Trucks

A truck is a motor vehicle that is most commonly used for carrying goods and materials. Some trucks are used primarily as passenger or recreational vehicles, while other trucks are designed for commercial uses and are built for long-hauling and heavy transport.

The history of the truck reportedly starts in Germany where Gottlieb Daimler created the first 4 horsepower pickup in 1896. Manufacturers worldwide started producing trucks shortly thereafter. Today, trucks are the second most popular vehicle in the world behind cars. The blogosphere is full of information on trucks ranging from truck history to mechanics to long haul trucking.

Owning and operating a truck in North America incurs additional fees including fuel costs (usually gasoline or diesel), and auto insurance, which is needed in most areas to lawfully operate the vehicle on public roads. Trucks are not going away anytime soon: the future of the truck and all vehicles is moving toward hybrid vehicles using green energy.

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• Lutz moves to an advisory role. But for how long?

  
  IndoWeblog - Free Blog Hosting for Everyone — Authority: 140
  Before General Motors Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre announced the shakeup in the company’s executive ranks on Dec. 4, the rumor mill was cranking out all kinds of possibilities about the future of Vice Chairman Bob Lutz. Some said he would quit. Others said that he would become CEO. The latter was never going to ...
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• no spark

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  i was driving my 88 4runner (22re) the other day when the motor just shut off. i found that it was not getting a spark. it has a new distributor and ignition wires so i figured it was that coil which was an original part. after putting a new coil in i still have no spark. only other thing i can think of is the ...
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• Trail Gear Rear Bumper. Help Please.

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Can anyone post pictures of how the mounting brackets fit on their 89-95 pickup trail gear rear bumper. The brackets are too narrow to fit around the frame rails and I am lost on how to make it a half inch wider... Just would like to see how they are supposed to fit. Thanks
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• 22re head rear plate

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Regarding the plate on the rear of the head of the 22re, is there an open oil passage behind it that will leak if the plate is not sealed correctly? Any coolant passages that could spill if I were to take it off for reseal? What actually is behind it? Thanks.
  5 hours ago

• HELP head gasket "what have i done!"

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Today I started rebuilding my 81 22R motor, I started with the head. well I put the new gasket, head and valve train on, then torqued it down. Second I went to the timing cover, and low and behold it would not fit onto the guides what I discovered was that i could not get it into the guides without ...
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• Ephemeral Ruminations: The Oil Drum | There is plenty of oil but . . .

  
  Seven Generational Ruminations — Authority: 142
  Article Reference:  http://delicious.com/reikiman The Oil Drum | There is plenty of oil but . . . Battery Startup Imara Shuts Down After Funding Troubles ...
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• 4.10s out, 4.56s in!!

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Well, I have this week off of work, so I decided today was the day to throw my set of 4.56s I got off craigslist. Had to get them from 2 different people, but all in all I spent $220 for the gears. Not bad at all. It took a while, but thats mostly because I wasnt on a time table so I stopped for lunch, walked over ...
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• heater/blower problem

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  86 22re 4x4 So my truck is not showing much at all on the temp. gauge. Just barley above the bottom line. I had an overheating problem back in the summer (temp gauge worked fine and it showed it was running hot) and I replaced the thermostat. That fixed that problem. Also I replaced my timing chain cover plate (due ...
  5 hours ago

• putting a newer cab on a 1st gen frame???

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Is it possible to put a 2nd or 3rd gen cab on a 1st gen frame? Anyone have pictures? thanks
  5 hours ago

• newer cab on 1st gen frame??

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Is it possible to put a 2nd or 3rd gen cab on a 1st gen frame? Anyone have pictures? thanks
  6 hours ago

• The effects of a frozen block. Help?

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Ok so long story short, I recently bought a 87 pickup and the block recently froze. Seems the previous owner put water in it and I havent flushed it yet. :( So Im driving to work in a huge hurry and noticing the truck is running funny and that the engine temp is coming up but the heat is still blowing cold (it was ...
  6 hours ago

• 86 4runner running rich

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Ok guys, I need some help. I have been reading and searching the forums and cant seem to find the right solution. I now appeal to the toyota gurus on here. I have an 86 toyota 4runner with the 22re. Here are some of the quirks. I dont know which problem causes the other. -It puts out very little black smoke, with a ...
  6 hours ago

• Vacuum Leak?

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  I have a 1994 Runner with the 3.0 and i went to do the ISR mod today and with the help of some parts picked up from the junkyard and extra parts laying around i was able to come up with a new intake. I put it on and had the two small hoses connected to the nipples on my intake and tightened everything down. When ...
  6 hours ago

• 1963 Truck Auburn, Ca $2000

  
  eWillys — Authority: 155
  This truck looks pretty good.  I like the old school slot rims. “ 1963 willy’s 4×4 Pickup, 1963 Studebaker engine, Rebuilt Starter, Electic fuel pump, Rebuilt Generator.” http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/1510074130.html
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• 305/70/16 do I need wheel spacers???

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Ive got a 95 4x4 Runner with 2" inches of lift. My buddy just gave me his Pro-Comp A/Ts 305/70/16 off his jeep. I was wondering if will need wheel spacers to clear anything. And If so how big a of spacers will I need? Oh and they are going on stock 3rd gen rims. Thanks.
  7 hours ago

• Locking Front Hubs

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  I have a 1985 4Runner with Warn locking hubs on the front axle. Does leaving the hubs locked but having the truck in 2WD do anything, or should they always be unlocked in 2WD and locked in 4WD?
  8 hours ago

• started but died, now wont start back up

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  ok, 93 v6 3.0 auto 4runner. went out and started it up to warm it up(it was cold out, in the 10s and 20s), went inside, came back out and it had died, smelled funny in the cabin like something burned, wouldnt start back up ever since. turns over, and sometimes sounds like its about to, but just wont. -changed the ...
  8 hours ago

• Cupcake truck and custom company Saweet Cupcakes in San Antonio, Texas

  
  Cupcakes Take The Cake — Authority: 546
  We try hard to keep our cupcake bakery and compan ylistings up to date (and yes, we know some are a little out of date - working on it!). If you sell cupcakes or know of a place near you that does and we dont list it, drop us a line at cupcakestakethecake at gmail.com I discover a lot of cupcake companies on Twitter ...
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• Temp stop leak fixes for small head gasket leak?

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Who has tried the temp fixes for head gasket leaks?Like thermogasket, etc. I have a small leak in the back by the #6 cylinder. Cant afford to fix it the right way right now and need it to hold together for a month or two. Its not really losing hardly any coolant right now. Ideas? I know its not a permanent fix, but I ...
  8 hours ago

• Help need a master window switch.

  
  YotaTech Forums — Authority: 172
  Hey guys, I have a 1987 Toyota 4-runner. I have run all the tests and my switch is dead. I searched and did not seem to find anyone who sold new or refurbished master window switches for my 4-runner. I would greatly appreciate any input on were to buy. 1987 4-runner SR5, 5 speed, 4x4, power windows, and door locks ...
  9 hours ago

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