Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com - TheDieselStop News http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums News related to Ford Diesels as well as site news. Only Administrators may create new threads in this section. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:17:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com - TheDieselStop News http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums LongATVRamps.com Product Review http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/longatvramps-com-product-review-242367/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:28:38 GMT
The great folks over at Long ATV Ramps have sent our Super Moderator Dick Cutting a free pair of ATV ramps so he could test them out for all of us here at TheDieselstop.com. The ones they sent him are the 9.5 ft long ramps. Here is a Pic of the Ramps from their site:

Here are the specs for the ramps:

Our 9.5' ATV Ramps will support up to 1000 lbs per ramp or 2000 lbs per set.
Size
9.5 ft. x 15 in. wide
114 in. extended
Folds To 64 in.
Weight
Approx. 28 lbs per ramp.

Dick wrote about his personal experience with the product and took some pics of his own:

"The 9.5 ft. Long ATV/UTV Ramps are very useful items to enable a person to safely load an ATV or UTV into a higher level pickup truck. The Truck shown is a standard F350 but sits higher than lighter versions of the same truck brand.

Using the bit longer ramps helps out when loading or unloading spots someone needs to use are not fully on level ground. Being a bit longer helps reduce the steepness that the ATV is required go up into the vehicle or when backing down out of the vehicle.

The ramps are easy to place in position for their use. The attachment of a strap on each one to hold it in place so it won’t slide off the tailgate is easily done also. They are strong ramps and their design provides an ATV or UTV with excellent traction capability and are also very stable while using them.

A Customer’s purchase of a set of Long ATV/UTV Ramps would result in their being very pleased with their performance."

Pictures of the Ramps In Action on Dick's Truck:



Following up with Dick about the ramps a couple of times myself, he said he was very satisfied with them and their ease of use. The length of the ramps was a great help when loading the machine by giving the rider a good angle that is not too steep of an approach. This especially helped Dick as his truck is a little higher than average. Also, he said the quality of the ramps is top-notch and they look slick as well. Thanks again to Long ATV Ramps for sending our mod the ramps and so the members know, these ramps are TheDieselstop approved! Take a moment to check out Long ATV Ramps VENDOR FORUM and their company website LongATVRamps.com is the only place to buy high quality aluminum long ramps for your ATV or UTV. Thanks again to a great site sponsor!

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]]> TheDieselStop News Administrator http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/longatvramps-com-product-review-242367/ SEMA 2009: The Trucks of the SEMA Show http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/sema-2009-trucks-sema-show-241990/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:23:32 GMT

A big part of the SEMA Show each year (both in terms of quantity and, well, size) is the truck and off-road industry. Some trucks get lowered suspensions and some lifted, some run on supercharged 4-cylinders, while others rely on massive turbocharged diesel units. Yet despite all that divides some truck lovers from others, they all seem to equally love to modify their rigs – often to the extreme.

We've gathered together a collection of all (or almost all) of the trucks at the 2009 SEMA Show for you to peruse. We also explored some of the trucks in more detail, including the Dodge Ram Bianco, DeWALT 2011 F-Series Super Duty, the new 411-hp F-150 SVT Raptor, the Toyota Tundra Hot Rod and the Chevy Silverado ZR2.

You can find more on those trucks at: SEMA 2009: The Trucks of the SEMA Show on AutoGuide.com ]]> TheDieselStop News Administrator http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/sema-2009-trucks-sema-show-241990/ Report: Shelby Unveils Supercharged F-150 Super Snake Muscle Truck Concept http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/report-shelby-unveils-supercharged-f-150-super-snake-muscle-truck-concept-241690/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:39:03 GMT

It's just a concept for now, but Shelby Automobiles Inc., is hoping there's enough interest to go ahead and start building production versions of this muscle truck. Called the F-150 Super Snake Concept, the Shelby-inspired vehicle is based on a 2007 F-150 regular cab and lists extensive modifications to improve handling, styling and power.

For starters, there's a Whipple supercharger kit under the hood, helping the 5.4-liter V8 pump out 475-hp. Handling is helped out by a big set of 22-inch wheels and a suspension that has been lowered by 3-inches. And inside those wheels is a set of Baer six-piston brakes. As for style, the truck gets a complete aero kit, including a new hood. Additional modifications include a Borla exhaust 3:73:1 rear end and a custom interior.

"Carroll Shelby pioneered the muscle truck segment over 20 years ago," said Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Autos. "Our team built this concept F150 Super Snake to see if the public is ready for another high performance Shelby truck. We took the same approach to this project as we do for every Shelby. With its 'look at me' styling, earth shattering power, stop-on-a-dime brakes and go cart-like handling, it's a balanced performance truck that's as desirable to drive as it is to look at."

Shelby hasn't yet confirmed if it will offer this package but we imagine its in the cards. If so, it will be available for the 2003-08 F-150.

More: Report: Shelby Unveils Supercharged F-150 Super Snake Muscle Truck Concept on AutoGuide.com ]]> TheDieselStop News Administrator http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/report-shelby-unveils-supercharged-f-150-super-snake-muscle-truck-concept-241690/ 2009 SEMA Show Coverage http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/2009-sema-show-coverage-241334/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:03:29 GMT

Held each year in Las Vegas, Nevada, the SEMA Show is an industry event for the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association.

Tuners and parts suppliers from across the industry and even from the realm of motorsports come to show off their wares, usually displayed on some sort of eye-catching highly-modified vehicle - be it a muscle car, hot rod or sport compact car.

And let's not forget the increasing presence of mainstream manufacturers like Hyundai, Scion, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Chrysler and Dodge. Major areas of interest at SEMA include Racing and Performance, Wheels and Tires, as well as Trucks, SUVs and Off-Road vehicles.

