Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video
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Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2002 Ford F350- Video
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Edge Insight CS Guage Display Review- Video
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Installation - 2012 Honda Fit- Video
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Draw-Tite Accessories and Parts 118151 Review- Video
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Yakima HoldUp Plus 2 Bike Add-On Review- Video
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Yakima HoldUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review- Video
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier- Video
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Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
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Firestone Level Command II Installation - 2012 Dodge Ram- Video
Today on our 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup we'll be installing the Firestone Level Command 2 Single Gauge with Standard Duty Compressor, part number f2158. To begin our installation we'll need to install the compressor. We'll find a good location to mount our compressor. We're going to go ahead and use some self-tapping screws to install it onto the frame.This will keep our compressor secured as well as protected from any foreign objects underneath that may pass underneath the truck. Next we'll need to protect this line here under the compressor. To do that we'll take some 3/8 vacuum tube making a slice length ways.more
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Firestone Coil-Rite Air Springs with Work-Rite Helper Springs Installation - 2012 Dodge Ram- Video
Today on our 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup we'll be installing the Firestone Coil Rite Air Springs with Work Rite Helper Spring Kit, part number f4190. To begin our installation we'll need to deflate both airbags. To do this we'll take a small piece of air tube and connect it to the airbag. We can then deflate the airbag where we'll take the inflation valve slide it over the air tube with the airbag deflated. This will keep the airbag deflated and allow us to install it into our spring.We'll then push the air spring up into the coil spring by hand. You may need to use a blunt tool making sure that it doesnt have any sharp edges or corners as this could damage the air spring.more
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Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs Installation - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe- Video
Today on this 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe were going to install part number f4170 from Firestone. First step is to go ahead and remove the original jounce bumpers. Theyre located inside the spring. Well go ahead and pry those out of our way. Now in the cup where the jounce stop was were going to have to drill an access hole for an air line. Well drill out a 1/8inch pilot hole first, and then well go ahead and drill it out to 5/16.more
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Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2012 Toyota Tacoma- Video
All right, today on this 2012 Toyota Tacoma were going to install a brake controller, part number 90885 from Tekonsha. This is a Prodigy P2. To help us install this were also going to use part number 3040-P. This is a cable that will go between the brake controller and the port on the truck. Well start off with this part number. Well go ahead and look for the port underneath the dash on the left hand side by the drivers side door.more
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Thule AeroBlade Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Ford Fusion- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion we'll be test fitting the Thule Rapid Traverse Roof Rack System using part numbers tharb53, th480r and thkit1529. Now we've already gone ahead and pre-assembled our roof rack system according to the instructions found within the Fit Kit. We'll begin our test fit by taking the front crossbar placing it on top of our roof where we'll need to do a measurement.We'll measure back form the edge of our windshield eight inches. This will be the location of the leading edge of our crossbar foot. We'll do this on both sides of the vehicle to ensure that the feet are in the correct position according to Thule as well as that the crossbar is perpendicular with the vehicle's roof.We can then work back and forth using the included torque tool found within each foot to tighten down our feet to the roof line of the vehicle. Now remember you may need to open the doors in order to allow the clamp to fall into the door opening as this is where it clamps down.more
Watch Video5/16/2013 10:15:34 AM
Tekonsha Accessories and Parts 30231-P Review- Video
Today, we're going to review part number 30231-P. This is the Tekonsha Brake Control Wiring Adapter and 7-Way Adapter Kit for electric brake controllers. This is designed for the 2013 Dodge Ram 1500. This kit will include the brake controller wiring adapter, which will help easy installation of your electric brake controller on your 2013 Dodge Ram 1500. Basically, on this adapter, you'll have the customer connector plug on this end that will plug into the factory brake controller port underneath the dash of your vehicle. If you'll notice, there is a red wire that's separately.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51448 Review- Video
Today, we're going to review part number C51448. This is the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers. Does have the dual plug design. This adapter is designed to fit the Dodge Ram 1500 and it does come with the nice, legible instructions with color pictures on where to install it. Comes with two zip ties to help tie the adapter cord out of the way and it does come with a quick connector, that I'll show you how that connects later on. Basically, this is a plug-in wiring adapter to offer Curt Electric Trailer Brake Controllers.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51310 Review- Video
