CONTENTS VOL. 4, NO. 6, December 2013
COVER STORY
THE LONG JOURNEY
How fate moved Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo
diesel from the next-generation Ram
1500s to Nissan's Titans
– Bruce W. Smith
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TECH
LIGHT 'EM UP!
TESTS/REVIEWS
MUD SLINGERS
The Cooper STT is high-traction mud tire designed for
those jobsites where traction and tough
sidewalls take precedence – Bruce W. Smith
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HALF-TON MUSCLE
GM's 1500 Series pickups get next-gen 6.2L V-8; new
technology ups power and fuel economy
– Bruce W. Smith
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MADE IN HEAVEN
Everyone likes a good love story and the marriage
between 2014 Ram ½-tons and Fiat's 3.0L V-6
EcoDiesel is one in the making
– Lazelle Jones
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LED driving lights, light bar, strobes & more make
Surveyor 1's day at night
– Bruce W. Smith
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NO-SKIDDING
Winter driving without the drama; tips for that
corporate driver safety program – Larry Walton
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BUYER'S GUIDES
TANKS A LOT
Aftermarket replacement fuel tanks are bolt-in and many
deliver nearly double the OE capacity – John Tiger
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HARD KNOCKS
Custom and stock headache racks for those seeking
function with form – Larry D. Walton
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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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