Street Trucks September 2021

A FTER 22 YEARS OF BRINGING READERS CONTINUOUS COVERAGE OF OUR INDUSTRY’S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS, INDIVIDUALS, EVENTS AND PRODUCTS, IT’S TIME TO SPREAD OUR WINGS AND EXPAND OUR LIMITS TO INCORPORATE MORE OF THE INDUSTRY WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE. The goal is not only to collect alternative forms of truck-specific content, but the team here at Street Trucks is also working on a plan of action to embed ourselves deeply into a few different series-style events around the country, including racing, show and even some off-road excursions. We are putting a team on the latest advancements in electric vehicle upgrades, as well as focusing on the amazing features our American-made OEM trucks already have built-in, directly from the factory. The truck industry has been evolving on a rapid pace over…

RAM has announced it is expanding its light-duty lineup with the additions of the new 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie G/T and Ram 1500 Rebel G/T models. The Ram 1500 Laramie G/T and Ram 1500 Rebel G/T join the lineup and further solidify the Ram Truck brand as North America’s off-road and performance truck leader. “Ram has a strong history of performance trucks and the Laramie G/T and Rebel G/T models add to that while expanding the light-duty lineup with the segment’s best combination of performance, capability, luxury and technology,” said Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. “Ram 1500 G/T buyers will enjoy this combination of performance and luxury that the newest additions to our versatile lineup offer.” The 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie G/T and Ram 1500…

LS ENGINE & TRANSMISSION PACKAGES BLUEPRINT ENGINES LS BUILDER SERIES DRIVETRAINS ARE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED AS A COMPLETE PACKAGE WITH THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND FRONT-DRIVE ACCESSORIES ALREADY MATED TOGETHER. BluePrint Engines matches one of its brand-new crate engines with the customer’s choice of an automatic or manual transmission, bolts on the front accessories and dresses them with show-worthy parts. Designed to make drivetrain installation less painful and save valuable build time and expense. BLUEPRINT ENGINES 800-483-4263 www.blueprintengines.com WELD BUNGS STEEL WELD IN BUNGS FOR YOUR PROJECT ARE NOW AVAILABLE FROM ALL AMERICAN BILLET. These bungs are 100% made in the USA and are available in three different sizes. ■ 1.223-inch outer diameter x 0.1-inch x 5/8-18 thread ■ 0.992-inch outer diameter x 0.842-inch x 5/8-18 thread ■ 1.25-inch outer diameter…

“CUTTING UP A MODERN LUXURY SUV SOUNDS LIKE A COOL THING TO DO, BUT THERE ARE A LOT OF DELICATE INTRICACIES THAT COULD TURN THE PROJECT SOUR WITH THE QUICKNESS.” THE CHANCES OF SEEING ANOTHER NAVIGATOR BUILT QUITE LIKE THIS ONE ARE SLIM TO NONE (WE’RE BETTING ON NONE). That’s not a statement of arrogance but rather one of sheer honesty, really. Cutting up a modern luxury SUV sounds like a cool thing to do, but there are a lot of delicate intricacies that could turn the project sour with the quickness. David Shulman, a jeweler from Lake Mary, Florida, is never afraid to take on a challenge, and he did know his desire to ‘bag and body drop a newish Navi would be tricky, but boy, was there…

OWNER David Shulman ❚ 2019 Lincoln Navigator L ❚ Lake Mary, FL ❚ Acrophobia ENGINE ■ 2019 Lincoln V-6 450hp ■ Twin turbo ■ Custom exhaust system ■ Magnaflow muffler ■ New driveshaft by Phat Phabz CHASSIS ■ Shop: Jake McKiddie and Kyle Dimetroff @ Phat Phabz, Choctaw, OK ■ Full-custom frame front to back ■ One-off A-arm fronts ■ Rear straight axle with 4-link and watts link ■ Tapered sleeve ‘bags over the axle ■ Custom stabilizer by Phat Phabz ■ Powdercoat finish ■ Accuair e-Level w/ ride height sensors & Endo tank ■ Wilwood 6-piston calipers & 16-inch rotors ■ Fuel tank by Soulless Innovations WHEELS & TIRES ■ 26x9 and 26x12 MTW Chelon 6 wheels BODY & PAINT ■ Shop: Phat Phabz and Ultimate Auto, Orlando, FL…

THE ONLINE BRAND TRUCKSHOW.ORG RECENTLY HOSTED ITS 18TH ANNUAL SLAMOLOGY, A TWO-DAY AUTOMOTIVE AND MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE LUCAS OIL RACEWAY IN INDIANAPOLIS. Slamology is a different kind of automotive event created for enthusiasts, spectators, media groups, custom automotive shops, distributors and manufacturers alike. This highly successful event has been creating a bond between all entities involved in the automotive industry for years, as well as giving the local community a look into our wild industry. A perfect weekend planned with ideal entertainment for any automotive or music enthusiast alike has been perfected over the years. There are no drugs, glass bottles, firearms, fireworks or pets are permitted at the Lucas Oil Raceway, so you know quality is important to this crew. It’s a weekend full of good clean fun,…