIESELS YOU CAN
BUY HERE IN THE U.S.
market in general, with lots of SUVs
and less action for cars. There’s never been a
better time to be looking at a new SUV or cross-
over. This year, there are 16 new vehicles that
will take you further, with better driveability
than their gas-burning stablemates. We’ve put
all the changes, specifications, details, and
updates for the new models here in one place
for you. Enjoy the shiny new paint and snazzy
photography, but don’t take our word for it:
Get behind the wheel and take a testdrive.
Whether you’re looking for an efficient people
mover, fine luxury auto, or something that
meets both criteria, the vehicles on the pages of
this guide should get you off to a good start.

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2018 DIESEL CAR AND SUV BUYER’S GUIDE
BMW
3 SERIES SEDAN &

Sedans equipped with the LED headlights in the lighting package
in 2017 (standard for 2018) and the front crash-prevention options
earned the coveted 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, which places
SPORTS WAGON
the BMW 3 Series among the safest cars on the road today.
THE ’18 BMW 3 SERIES, in sedan and wagon form, gets minor
revisions to standard equipment and now offers a few more options.
The latest iDrive 6.0 infotainment system
with a touchscreen is now available, and LED
headlights are standard across the line. If you like
the blacked-out look that’s now somewhat common
throughout the aftermarket, then some options this
year should excite you: the Shadow Sport
Edition package, a high-gloss-black kidney frame,
LED headlights with black inserts and darker
taillights, a black insert for the air dam, and an
Aluminum Dark Carbon trim package with a pearl-
gloss-chrome highlight. Other additions include an
improved sport leather steering wheel and a new
exterior color: Sunset Orange Metallic. Those looking
for the superior driveability and fuel economy of a
diesel engine can pair the 180hp 2.0L I-4 that makes
280 lb-ft of torque with rear- or all-wheel drive in the
sedan, limited to all-wheel drive in the wagon. Pric-
ing starts at $41,750 for the 328d, $43,750 for the 328d
xDrive, and $45,950 for the 328d xDrive Sports Wagon.

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5 SERIESTHE TALK OF THE luxury-sedan town is the

all-new BMW 5 Series, which carries the proverbial
torch when it comes to lavish midsize German die-
sel sedans. Just because the playing field has gotten leaner
doesn’t mean BMW hasn’t brought its A-game with the new
generation, though. Active safety features are heaped on
generously, the exterior is more aggressive while
staying recognizable, and a fresh diesel engine is
being brought in. Rumored to be plucked from
the European 530d, which produces 262 hp and Just like it has for years, the best technology from the
7 Series trickles its way down the BMW model lineup. The
457 lb-ft of torque, the powerplant should make display key, which sports a tiny touchscreen, made its way
even more when it lands on U.S. shores. Since to the new 5 Series. Owners of the new 5 Series can use
the outgoing 535d got a combined 30 mpg from the Display Key to pull their car out of a tight parking spot
the EPA, we’re betting on mid-30s from the new without geing in, as long as it’s in a straight line. No more
model. Pricing for the ’18 540d is anticipated to crawling through the trunk on account of unfortunately
sized parking spaces.
start near $58,000.

EMISSIONS COMPLIANT POWER
LIGHT DUTY DIESELS PRODUCED AFTER JANUARY 1ST, 2007 FEATURE A PLETHORA OF FACTORY COMPONENTS TO ENSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH HEIGHTENED EMISSIONS REGULATIONS. IF YOU’RE READY TO OPTIMIZE THE PERFORMANCE AND
FUEL ECONOMY OF YOUR NEWER DIESEL PICKUP WITH SIMPLE TO INSTALL, EMISSIONS COMPLIANT COMPONENTS, WE
HAVE PLENTY OF OFFERINGS THAT WILL DELIVER, INCLUDING MANY THAT ARE EVEN CARB (CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES
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AND FUEL ECONOMY, WHILE MAINTAINING COMPLETE
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EXHAUST
YOUR STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM IS RESTRICTIVE, PLAIN
AND SIMPLE. AFTERMARKET SYSTEMS COME IN
NUMEROUS VARIATIONS TO INCREASE THE POWER,
MPG’S, AND OVERALL AESTHETICS OF THE TRUCK. BY
OPTING FOR A DPF (DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER) BACK
SYSTEM, YOU’LL ATTAIN THESE BENEFITS WHILE BEING
COMPLETE EMISSIONS COMPLIANT.
COLD AIR INTAKE

UPGRADING THE STOCK AIRBOX FOR INCREASED
AIRFLOW HAS NUMEROUS BENEFITS. AN INCREASE IN
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X5 FOR 2018, BMW’S X5 only gets a handful of

minor changes to standard equipment and the
options list. The X5 xDrive35d now wears trapezoidal
tailpipes, and a sport automatic replaces the previous
Steptronic automatic transmission. If big wheels are your
thing, then the new 21-inch M-style wheels available in
the M Sport Package for $1,550 might interest you. The 3.0L If you want a German luxury
I-6 in the X5 makes 255 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque, which
arrives at just 1,500 rpm, making it the perfect match for SUV with a diesel engine, your
effortless acceleration. More than 400 lb-ft of torque
just off idle and 29 mpg on the highway? The X5 makes a choices include the BMW X5,
compelling case for the diesel-powered SUV. Pricing for the
’18 X5 xDrive35d starts at $60,750. the BMW X5, and the BMW X5.
CHEVROLET
CRUZE CHEVROLET’S ’18 CRUZE adds a new hatchback body

style, with no other drastic changes to the model. Cargo
room in the new hatchback is naturally better, and a fold-
The Chevrolet Cruze sedan sports 13.9
cubic feet of cargo capacity, while the
hatch boasts 22.7 cubic feet behind the
flat set of rear seats promises to make it as practical as it is efficient.
Both variants are powered by a 1.6L I-4, which is known as the rear seats, which grows to 47.2 cubic
“Whisper Diesel” for its quiet operation. Official figures are in: 137
hp and 240 lb-ft of torque, an EPA-estimated 31/47 mpg city/high- feet with the rear seats folded down.
way with a nine-speed automatic transmission, and an impressive
30/52 mpg with a six-speed manual. Prices start at $24,670 for the
sedan and $26,310 for the hatchback.

CHEVROLET
EQUINOX WHAT DO YOU get when you combine a quiet, efficient

diesel engine with one of Chevrolet’s most popular SUVs?
The all-new Equinox, which boasts a segment-leading
39 mpg on the highway, as verified by the EPA. The compact SUV
shed 400 pounds in its redesign and now wears bodywork that
ties it much closer to the updated Cruze, with which it shares the
diesel. The same 137 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque promises excellent
driveability, with none of the harshness diesels were knocked
for in the past. To top it off, the Equinox diesel can also be paired
with all-wheel drive, making it one of the most versatile smaller Thinking about geing all-wheel drive but worried about the “worse” fuel economy
SUVs on the road today. Prices start at $31,435 for two-wheel drive associated with that drivetrain? The EPA rates the standard front-wheel-drive Chevrolet
and $33,185 for all-wheel drive. Equinox at 28/39 mpg city/highway and the all-wheel-drive at 28/38 mpg.

