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INTRODUCING THE ARB BED RACK Expanding on its offering for back-of-ute solutions, ARB is pleased to introduce the ARB Bed Rack
The ARB Bed Rack is a versatile carrying solution for the modern-day dual cab, packed with features that allow you to mount and carry accessories to best suit your set-up. One of the unique elements of the ARB Bed Rack is the north-south configuration, which doesn’t impede on open tub carrying, for instance when loading a motorbike. ARB’s engineers have also considered rooftop tent applications, strategically designing the Bed Rack rail to sit lower than the roof of the cabin to minimise wind drag that commonly comes with mounting a rooftop tent. When it comes to making the Bed Rack your own, the options are endless, says ARB.
Featuring the popular BASE Rack dovetail along the bottom and inner side of the Bed Rack rail, this provides the foundation for accessories like Bed Rack cross bars, full platform BASE Rack plus mounts, universal accessory brackets, Molle panels and storage case mounts, just to name a few. In addition to this, customers have the full range of ARB BASE Rack accessories to choose from. To ensure that the Bed Rack truly was versatile, ARB says its engineers knew that having a high dynamic load capacity was vital. Drawing from many years of manufacturing top-of-the-line canopies, ARB says it knew the location of the strong mounting points on each individual vehicle’s tub and utilised this to achieve a dynamic load rating of 150 kilograms. Ultimately, ARB says its Bed Rack is one the most versatile back-of-ute offerings in the market and paired with ARB’s extensive range of supporting accessories from the BASE Rack, you truly can make it your own. For more information, visit www.arb.com.au 102
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine November 2023
BLACKHAWK 4X4 ULTIMATE ADJUSTABLE UPPER CONTROL ARMS RELEASED When upgrading or enhancing off-road capabilities, high quality suspension components are essential Increasing 4x4 vehicle height alters vehicle wheel alignment which in turn can lead to premature tyre wear and less responsive handling. Roadsafe says its Blackhawk 4x4 Ultimate Adjustable Upper Control Arms have been designed to provide a variety of wheel alignment options which were previously unavailable with this level of finesse in 4x4 vehicle specific suspension components. It states this new range of on-vehicle adjustable upper control arms allows easy adjustment, thereby alleviating handling issues by returning the suspension geometry and alignment back to factory specification or better. This also complements the travel available from many aftermarket suspension upgrades. Blackhawk 4×4 Ultimate Adjustable Upper Control Arms include all of the practical features that can be found with 4x4 competition vehicles, refined to best suit harsh Australian off-road conditions. Roadsafe says these suspension components also provide the durability and driveability to be expected from a premium quality manufactured product that meets and exceeds Original Equipment specifications. “Offering unrivalled innovation,” each Blackhawk 4x4 Ultimate Adjustable Upper Control Arm includes a proprietary ball joint that provides a high degree of articulation, enabling more suspension travel. The unique Blackhawk Ultimate design enables a mechanic or experienced 4x4 enthusiast to disassemble, service or rebuild the ball joint at any time using basic hand tools. The innovative design includes a patented onvehicle adjustment capability with a built-in caster increase of one degree. This allows for precise camber and caster corrections for wheel alignments and positioning. Each Blackhawk 4X4 Ultimate Adjustable Upper Control Arm features a forged aluminium 6082 mainframe that delivers superior light weight strength that exceeds OEM specifications. They also feature maintenance free high quality rubber inner bushings and are finished with durable coatings that have been designed to withstand the harshest driving conditions. The threaded adjustment mechanism is nitride hardened, ensuring longer thread life and superior corrosion control. Double mechanical 4140 chromoly locking nuts and state of the art manufacturing processes
make the Blackhawk 4X4 Ultimate Adjustable Upper Control Arm range the optimum choice for serious 4X4 owners and off-road enthusiasts. Importantly, all Blackhawk 4X4 Ultimate Adjustable Upper Control Arms are NCOP / ADR compliable for street legal use when fitted by an accredited installer with engineer sign-off / certification. This offers your customers total confidence in fitment and long-term use. The Blackhawk 4X4 Ultimate Adjustable Upper Control Arm range has and continues to be subjected to rigorous product testing to ensure that this is the case. Product testing has included Independent Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of UCA to NCOP VSB14. Physical tests of the adjustment mechanism have also been carried out to simulate fatigue, overturn and skid loading to validate its FEA Engineering endorsement. These premium quality suspension components have also undergone physical torsion testing, along with a stringent ongoing local quality assurance program, and are backed by a comprehensive warranty for additional peace of mind. Various Blackhawk 4X4 Ultimate Adjustable Upper Control Arm applications are now available, with more applications to be added towards the end of 2023 and during 2024. Current applications include BHU3881H - 2005+ to current Toyota Hilux ALL (excl 2022+ Rouge); BHU3841T - 200 series Toyota Land Cruiser; BHU3841P - Toyota Prado 120/150/FJ Cruiser; and BHU4981N - Nissan D40/D23 Navara. Blackhawk 4x4 states it is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of automotive steering and suspension components. It is part of BAPCOR, Australasia’s largest automotive aftermarket specialised company. For more information, check out the stockist listing at www.blackhawk4x4.com.au