Today, we're going to review part number C51310. This is the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter from Trailer Brake Controllers. This adapter has the pigtail wire end on it. This is designed for the Ford Bronco and the Ford F-series trucks. This just helps you install the Curt Electric Trailer Brake Controller to your vehicle. The connector right here on this end will plug in to the built-in port that is underneath the dash of your vehicle.more
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Thule AeroBlade Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2013 Hyundai Sonata- Video
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata we'll be installing a Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack. We'll be using the 53 inch AeroBlade bars, part number tharb53, the Rapid Traverse Feet, part number th480r and the Fit Kit for our vehicle, part number thkit1577. To install the roof rack the first thing we need to do is open the front doors on both the passenger and driver side. Once we've done that well take the bar and set it up on top of the roof and use the instructions to properly measure and space the bar on the vehicle.To position the front bar we need to measure 13 3/8 of an inch from the edge of the windshield to the leading edge of the Rapid Traverse Foot. We'll do this on both the passenger and driver side. With the front bar in position we'll use the included AcuTight wrenches to tighten it down according to the instructions.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51442 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at the Curt custom wiring adaptor for trailer brake controllers with the dual plug in, number C51442. This plug in wiring adaptor is for a Kia Borrego, and allows for quick, simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller. Thanks to the two end pieces here, no cutting or splicing is required. The custom connector, which is right here, plugs into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle, and the other end right here plugs into the back of your electric brake controller. This is compatible with time delayed and proportional brake controllers from Curt. And as a heads up, the brake controller must have the built-in plug for the adaptor to connect.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51438 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at the Curt custom wiring adaptor for trailer brake controllers with the dual plug in, number C51438. This plug in wiring adaptor works with the Dodge Ram 1500, and allows for quick, simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller. Thanks to these ends, no cutting or splicing is required. The custom connector, which you see right here, plugs into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle, and the other end plugs into the back of your electric brake controller, and I'll show you that in just a moment. This is compatible with time delayed and proportional brake controllers from Curt. Just a heads up, the brake controller must have the plug in for the adaptor to connect.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51372 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at the Curt custom wiring adaptor for trailer brake controllers with the dual plug in, number C51372. This plug in wiring adaptor is meant for Ford Super Duty pickups, and it allows for quick, simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller. Thanks to the ends here, there is no cutting or splicing required. The custom connector, right here, fits into the built-in port beneath behind the dash of your vehicle, and the other end right here plugs into the back of your electric brake controller. This item is compatible with time delayed and proportional brake controllers from Curt. The brake controller must have a plug in for the adaptor to connect.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51312 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at our Curt custom wiring adaptor for trailer brake controllers with the dual plug in, number C51312. This plug in wiring adaptor goes with the Ford Bronco, along with the Ford F Series pickups. It allows for quick and simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller. Thanks to the ends here, there is no cutting or splicing required. The custom connector plugs into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle, and this other end here plugs into the back of your electric brake controller. It's compatible with time delayed and proportional brake controllers from Curt.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51422 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at the Curt Custom Wiring Adaptor for Trailer Brake Controllers with Dual Plug-In number C51422. This wiring adaptor fits the Buick Enclave, the GMC Acadia, and the Saturn Outlook. This adaptor allows for a quick, simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller. Thanks to the ends here no cutting or splicing is required. The custom connector, this one right here, it fits into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle with this one fitting into the back of your electric brake controller. We'll show you how that works in just a moment.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51392 Review- Video
