CONTENTS VOL. 4, NO. 2, April 2013
COVER STORY
HEAVY-DUTY
WINCHES &
BUMPERS
Winches and heavy-duty bumpers are critical tools
for contractors, and new 2013
models expand the offerings.
–Bruce W. Smith
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DEPARTMENTS
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On The Cover:
Work trucks facing demanding off-road conditions rely on
heavy-duty bumpers and winches to save the day.
Photo courtesy Warn Industries.
TECH
FORD 6.0L COOLANT
FILTER INSTALL
Adding a filter is an ounce of prevention for the
Ford 6.0L cooling system. –Steve Temple
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TESTS/REVIEWS
TIRE REVIEW: COOPER
DISCOVERER M+S
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Cooper's Discoverer M+S helps a
snowbelt contractor deal with difficult
winter driving conditions. –John Tiger
2014 RAM 1500 DIESEL:
PREVIEW
Ram re-opens the diesel 1/2-ton door with 2014
Ram 1500s. –Bruce W. Smith
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BUYER'S GUIDE
SLIDE-OUT CARGO
STORAGE
Drawer style storage brings the tools and supplies
to you. –Tim Walton
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