Hot Car Mods How-Tos
How To: Install a trailer hitch on a Chevy Aveo
The Chevy Aveo is a small efficient car, but that doesn't mean you have to go without a trailer hitch. See how to install a custom fit trailer hitch to the Aveo and carry a Class I bike rack or tow a small trailer.
How To: Install a trailer hitch on a Ford Escape Hybrid
Just because you have a hybrid, that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the functionality and convenience that a trailer hitch offers. This video shows just how simple it is to add a hitch to your hybrid suv so that you can continue to tow trailers, use a bike rack, cargo carrier, or any of the other hundreds of hitch mounted accessories available today.
How To: Install a trailer hitch on a Jeep Liberty
This video covers some great tips on how to make your trailer hitch installation go smoothly. It will explain how to clean out the bolt holes, make sure the hitch is aligned properly, and how to get a stubborn hole to line up.
How To: Install a trailer hitch on a Subaru Forester
This video will take you through the steps needed to bolt up a trailer hitch to a Subaru Forester. It is a fairly straight forward installation but there are some tips you will want to be aware of, such as the order to install parts, that will make your installation go smoothly.
How To: Install a trailer wiring harness in a Dodge Ram van
If you are going to be towing a trailer, or using auxiliary lights with your Dodge Ram 1500 full size van, you are going to need to install a T-One wiring harness. This installation could not get any easier, if you know how to use a plug and some zip ties, you can do it. This video shows where to locate the needed plug and how to test the wiring to make sure it works properly.
How To: Install a trailer wiring harness on a Chevy Aveo
If you want to pull a small trailer with the Chevy Aveo, you are going to need some wiring for the trailer lights. This video will demonstrate how easy it is to connect a modulite circuit protected wiring harness. Now, even though you don't have a truck, you can run to the hardware store to pick up supplies and it will be safe, convenient, and legal.
How To: Install a wiring harness on a Chevy Express van
f you are going to be towing a trailer, using an enclosed cargo carrier with lights, or if you want to use an electrical accessory (such as lights, or a winch) you are going to need to add a wiring harness. This video will show how to install a wiring harness on a Chevy Express full size van. It also includes some helpful tips about installing the ground wire, using dielectric grease, and installing a bracket to hold the wires so they are protected from damage.
How To: Install a trailer wiring harness on a Jeep Liberty
If you are going to tow a trailer, or if you want to wire up some accessories that need power, such as a winch or utility lights, you are going to need to install a wiring harness. This video shows you, step by step, how to complete the installation. There are some tips that will explain how to remove the tail lights, remove the plugs, install the ground, route the wires, and avoid damage to your Jeep Liberty.
How To: Install a T-One vehicle wiring harness on a Forester
If you are going to use your Subaru Forester to tow, carry a cargo carrier that has lights, or if you have accessories that need power, you are going to need to install a T-One vehicle wiring harness. This video will demonstrate the simple installation of the harness on a 2007 Subaru Forester and includes tips showing which panels need to be removed, where to access the needed plugs, and good locations for the wires and module box.
How To: Install a custom hitch on a Chevy Express van
This video is a good example of just how easy it can be to install your own custom fit hitch. To install the hitch on a Chevy Express full size van, drop in the bolts, torque them down, and you are finished.
How To: Install a Trailer Wiring Harness with No Tow Package
This video shows how to install a vehicle wiring harness, so that you can tow a trailer, on a vehicle that does not have a factory tow package. Most vehicles will have custom T-one connectors available which will simply plug into the vehicles wiring. If your vehicle does not have a custom fit wiring harness available you can hardwire the connection. Despite its name, hardwiring is not that hard, and this video will demonstrate how it is done on a 2006 Ford E-350 that does not have a tow package.
How To: Install Hidden Hitch trailer hitch on a GMC Savana van
An expert installer shows how to complete the installation of a Hidden Hitch trailer hitch on a GMC Savana van. He explains the straight forward bolt on hitch installation and offers tips on how to achieve proper alignment.
How To: Install Hidden Hitch trailer hitch on a '08 Mazda CX-9
An expert installer shows how to complete the installation of a Hidden Hitch trailer hitch on the 2008 Mazda CX-9. Video shows helpful tips on how to position the trailer hitch and make the installation quick and easy.
How To: Install a trailer hitch on a 2008 Toyota Highlander
An installer gives step by step instructions on how to remove decorative panels, remove tow hooks, lower the exhaust pipe, and install a Valley trailer hitch on a Highlander. Video also shows what to do if one of your holes does not align perfectly. If you need help removing the exhaust pipe from the rubber hanger, part two shows that.
How To: Drill holes in the spare tire pan for a trailer hitch
An installer shows how to temp set a hitch in place so that you can drill holes in the correct location on the spare tire pan.
How To: Enlarge a vehicle frame hole for a trailer hitch
An installer shows how to drill out an existing frame hole to make it larger to accommodate the installation of a trailer hitch.
