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  How to Improve Gas Mileage in Your 2019-2024 Ram 1500 5.7 HEMI Without Killing Performance

  Owning a 2019-2024 Ram 1500 with the 5.7L HEMI means enjoying V8 power and capability, but it also means dealing with fuel economy that often lags behind its Ford F-150 and GM LS competitors. The HEMI’s performance is undeniable, but many owners find themselves looking for ways to stretch their fuel mileage without sacrificing the truck’s power. Fortunately, with the right upgrades and driving habits, you can improve gas mileage while keeping the performance you rely on.

  

  4/14/2025

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  Off-Roading on a Budget: Essential Mods for Your 3rd Gen Tacoma

  Taking your bare bones 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma off the pavement doesn’t mean you can’t get where everyone’s going, and it doesn’t mean you’ve got to spend a fortune on a TRD Pro. While high-end off-road Tacomas like the TRD Pro come with factory-built capabilities, they also come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, with a few well-chosen upgrades, you can transform your base-model Tacoma into a trail-ready machine at a fraction of the cost.

  One of the things that always strikes us as interesting is how seemingly modest builds can tackle tough terrain with ease. A few well-thought-out upgrades now can let you hit some great trails and gain the experience needed to know what “big” upgrades might be worth investing in later.

  Take the factory limited-slip rear differential in many Tacomas—it’s helped countless trucks navigate rugged paths for years. Yes, a locking differential is an upgrade, but a smart driver with some experience can make a factory limited slip work in challenging terrain.

  Your Dad’s 1983 solid axle SR-5 did it with open diffs!

  For the budget-minded wheeler, there’s little need to dive into major drivetrain modifications just yet. Here are our top five upgrades to get your 3rd Gen Tacoma off the beaten path without emptying your wallet.

  

  4/11/2025

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  Bronco Upgrades, Day One: Off-Road Lighting for Your Bronco

  There are a TON of things new owners plan to do to their rigs from the very first day they’ve got them, and the Ford Bronco offers a lot of potential in a reasonably priced package on the new and used market today. But where to start? No worries, we’ve been digging into Day One modification options in this series for Bronco owners, and this time? We’re talking about off road lighting.

  Think about it: you’ve planned the perfect off-road adventure. The trail is mapped, the gear is packed, and your Bronco’s ready to roll. But as the sun dips below the horizon, your factory headlights or fogs fail to reveal the rocks, dips, and obstacles ahead. This is where off-road lighting becomes not just a luxury but a necessity.

  When you take your Bronco off-road, the landscape can change dramatically with the time of day. Factory lighting, while functional for paved roads, falls short in the rugged environments where many Bronco owners thrive. Proper off-road lighting does more than illuminate the way—it enhances safety, improves navigation, and ensures that no obstacle goes unseen. Whether you’re crawling over rocks, wading through mud, or setting up camp in the dark, the right lights transform your experience.

  4/7/2025

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