Description
Customize your Sport Utility Vehicle for fun or profit. As with every Haynes publications, this book offers the same easy-to-follow, step-by-step process for customizing your sport utility vehicle. Everything from adding a custom front grille to transforming your interior with awesome audio and video can be found in this comprehensive book. And since it’s from Haynes, it’s easy to do-it-yourself!
Handy tips & tricks from the experts for all Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicles.
Full color throughout
This book includes the following information:
INTRODUCTION
Be Careful and Know the Law!, From Here to There, A Blast Through the Past, Gallery of SUVs.
BODY and EXTERIOR
Detailing, De-badging, Aftermarket Mirrors, Custom Headlights, Aftermarket Taillight Assemblies, Installing a Custom Grille, Body Styling, Running Boards, Fender Flares, Front Valances.
PAINTING and GRAPHICS
Custom Painting, How to Choose Paint and Qualify Your Body Shop, Vinyl Graphics.
INTERIORS
Custom Pedals, Installing Carpet, Custom Styling Rings, Interior Trim, Billet Accessories, Gauge Face Upgrade, Custom Seat Covers, Window Tinting.
WHEELS and TIRES
Choosing Wheels, Choosing Tires, Gallery of Wheels.
SUSPENSION
Is the Sky the Limit?, How Low Can You Go?, Suspension 101, Going Up, Installing a Lift Kit, Installing a Lowering Kit, Installing a Rear Stabilizer Bar, Shock Absorbers, Steering Stabilizers, Bushings, Air Suspension, Air Cylinder Installation.
BRAKES
Grooved and Drilled Discs, Upgraded Discs and Pads, Brake Lines.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Fuel Economy, Engine Compartment Dress-Up, Modifying Exhaust, Turbochargers, Superchargers, Induction Systems, Computers and Chips, Ignition System, Valvetrain Modifications, Fuel System.
OFF-ROAD
Four-Wheel Drive, Off-Road Driving Tips, Getting Unstuck.
TOWING
Hitch Selection, Installing a Trailer Hitch, Wiring for Towing, Hooking Up a Simple Trailer Connector, Cooling System Upgrades, Trailer Safety Tips.
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT
In-Dash Receivers and Players, Speakers, Amplifiers, Subwoofer, Video, Mobile Video System Installation, Headrest Monitor Installation, Overhead Monitor Installation, DVD Player Installation, 3 Input – 3 Output Video Selector Installation, Navigation System Installation.
ACCESSORIES
Auxiliary Lighting, Winches, Grille and Brush Guards, Dual-Battery Setups, Safety First!, Glossary and much more!
Makes a terrific gift. Avoid costly mistakes – this book is a must read before you do any kind of customizing to your SUV.