Today we're taking a look at the Curt Custom Wiring Adaptor for Trailer Brake Controllers with the Dual Plug-in number C51392. This wiring adaptor fits the Honda Ridgeline and allows for quick and simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller. Thanks to the ends here there is no cutting or splicing required. The custom connector, which is right here, connects to the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle. The other end here connects to the back of your electric brake controller. We'll show you how that works in just a moment.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51352 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at the Curt Custom Wiring Adaptor for Trailer Brake Controllers with the Dual Plug-In number C51352. This wiring adaptor fits the Cadillac Escalade, the Hummer H2, the GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and the following vehicles in the Chevrolet family: the Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe. This plug-in wiring adaptor allows for quick and simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller. Thanks to the ends here no cutting or splicing is required. The custom connector, which is this one right here, plugs into the electric junction box beneath the dash of your vehicle and the other end right here plugs into the back of your electric brake controller. It's compatible with time-delayed and proportional brake controllers from Curt.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51436 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at the Curt Custom Wiring Adaptor for Trailer Brake Controllers with the Dual Plug-In number C51436. This plug-in adaptor works for Ford F-150s and allows for a quick, simple installation of your electric, trailer brake controller. Thanks to these two plug-ins there's no need for cutting or splicing. The custom connector end plugs into the built-in port behind the dash of your vehicle, that's this end here. The other end right here plugs into the back of your electric brake controller. It's compatible with time-delayed and proportional brake controllers from Curt.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51362 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at the Curt Custom Wire Adaptor for Trailer Brake Controllers with Dual Plug-In number C51362. This wire adaptor fits the Lexus GX470, the Lexus LX470, the Lexus LX570, Toyota Forerunner, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Sequoia, the Toyota Tacoma, and the Toyota Tundra. It's a plug-in adaptor that allows for quick simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller. Thanks to the plug-ins here at the ends, no cutting or splicing is required. The custom connector which is right here fits into the built in port beneath the dash of your vehicle and we'll show you that here in just a moment with the other end, right here, plugging into the back of your electric brake controller. It's compatible with time-delayed and proportional brake controllers from Curt.more
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Superwinch Accessories and Parts SW7750A Review- Video
Today, we're going to take a look at the Superwinch heavy duty winch pulley block, number SW7750A. This pulley block has a capacity of 20,000 pounds. It has many uses with electric winches. It can be used to move an anchor point, keeping the winch wire coming straight out of the winch. When used correctly, a pulley block can double the pulling capacity of a winch. You can see here the cable, winch cable, will go around this wheel.Then you can put a tow strap in there and attach that to an anchor point and then the winch will do its job.more
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Superwinch Accessories and Parts SW2229A Review- Video
Today, we're going to take a look at our Superwinch winch pulley block with hook, number SW2229A. This 10,000-pound pulley block is designed to be used with winches that have a rated line pull of up to 5000 pounds. It has many electric many uses with electric winches. It can be used to move an anchor point keeping the winch wire rope coming straight out of the winch. When used correctly, a pulley block can double the pulling capacity of the winch.This fits Superwinch models with quarter-inch thick wire ropes such as the X3 and the S5000. As you see here, there is a keeper there on the hook.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C51382 Review- Video
Today, we're taking a look at the Curt Custom wiring adaptor for trailer bay controllers with dual plug-in, number c51382. This item fits the Infinity QX56, the Nissan Frontier, the Nissan Path finder, and the Nissan Titan. This plug-in wiring adaptor allows for quick simple installation of your electric trailer break controller. There's no cutting of splicing required, thanks to these two plug-ins here.The custom connector in plugs into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle and that's this one right here. The other end right here plug into the back of your electric brake controller, and we'll show you how to do that in just a moment. These are compatible with time-delayed and proportional break controllers from Curt.The break controller must have a built-in plug for an adaptor to connect it.more
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Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2005 GMC Sierra- Video
Today, on a 2005 GMC Sierra, were going to be installing Hopkins Flex-Mount brake control, part number hm47297. In conjunction with Hopkins direct fit brake control adapter which is part number hm47795.To begin our install, were going to mount the Flex-Mount display unit here in the center console. First, well remove the center console trays and route the wire up through the pre-drilled hole in there. Well follow the 12-volt power supply back down through the console. Then, well zip tie the wire to the 12-volt power supply wires to secure it in place, cut off the excess from the zip-tie and re-install the panel.Then, well secure the Flex display in place using double sided tape. Now, to install the Flex control system were going to mount it on the side of the center console, that way its easy to access all of the different controls as well as the manual override.more
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Reese Accessories and Parts RP66009 Review- Video
Today were going to review part #: RP66009. This is the Reese replacement trunnion spring bar for the Reese weight distribution systems. This is a replacement spring bar that works with the Reese weight distribution systems. This is a trunnion bar. At this end you can see the trunnion that the spring bar is inserted into. The trunnion bar is hot rolled and tapered for superior strength and flexibility.more