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THE YEAR 2017 was a bit of a roller- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and specifically the two vehicles into compliance, allowing
coaster ride for the diesel community. Aer the 3.0L V-6 engine powering the Jeep Jeep and Ram to sell diesel models again.
the initial shock of the diesel-emissions Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, With the manufacturers of diesel vehicles
scandal over at the Volkswagen Group in was accused of cheating the system in for the U.S. market, and indeed the world
2015, the EPA and California Air market, under increased scrutiny,
Resources Board moved in to sort out we started to wonder: “Who’s in and
what needed to be done. In early 2017, who’s out?” As of the deadline for this
VW and the two agencies developed an report, Mercedes-Benz has decided
approved fix for the affected models. not to pursue certification for any diesel
Soware and hardware changes, models: out, for now. BMW renewed
which vary depending on year and its commitment to diesel and plans
model, bring the VW TDI models to roll out successors for many of the
into compliance with emissions company’s popular diesel models: in.
requirements. Owners who don’t sell Mazda continues to pursue certifica-
their cars back can get the vehicle tion for its diesel powerplant, which
modified free of charge. The automaker is the same way VW did. FCA holds that its should make the CX-5 a solid contender
also approved to sell the vehicles it repairs, emissions system only allowed the excess in the segment: definitely in. What about
clearing out the back stock of ’15 VWs that pollution under certain, extremely limited General Motors and Jaguar Land Rover?
couldn’t be sold once the scandal broke. circumstances. A soware-only fix brought They’re definitely in, too.
DIESEL ENGINES SPECIFICATIONS

BMW JAGUAR/LAND ROVER LAND ROVER
DISPLACEMENT: 2.0L DISPLACEMENT: 2.0L DISPLACEMENT: 3.0L
CONFIGURATION: I-4 CONFIGURATION: I-4 CONFIGURATION: V-6
POWER: 180 hp at 4,000 rpm POWER: 180 hp at 4,000 rpm POWER: 254 hp
TORQUE: 280 lb-ft at 1,750 to 2,750 rpm TORQUE: 318 lb-ft at 1,750 to 2,500 rpm TORQUE: 440 lb-ft at 1,750 rpm
INDUCTION: Single variable-geometry INDUCTION: Singe turbocharger INDUCTION: Single variable-geometry
turbocharger BORE X STROKE: 3.30 x 3.60 inches turbocharger
BORE X STROKE: 3.30 x 3.50 inches VALVETRAIN: DOHC with four valves BORE X STROKE: 3.31 x 3.54 inches
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DISPLACEMENT: 3.0L DISPLACEMENT: 3.0L DISPLACEMENT: 1.6L
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POWER: 255 hp at 4,000 rpm POWER: 240 hp at 3,600 rpm POWER: 137 hp
TORQUE: 413 lb-ft at 1,500 to 3,000 rpm TORQUE: 420 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm TORQUE: 240 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
INDUCTION: Single variable-geometry INDUCTION: Single variable-geometry INDUCTION: Variable-nozzle turbocharger
turbocharger turbocharger BORE X STROKE: 3.14 x 3.15 inches
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The sport sedan gains Blind Spot
The Jaguar XE can be equipped with the Ingenium 20d turbodiesel I-4 engine, which makes 180 hp and 318 lb- of
Assist, Forward Vehicle Guidance, and
torque. Fuel economy is stellar, with the EPA estimating 32/42 mpg city/highway and 533 miles of range on a single
tank of diesel. Forward Traffic Detection, helping keep
drivers out of trouble in the parking lot
and on the highway. New convenience
additions include Dual View, which lets
the driver view navigation while the
passenger views USB or TV outputs,
and a trunk-lid “gesture” feature that
allows customers to open the trunk by
waving a foot beneath the rear bumper.
Prices for a 2018 Jaguar XE with the
2.0L I-4 turbodiesel start at $38,220
for rear-wheel drive and $40,720 for
all-wheel drive.

JAGUAR
XF THE ’18 JAGUAR XF receives some

minor changes, but it stays largely
the same, which is a good thing in
our book. Two new features, Forward Traffic
Detection and Forward Vehicle Guidance, are
added to the suite of active safety technology
on the XF. (See F-Pace entry for more details).
The infotainment system is the recipient of a
couple of updates: Dual View allows passen-
gers to view something else while the driver
keeps the navigation on, and a new Shell app
allows drivers to pay via the in-car screen
when filling at Shell stations (first in the UK,
then everywhere else). The ’18 XF also gets
that trick power trunk lid that opens when
If you’re looking for a stylish midsize with a diesel
you wave a limb under the rear bumper. The Ingenium 20d turbodiesel I-4 engine,
engine and more than 600 miles of range on a single
which makes 180 hp and 318 lb-ft of torque, is rated by the EPA to get 31/42 mpg city/ tank, the Jaguar XF is the only game in town until
highway. That kind of fuel economy translates to a hair more than 600 miles between BMW gets its 5 Series to market.
fill-ups. The ’18 Jaguar XF starts at $50,270.

JAGUAR
F-PACE THE JAGUAR F-PACE was

introduced in 2017 and accord-
ingly only gets minor changes
for 2018. Two new safety features are
added: Forward Traffic Detection provides
a visual alert when an object crosses the
path of the vehicle in limited-visibility
situations, and Forward Vehicle Guidance
works together with the surround camera
system to display the alignment of the
steering and the parking distance on the
center screen. Parking lot safety should
be greatly improved. Drivers who want
to minimize their time at the pump can
Unlike some other SUVs with
now pre-pay for their fuel at Shell stations
via an app on the Jaguar’s infotainment aggressive styling and lackluster
system. The 2.0L Ingenium I-4 engine
produces 180 hp and 318 lb-ft of torque
and is estimated by the EPA to attain 26/33
handling, Jag’s F-Pace handles
mpg city/highway. Pricing for the 2017
Jaguar F-Pace diesel starts at $47,270. as well as its looks suggest.
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CHEROKEE
Its 240 hp and 420 lb- of torque at 2,000 rpm make the 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6
engine an excellent companion for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
FOR 2018, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with a 3.0L

turbodiesel V-6 engine in four models: Limited, Overland,
Summit, and Trailhawk. Several special trims are available,
including a High Altitude Edition for Overland models and a Sterling
Edition for Limited models, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of
the Grand Cherokee. Inside all models, the standard infotain-

ment screen is upgraded to a higher-resolution 7-inch model,
and the latest version of Uconnect is paired with an 8.4-inch
screen. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a vehicle that balances
mainstream and luxury, offering capable transportation and
upscale comfort without the “look at me” badges. Pricing
A new Premium Metal package equips the interior with, you guessed it, for the ’18 Grand Cherokee will start at around $45,000 for a
metal accents. It looks cool and lends a premium feel to the interior.
four-wheel-drive Limited.

2003-2017 CUMMINS INJECTORS
COMMON RAIL INJECTORS HAVE BEEN USED IN CUMMINS EQUIPPED RAMS SINCE 2003 AND ARE
KNOWN TO BE A MAJOR FACTOR IN THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF MODERN DIESELS. HIGH PRESSUE
FUEL IS FORCED THROUGH THESE INJECTORS TO GENERATE THE FINITE SPRAY PATTERN NEEDED FOR
PROPER COMBUSTION AND DELIVERS A BALANCE OF PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY THAT COULD
NOT BE REALIZED WITH OLDER TECHNOLOGY.
THROUGH YEARS OF EXTENSIVE RESEARCH

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LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER VELAR

THE ALL-NEW Land Rover Range Rover Velar Td4 is
an in-between model that fits—stylistically and dimen-
sionally—between the smaller Evoque and Range Rover
Sport. The Velar has several engine options, but most intriguing
is the 2.0L Ingenium I-4 that’s pumping out 180 hp and 318 lb-ft of
torque. Fuel economy isn’t confirmed by the EPA, but we figure it
Functions in Land Rover’s Range Rover Velar pull off a minimalistic look by fading to a gloss
black when not in use and lighting up when the driver or passenger reaches to use them.
will be close to the Jaguar F-Pace’s 26/33 mpg city/highway, since

