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1947-55 1st Series Chevrolet Advance Design and GMC New Design Trucks: Mild...

August 18, 2026 0 comments

When an Advance Design or New Design classic Chevrolet or GMC truck project moves from stock restoration to mildly modified or an all-out restomod …

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Introduction to Moses Ludel’s Classic Truck Podcast!

August 16, 2026 0 comments

This podcast premier episode shares my classic truck journey and background around classic trucks and SUVs. A fan of today’s classic trucks since the …

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I947-1955 First Series Chevrolet Advance Design and GMC New Design Truck Review...

August 16, 2026 0 comments

In this podcast, listeners and viewers get an introduction to the 1947 to 1955 First Series Chevrolet and GMC pickups. This detailed look at …

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Growing Demand for Classic 4×4 Coverage

June 27, 2026 0 comments

There is a growing interest in vintage, classic and higher mileage 4×4 Jeep, light truck and SUV vehicles. The magazine and its YouTube channel …

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Higher Fuel Prices and Maintenance Costs May Keep Us From Buying Another...

March 28, 2026 0 comments

Our 2005 Gen 3 Ram 3500 Quad-Cab 4WD pickup with a Cummins 5.9L H.O. turbodiesel has been a great vehicle, and we’re glad we …

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Fabricating Frame and Beam Axle Saddle Adapters for a Rolling Jack

February 10, 2026 0 comments

The flat rubber pad adapters that came with our new rolling jacks are very sturdy and will fit most vehicles. Our Jeep XJ Cherokee …

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A Katool KT-4H110 4-Post Lift Transformed Our Carport Into a Fully Functional...

January 14, 2026 0 comments

Many shops and DIY techs want a vehicle lift. Finding space for a lift is not always easy. In this video, see how we …

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10 Good Reasons for Buying a Katool KT4H110 Service and Parking Lift...

January 9, 2026 0 comments

When picking a vehicle lift, the main concern is function and utility. After careful research and a visit to the Katool booth at the …

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Choosing Between a 2-Post and 4-Post Vehicle Lift

January 3, 2026 0 comments

The vehicle lift choice for our shop has narrowed. In this coverage, we compare 2-post and 4-post lifts plus options like rolling jacks that …

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Do You Need a Vehicle Lift for Your Shop or DIY Garage?

December 31, 2025 0 comments

I have been doing professional level automotive and motorcycle work for six decades—with and without the use of a vehicle lift. In this video …

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    OTC 6977 Universal Cooling System Pressure Test Kit

    by Moses Ludel November 23, 2019
    by Moses Ludel November 23, 2019

    A cooling system pressure test can diagnose hose and radiator leaks, damaged gaskets and casting cracks. The OTC Tools 6977 Universal Cooling System Pressure …

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    White Knuckle Off Road Products Rock Sliders

    by Moses Ludel September 24, 2019
    by Moses Ludel September 24, 2019

    Review and How-to Installation: White Knuckle Off Road Product Rock Sliders for Gen 3 Ram 2500/3500 4×4 Trucks… When our electric retractable running board …

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    Testing Cooper® Discoverer AT3 XLT™ Tires

    by Moses Ludel July 21, 2019
    by Moses Ludel July 21, 2019

    Cooper® history dates to 1914, a legacy straight from the heartland of the American tire industry.  Cooper Tires® pride in quality and the company’s …

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    Professionalize Your Shop With Permatex Products

    by Moses Ludel June 7, 2019
    by Moses Ludel June 7, 2019

    Permatex products have been a part of my automotive work for over half a century. Quality repairs, fleet maintenance and high performance upgrades require …

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    Curing an Engine Knock with SUR&R Tools and Sea Foam®

    by Moses Ludel May 10, 2019
    by Moses Ludel May 10, 2019

    Engine Noise May Not Be Catastrophic! Sometimes an engine knock means bad lower end bearings or piston trouble. Often, however, simpler tune related noises …