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Chariot Accessories and Parts CH20100504 Review- Video
Today we're going to review part number ch20100504. This is the Bike Trailer Conversion Kit for the Chariot Chinook stroller. Have an example of a Chariot Chinook two-child stroller. We're going to show you how to use this adapter conversion kit to hook it to the back of your bicycle. Basically, there's a few steps you'll need to go through first.First step would be, go to your stroller, and you take your handle bars. What you want to do is push the handle bar all the way forward until it locks into position, and you'll be able to, tell first of all you won't be able to move it.more
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Lockstraps Accessories and Parts LS201 Review- Video
Today were going to review part number LS201. These are the Lockstraps 3 Foot Soft Tie Down Extensions for the Lockstraps Tie Down System. This soft tie loop extension will act as an extension piece for your Lockstraps Locking Tie Down System which we sell separately. This will add more length to your strap for greater flexibility. You can wrap the loop around the bike or ATV handlebars for improved lashing. The nice thing with this strap is its a double nylon strap and in the middle of this nylon strap is a 3 mm stainless steel cable which will run the entire length of this double nylon strap.more
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Dexstar Tires and Wheels AM20783 Review- Video
Today were going to review part number, AM20783. This is the Dexstar Dual Wheel. This wheel is built of a sturdy steel construction. The finish is a silver powder coat finish over a e-coat primer. This will give excellent corrosion resistance, and on the dual wheels as you can say has a very high positive offset and this will put the wheel closer to your trailer frame. This wheel is a high quality wheel which will meet the DOT specifications.more
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RockyMounts Accessories and Parts RKY0180 Review- Video
Today were going to review part #: RKY0180. This is the Rocky Mounts quick release skewer for Rocky Mounts bike carriers. This quick release skewer comes installed on the Rocky Mounts Tie Rod, Pitchfork and the Euro Pitchfork bike rack models. Itll serve as an upgrade on the Rocky Mounts Noose and the Lareat bike rack models. This is an ergonomic quick release skewer which is lockable. Right here there is a place for a locking core.more
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Yakima Accessories and Parts Y02099 Review- Video
Today were going to review part number Y02099. This is the Yakima Universal Fork Adapter for 15 millimeter thru-axle forks. This will adapt your bike that has the 15 millimeter thru-axle fork to any of the Yakima fork-mounted bike carriers. For demonstration purposes, I pulled a Yakima Fork Lift bike carrier right here. Its part number Y02098. We do sell that separately.more
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RockyMounts Accessories and Parts RKY1081 Review- Video
Today were going to review part number RKY1081. This is the Rocky Mounts Driveshaft Fork Adapter and this is for bikes with a 15 millimeter or a 20 millimeter thru-axle fork on the bike. This will carry one bicycle. The application will work on the Rocky Mounts, the Yakima or the Thule Standard Fork Mount bike carrier. It has a weight capacity of 35 pounds and a one year limited warranty. Weve got an example here for demonstration purposes.more
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Thule Accessories and Parts TH53015 Review- Video
Today we're going to review part number TH53015. This is the Thule Universal Fork Adapter for bikes with 15 millimeter thru-axle forks. This will adapt one bike with a 15 millimeter thru-axle fork to work with any of the Thule fork-mounted bike carriers. The example here I'm using is a Thule Circuit roof-mounted bike carrier. It's part number TH526. We do sell that separately.more
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Thule Crossroad Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Jeep Liberty- Video
Today, on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test-fitting the Thule Crossroads Roof Rack System, using part numbers th450 and thlb58. Now, we've already gone ahead and pre-assembled our crossbars according to the instructions, so we're ready to fit it to the vehicle. We'll place our front crossbar on top of our factory raised side-rails. We'll then need to take a measurement. We'll measure from a fixed point on the side rails back to the crossbars. We'll do this on both sides of the vehicle, to ensure that the crossbar is perpendicular with the two-side rails.more
Watch Video4/25/2013 8:21:02 AM
Thule AeroBlade Crossroad Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Jeep Liberty- Video
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test fitting the Thule Rapid Crossroads roof rack system, using part numbers THARB53 and TH450R. Now to begin our test fit, we've already gone ahead and assembled the cross bars according to the instructions, so we'll start by placing the front cross bar on top of our factory-raised side rails. Now we'll want to make sure that the rubber-coated steel strap goes underneath the side rail, as this is how the foot attaches to it. We'll now take a measurement from a fixed location on the side rail. We'll do this on both sides of the vehicle to ensure that the cross bar is perpendicular with the side rail, making it easier to load your accessories. We can then take the included Allen tool found within each foot and tighten down the Allen bolt securing our cross bar to the vehicle.more
Watch Video4/25/2013 8:20:26 AM
Glacier Square-Link Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Honda Accord- Video