Velar shares both platform and powertrain with it. The Velar
cuts a nice profile and sticks to a “minimalistic” take on the
interior, with a paucity of knobs and buttons. The exterior even
gets in on the smooth look with door handles that sit flush and
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THE ’18 RANGE ROVER and Range 2018 Range Rover with view
Rover Sport, two of the automaker’s of the rear interior.
most recognizable models, aren’t ex-
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want to live the dream of overlanding in abso-
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be a good choice. More of a fan of aggressive
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delight you. Both Td6 models are powered by
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lb-ft of torque at just 1,750 rpm. That wave of
torque just off idle, paired with a range of more
than 550 miles between fill-ups, seems like
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expected to stay in the same ballpark as 2017,
with the Sport Td6 starting at $68,645 and the
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Who would have thought Land Rover would field a people mover in the diesel segment?
ONE THING rarely found in
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a big passenger van, is seat-
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Land Rover Discovery. Seating for seven
(actual adults, no less!) is available with
the legendary capability on which Land
Rover has built a brand. The 3.0L V-6 Td6
engine found in the Range Rover that
provides a mountain of torque and a hair
more than 500 miles of range on a single
tank of diesel fuel is also available in the
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HITCHES, BALLS, MOUNTS
DRAW-TITE MULTI-FIT
The universal frame hardly exists
below Class IV trucks, but the Draw-
Tite Multi-Fit receiver does work on many
pickups and SUVs. Rated up to 6,000 pounds weight-
carrying and 10,000 weight-distributing, it’s powdercoated
and has a limited lifetime warranty.
HENSLEY
Draw-Tite draw-tite.com • (800) 632-3290 ARROW
The Hensley Manufacturing Arrow hitch, for trailers
6,000 to 14,000 pounds (use Hensley Cub for 2,000 to
6,000), uses a unique design to eliminate trailer sway
DRAW-TITE ADJUSTABLE BALL MOUNT rather than limiting it by friction—no side-to-side motion
For 2-inch receivers and trailers weighing up to 14,000 pounds, Draw-Tite’s is applied to the tow ball—for improved driving dynamics
adjustable ball mounts are available with dual- and triple-ball and safety. Return within 60 days if you don’t like it.
plus pintle-mount options. Note the mount’s knurled Hensley Manufacturing
surface for beer traction when used as a step. hensleymfg.com • (800) 410-6580
Draw-Tite draw-tite.com • (800) 632-3290
ELECTRONICS
GEN-Y HITCH
Gen-Y Hitch rubber torsion hitches are said to significantly reduce
trailer inertia transfer to smooth the ride. Available for 2-,
2.5-, and 3-inch receivers, loads to 21,000 pounds (with
built-in mechanical tongue weight scale), and 6-to-21-inch
drop on the 2.5-inch models.
Gen-Y Hitch genyhitch.com • (574) 218-6363
REESE STEADI-FLEX
This Reese Products weight-distribution hitch (max.
1,400 pounds tongue, 14,000 trailer) has friction-pad BARGMAN ADAPTER HARNESS
sway control built in. The no-drill system is said to The Bargman 90-degree adapter will add a fih-wheel/
provide a smooth, quiet ride and use a pin-and-clip gooseneck plug to virtually any pickup and many flat-
assembly to reduce wear on the head and friction pads. beds with a seven-way, 9-foot insulated cable (UL listed
Reese Products 10/2, 12/1, and 14/4 jacketed).
reeseprod.com • (800) 632-3290 Bargman
bargman.com • (800) 632-3290
REESE AIRBORNE/
SIDEWINDER GARMIN DEZLCAM
This pin-box marries an air-ride system The Garmin dēzlCam provides navigation and continuous
with the Sidewinder pin-box for minimiz- HD video recording, automatically saved to the 8GB
ing clearance and maneuvering issues micro SD card when internal sensors detect a
towing up to 16,000-pound fih-wheels collision. It provides lifetime updated maps, custom
with a shortbed truck; many combina- routing for your truck’s size and weight, and warnings
tions can make a 90-degree turn. for bridge heights, weight limits, steep grades,
Reese Products and so on.
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ELECTRONICS
TEKONSHA MODULITE ZCI

For modern vehicles with fussy electronics, Tekonsha’s
MAGELLAN TRX7 CS Zero Contact Interface sensors simply snap around
A one-stop shop for outdoor recreation, the TRX7 CS truck light wires—no cuts, splices, interference, blown TEKONSHA PRODIGY P2
from Magellan GPS offers turn-by-turn navigation, more parking light fuses, or melted headlight switches. It The P2 offers proportional electric (and electric-
than 115,000 preloaded motorized-vehicle trails that works on multiplexed, pulse-width modulation systems over-hydrualic) braking for up to four axles. It features
don’t require cellular data, companion app (iOS and and 2⁄3-wire systems and is rated for 4.2-amp turn/stop numerous mounting options, quick-disconnect,
Android), HD camera/video, photo geo-tagging, 7-inch and 7.5-amp running light circuits; simply add relays continual diagnostic checks, and a “boost” function to
display, and lifetime free map and soware updates. for higher loads. apply more initial braking action with heavier trailers.
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HITCH-MOUNT CARRIERS
ULTRA-TOW CARGO CARRIER

ALLOY CYCLE RACK THULE TRANSPORTER COMBI This tube steel rack from Ultra-Tow carries up to 500
When you haven’t got room in your shortbed for Thule’s enclosed hitch (11⁄4- or 2-inch) box essentially pounds on its 60x20-inch deck with 6-inch walls,
another bike or a regular rack won’t handle your adds 13 cubic feet and 150 pounds to trunk capacity. enough for a 50-gallon cooler full of water or anything
e-bike, Ultra-Tow’s aluminum motorcycle rack will The Transporter Combi is lockable and weather-tight that won’t fit, or you don’t want, inside. It folds upward
carry a 400-pound bike, loaded easily with included (but not submersible), has four-pin rear lights (no to extend less than a foot behind your truck when not
ramp and weighing in around 50 pounds. backup), and tilts down for easier truck access. needed.
Northern Tool Thule Inc. Northern Tool
northerntool.com • (800) 221-0516 thule.com • (800) 238-2388 northerntool.com • (800) 221-0516
HITCHMOUNT
RACK V.2
The Hitchmount-Rack is made
entirely of U.S.-made components
and carries up to 140 pounds or
12-foot loads without additional
stability controls. An extendable
base section allows wide-tire
clearance, and the 1-inch-square
crossbars fit most Yakima and
Thule aachments.
Hitchmount-Rack
hitchmount-rack.com
(888) 993-6783
YAKIMA LONGHAUL
The Longhaul rack carries up to four bikes and
incorporates Yakima’s ZipStrips, antisway cradles,
folding arms, and same-key system, but it’s built to take
the added abuse of being mounted on an RV with long
overhang, all tested to 1.5 times their normal standard.
Yakima
yakima.com • (888) 925-4621
TITANIUM SERIES FUEL SYSTEM
UPGRADING YOUR CUMMINS, POWERSTROKE,
OR DURAMAX WITH A FASS TITANIUM LIFT
PUMP BUILDS A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR
OWNING A DEPENDABLE TRUCK WHETHER ITS
FOR WORK OR PLAY.
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SUSPENSION
AIR LIFT BAGS