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    2017 SEMA Show: Installation Details for the Cummins R2.8L Diesel Crate Engine

    by Moses Ludel March 25, 2019
    by Moses Ludel March 25, 2019

    At the 2017 SEMA Show, Steve Sanders of Cummins Repower shared the latest developments on the R2.8L diesel crate engine. The engine has launched …

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    Advance Adapters Products at 2016 SEMA Show

    by Moses Ludel March 24, 2019
    by Moses Ludel March 24, 2019

    The Advance Adapters booth at the SEMA Show is always busy! For 2016, a variety of product upgrades and improvements were the focus. Advance …

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    Bolt-on EFI: Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4

    by Moses Ludel March 8, 2019
    by Moses Ludel March 8, 2019

    EDELBROCK ANNOUNCES ALL-NEW PRO-FLO 4 EFI  TORRANCE, CA (March 7, 2019) – Edelbrock, a leading manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts, today announced …

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    HD Video How-to: AAM 9.25″ and 11.5″ Axle Rebuilding

    by Moses Ludel December 15, 2018
    by Moses Ludel December 15, 2018

    This instructional HD video is for any installer—from the professional technician to the home shop project, or even an instructor needing classroom curriculum or …

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    Jeep 232, 258 and 4.0L Inline Six and 2.5L Valve Adjustment

    by Moses Ludel December 4, 2018
    by Moses Ludel December 4, 2018

    AMC/Jeep® Inline Six Hydraulic Lifters and Valve Adjustment      The subject of valve clearance on AMC/Jeep 2.5L fours and 232/258 and 4.0L inline …

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    2018 SEMA Show New Products

    by Moses Ludel December 2, 2018
    by Moses Ludel December 2, 2018

    Latest Products and Tools for 4×4 Enthusiasts and Fabricators The New Products Showcase at the 2018 SEMA Show drew a heavy flow of traffic. …

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    How-to: 1990-2006 Jeep Disc Brake Pads and Rotors Service

    by Moses Ludel December 1, 2018
    by Moses Ludel December 1, 2018

    1990-2006 Jeep Front Brakes Service and Pad Replacement… This HD video is the trailer for a full-length 24:49-minute brake service video, part of a …

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    Rislone’s Complete Diesel Fuel System Treatment: Cure for Rough Running and Excess Noise

    by Moses Ludel September 29, 2018
    by Moses Ludel September 29, 2018

         Note: I began using Rislone Engine Treatment in the late 1960s as a professional light and medium duty truck fleet mechanic. I …

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    HD Video: 2011 Stampede Ultra4 Racers Crawl Over Shannon Campbell Race Car

    by Moses Ludel July 13, 2018
    by Moses Ludel July 13, 2018

    Racers respect each other to a degree but want to win. When Shannon Campbell’s winning race car broke down at the ‘Waterfall’ during this …

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    How-to: Fabricating, Restoring and Repairing Hydraulic Brake Lines

    by Moses Ludel June 23, 2018
    by Moses Ludel June 23, 2018

    In this in-depth how-to tutorial, viewers are encouraged to look over Moses Ludel’s shoulder as he replicates steel brake tubing on a rare classic …

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    Video Series: How to Flare Automotive Brake Tube, Fuel Lines and Cooler Tubing

    by Moses Ludel June 23, 2018
    by Moses Ludel June 23, 2018

    Flare Tools and How to Flare Brake Lines This in depth how-to HD video series covers brake tube flare types, flaring methods, flare tools …

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    ERRECOM Air Conditioning Service and Performance Products

    by Moses Ludel June 3, 2018
    by Moses Ludel June 3, 2018

    Errecom offers a full line service products that maximize air conditioner performance. Whether you perform major service and repair work or simply want to …

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    BD Diesel Performance Differential Covers and Royal Purple Max Gear Lube

    by Moses Ludel February 13, 2018
    by Moses Ludel February 13, 2018

    The BD Diesel Performance aluminum alloy differential covers for AAM 11.5″ and 9.25″ axles are more than just good looking! They are designed to …

