Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2024 i Diesel World

It’s finally time! We’ve been working on our project Stock to Not for about 5 months now, and we’ve gone into every nook and cranny of this truck so far to get it to make a healthy 700HP - but today we’re doing a tech article that is going to up the STYLE of our ‘94 Ram 2500 instead of another hard part to our drivetrain.. Although I absolutely love these old bullet hole style 16’s that came on the build, it was time to get it to look as good as this rusty ‘ol truck can look on the outside, and this is definitely the way! We’re finally getting our Liberty Forged wheels on! These beautiful 20x10 LBTY05 units were the setup we chose and couldn’t be more excited.…

For over a decade, Lone Star Throwdown (LST) has been a beacon in the automotive enthusiast community, drawing thousands of attendees and participants from across the nation to celebrate all things automotive. Founded in 2012 by Lonnie Ford, Todd Hendrex, and Jarrod Dunahoo, this event has evolved from a modest gathering in Conroe, Texas, into one of the premier automotive shows in the United States. Spanning an entire weekend, Lone Star Throwdown offers enthusiasts a captivating showcase of automotive diversity. Whether you’re into lifted trucks, lowered trucks, classic models, or heavily customized rigs, there’s something for everyone at LST. Attendees can expect to see a mesmerizing array of vehicles representing different styles and subcultures within the automotive community. The event’s longevity speaks volumes about its significance within the automotive culture…

June 8-9  ATLANTIC CITY TRUCK MEET Atlantic City June 14-15 FREEDOM TRUCK MEET Van Wert, OH June 20-22nd SUPER NATIONAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL Tomah, WI June 22nd EAST COAST DIESEL NATIONALS Numidia, PA June 22 WHIPSBYWADE CERTIFIED SUMMER CAR SHOW Atlanta, GA July 12-13 BEECH BEND DIESEL DRAGS Bowling Green, KY July 26-27 ROCKY TOP DIESEL SHOOTOUT Crossville, TN August 2-4 CARLISLE TRUCK NATIONALS Carlisle, PA August 9-10th  MICHIANA AUTO MANIA ElkHart, IN August 23-24th SCHEID DIESEL EXTRAVAGANZA 2024 Lyons, IN August 31st FALL BURNOUT BASH Middletown, NY September 8-9th LIFTED TRUCK NATIONALS Jay, OK September 20-21 SNYDER PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING OUTLAW FINALS New Alexandria, PA…

David Balluck of Elkins, Arkansas, has owned this camper special for the past 10 years. His favorite part about it: “That it’s a Squarebody and that it has the cab rack/rear winch,” he says. He built and uses the K30 for vehicle recoveries, David says. “And I enjoy taking people along the journey on my socials!” Check out the pictures! @squarebodydave BUILD SHEET 1980 CHEVY K30 CAMPER SPECIAL P-Pump Cummins 12 valve/Dodge nv4500/GM 205 37-inch Humvee military take-off tires with H1 beadlock wheels up front and factory C30 16.5-inch dually wheels at rear 4.10 gears with factory Kingpin Dana 60 up front and Dana 70 rear 7-inch custom order ORD leaf springs with shackle flip, 14-inch Bilsteins all the way around All hangers and bushings were upgraded Rob Bonney frame…

01 TRANSFERFLOW 40-GALLON TANK AND TOOLBOX COMBO The 40-gallon refueling tank and toolbox combo is DOT legal to carry and transfer gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels. The toolbox has 6 cubic feet of storage space and is equipped with locking paddle handles and gas-filled shocks that make it easy to open and close the toolbox lid. ▪ Comes with 12-volt GPI fuel pump, 12-foot hose, nozzle, fuel cap, wiring harness with cab-mounted power switch, and mounting hardware ▪ Easy-to-use hose purge feature eliminates messes ▪ Pumps up to 8 gallons per minute ▪ Built from 12- and 14-gauge high-yield U.S. aluminized steel for superior durability and strength ▪ Baffled to prevent fuel sloshing ▪ Gas-filled shocks for easy opening and closing ▪ Locking handles to keep gear secure ▪ Six-year, unlimited…

In the world of motorsports, speed and precision typically run the game. The fine balance between a driver’s ability to carefully pilot his machine through corners and turns, and a perfectly cresting apex is a beautiful balance of precision and skill. And while this may be the majority of motorsports, there is a subset of people who prefer strength over precision. A group of folks who thrive off of raw horsepower and unfiltered torque. Folks who understand that sometimes you just gotta roll up your sleeves and get a little dirty. This my friends, is the world of sled pulling. Specifically, here we’re looking at tractor pulling, which has been around for a number of years now. Dating back to the early 20th century, sled pulling began about how you…

Liberty Forged has become a force to be reckoned with in the truck industry over the past few years. We’ve seen an awesome arrangement of diesels with their wheels on them in every corner of the country now, and we figured it was time to make our way out to their facility in Claremore, Oklahoma, to see what the buzz is all about! A company based out of a family owned business called MST Manufacturing, Liberty Forged came from humble beginnings being of a couple truck enthusiasts with a passion for quality and good looking wheels to go on their own builds. Now with over 20 designs in production and a massive show presence throughout the scene, Liberty absolutely has its work cut out for the future (no pun intended).…

There’s nothing quite like taking a brand new, bone-stock truck from factory-fair to the truck of your dreams. Just ask Josh Chambers of Magnolia, Texas. After purchasing his 2020 Ram 2500 Laramie, it wasn’t long before he started building it out to be his next favorite truck. And the results two years later, well, have a look for yourself! Josh is no newcomer to the diesel truck world. In fact, if you don’t recognize his name, you might recognize his other well-known truck—a gorgeous white and blue F-250 Super Duty that’s been winning top awards in the lifted truck scene for a number of years now. So when he bought his new truck back in the spring of 2021, the pressure was on to build yet another amazing truck. But…

Some of the best builds we’ve come across over the years have been those that have developed over time. While there’s certainly a lot to be said for a magnificent truck built in record time, we like to think of builds that have taken on many different chapters in their existence like a complex movie plot – always changing but enjoyed at every stage. Nothing could be more true for this 1967 Jeep M725 military ambulance converted into a proper off-road camping rig by its owner, Richard Brandi. Bought by Richard in 1997 with its original powertrain and running gear, the Jeep has been enjoyed in three very different variations over the years, from nearly stock, to the diesel-powered gem you see here. And thanks to Richard’s skills as a…

By the time this magazine hits your shelf, the dust will have settled, the pit tents will be torn down, and the teams from this year’s Ultimate Callout Challenge will long be past back to their day-to-day lives. For some, the event will have ended in complete heartbreak, an unfortunate story of events that they prepared for all year. And yet for others, the weekend will be something that they’ll share with their kids and grandkids for the next several decades. See, winning the Ultimate Callout Challenge is no small feat. It requires grit, dedication and quite literally a small village of supporting staff. From the guy in the seat hitting the loud pedal to the guys in the pits ensuring the truck is ready to go no matter the…

Before we get started, I want to say that I understand this is a diesel magazine, however, for all intents and purposes, this editorial may span slightly outside of just that narrow subset of the automotive culture, and really could be said about any bit of the automotive scene. When I look back at all my years spent and all of the people I’ve met, one of the biggest things that keeps me connected to people is the automotive culture. Whether you’re into diesel drag racing, sled pulling, making crazy horsepower on the dyno, massive lifted show trucks on 16-inch wides, or even just having a functional but good-looking daily driver, the passion of the automotive culture continues to bring people together from all walks of life across every demographic…