The Air Li LoadLier 5000 Ultimate setup, which offers
up to a 5,000-pound capacity across most popular
pickup lines, uses air springs with internal jounce KELDERMAN F-SD
bumpers to mitigate harsh impacts on rough roads or This ’17 Ford Super Duty (four-wheel drive only) four-link
run safely empty with zero air pressure. The system fits rear suspension from Kelderman Air Suspension Systems
vehicles with integrated fih-wheel gooseneck options. is capable of dropping a truck 3.5 to 4 inches for easier
Air Lift hitching or tailgate loading. Pair it with an optional control
airliftcompany.com • (800) 248-0892 system and it will automatically level the truck regardless
of load.
Kelderman Air Suspension Systems
kelderman.com • (800) 334-6150
TIMBREN
TRAILER SUSPENSION
Timbren Industries’ “Axle-Less” rubber-spring
HELLWIG BIG WIG suspension is rated at 2,000 pounds (per pair/one
With a 2,800-pound bag for each side, the Hellwig Products Big Wig air spring kit for ’17-and-up Ford Super Dutys “axle”); offers 1.625 inches of compression travel;
supports big loads at moderate spring rates, variable side-to-side, compressor/tank optional. Available stock height comes with a 4-inch li spindle to fit wider, taller tires;
for 250/350 single-rear-wheel, two-wheel drive, and dualies, with a 2-inch li and 2- to 4-inch li kits for single-rear- and has a mounting flange for various braking options.
wheel, four-wheel drive. Pair with a Big Wig adjustable rear sway bar for large trailers. Timbren Industries
Hellwig Products hellwigproducts.com • (800) 435-5944 timbren.com • (800) 263-3113
RANCHO RS9000XL
The Rancho RS9000XL features nine seings for beer ride control, whether you’re towing Rancho Performance Suspension & Shocks
a heavy load at speed or wheeling across moguls and want the best soness and flexibility. gorancho.com • (734) 384-7804
TRAILER WHEEL & TIRES
BOAR WHEEL
With a 6,050-pound load capacity, Boar Wheel
Company’s Muret 67 aluminum 19.5x6.75 wheel
pairs well with load-range G tires for your
heaviest toy hauler. Hub-centric for 5⁄8-inch
studs or lug-centric with 1⁄2-inch or 9⁄16-inch
threads, it weighs 38 pounds, includes a
center cap, and is available in balanced tire/
wheel sets.
Boar Wheel Company
boarwheel.com • (888) 619-5622
MAXXIS ST M8008
Maxxis Tires’ military-sounding M8008 is a
dedicated steel-belted radial trailer
tire. In nine sizes from 13- through 16-inch
diameters, load capacity ranges from 1,360
to 3,420 pounds per tire, and Maxxis recom-
mends a 65-mph speed limit towing a trailer.
Maxxis Tires
maxxis.com • (800) 462-9947

TRAILER ACCESSORIES
BULLDOG WINCH
In ratings from 2,500 to 18,000 pounds (9,000 shown), SUPERWINCH EXP
Bulldog Products’ winches use a patented cone-brake The Superwinch EXP Series is available in 4-, 5-,
structure to keep all brake heat outside the drum and and 6-ton capacities, rated to IP69K (no dust/water
promote longevity. Other features include a pull-and- penetration 1,100+ psi at 80C) with 100 feet of wire or
turn T-handle clutch, three-stage planetary gearing, synthetic rope, task lighting, auxiliary power port, and
and a remote with LED overheating indicators. integrated or remote solenoid box installations.
Bulldog Superwinch
bulldogproducts.net • (800) 632-3290 superwinch.com • (800) 323-2031
BOLT COUPLER LOCK

Like all BOLT locks, the coupler is set once to match a LOCKING PIN SET TUFFY SECURITY DRAWER
truck’s key, eliminating the need to fumble through a The Draw-Tite locking pin set for adjustable ball This 16-gauge steel Tuffy Security Products roller-bearing
keychain to unlock it (the boat could be another mounts comes with a 5⁄8-inch pin for the 2-inch receiver drawer is designed for secure storage in SUV cargo areas
maer). Protection is two-fold: visible to deter and a 3⁄4-inch pin to secure the head to the shank, keyed whether enclosed or not, but we’ve also seen it slung
opportunistic thieves and hardened steel with a plate alike for those times you’d rather keep the grubby hitch between open-deck trailer framerails for out-of-the-way
tumbler sidebar to minimize pick and impact access. outside your truck. safe storage without impeding ground clearance.
BOLT Locks Draw-Tite Tuffy Security Products
boltlock.com • (844) 972-7547 draw-tite.com • (800) 632-3290 tuffyproducts.com • (800) 348-8339
BULLDOG
HIGH-SPEED
In addition to trailer
tongue jacks, Bulldog
Products offers these
Velocity jacks that have
a 6-ton capacity and 24
inches of travel, said to be
faster than hydraulics
at comparable loads.
A wired remote is
standard, wireless
optional, and electric
means no hoses,
pumps, or hydraulic
reservoirs to maintain.
Bulldog Products
bulldogproducts.net
(800) 632-3290
JOBOX LP
This JOBOX premium crossover 10.5-cubic-foot storage unit with dual
rotary GearLocks has clearance underneath and maybe fih-wheel clearance on top
depending on your rig’s articulation, and the reinforced lid can handle the front axle
of your ATV or side-by-side. Shown in aluminum, also available in steel.
JOBOX
jobox.com • (800) 643-0084

TRAILER ACCESSORIES LIGHTING
RIGID
D-SS
FLOOD
A compact flood
light like this Rigid
Industries D-SS
flood could go any-
where—from underneath your buggy to see what you’re
VIAIR ULTRA DUTY hung up on to the pickup bed for easier trailer loading.
A 2.3-amp draw allows field repairs well into the night, it
The Ultra Duty onboard air system from Viair Corporation provides a 200-psi–rated, 100-percent duty cycle 480C may outlive your truck, and, with the amber or red lens
compressor, 2.5-gallon air tank (upgradable to 5 gallons), and components to install a working system capable of cover, it could double as a rear-dust or snow lamp.
inflating even large tires, running light air tools and/or linked to air horns, air lockers, and air suspension.
Rigid Industries
Viair Corporation rigidindustries.com • (855) 760-5337
viaircorp.com • (949)585-0011
WARN TRAILER WINCH

Warn Industries’ 4000 DC 1.9hp motor and 176:1
gear reduction peak at 4,000 pounds first-wrap
pulling capacity…and the roller fairlead is
standard. If that’s not enough to drag your
broken buggy onto the trailer, use all 43 feet
of the wire cable and a shackle. Includes
6-gauge wiring and 12-foot-lead remote.
Warn Industries
warn.com • (800) 543-9276
WARN UTILITY WINCH BAJA FLUSH MOUNTS

For pulling recalcitrant wheeled devices onto trailers, Baja Designs’ angled flush-mount Squadron series
pulling (never liing) things around the shop, or closing (1,800-lumen Sport, 4,900 Pro) go on any flat surface,
the toybox door with broken springs or rams. Any 3⁄8- angled downward from above, sideways for hitch or
or-larger drill powers the free-spooling winch, capable low-headroom doors, or upward for ambient reflection,
of pulling 500 pounds on the first wrap. O-ring sealed to the mounting surface.
Warn Industries Baja Designs
warn.com • (800) 543-9276 bajadesigns.com • (866) 335-7050
PERFORMANCE
ATS AURORA ATS STAGE II RAM 68RFE BD 2LOW UNLOC

