The Definitive Tech Guide to Silverado Wheels

If you have ever tried to fit a square peg in a round hole, or vice versa, then you might be a 2nd or 3rd generation Silverado owner who has upgraded their wheels and tires. The truth of the matter is when it comes to upgrading or upsizing your Silverado’s wheels, there are several variables you will want to keep in mind to ensure sound fitment of your new rolling stock.

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Sara’s Silverado Bed Covers Buyer’s Guide (VIDEO)

With new fitment and aftermarket products available for the completely new 2019+ Silverado pickup, AmericanTrucks’ (AT) Sara Riordan put together this video as her buyer’s guide to 2019 and 2020 Silverado bedcovers. The products included in this video are a perfect fit for all current-generation Silverados but Sara’s methodology applies to all Silverado, and truck, owners looking for some added bed protection. Including the five most popular tonneau styles, Sara installs and reviews her top bed covers available now through AT, while describing their ease of installation, overall cost, and pros and…

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American Trucks: F-150 News- Rivian, RTR, Bronco + GIVEAWAY

In this episode of AmericanTrucks’ “Truck News” YouTube Series, Justin Dugan has the inside scoop on the new Rivian RT1 and Ford’s half-billion-dollar investment, news from RTR on their latest F-150 as well as an update from Ford on the highly-anticipated Bronco concept. All of this and more plus a chance to win an AT gift card!

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How Does the Ford Ranger Compare to the F-150?

PAOLI, Pa. (April 23th, 2019) – With sales of the new 2019 Ford Ranger off to a healthy start, given its strong demand and transaction prices, AmericanTrucks’ Justin Dugan created this comparison video to pose the question, “Which would you guys rather prefer given the same amount of money: a lightly used F-150 or a brand-new Ranger?”

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How to Choose F-150 Bed Covers + Knife Test

What’s Up With That? | Tonneau Covers Explained PAOLI, Pa. (March 20th, 2019) –AmericanTrucks’ (AT) “What’s Up With That?” YouTube series is a new approach to highlighting different product categories to educate consumers on the subtle or not so subtle differences between product lines. In AT’s most recent episode, host Justin Dugan sharpens his pocketknife to talk all about F-150 bed covers.

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The Haul | F-150 Factory Tour

How F-150s are Made from Start to Finish DEARBORN, Mi. (March 6th, 2019) – AmericanTrucks’ (AT) Justin Dugan recently visited Dearborn, Michigan for a tour of Ford Motor Company’s F-150 plant to see how they build the number one selling vehicle in the world. From stamped metal, to riveting, laser welding, and robots nicknamed “Godzilla”, Justin provides his point of view while being guided through the various stages and areas of the facility.

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Truck Build | 2013 F-150 Gets 2” Lift and 33s

18×9 -12mm Wheels and 305/65R18 Tires PAOLI, Pa. (February 27th, 2019) – On AmericanTrucks.com (AT), we receive a lot of questions and feedback from our customers on various topics across the automotive aftermarket spectrum.  One of the more common questions we receive focuses on F150 lift kit and wheel and tire size compatibility. 

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THE HAUL | The 2019 Ranger is Here!

Official Review + Dyno Test PAOLI, Pa. (February 19th, 2019) – In this episode of AmericanTrucks’ (AT) “The Haul” YouTube video series, Justin Dugan introduces the latest edition to AT’s vehicle fleet: A Lightning Blue 2019 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCrew®. The reintroduction of the Ranger nameplate helps fill a void in Ford’s mid-sized truck line-up, which many blue oval faithfuls and American truck consumers have missed since it took a hiatus in 2011.

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Positive Payload 2019 Winter Winners Announced

PAOLI, Pa. (January 31st, 2019) – AmericanTrucks.com (AT) setup the Positive Payload program to support non-profit organizations using pickup trucks in field work that leverages the building trades. This January, the aftermarket auto parts retailer has selected two more charities to receive a $2,000 award through their grant program.

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Which Stock F-150 Sounds the Best?

PAOLI, Pa. (January 22nd, 2019) – AmericanTrucks’ (AT) Stock F-150 Exhaust Mega Mix features sound clips from almost every engine configuration available in the 2015-2018 Ford F-150. Engines featured include: 2.7L V-6 Ecoboost, 3.5L V-6 Ecoboost, 3.0L V-6 Diesel, 3.5L V-6 High-output Ecoboost, and 5.0L V-8 Coyote.

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The Haul | F150 Ecoboost Street Build

PAOLI, Pa. (December 12th, 2018) – Load the parts cannon—it’s time for an F150 Ecoboost Street Build from AmericanTrucks! In this episode of “The Haul”, Justin Dugan grabs the keys to one of his fellow coworker’s 3.5L Ecoboost equipped 2017 F150 Lariat SuperCrew for some street-able, family-friendly upgrades. From bolt-ons to tuning and dyno pulls, watch Justin turn this “Dad-truck” into a “Rad-truck”!

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The Haul | F150 Dyno Battle

PAOLI, Pa. (November28th, 2018) – In this quick episode of AmericanTrucks’ (AT) ‘The Haul’ YouTube series, our Professor of Truckology, AKA Justin Dugan, orchestrates a compilation dyno shootout video featuring late-model F150s. In this video, you will witness stock dyno runs from most of the popular engine configurations available in 2015 model year and newer F150s. Engines featured in this video include the baby 2.7L Ecoboost, the “Lion” 3.0L Power StrokeTurbo Diesel, the “Coyote” 5.0L V8 and both varieties of 3.5L Ecoboost (Regular and High-output). All dyno runs were performed…

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