Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2025 i Diesel World

As many know, it takes a village to build a radical truck. Sometimes, it even takes a bunch of parts from multiple vehicles in order to piece together one complete pickup that features the best components from the various sources. Luckily, there’s no official playbook to follow when customizing vehicles, which makes this scene so much fun to watch. The best completed projects often feature top shelf creativity and ingenuity, and that is a combination that we never get enough of. Aaron West of Plano, Illinois, is just under 30 years old, but he spent more than half of those years attending truck shows. “I was introduced to it throughout some of my dad’s friends,” Aaron says. “I first attended the Schied Diesel Extravaganza with them back in 2005, and…

One thing I KNOW you ’94-’97 Dodge guys are looking for is a solid solution to your cracked and broken OEM engine oil dipstick tube. I’ve been dealing with mine leaking all last year, and it’s finally time to nip this issue in the bud with a Lokar locking dipstick. This replacement not only looks really cool, but it’s also the fix for when your OEM dipstick cracks at the handle and inevitably leaks oil out of the top while your truck is running. Let’s get into this quick install! Happy wrenching!…

Achieving a goal that makes your younger self proud is a rewarding feeling. Whether it’s getting that job you’ve always dreamed of or finally purchasing the thing you never thought you’d own, the satisfaction of crossing off a major bucketlist item is immense. That brief moment of self-awareness when you first realize you’ve done it is something I hope we all get to experience at least once in life. And that brings us to Harley Blake, from Tipton, Indiana. She told us that seeing her 2017 F-350 become what it is today has brought about a full-circle moment—it made her younger self very proud of everything she has done. To start, Harley swapped on some 20x12 Weld Scorch wheels wrapped in a 33-inch Toyo Open Country M/T tires. Fox 2.0…

They say nothing good comes easy, and nothing easy is good. That saying has stuck with me, especially in moments when the alarm clock blares at an ungodly hour or when I find myself editing content late into the night. Growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, hard work was never optional—it was just a part of life. Whether it was early mornings feeding cattle or late nights wrenching on trucks in the machine shed, I learned young that putting in the effort always pays off, even if it doesn’t seem like it in the moment. Content creation isn’t much different. The best work—the shots that make people stop scrolling or the videos that leave them wanting more—comes from hours of grind behind the scenes. It’s the early morning…

It’s finally here! For some, the SEMA show is the end of an extremely busy show season in every corner of the automotive industry, and for literally hundreds of thousands of other people, it is what they’ve been waiting for all year. Try and imagine this scene: SEMA 2024 is spread over 1.2 million square feet of convention center show space, with more than 2,400 exhibit booths, 580 of them first-time exhibitors, and 1,400 vehicles on the floors. It was an automotive enthusiasts’ dream! Held at the expansive Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2024 event brought together industry leaders, manufacturers, builders, and enthusiasts from around the globe, showcasing the cutting edge of automotive innovation and design. Walking through the sprawling exhibition halls, attendees enjoyed an impressive array of custom builds,…

Truly protecting and caring for your diesel truck is a tall order. It takes energy and attention to detail—dare we say, a high level of passion—to keep it looking good and delivering the power and performance you demand. The passion you have for your truck is the same passion companies like AMSOIL apply to engineering and manufacturing diesel oils. When it comes to protecting your truck, it matters how your diesel oil is made. The oil-making process begins at formulation, where makers test and develop unique blends and validate that they can handle the most intense operating conditions. The scientists also consider the evolving demands of modern diesel engines. This provides peace of mind for diesel owners who want to protect their investments. To illustrate how the oil-making process works,…

Lifted Truck Nationals 2024, held from Sept. 6-8 at Mid America Outdoors in Jay, Oklahoma, was a monumental gathering for truck enthusiasts nationwide. This annual event showcased a diverse array of lifted trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, and off-road vehicles, celebrating the vibrant lifted truck culture. VENUE AND ATMOSPHERE MidAmerica Outdoors, an off-road race track spanning over 1,600 acres, provided an ideal backdrop with trails ranging from novice to expert levels. The facility itself boasts amenities like a swimming pool, lazy river, splash pad, food trucks, a restaurant, bars, cabins, RV hookups, and camping areas, ensuring a comfortable and engaging experience for all attendees. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Just about everyone loves a good competition, and LTN24 did not disappoint! Check out these highlights of our favorite events: Show and Shine Competition: Participants displayed…

If you’ve ever been to the SEMA Show, you know it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Between walking back and forth between halls, the daily commute to the shuttle, and, of course, the night life, it can be a busy week. By the time Saturday morning rolled around, my body was running on fumes. I had spent the week racking up 22,000 steps a day on average, soaking in every corner of the show. Late nights, early mornings, and the constant buzz of the event left me exhausted—but in the best way possible. So, when my alarm went off at 4:15 a.m., it wasn’t exactly welcome, but I knew the day ahead would be worth every groggy moment. I rolled out of bed, grabbed my gear, and waited in the…

It was the kind of scene you’d expect in a blockbuster movie—two trucks, standing tall and unapologetic under the vast Nevada sky, with the rugged desert stretching endlessly behind them. These aren’t just any trucks, though. These are Big Shot Industries’ masterpieces: a 2024 Ram 3500 and a 2024 Ford F-350. Side by side, they looked less like vehicles and more like monuments to what’s possible when ambition, creativity, and a hint of audacity collide. SEMA was just the warm-up for these builds. Out here, in the raw, sun-scorched terrain, they felt right at home, asserting their dominance with the kind of presence that makes you forget everything else around you. These weren’t trucks that whispered for attention; they made sure you didn’t dare look away. THE BUILDS THAT STARTED…

To get your diesel featured in this section, send us a print-quality, horizontal photo and a short description of what’s pictured. Upload them to us via Instagram (@dieselworldmag) or email them to tucker@engaged.media. Here are three submissions we’ve received from readers just like you! NIKKI BEN MAURER LEBANON, PA This 2016 Ford F-250 is powered by a 2000 forged rod 7.3L Powerstroke and ZF6 manual transmission. I built the truck 100% myself in my driveway over the course of a year and eight months, from August 2016 to June 2018. I built the truck to look as factory stock as possible with the intent that, when the hood is shut and engine is off, you can’t tell what I did. SILVAN (@COWBOWCUSTOMDIESEL) This is my Harvest Gold metallic 2000 7.3L…