The ATS Diesel Performance Aurora 4000 fits tuned 6.7L ATS’ Stage II six-speed automatic transmission, for two- or The BD Diesel Performance 2Low Unloc system is basi-
diesel-powered ’11-to-’14 Ford pickups and cab-on- four-wheel drive, is designed for towing and up to 600 cally an electric version of manual-locking hubs for a
chassis rigs, supports up to 700 hp, and is said to hp, with a Five-Star torque converter rated for 2,500 lb- four-wheel drive, allowing low-range reduction without
control EGT while maintaining stock spool-up. The of torque input. It uses reinforced hubs, shas, planetary driveline binding. Beer throle modulation and greater
drop-in kit includes upgraded up-pipes, hardware, assembly, case, and clutch packs; deep pan, and a valve- available torque make an easier job of low-speed
and gaskets; uses stock plumbing; and has five- body that safely adds and controls line pressure. Limited maneuvering on inclines and controlling axlewrap
year/500,000-mile warranty. 5-year/500,000-mile warranty. while backing your large trailer.
ATS Diesel Performance ATS Diesel Performance BD Diesel Performance
atsdiesel.com • (866) 209-3695 atsdiesel.com • (866) 209-3695 dieselperformance.com • (800)887-5030

PERFORMANCE
BD TAPSHIFTER
BD’s kit allows fingertip shiing
(using factory shi arms) and full
manual control for automatic transmissions
in ’03-to-’08 Ford and ’01-to-’05 GM trucks
with 6.0L Power Stroke and 6.6L Duramax
engines. Designed to be equally useful CENTERFORCE TWIN DISC
towing or making dyno runs, the Ford kit For ’05½-and-up Dodge Ram diesel pickups, this
uses variable valve timing for exhaust brake Centerforce twin-disc clutch is rated for 1,700 lb- of
function, with up to 70 psi backpressure, torque and is said to offer quiet and smooth operation.
much like later 6.7L Power Stroke. It includes pre-bled hydraulics, billet steel flywheel,
BD Diesel Performance damped dual-disc assembly, centrifugal-weight
dieselperformance.com pressure plate, and ARP fasteners.
(800) 887-5030 Centerforce
centerforce.com • (800) 932-5882
BD ATF COOLER
The BD transmission fluid cooler uses
the same extruded-bar design as BD’s
charge-air coolers, with 200 passages
for heat transfer rated at 33,930 Btu/
hr. Furnace-brazed rails handle 300
psi, 5⁄8-inch ports accept 5⁄16-, 3⁄8-, and
5
⁄8-inch line, and the 800-cfm fan is
prewired with a loomed harness.
BD Diesel Performance
dieselperformance.com
(800)887-5030
BORLA CRATEMUFFLER
Made of the same T-304 stainless as all Borla
Performance Industries exhausts, these CrateMufflers PREDATOR RETURNS
are designed for crate engine swaps and installations. DiabloSport’s popular handheld programmer is back in
A variety of pipe sizes, accessories, and mounting end- Predator II form for gas and diesel, for power/economy
plates and hangers aid fitment, and two sound profiles programming, USB updating, data logging, user
(add Crate Resonators to either for quieter options) to adjustable shiing/tire size/gearing, DTC reading/clear-
avoid droning. ing, and a blank “Pro” version for custom tuning.
Borla Performance Industries DiabloSport
borla.com • (877) 462-6752 diablosport.com • (866) 404-6141
BULLET PROOF
DIESEL COOLER
New for ’08-to-’10 Ford pickups is this 6.4L Power
Stroke oil cooler relocation system from Bullet
Proof Diesel. Designed, manufactured, and tested
in-house, this system moves the cooler
from engine valley to firewall and uses
a spin-on oil filter.
Bullet Proof Diesel
bulletproofdiesel.com
(480) 247-2331

PERFORMANCE
EDGE EVOLUTION SUPERCHIPS DASHPAQ

The Edge Products Evolution controller/program- The Superchips Dashpaq on-dash monitor/ MAG-HYTEC COVER
mer adds power; adjusts powertrain mapping and programmer, for gas and diesel, uses a buon in- From the original O-ring–sealed, magnetized, dipstick,
speed/rev limiters; offers multiple parameters on terface for displays from multiple temperature and serviceable finned cover and pan builder shown is the
the configurable display (with audible alerts); data pressure accessories, seings, diagnostic trouble prototype for ’17 Ford Super Duty rearends. Covers and
logs, tests, and records; and is Internet updatable. A codes, real-time driving efficiency, and mainte- automatic transmission pans are available for most
rearview camera can be added, and California-legal nance scheduling, and you can log and export pickups, and there’s an engine oil pan for the 6.7L
models are available. data for review in CSV file format. Power Stroke engine.
Edge Products Superchips Inc. Mag-Hytec
edgeproducts.com • (888) 360-3343 superchips.com, 888/227-2447 mag-hytec.com • (818) 786-8325
ENERGY
MASTER SET
This Energy Suspension Hyper-
Flex master set for all ’07-to-’10
GM HD four-wheel-drive pick-
ups includes bushings for front
control arms, antiroll bar mount
and endlinks, front diff, and
torsion bar crossmember, rear
spring and shackle, and cab
mounts. This should improve
alignment, handling, and
towing stability.
Energy Suspension
energysuspension.com
(888) 913-6374
PHOENIX
FRICTION
This Phoenix Friction Stage 5
FeramAlloy solid flywheel clutch
conversion kit for Ram pickups
with G56 manual transmissions
replaces the stock system,
includes a bolt-on upgraded
prefilled hydraulic system, and
is rated for long-life/severe-duty
towing behind engines up to
620 hp and 1,080 lb- of torque.
Other friction materials covering
390 to 715 hp and 675 to 1,250
lb- of torque are available for
the G56.
Phoenix Friction
phoenixfriction.com
(877) 570-5630

Diesel TECH
Words by JASON GONDERMAN + Photos by JASON GONDERMAN
IT’S BEEN MORE

than a decade since
high-pressure common-
rail technology revolutionized
the diesel industry. With its first
application appearing on the ’01
6.6L Duramax LB7 engine, it should
come as no surprise that the heart of
these systems—the high-pressure
injection pump—hits a point where
it’s time for either a rebuild or
replacement. The Bosch CP3, used
on the ’01-to-’10 Duramax and ’03-to-
present Cummins engines, is known
to last 250,000 miles or more before
needing to be replaced. Of course,
performance enthusiasts also know
these pumps are only capable of
supporting approximately 500 hp.
To learn more about the science of
rebuilding CP3s, we checked with the
experts at Industrial Injection Diesel
Performance. Founded in 1985, Industrial
Injection has been in the business of repair-
ing and rebuilding diesel fuel-injection
systems for more than 30 years. Its techni-
cians are Bosch-trained, certified, and
armed with all the latest tools and equip- is positioned right between the company’s
ment Bosch offers. It’s hard to find a group standard in-house rebuilds and a Bosch
of people who know the pump beer. remanufactured unit, making it a great
Since our truck has nearly 250,000 miles value for people looking for outstanding
on the clock and has been siing idle for performance at a lower price point—
two years, we wanted to see what was without sacrificing longevity.
going on inside before proceeding. What
we found was a frozen pump with enough Industrial Injection has developed a new high-end CP3 injection
rust for one to think it had ingested salt

pump for the lower-budget builder. It combines premium parts
with a price point (about $1,000) that falls directly between
THE SOURCE
water. Knowing our stock pump isn’t usable, Industrial’s standard rebuilds (about $800) and the factory Bosch
Industrial Injection Diesel
the folks at Industrial are building us one of remanufactured units (about $1,370). Our 42-percent-over pump
will easily provide enough fuel for more than 600 hp, last another
Performance
their newest CP3 pumps, a unit that utilizes
lifetime thanks to the diamond-like carbon coating, and cost (800) 248-6216
the same diamond-like carbon coatings as almost $700 less than a comparable brand-new CP3. That’s a industrialinjection.com
their ultra-high-end pumps. This new pump win-win in our book.

