All Jay "Lightning" Tilles articles – Page 3
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The Truck Show Podcast Season 2, Episode 86 - Save Your Cummins, Inside FTM Diesel
Lightning shares an interview with a customer who experienced a Cummins grid bolt failure firsthand. The guys also chat with Jaycie Cochran, owner of FTM Diesel in Point Arena, California, about the challenges of owning a diesel shop and some of her more interesting customer failures. Additionally, Ram has officially ...
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Season 2, Episode 85 - Have You Heard? The Modern Mini Truck is a Super Duty???
The guys interview longtime mini trucker Tim Gilbert about his slammed Ford 7.3L Godzilla-powered Alumiduty and his mini truckin’ roots. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
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Season 2, Episode 84 - 88 Rotor 2024 Toyota Tacoma, What Makes an EV Work?
Ken Thai from 88 Rotors reviews his 2024 Toyota Tacoma, the guys discuss the practicality of electric vehicles, and Holman brings you the latest truck news. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
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Season 2, Episode 83 - Have You Heard? FORD adjusts Lighting prices, RAM RHO rumors, Chevy Colorado ZR2 production issues
Holman is in search of a deal, Ford adjusts Lightning prices again, Ram RHO rumors emerge, Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison faces production issues, Cybertruck stop sale and issues a recall, huge dealership theft, and more! The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and ...
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Season 2, Episode 82 - Fox Factory’s 700hp Chevy Silverado, Nissan Hardbody Nissan Frontier
Fox Factory introduces their new 700-horsepower Chevy Silverado-based super truck, and Chris Roes from Fox joins the hosts to delve into its development. We also feature insights from our listeners, and Holman hints at his adventure with the Nissan Frontier Hardbody. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, ...
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Season 2, Episode 81, Have You Heard? Brad Lovell take Lightning on a 100MPH ride in the Bronco DR race truck
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, Lightning walks around the Ford Bronco DR race truck and hangs on tight for an e-Ticket ride with AMSOIL driver Brad Lovell. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
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Season 2, Episode 80 - Brad Rempel, 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and a Rental Car Road Trip
Brad Rempel introduces the guys to Body Liner, a durable new coating that has the potential to replace paint on your truck. We discuss where the newly announced ’25 Toyota 4Runner fits into Toyota’s lineup and Holman details his road trip to view the total eclipse and his rental car ...
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Season 2, Episode 79 - Have You Heard? Truck News, EV Trucks, RAM 1500, Recalls, Cybertruck
On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys the latest in truck news, including which EV truck as the biggest sales increase, Ram 1500 fuel economy numbers with the new Hurricane six, latest recall info, Cybertruck flipping, new Nissan minitruck, truck patents, and more! The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented ...
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Season 2, Episode 78 - Jim Pickering, Jeep Concepts, Lighting and Anti-Theft
Jim Pickering, renowned author of the CarTech books “Chevy/GMC Trucks 1973-1987: How to Build & Modify” and “Chevy/GMC Trucks 1967-1972: How to Build & Modify,” discusses the world of classic trucks and personalizing them to fit your style. Meanwhile, Holman test-drives Jeep’s latest Moab concepts and uncovers insights into Jeep’s ...
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Season 2, Episode 77 -Have you heard? In this week’s condensed episode, Challenge Accepted
Have you heard? In this week’s condensed episode, the hosts take on the challenge of identifying the vehicles behind the intriguing sounds submitted by TSP listeners in the newest round of Know Your Note. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Amsoil.
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Season 2, Episode 76 - Ian Johnson Happenings, GM and Bigger Tires? Five Star Hotline
What projects is Ian Johnson currently tackling in the shop? Why is it impossible to calibrate the speedometer on a new GM truck for larger tires? What are our listeners curious about this week? The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Amsoil.
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Season 2, Episode 75 - Have You Heard? Truck News! Final Edition of RAM TRX, Hennessey Mammoth Last Edition
The hosts dive into the Final Edition Ram TRX (in Mexico), the Hennessey Mammoth Last Edition, and the Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition. They also cover the next-gen Ram HD gas engine, a new GM truck patent, the Rivian X, a potential Honda and Nissan collaboration, the latest in police ...
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Season 2, Episode 74 - Stephen Watson of Offroad Designs, Fullsize Trucks Mods, and 2024 Ford Ranger Review
Stephen Watson, owner of Offroad Design, returns to the show to discuss everything full-size trucks, including the latest trends in axles and drivelines, the debate between ball joints and kingpins, and the topic of second vehicles. Holman reviews the 2024 Ford Ranger, while Lightning looks for ways to protect his ...
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Season 2, Episode 73 - Have You Heard? 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor firsthand driving impressions
Holman sits down with Raptor Chief Engineer Carl Widmann for an in-depth interview, discussing the intricacies and innovations of the Raptor series. He also gets behind the wheel of the highly anticipated 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, providing firsthand insights and driving impressions. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by ...
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Season 2, Episode 72 - Theresa and Jason Contreras, RAM HD Rumors, Something New Holman’s Driveway
Theresa and Jason Contreras from Baja Forged join the guys in the studio for a fun, high-energy interview. We discuss future Ram HD rumors and find out what’s in Holman’s driveway this week. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
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Season 2, Episode 71 - Have You Heard? Truck News! Scott Birdsall: Smashes Record in Pickup
Scott Birdsall’s 1,200hp+ 2JZ-powered Toyota land speed mini truck races for the first time, and we were there to witness him break his own ½-mile record! The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
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Season 2, Episode 70 - How IGLA Prevents Auto Theft, Emissions-Compliant Diesel Gains, Listener Solves Mystery
In this episode, Holman and Lightning dive into the IGLA product that prevented the theft of Lightning’s TRX. A friend of the show showcases impressive emissions-compliant power on a late-model Super Duty, and a listener cracks our latest culinary mystery. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in ...
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Season 2, Episode 69 - Have You Heard? Truck News! Ford SuperVan 4.2, Ram Tungsten, Nissan Frontier, Holman Drives a Prius
Have You Heard? Record setting Ford SuperVan 4.2, Toyota Land Cruiser pricing, GM pickup truck hybrids, truck recalls, ’25 Ram 1500 Tungsten, Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition, Ford Bronco Steering, Jeep Gladiator pricing, Nissan Frontier re-fresh, Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss, and Holman drives a Prius. The Truck Show Podcast ...
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Season 2, Episode 68 - Mike Finnegan Needs A Truck
Mike Finnegan returns to the show seeking advice on a new truck. The crew discusses his recent escapades, explores the reason behind his temporary inability to drive a manual transmission, and contemplates another culinary enigma. Proudly sponsored by Nissan in association with Banks Power, this is The Truck Show Podcast.
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Season 2, Episode 67 - Have You Heard? Chevrolet Silverado First Drive With Gale Banks
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, Holman meets up with Gale Banks to drive the Chevrolet Silverado EV for the first time. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nisan in association with Banks Power.