For more check out AutoGuide's live SEMA Show coverage here! ]]> TheDieselStop News Administrator http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/2009-sema-show-coverage-241334/ SEMA 2009: Ford Unveils 411-hp F-150 SVT Raptor and 500-hp FR Raptor XT http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/sema-2009-ford-unveils-411-hp-f-150-svt-raptor-500-hp-fr-raptor-xt-241244/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:50:42 GMT

As though Ford didn't have enough going on at the 2009 SEMA Show, the automaker today announced two big updates for the amazing F-150 SVT Raptor. First up is official confirmation and performance numbers for the new, larger V8 engine. Possibly the only weak point in the Raptor was its relatively average 320-hp 5.4-liter V8 motor. Now, Ford has said a new 6.2-liter V8 with 411-hp and 434 ft-lbs of torque that will be available starting December 1st. The new, more powerful off-road capable truck will be priced from $41,995.

Possibly more exciting for the true off-road enthusiasts is news that Ford will also offer a new competition-ready FR Raptor XT, which is essentially the same vehicle that ran in the 2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, but with the same comfort features of the standard Raptor. It will get the same 6.2-liter V8, but tuned to 500-hp, along with a six-speed automatic transmission and a suspension that allows for 15-inches of front travel and 18-inches of rear travel.

Ford will build just 50 FR Raptor XTs at a price of $99,950 each.

For more check out AutoGuide's live SEMA Show coverage here!

More: SEMA 2009: Ford Unveils 411-hp F-150 SVT Raptor and 500-hp FR Raptor XT for Off Road Racing on AutoGuide.com ]]> TheDieselStop News Administrator http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/sema-2009-ford-unveils-411-hp-f-150-svt-raptor-500-hp-fr-raptor-xt-241244/ SEMA 2009: 2011 Ford Super Duty DeWALT Contractor Concept Could be a Transformer http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/sema-2009-2011-ford-super-duty-dewalt-contractor-concept-could-transformer-241237/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:10:33 GMT

The truck isn't even for sale yet, but Ford shipped one of its new Super Duty pickups to tool maker DeWALT, to build a custom work vehicle for the 2009 SEMA Show. The simply massive truck gets special items like a winch, special cargo compartments on the outside of the truck's bed and even a small crane designed to move heavy cargo (like a generator) into and out of the bed.

It looks more like something that might be in a Transformers movie – which makes it a perfect fit for the SEMA Show.

Along with all these custom goodies, the DeWALT concept also gets everything that will make the 2011 Super Duty the leader in the big truck class, including an all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 with a new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission with Ford's SelectShift function so drivers can choose gears just like on a manual transmission. This new tranny also gets a Tow Haul option with integrated engine exhaust braking.

Another amazing feature is what Ford calls Live Drive PTO (Power Take Off), which allows auxiliary equipment like snowplows or salt spreaders to be powered through the transmission. Ford is the first company to bring this technology over from agricultural machines.

Of course, the Super Duty will also get a long list of Ford's impressive truck technology, like Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Trailer Sway Control, Trailer Brake Control and, of course, Ford's AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control.

In addition Ford will offer it's exclusive Ford World Solutions program which now comes with a 4.2-inch LCD screen between the truck's gauges, which will display relevant information to the driver about things like fuel-economy or the status of the fifth wheel hook-up.

For more check out AutoGuide's live SEMA Show coverage here!

More: SEMA 2009: 2011 Ford Super Duty DeWALT Contractor Concept Could be a Transformer on AutoGuide.com ]]> TheDieselStop News Administrator http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/sema-2009-2011-ford-super-duty-dewalt-contractor-concept-could-transformer-241237/ SEMA Show Preview 2009 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/sema-show-preview-2009-a-240915/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:57:47 GMT

Held each year in Las Vegas, Nevada, the SEMA Show is an industry event for the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association.

Tuners and parts suppliers from across the industry and even from the realm of motorsports come to show off their wares, usually displayed on some sort of eye-catching highly-modified vehicle - be it a muscle car, hot rod or sport compact car.

And let's not forget the increasing presence of mainstream manufacturers like Hyundai, Scion, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Chrysler and Dodge. Major areas of interest at SEMA include Racing and Performance, Wheels and Tires, as well as Trucks, SUVs and Off-Road vehicles.

More: SEMA Show Preview 2009 on AutoGuide.com ]]> TheDieselStop News Administrator http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/sema-show-preview-2009-a-240915/ SEMA Preview: Ford Teases Five F-150s Ahead of SEMA Debut http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/sema-preview-ford-teases-five-f-150s-ahead-sema-debut-240631/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:07:35 GMT

Along with a simply massive display of 2010 Mustangs for this year's SEMA Show, Ford will showcase the tuning expertise of four shops (and one in-house project) that have chosen the F-150 as their vehicle of choice. And just as the Mustang is the most customized overall vehicle in the $31.8 billion aftermarket industry, the F-Series of pickups is the most popular pickup to modify.

"The F-150 is the ultimate all-around ‘do everything' truck, and it is available in 10 different distinct versions, everything from an XL work truck to a Platinum luxury edition to the latest edition – the SVT Raptor – for the ultimate off-road experience," said Mark Grueber, Ford F-150 marketing manager. "People can personalize the F-150 to meet any need and do just about anything with it."

Ford's SEMA Design Manager Melvin Betancourt agrees and says much of the F-150's success with tuners is due to its broad appeal. "Some people use the F-150 as a work truck. For others, it's a luxury truck," he said. "And everyone is always looking to create something that's new that no one else has ever seen."

More: SEMA Preview: Ford Teases Five F-150s Ahead of SEMA Debut on AutoGuide.com ]]> TheDieselStop News Administrator http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f2/sema-preview-ford-teases-five-f-150s-ahead-sema-debut-240631/