Samantha Reed

After a 12-month test on a 2019 4Runner-lover’s 2018 Tacoma 4WD, our team ranked the best lift kits for the Tacoma across 12 contenders spanning budget spacer kits, mid-range loaded struts, and premium suspension systems. We logged install times, ride quality before and after, and three-season durability across daily driving, fire roads, and snow duty … Read more

I have spent the last three months testing and installing the most popular leveling kits on 2007-2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 trucks, and I want to save you the headaches I went through. Finding the best leveling kits for the Silverado is harder than most guides make it sound. The factory stance on a Silverado leans … Read more

I have spent the last three months fitting, removing, and re-fitting tonneau covers on a 2024 Ram 1500 5’7″ bed and a 2021 Ram 1500 6’4″ bed. Across 12 different covers and more than 60 days of real-world driving through rain, snow, and a Texas dust storm, I have a clear picture of what works … Read more

Finding the best running boards for RAV4 ownership isn’t as simple as picking the flashiest set on the shelf. After spending three months installing and testing a dozen side steps on 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 models (including the Hybrid and Prime trims), our team narrowed down the options that actually fit, hold up to daily use, … Read more

Finding the best roof racks for the 4Runner can feel overwhelming when you’re staring at dozens of options across different price points, materials, and load ratings. I’ve spent the last few months testing, installing, and living with these racks on my own 4Runner, and I can tell you the differences are real. Whether you’re building … Read more

Every classic car owner knows the frustration: you go to fire up your pride and joy after a few weeks in the garage, and the battery is stone dead. Parasitic drain from aging wiring, aftermarket accessories, and modern alarm systems silently kill batteries while your car sits. A quality battery disconnect switch solves this problem … Read more

If you’re restoring a classic car, chances are the original wiring is a crumbling mess of cracked insulation and corroded terminals. After spending months rewiring a 1970 Chevelle and a ’66 Mustang in our shop, I learned firsthand that choosing the right wiring harness can make or break your restoration project. The best classic car … Read more

I spent the last three months rebuilding two old engines in my garage – a 1968 Mustang 289 and a 1972 Chevy C10 – and swapping their tired breaker points for solid-state kits. After ten installs, two stubborn timing adjustments, and one bent rotor, I have a clear picture of which electronic ignition kits actually … Read more

Choosing the best classic car fuel pumps for your vintage ride is one of those jobs that looks simple until you crawl under the hood. A pump that worked perfectly in 1968 might groan and leak when you feed it modern ethanol-blended gasoline, and finding the right replacement for a low-volume classic like a 1955 … Read more

Pick the wrong fuel mixer for your classic V8 and you get bog, hesitation, and a flat spot at 2500 rpm. Pick the right one and the engine wakes up, the throttle gets crisp, and a tired weekend cruiser suddenly feels like new again. After two months swapping Holley, Edelbrock, and Demon units on three … Read more