CONTENTS VOL. 4, NO. 5, October 2013
COVER STORY
With the addition of Fab Four heavy-duty
bumpers and a Warn winch, Surveyor 1 is
up to the driving challenge.
– Bruce W. Smith
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TESTS/REVIEWS
RED-LETTER GRABBERS
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General Grabber's SRL Tires excel on and
off the pavement. – Bruce W. Smith
DEPARTMENTS
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NEW PRODUCTS: P
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SHOP TALK: P
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MONEY MATTERS: P
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READERS' RIDES: P
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On The Cover:
ProPickup's Surveyor 1 Ram 2500HD sweepstakes project truck
is quickly evolving into the consummate land surveyor's 4x4.
Follow the build on Page 22. (Photo by Bruce W. Smith)
TECH
ZERO TOLERANCE
0W engine oils improve fuel economy – but they aren't
good for diesel pickup engines. – Larry Walton
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WINTER DRIVING 101
Controlling your truck's weight transfer is the key to
maintaining traction and steering. – Mark Cox
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THE COLD TRUTH
Purpose-built winter tires are the only ones to use if
driver safety is your #1 priority. – Bruce W. Smith
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BUYER'S GUIDES
COLD AIR INTAKES
Today's aftermarket air intake systems bring more power
and efficiency to gas and diesel pickups of
all makes and models. – Bruce W. Smith
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HOT SNOW BLADES
New pickup plows make pushing snow for a living an
easy cruise. – John Tiger
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