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Pickup Truck Body Style Configurations

Pickup trucks are available in a variety of body styles. Use these resources to learn more about pickup truck body styles in order to choose the configuration that's best for your needs.
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How To Choose the Best Truck

Not sure which truck suits your needs? We'll help you take a step-by-step approach to find a truck that will do the job, fits your budget, and has the type of styling you like.

Pickup Truck Body Styles Explained

Are you shopping for a pickup truck—and getting confused by some of the terminology that describes different body styles? King cab, crew cab, extended cab and all the rest. Here are some details to help you sort out the terms.

Pickup Truck Box and Bed Styles

Ever wonder what pickup truck box style terms mean? What's the difference between a flairside and a stepside? And what about a styleside? Here's a visual to help you understand the differences between pickup truck boxes and bed styles.

Pictures of Pickup Truck Cab Styles

Here's a collection of truck photos to help you visualize the many body styles you'll see when you shop for a pickup truck. These truck body pictures help you choose a cab style that suits your needs.

Truck Load Capacity Facts

This guide to pickup truck load capacities helps you determine the types of items your truck is capable of hauling.

Anti-Lock Brakes

Your vehicle's anti-lock brake system is an important automotive safety advancement, but it is one of the least understood. Learn how different types of brake systems react when you hit the brake pedal.

Torque and Horsepower

Every truck and car review you read tells you a vehicle's horspower and torque ratings--but they don't usually explain what the terms mean. Do you know how horsepower and torque relate to your real life driving?

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