| Electronics Tips |
How do I clean my video screen?
As a general rule of thumb, electronics and chemicals do not go together. Anytime you need to clean your mobile electronics the best solution is a micro-fiber cloth like those from SM Arnold. Micro-fi...
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Why does my Atronics alarm start chirping every time the vehicle is turned on?
Atronics alarms are equipped with patented UNAUTHORIZED TRANSMITTER ALERT technology. This provides protection against anyone programming additional unauthorized remotes to control your alarm system. ...
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| Gas Savings Tips |
How do K&N filters improve my gas mileage?
K&N Performance air filters offer
improved airflow which increases
efficiency of your engine by allowing
your engine to breath easier.
Available for most vehicles, K&N
produ...
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I know that an open pickup bed can cause my truck to use more fuel, but what can I do about it?
BED LOCKER
For even more ease and convenience combined with the
strength of the
Full Metal Jack Rabbit, check out Pace Edwar...
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Is it true that changing my exhaust can improve my gas mileage?
Just like the air intake, a free-flowing
exhaust makes it easier for your engine to move
air, and that means more power and more efficiency.
Alamo offers Magnaflow performance...
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What is a computer programmer and what can it do for my truck, and my wife's SUV?
The computer in your car was designed to provide good overall performance
while meeting certain maintenance and
emissions objectives. However, you can reprogram
your vehicle’s...
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Why do K&N Intakes do an even better job of improving my gas mileage?
K&N intakes are proven to increase horsepower and torque
on a
rear-wheel dynamometer by removing restriction between the air filter
and the engine. The weakest link in the ai...
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| Storage Solution Tips |
Attach to my roof rack?
What if I don't have a roof rack?
No problem! Roof racks
are a functional addition
to the roof of nearly any
car or SUV, and Alamo
not only sells them, we
install them! There are many sizes and styles to cho...
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I can't store a hard cargo box in my garage!
What options do I have?
There are several choices for
lightweight, soft storage
options! Soft carriers weigh
much less than a hard carrier,
and they can be easier to load and unload. For example, th...
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The kids want to take their bikes, and I want to take the ice chest! What now?
Relax - after all, you’re going
on vacation! At Alamo, you can
choose from several types of bike carriers to fit your vehicle: roof-mounted
racks, strap-on trunk carriers, or ...
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Won't carrying luggage on the roof of my SUV affect my gas mileage?
Very little if you put your luggage inside an aerodynamic,
rigid storage
box like the ones offered by Thule. These spacious, low profile cargo ‘pods’
offer protection from th...
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| Suspension Tips |
How to get the best ride and performance from a truck with a leveling kit.
For the best all around suspension performance, you should consider your truck’s shock absorbers. For extended off-road driving, Rancho RS5000 series shocks can really handle the bumps and jumps of th...
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When I get suspension work done, do I need to get an alignment?
Anytime you have work done to your suspension where your factory settings are altered, an alignment is recommended to keep your vehicle pointing straight down the road. However, never align a vehicle ...
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| Towing Tips |
Can I attach a gooseneck trailer without losing use of my truck bed?
Gooseneck trailers require hitches that mount
to the truck bed’s floor, which can sacrifice
your truck’s utility when not pulling
the trailer. But you can keep the
bed of you...
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My vehicle doesn't have a trailer plug - do I have to splice into my wiring?
Don’t cut any wires! Alamo stocks a big selection of
wiring
kits that can adapt all the most popular trailer wiring
harnesses to your vehicle’s factory wires, without
cutting or splicing. Most ar...
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The rear of my truck drops down when I'm towing.
What can I do to level it out?
Alamo offers several products to
help
the rear suspension, including Air Lift
air adjustable springs, sometimes
called air bags. Air Springs are easy to
add, and provide yo...
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What is the best brake controller available?
Electric trailer brakes take a lot of the stress off
your truck’s brake system, but require a brake controller.
There are several models, but Valley’s Odyssey
brake controller...
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Why are there so many kinds of receiver hitches?
Why are there so many different kinds of receiver hitches?
Receiver hitches are designed to bolt to your vehicle’s frame, and are rated by
classification
according to the...
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