Truck and Off-Road

Veteran author Kevin Whipps shows you how to inspect, assess, and accurately budget your 1967-1972 Chevy truck restoration project. You are taken through each major portion of truck restoration, including the engine, suspension, chassis, bodywork, paint, brakes, steering, transmission, driveline, electrical system, interior, and more.

Jeep 4.0 is the essential guide for an at-home mechanic to perform a professional-caliber rebuild or a high-performance build-up to what many consider the best 4x4 off-road engine. Features step-by-step instruction throughout.

Covers the YJ 4.0 engine, transmissions, transfer cases, axles, differentials, driveshafts, steering boxes, brake upgrades, shocks, springs and lift kits, chassis strengthening, and interior upgrades. Whether doing some simple upgrades or going all out, this book will guide you through the process.

Technical details, rarely seen photos, and highlights of significant Bronco models along with the stories of those people whose lives have been intertwined with the Bronco for many years. This book will have new information for everyone and will be a must-have for longtime enthusiasts and new owners alike!

Seasoned truck magazine writer Kevin Whipps explains real-world techniques for restoring classic Chevrolet and GMC trucks at home. You are shown how to comprehensively inspect, properly assess, and accurately budget your restoration project.

In Jeep CJ 1972-1986: How to Build & Modify, Jeep guru Michael Hanssen covers all of the systems that can be upgraded to improve your Jeep's performance. Upgrades include suspension components such as springs, shocks, and steering modifications; driveline components including differentials, transmissions, transfer cases, and axles; engine upgrades including engine swaps; wheel and tire upgrades; aftermarket accessories; armor such as skid plates and bumpers; brake upgrades; and more.

The Advance Design era (1947-1955) has been overlooked for long enough and Deve Krehbiel, a well-known restoration expert from DevesTechnet.com who specializes in these trucks, puts his 40 years of experience restoring nothing but Advance Design trucks into a very extensive and very complete single volume with more than 500 photos and detailed instruction for every aspect of a proper restoration.

Join Jeep expert and historian Foster as he relives everything cool and fun about the Jeep through interesting facts related to legend and lore, body and interior, engine and driveline, suspension and brakes, and finally number crunching and press commentary. No Jeeper's library should be without it.

In Jeep TJ 1997-2006: How to Build & Modify, everything you need to know about how to modify your TJ for off-road use is covered.

If you believe paved roads are simply access-ways to the open range, you and your Jeep need this book. It contains the vital information to convert any mild-mannered street vehicle into an all-conquering off-road rig. Whether it's lift kits, wheels, tires, drivetrain, or suspension and engine parts, this volume provides detailed information, insightful guidance, and installation instructions, so you build an off-road JK to handle the toughest terrain.

The first book to explain how modern diesel engines work and how to safely enhance power and performance. The book covers all aspects of the modern turbocharged diesel engine. Gale Banks is featured.

Covers the vast majority of Power Stroke Diesels on the road. Each part of the engine is described and discussed in detail, with full-color photos of every critical component. A complete step-by-step engine rebuild is also included.

Author Trenton McGee gets specific on types of suspensions available from all the major manufacturers including Jeep, Toyota, Ford, GM, and Dodge. He goes into a great level of detail on every different model, including early and modern systems.

If you're building a squarebody truck that you'd actually like to drive regularly, you've come to the right place. There hasn't ever been a more comprehensive, authoritative look at building a complete truck for street use that includes all the steps required to make it work.