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord, we'll be test fitting the Glacier square link snow tire chains, part number PWPLC1138. We'll be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 205/65/16. To begin our test fit, we'll lay the chain flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Now for today's demonstration, our vehicle is on a lift to show you the connection points in a little bit more detail. We'll now drape the tire chains over the tire, making sure they are centered and the hooks are facing out so that we don't damage the outer wall of the tire.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Honda Accord- Video
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord, we'll be test fitting the Glacier cable snow tire chains, part number PW1038. We'll be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 205/65/16. Now for today's demonstration, our vehicle is on a lift to give you better detail of the connection points on the tire chain. To begin our test fit, we'll first lay the chain flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. We'll now drape the tire chain over the tire, making sure that the hooks are facing out so that we don't damage the outer wall of the tire.more
Watch Video4/25/2013 8:17:48 AM
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan- Video
Today on our 2009 Dodge Caravan, we'll be installing the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 brake controller, part number 90885. Note, this vehicle has already had an ETBC7 brake controller installation kit installed, so we'll be connecting to it and mounting our brake controller. So to begin our install, we'll take the pocket from our brake controller and install the pocket onto the dash. We'll be installing it on the kick panel to the passenger side of the steering wheel. We'll use the hardware provided with our install kit to secure it. Next, we'll take the wiring harness from the brake controller and secure it to the vehicle.more
Watch Video4/25/2013 8:16:57 AM
Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar Review- Video
Today, we will be reviewing the Kuat Ubar bike trailer adapter bars for women's and alternative bike frames, Part Number UB-01. This bike adapter bar lets you carry bikes with oddly shaped frames on your bike rack, providing horizontal mounting points for level transport of your bicycle. Two unique special features of the Kuat Ubar is its spring-loaded tube, which allows you to easily adjust to different bike sizes and the rubber cable on the inside of the tube, which prevents the two pieces from separating. Second are its soft, coal-molded, polymer coated hooks, which open outward to ensure quick and easy installation onto the bike frame. The Ubars versatile design works with most bikes and bike carriers. It fits most bike frames, such as alternative frames, womens frames and childrens frames.more
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Curt Accessories and Parts C80151 Review- Video
Today were reviewing part number C80151 from Curt. This is a set of single hook coiled safety cables with an s-hook at one end and a loop at the other. Theyre made of braided stainless steel. I dont know how closely you can see that, but its heavy duty stainless steel. The s-hook itself is coated with zinc so thats going to be corrosion resistant, and it also has a keeper right there that will keep it from popping off of your tow bar. The coiled safety cable has a nylon coating so that will keep it from scratching your car, scratching the paint.more
Watch Video4/23/2013 2:16:14 PM
Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector Installation - 2011 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
All right. Today, on this 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, we're going to install Part Number PK11916. Now, our truck has a cap for the wiring harness, but doesn't have a plug in it all ready. So first step, we're going to go ahead and remove the cap. Looking at the cap in the bumper, we'll push down on a small tab on the left hand side. We'll use a screw driver to help push it out then we'll twist the cap.more
Watch Video4/22/2013 10:38:51 AM
Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2010 Toyota Tacoma- Video
Today on our 2010 Toyota Tacoma, with tire size 245 7516, well be installing the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains part number PW 1046.Now, to begin our test bit, well need to lay the chains out on the ground and make sure that we get any kinks or knots out of the chains themselves. With that done, we can then drape our chains over the tire, making sure that the labeling here on the cross chain hook that says tire side faces the tire. Another good indication is to make sure that the hook of the chain faces out. Now that our chains are draped over our tire and centered in the tire tread, well work our way down to the 6 oclock position here on the inside of the tire, where we can connect the two ends of the side chain together, taking up as much of the slack within the chain as possible. We can then move to the outside of the tire, where well take the two ends of the outside chain and hook them together, again, taking up as much of the slack as possible. Now, when taking up the slack, youll want to make sure that you stay within one link of the chain on either side.more
Watch Video4/22/2013 10:38:42 AM
Thule AeroBlade Crossroad Roof Rack Installation - 2014 Jeep Patriot- Video
Today on our 2014 Jeep Patriot, were going to be test fitting the Thule roof rack system. Well be using the 53 Aero Blade load bars, part number tharb53, as well as the Rapid Crossroad foot pack, part number th450r. We already have our load bars assembled according to the instructions, so now were ready to mount them on top of our vehicle. Since this set is designed to work with vehicles of factory way side rails, there are no set positioning measurements.Well set the first bar up on top of our way side rails. We need to make sure that the front bar is running perpendicular to our way side rails, so in order to do this we can line it up with the marked indicators that are on the side rails of our Jeep Patriot. Once weve done that, well fit our rubber coated steel straps around the side rails and tighten them down with the included tool.more
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