CUMMINS TUNING OPTIONS
RYAN MILLIKEN, OWNER OF HARDWAY
PERFORMANCE, HAS BECOME A HOUSEHOLD
NAME IN THE DIESEL PERFORMANCE
INDUSTRY. HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SOME OF
THE FASTEST CUMMINS ON THE PLANET, BUT
ALSO FOR DELIVERING PROVEN, RELIABLE
POWER FOR THE EVERYDAY TRUCK YOU SEE
ROLLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.
USING ANY OF THE MODERN TUNING

DEVICES, INCLUDING THE EZ LYNK AUTO
AGENT AND HP TUNER MPVI INTERFACE,
HARDWAY CAN DELIVER TUNING TO EXTRACT
EVERY BIT OF POWER YOUR TRUCK IS
CAPABLE OF CHURNING, WHETHER IT'S ON
THE STREET OR AT THE STRIP.
TUNING
ON DEMAND.
Diesel TECH PUMPED UP
1 5
1. After nearly a quarter of a million

miles, the fuel system on our ’02
2
6.6L Duramax LB7 is in dire need of
repair. The high-pressure Bosch CP3
injection pump is known for lasting
even longer on stock engines, but
shoddy modifications combined with
neglect left ours in a bad way. Knowing
the pump is in need of a rebuild at the
very least, we packed it up and headed
to Industrial Injection’s headquarters in
Salt Lake City, Utah.
2. Technician Anthony Park begins

the dissection by removing the
3
gear drive with a three-jaw puller.
3. A small screwdriver or pick is
4
used to remove years of oil build-
up out of screw orifices in the housing.
If you have the time, a good soaking in
cleaning solvent before disassembly is
advisable.
4. Next, removing the Torx-head

retaining screws loosens the
flange. An impact driver makes short
work of the task.
5. Low-pressure fuel flows through

the flange, which also houses the
overflow valve, low-pressure inlet, and
metering unit. Removing this part of the
CP3 gives access to the pump shaft and
inner workings.

6 8
9
7
6. With the flange removed, the shaft is pulled for inspection.

Anthony notes the wear is pretty normal for a 15-year-old
pump.
7. The most troubling revelation is that rust and corrosion are

what rendered the pump inoperable. Had we chosen to use
the pump as-is, Industrial Injection figures the engine might have
10.
fired up, but it would have been low on power. We are among the first people to see the newest
version of Industrial Injection’s CP3 injection pump
8-9. The cancer spread to not only the buckets, but to the
plungers, springs, and housing as well.
go together. The new pump starts life as a genuine factory
Bosch core housing that is thoroughly cleaned and inspected.

11
11. With few parts, CP3 injection
pumps are relatively simple.
Industrial replaces all the internal
pieces with brand-new OEM bits.
12. The magic of Industrial’s

new
rebuilt pump—and what makes it
different than your run-of-the-mill
Bosch rebuild—lies in the custom
diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating
that is applied to the plungers and
buckets. This coating provides low
friction, high hardness, and great
corrosion resistance.
12 13 13. Reassembly begins with

the installation of the
pump’s high-pressure check valves.
These are snugged by hand then
torqued into place.
14. The pump housing is

pressure-tested to ensure a
leak-free seal from the high-pressure
valves. This is very important, as
even the smallest leak can have
disastrous consequences.
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16 17 15. After passing the leak

test, a new low-pressure
gear pump is installed. This
suction pump is responsible for
getting fuel from the truck’s tank
to the CP3. It leads an especially
hard life on a Duramax engine,
as there is no stock lift pump
present.
16-17. Next, the pump

is flipped over
18
and new suction valves are
installed. Then, Anthony turns
his attention to installing the
new buckets, springs, and
plungers. First the plunger goes
in, followed by the spring, and
finally the bucket.
18. A trio of special tools,

designed and built by
Bosch just for this purpose, holds
the bucket and plunger arrange-
ment in the housing while the
shaft is installed.

EZ LYNK AUTO AGENT
INTRODUCING THE MOST ADVANCED TUNING DEVICE TO EVER HIT THE PERFORMANCE
INDUSTRY PACKED WITH PRE-LOADED TUNES FROM THE TUNING MASTER HIMSELF,
KORY WILLIS OF PPEI.
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THE ’02 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD we’re using could bring the injectors along for a quick inspection. The results
for this project was advertised as having new injectors, which is are shocking, but not surprising. While all the injectors are bad,
common with 6.6L Duramax LB7-equipped trucks for sale across they have a set of 20-percent-over nozzles installed, and they’re
the nation. However, as we quickly learned, the injectors in our new. A nozzle swap was likely being advertised as “rebuilt” injectors.
specimen were likely original and none of them were in good So, buyers beware: Unless the seller can produce receipts for
working order. new Bosch injectors, it’s fair to assume the used truck you’re
Since we were headed to Industrial anyway, we asked if we buying is going to need them replaced.
The first analysis performed on the injectors is a resistance test on the solenoids. All eight failed, meaning, while
they might still fire, the engine will run erratically.
Knowing the injectors must be replaced, we went

ahead and disassembled them, just to see exactly Finally, we loaded each injector into Industrial’s Bosch test
what we were working with. Special tools and bench and ran it through a full test cycle. All eight failed,
knowledge are needed to accomplish this, so don’t Inside the injectors we found not only contaminated with several leaking so badly from different points that they
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and is then traced back to the area where the power-steering
pump’s sha fits into the rear of the vacuum pump. This is a very
common problem, and one that shouldn’t be ignored for too long.
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That’s because the pump gets its lubrication via a direct feed
from the engine. If the sha seal fails, the result is an instant high-
pressure oil leak.
That was the biggest concern when “Diesel Bob” Marinos, a
Cummins service technician with more than 30 years of experi-
ence, discovered his early-production ’98 Dodge Ram 3500
dualie’s pump was leaking. Removing and resealing the vacuum
pump on the 12-valve 5.9L engine technically isn’t too tall a task,
but still, it does take a lile know-how to get the job done quickly.
1 4
3. One of the best tools for removing the four 15mm nuts
that hold the 5.9L engine’s power-steering pump to the
back of the vacuum pump is a half-moon wrench. The nuts are
in an awkward, tight location, and it’s hard to see in that space,
so this makes the job a lot easier.
4. Cummins vacuum pumps tend to leak oil where the

power-steering shaft enters the rear of the housing
1. Here is a look at the vacuum pump and Cummins

reseal kit.
(arrow). The typical cause for the leak is a failed shaft seal
inside the vacuum pump’s bearing housing.
2. The first step in reaching the vacuum pump is removing

the intake manifold. Diesel Bob’s ’98 Dodge Ram 3500’s
pump seeped oil for a couple of months before he decided it
5. A 9⁄16-inch wrench is used to loosen the engine-oil feed
line that provides the pump’s lubrication. There will be a
little oil dripping out when the line is removed, so have a rag or
was time to reseal it. pan underneath to minimize the mess.