How To: Install a trailer hitch on a Honda Element
An installer details the steps needed to remove the spare tire and install a trailer hitch on the Honda Element. This install of a Draw-tite hitch requires some minor drilling of the spare tire pan.
How To: Install a trailer hitch on a Chrysler Town and Country
An installer shows the steps needed to install a Valley trailer hitch on the Town and Country. Details removing bolts and getting the hitch into place on the vehicle.
How To: Use fish wire to install a trailer hitch
This video shows how to use fish wire (or lead wire) to assist in then installation of a trailer hitch. An installer shows how to feed the wire into the vehicle frame, attach the washer and bolt, and then pull the wire through to position the bolt for the hitch installation.
How To: Install a trailer brake controller on a Silverado
An installer from etrailer.com details the steps needed to install a Valley Odyssey electric brake controller on a Chevy Silverado truck.
How To: Install a 3" lift kit on a Toyota Tundra
Installing a Truxxx 3" inch lift kit on a 4x4 Toyota Tundra. Visit TundraHeadquarters.com for a complete review of the Truxxx lift kit for the Toyota Tundra.
How To: Install a shock tower notching kit
This is a video tutorial of the installation of RRS kit. Chopping shock towers in a Ford Falcon engine bay to make space.
How To: Install a RRS rack and pinion steering kit
Video entailing the ease of installation of the Revelation Racing Supplies power rack and pinion kit into a 1964 Ford Falcon
How To: Install a Chevy engine in a Ford
In this series of car restoration videos, our body shop owner and hot rod designer shows you how to restore the exterior of that old classic car back into like-new condition.
How To: Sew a digital display decal for your car
This film explains how to sew a digital display for use as a car accessory. It was created by our very own Steve Spencer as part of a competition that Scion held called "Craft My Ride." Steve has been working on this during nights and weekends and its pretty fun stuff. He used http://www.sensables.com authoring tools (beta version) to design the animation.
How To: Fit a side car to a Triumph Bonneville
Well, I've had a bit of a clear out and sold an accident damaged Triumph t595 Daytona motorcycle, a dilapidated Austin Healy Sprite and I swapped a Velocette MAC for an almost brand new Triumph Bonneville. With the other money I acquired I've bought a Watsonian Palma sidecar to put the kids in! I now need to fit the two together.
How To: Install a Chevy 350 in a Ford Thunderbird
In this auto repair video series, learn about installing a Chevy engine from Doug Jenkins. Doug and his highly trained staff of expert mechanics will demonstrate how to install a Chevrolet engine in a Ford T-Bird.
How To: Custom paint a car
Doug Jenkins, will not only show you how to maintain your car but also how to completely restore and renew its paint job. You'll learn how to scuff off old, dry paint, apply new paint and even fix blemished in the paint job as your cars becomes like new before your eyes.
How To: Make parts for a human powered car
This is the next phase of the University of Central Florida 2007 HPV Team's fairing construction. We will be using the "negative" tools we made the previous weekend to create parts that will resemble the plug we started with.
How To: DIY a redneck roller-coaster
These are real instructions on building this crazy and fun death machine. Mod your car to hold this contraption to it's roof and give your friends the ride of their life, without the lines of a normal roller coaster.
How To: Restore body work on a classic car
In this series of car restoration videos, our body shop owner and hot rod designer shows you how to restore the exterior of that old classic car back into like-new condition. He demonstrates ways to expose rust, grind it away and then repair the body section which rusted.
How To: Install a custom car exhaust
In this auto repair video series, learn how to install custom custom exhaust on your car from custom car restoration expert Doug Jenkins. Doug and his crew of mechanics and car restoration experts will demonstrate how to replace the exhaust system on a car and teach you safety tips for replacing an car exhaust system.
How To: Install a E85 flex fuel kit in a car
Ryan and Thomas aged 13 and 9 demonstrate how easy it is to install an E85 ethanol FlexFuel conversion kit in to a vehicle. This converter kit is a Full Flex Gold and will allow the car to run on E85, Gas, or any mixture of the two. Full Flex Gold is the only EPA compliant kit available and makes your car more fuel efficient and environment friendly.
How To: Convert your motorcycle to electric power
This how-to video shows how to build your own electric motorcycle; a nice way to change from gas to batteries to save the environment. There is lots of welding, but the key to welding is dropping the piece and checking if it stays together. Spindles and sprockets must align and then you are set. Check out this video customization tutorial and learn how to convert a motorcycle to electric power.
How To: Tint a side window on a truck or car
Want a great tint job, but don't want to pay for it? Learn how to tint your side windows in this excellent video- for cars or trucks!
How To: Apply car window tint
In this online video series learn tips and techniques on how to apply window tint to a car from expert window tint specialist Ronald Sanders. He will teach you about tint tools, different shades of tint, how to prep windows for tinting, how to apply window tint, how to heat shrink the tint, how to maintain window tint, and what are some benefits of window tint.