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    How-to: Making Headlights Safe with a 3M Headlight Restoration Kit

    by Moses Ludel February 11, 2018
    by Moses Ludel February 11, 2018

    Modern vehicles with halogen, HID and LED bulbs often cloud the front face of the headlamp assemblies. In this how-to video, we restore a …

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    Review: FrostGuard® Ends Windshield Scraping and Frozen Wipers

    by Moses Ludel January 4, 2018
    by Moses Ludel January 4, 2018

    FrostGuard® windshield and mirror covers are the best antidote for winter frost, ice, sleet and snow. Parking overnight can mean frozen windshield glass, mirrors …

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Moses Ludel’s Bentley Publishers Books

Moses Ludel’s books on Jeep®, Ford F-Truck, Chevrolet/GMC and Toyota Truck/Landcruiser cover models now considered “classics”.  The Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin Owner’s Bible™ is for Evolution Era enthusiasts…These books are available at Bentley Publishers, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and automotive book outlets!

Jeep® Owner’s Bible™ by Moses Ludel

Click here for access to the Bentley Publishers website and Jeep Owner's Bible, 3rd Edition, by Moses Ludel.

Jeep® Owner's Bible™  by Moses Ludel—a best seller available since 1992 and now available in its Third Edition with coverage from WWII MB through the 2006 TJ/LJ Wrangler and 1999-2004 WJ Grand Cherokee era!

Jeep® CJ Rebuilder’s Manual: 1946-1971 by Moses Ludel

 Click here for access to the Bentley Publishers website and information about the 1946-71 CJ Jeep Rebuilder's Manual by Moses Ludel.

Each of Moses Ludel's Jeep® books earned an official Mopar® part number! The Rebuilder's Manuals provide in-depth, step-by-step details on rebuilding and restoring these CJ Jeep­™ models.

Jeep® CJ Rebuilder’s Manual: 1972-86 by Moses Ludel

 Click here for access to the Bentley Publishers website and information about the 1972-86 CJ Jeep Rebuilder's Manual by Moses Ludel.

Moses Ludel's books provide an in-depth model overview for owners and techs. For additional 4x4 Jeep®, Light Truck and SUV coverage, make this online magazine and the YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@roadreadywithmosesludel) your technical resources!

Ford F-Series Owner’s Bible™ (1948-1995) by Moses Ludel

 Ford F-Series Pickup Owner's Bible by Moses Ludel (Bentley Publishers)

Moses Ludel's Ford F-truck and GM truck books earned official Ford Motor Company 'SVO' and GM Motorsport part numbers! Above is the Ford F-Series Pickup Owner's Bible™...Below is the Chevrolet & GMC Light Truck Owner's Bible™.

Chevrolet & GMC Light Truck Owner’s Bible™ (1939-1995) by Moses Ludel

 Chevrolet & GMC Light Truck Owner's Bible by Moses Ludel (Bentley Publishers)

Toyota Truck & Land Cruiser Owner’s Bible™ (1958-1996) by Moses Ludel

 Toyota Truck & Land Cruiser Owner's Bible by Moses Ludel (Bentley Publishers)

Moses Ludel's Toyota Truck and Land Cruiser book is a classic among vintage Toyota pickup and FJ40 Land Cruiser owners!

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Copyright © Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine online website and the 4WD Mechanix Magazine/’Road Ready’ Channel at YouTube®, 2010-2026…Under international copyright standards, no material can be copied or removed from this website. This includes photo images, videos, text, logos and graphics. PDF downloads are available solely for personal use by viewers. Other materials are available only with written permission. When describing content, please refer others to the website pages for viewing. All references to Jeep® and Mopar™ respect the registered trademarks of ‘Chrysler Corporation’, ‘DaimlerChrysler’, ‘FCA US LLC’, ‘Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ and ‘Stellantis’. All Rights Reserved.

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