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power steering pump assembly,” bolts that secure the back half of the
Diesel Bob says. pump can be removed and that sec-
“The easiest and most efficient way tion pulled off so it can be resealed.”
to remove the vacuum pump on the The biggest benefit for a Dodge
earlier 5.9L engines is to physically Ram owner tackling this repair in
separate the power steering pump his own garage is the cost savings.
from the back of the vacuum pump Many dealerships charge four
while it’s in the engine bay. Geing at hours’ labor and $100-plus for the
the four nuts that hold the two pumps reseal kit, potentially making the
together can be frustrating for a first- out-of-pocket repair costs range
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The vacuum-pump assembly is to invest the time it takes to perform
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get it out of the engine compart-
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can buy the kit (PN 4089742) for
less than $20. Doing the work takes
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to make the repairs. handtools.
6. The vacuum-pump rebuild kit is very simple. It

consists of two O-rings, the shaft seal, and the
gasket that goes between the power-steering pump and
the vacuum pump. Be sure to check the kit to make sure
all four are present before removing the pump.
7. When rebuilding a part with new seals and

O-rings, it’s prudent to give it a good cleaning
7
to prevent dirt or debris from getting on the delicate
sealing surfaces.
8. The vacuum pump is actually made up of two

parts: The pump assembly and vacuum-pump
bearing housing. Once the two 13mm bolts that hold
the two elements together are removed, a light tap with
a hammer will separate them. The pump section is set
aside and not touched.
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The shaft seal is worn just enough to let oil seep
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13. The new O-ring “snaps” into place. Bob uses new
engine oil to lubricate the seal and bearing retainer
before reinstalling them.
It doesn’t matter which side of the cross plate is facing up.
12. Once the O-ring is removed, a 1¼-inch socket is used

to carefully drive the old seal out of the housing and
14. Thumbs are perfect tools for initially setting the seal
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16 15. After the retainer is partially
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cial drive tool, but a 36mm deep socket
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19. Cummins specifications
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the bolts that hold the two sections
together.
16. Once the retainer is in place,

the cross-coupling plate must
turn freely, and the O-ring shouldn’t be 20. After the power steering’s
drive is cleaned of any old
twisted or pinched. residue, the resealed vacuum pump
is bolted back into the timing cover
17 17. The O-ring that seals the two

case halves together rarely
fails. But it’s good to replace it with the
housing (the pump shaft is turned
until it aligns with the cam gear). Then
the gasket is set in place and the power
one included in the reseal kit, using steering pump-drive’s dog rings are
fresh engine oil as a light lubricant. aligned so they slide into the slots
of the vacuum pump’s cross plate.
18. The bearing and pump hous-

ings are aligned with a dowel
pin that must seat in the hole or the
Cummins requires 18 ft-lb of torque on
the nuts that join the pumps together
and 57 ft-lb for the two bolts that secure
two halves will not seal. The drive must the assembly to the block.
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WELCOME TO TOP TECH QUESTIONS. One of our favorite forms of reader communication is tech
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GEAR SWAP FOR BIG TIRES

QUESTION: I’m geing ready to have a 6-inch li and 37-inch tires
put on my ’12 Ford F-350. It’s my daily driver and tow rig that pulls a
14,000-pound toy hauler. What do you recommend is the best axle ratio? It
currently has 285/65R18 BFGoodrich T/A KO2 tires and 3.55 gears with rear
limited slip. It will have 37x12 50R18 Nio Ridge Grapplers. I want to use
Yukon Gear and Axle HP 4.30 gears, as I’ve heard good things about them.
Before I take my truck to our local 4x4 shop, what else should I have them
check out and what is a reasonable price for a gear swap? I just want to
make sure they are treating me right and that the truck’s performance will
be as good as it can be when I have to cross the mountains with the trailer.
Sco Edwards
via email
ANSWER: There are several things you need to have checked out when
putting a lift and taller tires under any 4x4. Re-gearing is mandatory if you
want the truck’s performance to remain the same, and figuring out which
gear ratio is needed only requires basic math: New Tire Diameter/Old Tire Gearing down one ratio for every 2 inches of tire height is a general rule
Diameter x Old Axle Ratio = New Axle Ratio. But if you don’t want to stress of thumb to maintain a truck’s acceleration and towing performance. For
brain cells doing the calculation, there are several good online sources out example, switching from 33-inch tires to 37s requires changing a 3.55 gear
ratio to 4.10. Online calculators provide exact tire-size-to-axle-ratio numbers.
there that make finding the “right” gear ratio as easy as inputting three
numbers and letting the software do the rest. We like using the chart found
at 4wheelparts.com because it’s easy to see the effect multiple axle ratios
have on engine rpm, while the calculator at 4lo.com lets you plug in exact
tire size to get a specific ratio.
In your case, the Nittos you want to run are 36.77 inches in diameter,
while the stock tires on your Super Duty are 32.64 inches, and the current
axle ratio is 3.55. When the math is done, the new axle ratio comes out to
3.99, which doesn’t exist in normal circles: The common axle ratios are
3.73 or 4.11. So you have the option of running 3.73s with an engine rpm
close to 2,200 at 65 mph in Drive (1:1), or 4.11s and an engine rpm around
2,400. (Your engine should be turning about 2,350 rpm at 65 mph when
the transmission is in Drive with the stock setup.)
Our suggestion in this instance, when trailer towing is involved, is
to err on the side of better acceleration and load-pulling torque with
the lower-ratio 4.11s, which is one of the axle-ratio options Ford offers.
Such a small increase in rpm shouldn’t have any noticeable effect on fuel
economy.
Other things to make note of when you have the lift and taller tires
slipped under your truck is making sure the installation shop pays close
attention to the rear driveshaft and U-joint angles. Most shops that
specialize in lift kits do this already. But we think it would also would
be worthwhile to give the guys at Tom Wood’s Custom Drive Shafts
(4xshaft.com) a call for their input as well. You’re investing a lot of money
on the suspension and re-gearing, so making sure there are no driveline
issues is good insurance that all your money has been well spent.
Prices for gear swaps can vary a lot depending on the quality of the
gears and shop rates. A reasonable price for a Yukon Gear swap package
and labor would be around $2,800. Throw in another $800 to $1,100 to
upgrade from the limited-slip to a mechanical Grizzly Locker or ARB Air
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DISJOINTED Tom also pointed out your truck’s driveshaft appears to be
QUESTION: My ’05 Chevrolet Silverado has a 6-inch li with 5-inch significantly too short. The photo you sent clearly shows where the
blocks under the stock rear springs and all new parts up front. The seal on the output of the transfer case has been riding on the last 2
suspension has been under the truck since 2011. Early on, I was replacing inches of slip yoke (orange arrow). Generally speaking, the seal should
U-joints twice a year, then I switched to Spicer U-joints, which cured ride within an inch or two of the U-joint end (green arrow). When the
those ills. Or so I thought. I had an incident where I had to slam on the driveshaft rides that far down the slip yoke, axlewrap under severe
brakes because someone cut me off, and “bang!” the drivesha flew out. braking can cause the separation you experienced.
As the sha exited the truck, it cracked the transfer and transmission cas- Then there’s the driveshaft itself. Tom says the 3-inch-diameter
es, broke the rear differential yoke, and chewed up output-sha splines. driveshaft “looks like it is a bit small” for the length that’s required for
I am looking at a $4,700 bill to get the truck back on the road, providing a 6-inch lift. “It may be that the driveshaft is running near or beyond
the insides of the transmission and transfer case aren’t damaged. critical speed. When this happens, the tubing flexes. The faster the
Technicians at my local 4x4 shop think a rear U-joint failed due to driveshaft spins, the more it flexes. At some point, it will whip out of
extreme drivesha angle or binding. They say the best solution is to the vehicle (that’s why it’s called ‘critical speed’). If I were to build this
lower the truck. I talked with other shops outside my area that have driveshaft, I would use nothing less than a 3.5-inch-diameter tube.”
worked on other Silverados with 6-inch (and higher) li kits, and they Tom suggests a resolution to the problem is the following:
say they have never had U-joint problems. 1. Replace the pinion yoke (when in doubt, throw it out)
I thought maybe the rear springs or something else back there was 2. Install a double-cardan driveshaft, rotating the differential
loose or maybe there was axlewrap when the rear brakes locked up. I don’t upward so the pinion points directly at the output of the transfer case
sled pull, drag race, or use the truck off-road. But I do tow a large travel while maintaining 3 degrees or less of joint angle at the differential
trailer oen and enjoy the extra torque and fuel mileage of the truck’s 6.6L end. For example, if the slope of the driveshaft is 15 degrees, the pinion
Duramax engine. I love the truck but can’t afford another major repair. angle should be between 12 and 15 degrees, with 13 to 14 being ideal.
John Leccardello Turning to the springs, Dunks Performance’s shop foreman and
via email suspension technician Casey Castle says they constantly battle soft
Thrown driveshas on lied trucks are usually the result of improper geometry, coupled with
not stepping up to a larger-diameter, correct-length sha. The drivesha shown here is too
short, as evidenced by the wear paern (arrows) of the output-sha seal on the slip yoke. Li
blocks and excessive axlewrap can also contribute to dropping a drivesha.
ANSWER: A failed U-joint could be the culprit that let everything rear springs in lifted GM pickups, with symptoms ranging from spring
fly, but don’t discount several other factors that may have possibly “slap” while braking or under acceleration to driveline vibrations
contributed to your expensive and unfortunate mishap. Tom Wood, under load. “The way we resolve those issues if the driveshaft angles
owner of Tom Wood’s Custom Drive Shafts (4xshaft.com), always stresses are within specification is by installing a set of traction bars like those
that the driveshaft geometry is critical to trouble-free performance in from Epiq Suspension (epiqsuspension.com) or replacing the stock
lifted rigs, and owners should carefully measure those angles because leaf springs and lift blocks with the appropriate progressive-rate leaf
U-joints are designed to operate within a finite range of degrees or else springs such as those offered by Deaver Suspension.”
they’ll prematurely fail. (By the way, replacing rear U-joints twice a year The typical issue that arises with lift blocks is they amplify the
is a sign that something is amiss in your truck’s driveshaft geometry.) torsional pressure placed on the factory rear springs, causing them to
Check out TWDC’s website and take a very close look at the “Tech Info” wrap under severe braking, accelerating hard when towing a heavy
section regarding driveline geometry, slopes, and angles. trailer, or trying to power through sand. Progressive-rate, high-arch
Tom was able to point out several things from the images of the failed spring packs eliminate the need for lift blocks. “When the leaf-spring
driveshaft and U-joint that you provided. His keen eye caught the pack is placed directly on the axle and not leveraged on top of a lift
following: damage to the journal on the universal joint that could be re- block, it can then control the torque the axle is subjected to, eliminating
lated to some deformities on the attaching pinion yoke in the half-round any wrap-up during takeoff or under hard braking,” explains Deaver
cutout where the bearing-cap seats. “When this happens, the bearing Suspension’s Scott Born.
cap will misalign,” Tom says. “This prevents an even load distribution Traction bars, which usually cost a little less than custom leaf
across the needle bearings and will cause a failure every time.” springs, will also eliminate axlewrap. If they are designed correctly,
Tom says a simple test to see if a damaged attaching yoke might they will not restrict vertical suspension movement in the conditions
be the underlying cause of the failure is to get a new universal joint under which you use your rig. They are also easy to install. First,
and attach it directly to the pinion yoke. Install the U-joint with the make sure the driveshaft angles and slopes are correct, and the proper
proper torque, then rock the universal joint back and forth between driveshaft is being used. Then consider installing traction bars on your
your thumb and forefinger. There will be some resistance. But if it feels current setup or ditch the factory springs and lift blocks for leaf-spring
rough at all, the old pinion yoke should be changed. packs designed to maintain your truck’s lift.

