There are many factors to consider when developing technical specifications for a new apparatus. These include: determining the mission of the vehicle, required fire-pump rating and water-tank ...

Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur explain how to mitigate the effects of road treatments on your apparatus. These finish painted frame rails are on a 17-year-old pumper with some corrosion damage in areas ...

General Motors has strengthened its 2009-model G-4500 chassis and increased its gross vehicle weight rating by 1,900 pounds and its towing capacity by as much as 2,400 pounds. Upgrades to the cab, ...

Customizers looking to build a Chevy K5 Blazer from the ground up should check out the Roadster Shop’s new SPEC series complete chassis, which comes with a host of features and details designed to ...

With over 40 years of experience building complete chassis and individual suspension components, Art Morrison Enterprise (AME) is a name that commands the respect so many other companies demand. Each ...

The new Lexus GX is one of the coolest new SUVs on the market, with its boxy, kick-ass styling and twin-turbo V6. Thankfully, it should stick around for a while, as its ladder frame chassis was built ...