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Dec 10, 2024 | 
treadmagazine.com | John Mata Jr.
Back when Darren Parsons first unveiled this truck, it gave off a menacing vibe somewhere in between the cold, calculated nature of Darth Vader with the predatory pounce of the Batmobile. As dark and chilling as it sounds, these two descriptions may still not even totally peg down how demented Darren Parson’s 1975 Ford F-100 was. Obviously, it still is—don’t get it twisted. It has recently received a facelift and other upgrades that have since increased its appeal.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
treadmagazine.com | John Mata Jr.
Ryno Built’s 2024 Subaru Outback We can all agree that building an adventure rig capable of long-term outings is our collective dream scenario. There’s nothing quite like suiting up for an extended trip into the great outdoors, but let’s face it—occasional weekend treks are most relatable for many of us. With that in mind, Ryno Lieberman of Ryno Built decided to build a dedicated off-road vehicle that can easily double as a comfortable daily driver too.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
treadmagazine.com | John Mata Jr.
Blake Wilkey’s Solid-Axle Swapped ’92 Ford Bronco when we heard that Blake Wilkey of Urban Assault video fame was taking a quick pause from shredding asphalt to building a rock crawling Bronco he refers to as Bloodshark, our attention span was locked on nothing else. We’ve all seen footage of Wilkey ripping though cities from Las Vegas to Tijuana at breakneck speeds and flying over obstacles with the greatest of ease.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
treadmagazine.com | John Mata Jr.
BUY THE BEST FOR YOUR BRONCOThe new Bronco is one of the hottest vehicle platforms on and off the street right now, and the availability of aftermarket accessories for it is equally exciting. There’s nothing wrong with driving a bone-stock Bronco because Ford has made so many great trim levels with OEM add-ons available straight from the dealer, but there is always room for improvement.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
treadmagazine.com | John Mata Jr.
Bronco/Raptor Style Meets Pure LS Power! The great thing about building a custom truck is that just about any idea, big or small, can become a reality by staying true to the dream and grinding through problematic patches that can pop up unexpectedly. It also helps to have the right names in your contact list to help get ahead of possible setbacks. Johnny Dominguez of Alpine, California, has experienced this situation firsthand while he was building his ’91 Bronco.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
hotbike.com | Robert Martin |John Mata Jr.
Motorcycles We’re back with Indian Motorcycle’s 2024 FORGED Series. In this installment, we’re highlighting Swedish motorcycle customizer, Ronna Noren from Unique Custom Cycles. This year’s FORGED Series brings the 2025 Indian Scout center stage as the customization platform. Roland Sands from Roland Sands Design was tasked with being this year’s ringleader in charge of building his own, and finding two other custom builders that were up for the challenge.
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May 31, 2024 | 
hotbike.com | John Zamora |John Mata Jr. |Custom Motorcycles
Custom Motorcycles There are a handful of builders in the US—and beyond—that I truly admire. Some just because of the people they are (who also build bitchin’ bikes) and some for their genuine, unique style, even if that style isn’t something I’d personally do or own myself. It’s always been easy to follow and ride the trends—but to buck the cookie-cutter slash cake decorator takes someone with a deep passion for all things two-wheeled. Jeff Wright is that someone.
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May 22, 2024 | 
treadmagazine.com | John Mata Jr.
2024 Must-Have Rugged Gear for Your Toyota! Ring in 2024 with Rugged Products for your Toyota There’s never a bad time to shop for new gear, which is exactly why we have compiled a list of some of the most exciting new additions to the Toyota parts aftermarket. Of course, suspension upgrades are huge. And what would a fresh lift be without a new wheel and tire selection and more capable braking components as well? Have you dreamt of increasing the performance output of your pickup or SUV?
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May 7, 2024 | 
treadmagazine.com | Hemant K Tiwari |John Mata Jr.
Blake Wilkey’s Solid-Axle Swapped ’92 Ford Broncowhen we heard that Blake Wilkey of Urban Assault video fame was taking a quick pause from shredding asphalt to building a rock crawling Bronco he refers to as Bloodshark, our attention span was locked on nothing else. We’ve all seen footage of Wilkey ripping though cities from Las Vegas to Tijuana at breakneck speeds and flying over obstacles with the greatest of ease.
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May 1, 2024 | 
treadmagazine.com | Hemant K Tiwari |John Mata Jr.
Building a Better Ford—with GM ComponentsWhile some stick to their guns when it comes to remaining true to truck branding and badging, others see no division or boundaries when it comes to piecing a project together. Guy Bancroft-Livingston of Huntington Beach, California, is just the kind of guy who would mix and match parts from within the Big 3 of automakers if that meant he would end up with his ideal truck at the end.