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QUESTION: I’m having a cold-start issue with my ’04 Ford QUESTION: My ’99 Dodge Ram 2500’s 5.9L Cummins engine
Excursion’s 6.0L Power Stroke engine. It starts and runs fine when the started hesitating at 40 to 45 mph while pulling a trailer, and now it’s
truck is parked on a level surface or when the front end is low. But when starting to do it at 30 to 35 mph. It does this with Overdrive on or off. If I
it’s parked with the nose higher than the rear, like on my driveway, the am behind traffic or in a 40-mph speed zone, it hesitates. The truck has
engine cranks for half a minute or more before it fires up. Otherwise, it 153,000 miles and is stock except for a fuel pump (now in-tank not on
runs fine. Any suggestions as to why this is happening? The Excursion the side of engine). I had the VP44 injection pump replaced at 123,000
has 168,000 miles on it, and it’s serviced regularly. miles. A local shop thinks I need another VP44, but they didn’t put the
Vern Lindly truck on the computer to reach this diagnosis. If my problem is the
via the Internet injection pump, what do you recommend? I hate to think it is the
injection pump with only 30,000 miles. I am not mechanically inclined
ANSWER: Our first thought is something is amiss with the engine’s but hope it is a faulty sensor, solenoids, or bad cable connection.
high-pressure oil pump (HPOP). We contacted Anthony Youngblood Thank you for any suggestions!
at Super Duty Service to get his thoughts about the concern, and sure Ronnie Jones
enough, he’s seen this many times during a decade of specializing in via email
6.0L Fords. He says there are typically three HPOP-related scenarios
that cause hard starts when the truck is parked on slopes: 1) The pump ANSWER: Scan. Scan. Scan. Having an experienced diesel technician
itself is leaking and draining the reservoir, 2) the shaft seal is leaking, or perform an electronic diagnostics test is always money well spent.
3) the seal under the pump is leaking. “Either way, when an engine takes Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are the road maps to most engine-
a while to start after being parked nose-high, it’s a symptom that points related problems. You’ve probably already double-checked your fuel
toward getting down to the pump and checking it out,” Anthony says. filters and made sure there’s a good supply of diesel getting to the pump.
Technicians monitor the injector-pressure-regulator (IPR) percentage, But if it isn’t, make sure the fuel-supply pressure to the VP44 is 12 to 16
which controls the rate at which the high-pressure oil reaches the psi. “Anything less than
injectors, to see if it shows 84 percent while cranking—and/or during a 8 psi of fuel pressure
wide-open-throttle acceleration with stock ECM calibration. This also and the VP44 is going
points toward an HPOP issue. to fail,” warns Alec
“A reading of 84 percent means the IPR valve is not bypassing any Hembury at Industrial
oil and pumping it straight into the HPOP’s closed-loop system,” An- Injection Diesel Per-
thony explains. “The HPOP pumps full bore at all times the crankshaft formance in Salt Lake
is rotating, then the IPR valve routes the oil to the system or back to City, Utah. Alec also
the sump.” Also, making sure the oil filter is soaked in oil directly after recommends having the
removal will rule out other potential issues. applied pressure sensor
(APPS) voltage checked
to see if it’s losing signal
or not reaching the cor-
rect voltage. The APPS
is the equivalent of the The Cummins VP44 injection pump is very reliable
throttle-position sensor, as long as it’s given a 12- to 16-psi supply of clean
so electrical problems fuel. Cummins injection experts warn that fuel
pressures of less than 8 psi are a fast track to
there can result in
premature pump failure.
erratic throttle responses.
Casey Castle at
Dunks Performance says in-tank pumps are also weak links in a fuel
system. “Check pressure and flow out of the lift pump. Check the filter
for water or debris to make sure you have clean fuel,” he says.
“Another trick is to re-torque the transfer tubes on the injectors.
If one is loose, the fuel system will have a hard time making full
pressure, and a leak can go undetected because they leak into the fuel
return passage of the head.”
Our friends at Oregon Fuel Injection say the problem could also be
transmission-related. Erratic torque-converter clutch operation in
the lower speeds on ’98 and early ’99 automatics is the topic of TSB
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