Let Jim show you how you can replace the existing compressor of your PRXB Exhaust Brake with the AMP HP325 series Air Compressor. The compressor that came with your exhaust brake kit may look different from the one that was just shipped to you. But here’s how you install it to get your exhaust brake… Continue reading How to replace the Air Compressor on your PRXB Exhaust Brake
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
PRXB Maintenance with Pacbrake’s SuperLube
Pacbrake PRXB exhaust brakes are relatively maintenance free however to get the maximum amount of trouble free service a few areas require periodic lubrication. Pacbrake’s SuperLube, applied to the moving parts at every oil change will eliminate both these problems.
HP10171 AMP Air Spring Install for 2011-2018 Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra 2500 & 3500
Adrien will guide you through the installation of AMP Adjustable Air Springs. The simple addition of an AMP air spring kit can eliminate overtaxing your suspension by providing the extra support of an inflated air spring, resulting in a level stance, comfortable ride and stable handling.
Pacbrake’s PRXB Exhaust Brakes – Checking Solenoid Functionality
In this video Chris will cover how to diagnose & check for functionality of an air solenoid leak if one does present itself during or after the installation of the components found in a PRXB Exhaust Brake Kit.
Pacbrake PRXB Exhaust Brake and AMP Air Springs – Checking Air Leaks
Pacbrake’s PRXB (or Pressure Regulated Exhaust Brakes) & AMP Air Suspension & Onboard Air Systems are relatively maintenance free when used properly and have no issues with long term usage. However, in this video we will cover how to diagnose & check for an air leak if one does present itself during or after the… Continue reading Pacbrake PRXB Exhaust Brake and AMP Air Springs – Checking Air Leaks
Glacier National Park’s Classic Bus Fleet to Get Shop Treatment
One of the most recognizable modes of public transportation in America is set to be refreshed. The Glacier National Park Red Bus Fleet, which debuted at the popular Montana tourist attraction in 1936, will be converted to a more environmentally friendly hybrid system by Legacy Classic Trucks of Driggs, Idaho, as part of a total… Continue reading Glacier National Park’s Classic Bus Fleet to Get Shop Treatment
Behind the Scenes of Ken Block’s Route 66 Video
Ken Block, Toyo Tires and Hoonigan present the extended cut from Gymkhana TEN: ROUTE 66. The video, presented above, features never-before-seen footage and new angles.
Lexus LC Convertible Wins Design Award at Detroit Auto Show
The Lexus LC Convertible introduced at the Detroit Auto Show won a 2019 EyesOn Design Award for design excellence in exterior lighting. The EyesOn Design Awards are the officially sanctioned design awards for NAIAS. They honor the best production and concept vehicles making their worldwide auto show debut at NAIAS. A panel of design leaders… Continue reading Lexus LC Convertible Wins Design Award at Detroit Auto Show
Subaru to Offer Track-Hungry STI S209
Subaru Tecnica International (STI), a Subaru subsidiary, has introduced the limited-edition STI S209, the first-ever S-line STI product produced exclusively for the U.S. market. As an S-line product, the STI S209 encompasses upgrades in power, handling, aerodynamics and driver engagement. It undergoes final assembly in Kiryu, Japan, where it receives engine modifications and bodywork alterations… Continue reading Subaru to Offer Track-Hungry STI S209
Barrett-Jackson: Younger Buyers Fueling Resto-Mod Demand
Barrett-Jackson’s 48th Annual Scottsdale Auction held in January featured a sell-through rate of 99.75 percent on 1,8000 vehicles…
ROUSH Nitemare Offers Extang Tonneau Option
ROUSH Performance’s extreme street performance truck is set to launch, but don’t call it a bad dream. It’s named the Nitemare…
VIDEO: WeatherTech Geared up for the Super Bowl
Automotive accessory manufacturer WeatherTech will run its 45-second commercial, titled Scout, during the first half of CBS’ broadcast of Super Bowl 53…
EXCLUSIVE: Sights from the 70th Running of the ‘Grand Daddy of Them All’
In a show filled with gems on wheels, THE SHOP contributor James Maxwell had the herculean task of photographing the vehicles that stood out…
High Demand Fuels CTECH’s Expansion
CTECH Manufacturing, a producer of all-aluminum carts, cabinets and drawer inserts for racing and automotive aftermarket shops, has added 80,000 square feet of space to its Weston, Wisconsin manufacturing facility…
George Barris Still Racking Up Awards Years After Death
The Grand National Roadster Show is world renowned for its America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award, but the show is overflowing with other award-worthy rides. One such vehicle, a 1929 Ford Model A named Ala Kart and owned by John Mumford, won the Bruce Meyer Hot Rod Preservation Award this past weekend at the 70th anniversary Grand… Continue reading George Barris Still Racking Up Awards Years After Death