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Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra Shocks and Struts replacement | Have you thought about yours lately?
Shocks and struts are often overlooked but play a HUGE role in the ride quality and safety of your vehicle.

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2 days ago2 min read


Toyota 4Runner Seat Covers | Seat Removal | How To
Toyota 4Runner Seat Covers | Seat Removal | How To Let's face it, seats wear out. In vehicles that sit higher off the ground, drivers tend to slide out of the seat rather than step out or for some, jump out. This leads to accelerated wear on the edge of the seat closest to the door. Or, in this case, maybe you don't like the factory material that is covering the seats. In either case, seat covers to the rescue! In these videos, we'll cover how to remove the seats on a 5th gen

kauffmansgarage
4 days ago1 min read


Sofirn ST10 Clip On Pocket Light Review | Every Day Carry Flashlight
This little pocket light is a powerhouse!

kauffmansgarage
4 days ago1 min read


Harbor Freight Manual Tire Changer | Concrete Floor Mounting
Mounting this to your floor maximizes it's potential and makes it so much easier to use.

kauffmansgarage
5 days ago1 min read


So Many Options When It Comes To Truck Bed Covers | Hard Tonneau Tri Fold Truck Bed Cover
These hard tonneau covers not only look nice, they keep items dry and secure during travel.

kauffmansgarage
5 days ago2 min read


How To: Chevy GMC 5.3 Vacuum Pump Delete
The GM 5.3 vacuum pump and AFM system is unliked for many reasons, let's get rid of them!

kauffmansgarage
Jan 242 min read


Video and Review: TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System Maintenance & Tools - Tire Pressure Light Reset
Learn how to replace and reset TPMS tire pressure sensors yourself!

kauffmansgarage
Jan 231 min read


Video and Review: Check That Check Engine Light DIY | Check Engine Light Reset
Checking that check engine light yourself is a great way to arm yourself with knowledge BEFORE heading to a repair shop.

kauffmansgarage
Jan 231 min read


Video and Review: Why I’ll Never Be Without a Portable Jump Starter Again!
Follow along as we put this Pelsee E1 through the paces and see how it performs!

kauffmansgarage
Nov 29, 20251 min read


Video and Review: Headlight Restoration vs. Replacement
This quick and easy headlight restoration process will save you money and make you a DIY superstar!

kauffmansgarage
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Slow Down and observe when doing repairs!
Recently, we were doing some repairs on a 2014 GMC Sierra, and we had to do some of of twice. Grrr! Now, this was our own truck so keep that in mind... Backstory - The truck had an axle leak and the left rear brake was literally metal to metal when we got it. " No problem, I'll do the brakes while I've got the rear apart and knock it out all at once." GMC truck axle housing with leaking seal I normally order parts from Amazon for a couple of reasons: They're WAY cheaper than

kauffmansgarage
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Video and Review: LFD Off Road Ruggedized Crossbars for 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner | 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner Roof Rack Options
See why these cross bars are a great value!

kauffmansgarage
Jun 5, 20253 min read


Video and Tech Tips: 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner Plastic Oil Filter Housing Replacement
Pre-Vacation Maintenance: Surprise Oil Change on Our “New-to-Us” 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner (2010–2024) In classic we’re-hitting-the-road-so-something-will-go-wrong fashion, we decided to change the oil on our newly acquired 5th gen Toyota 4Runner before a big family vacation. This trusty 4Runner (2010–2024 generation) had been serviced by the selling dealer about 3000 miles ago, but peace of mind was the goal here. What started as a quick pre-trip oil change turned into a minor

kauffmansgarage
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Prepping Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner for a Road Trip Vacation: DIY Checklist
Our 2016 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro will be beach bound soon! If you're gearing up for an epic road trip in your 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner, now's the time to show your rig some love. The 5th gen 4Runner is known for its legendary reliability, but even legends need a solid pre-trip inspection. Here’s your ultimate DIY guide to make sure your adventure machine is road-ready, trail-worthy, and selfie-approved. 1. Tire Inspection: Where the Rubber Meets the Road Let’s start with the u

kauffmansgarage
May 28, 20253 min read


Choosing The Correct Automotive Jack Stands For Your Project
Quickly learn the differences between the two!

kauffmansgarage
May 20, 20251 min read


Video: 1997-2001 1st gen Honda CR-V automatic transmission drain and fill
This is a simple procedure and just make sure you're using the correct fluid and check the fluid level

kauffmansgarage
May 10, 20251 min read


Video: Add some additional tailgate function to the 1997-2001 1st gen Honda CR-V
Add a little extra function to your tailgate for camping and tailgating

kauffmansgarage
May 10, 20251 min read


Video: 1997-2001 1st gen Honda CR-V Dull Headlight Correction and Polish
Super easy and cheap! A perfect DIY project.

kauffmansgarage
May 10, 20251 min read


Toyota 4Runner Tacoma 8" V6 2wd 4wd differential rebuild and assembly - Part 5
Part 5 of the series.

kauffmansgarage
May 9, 20251 min read


1996-2002 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Rear Differential Removal and Rebuild Part 4
Part 4 of the series.

kauffmansgarage
May 9, 20251 min read
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