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YOU. NO. LONGER. HAVE. TO. THINK. OR. TALK. LIKE. A. ROBOT. Aren’t you tired of trying to remember ‘command’ words, pause between those words and follow complex and carefully choreographed routines to use your car’s voice recognition feature?

Well, we certainly were so that’s why we invented Intelligent VOICE. With Intelligent VOICE, you can simply speak what’s on your mind, without thinking about how to say it, or force yourself to go through rehearsed queries. For instance, just say the entire address of the destination you want to go to in one shot – no need to specify the state, city, street, and house number one at a time – or simply state “I am hungry” for a list of nearby restaurants. Intelligent VOICE gets it quickly and conversationally and delivers exactly what you are looking for every time.

Intelligent VOICE is now available on Clarion’s all new NX605 in-dash multimedia system.

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PASMAG Tuning Essentials (ISSN # 1710-1573) is published 6 times a year by Performance Auto & Sound Inc. 100A-219 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, M6K 3J1, Canada SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (10 issues) Canada and USA: $24.99 (20 issues) Canada and USA: $34.99 (30 issues) Canada and USA: $42.99 Toll Free: 1 (888) 564-SUBS [7827] Email: subs@pasmag.com www.pasmag.com/subscribe GROUP PUBLISHER & CEO Tim Rutledge PUBLISHERS Blake Breslin & Perry Breslin FOUNDER & SR. VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Frank Spezzano

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BIGGER Right? Yup, we think so too. In our second-ever PASMAG special issue of TRUCKS, we’re looking at the biggest trucks (and SUVs), the best stories, the trending topics, and the coolest upgrades to hit this side of the globe this year. From lifted to audio and off-road gifted, inside you’ll find some of the most creative and well-crafted builds ever. Really.

To start, we have to go back to the home of our debut of the first issue of TRUCKS, at SEMA 2014. We’re talking thousands of square feet that makes automotive enthusiasts from all walks just stare in amazement. Dive into the #Trending section to see what trucks were all the rage, what made them special and perhaps, where or when you can see (or buy) them yourselves.

TRD had their full lineup of 2014 Baja trucks and a special appearance by their trophy king, which you can find out more about inside.

IS ALWAYS BETTER Likely, the Ford on the front cover has something to do with why you picked us up, and there’s a lot to tell you about this truck.

It’s built for extreme sports, and no – not every part is brand new. In fact, much of its cool factor lies in its refurbished parts.

Speaking of cool, Memphis Car Audio helped create a Spring Break Nationals Ford F-150 that plays so hot, we had to set the photoshoot on ice! Also on the audio front, you can read in-depth about an Orion Jeep Wrangler loaded with a wall of sound so large that it may literally make your head explode.

(Warning: ear plugs may be required while reading the story.)

We’re all here because we like our trucks and we like our toys. Associate editor Micky Slinger and photographer Brian McGee collaborated to put together one of the coolest pieces on a Toyota Tacoma

motorcycle hauler that carries and off-loads a matching set of Ducati Monsters using a custom hydraulic motorcycle deck. The workmanship and creativity is impeccable, with the prose and photos to match. It's the next level in vehicle function and design.

Wondering how you can bring your ride to the same level of our features? Have a look at our friendly Buyers Guides, which cover everything from your front grille to your back hitch. Accessories, lighting, engine, fluids, wheels, tires, brakes, interior, chassis and exhaust It's inspiration and how to achieve it.

All here.

The weather is finally sunny and warm for all of us across this great continent, so now’s the time to get your ride(s) ready and prepped for show, sound-off, trail competition, hauling and off-road season! We’re glad we could join in the fun.

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THE INTERNET IS DROOLING and they want more. Honda has released teaser after teaser of their new Civic Type-R, and now they’ve unveiled another concept in Paris at the auto show. With orders now open for the new hothatched Civic overseas, those of us in North America are left asking, “What about us?”

There are a few theories on this; one of which stating that we won’t ever see a performance version of the Civic here because of what’s called “fleet wide fuel economy.” Bringing over a turbocharged model and introducing it to a fleet of fuel conscious commuters isn’t going to help Honda’s average fuel consumption, and could actually result in fines should it go over the limit.

Two more rumors have come out, the first being that Honda will forgo the Euro version to give us our own Type-R instead. The 2.0L turbo engine from overseas could be plunked into the current-gen Civie with some Type-R upgrades.

The second is that a reworked version of the CR-Z platform could be the home for the Type-R heart.

What do you think? Could it happen? Would you settle for a different version of the Type-R? Or do you think this is all just smoke? Let us know at letters@pasmag.com.

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IT’S BIGGER, IT’S MEANER, AND ITS BITE IS AS SHARP AS ITS BARK. Lingenfelter Performance Engineering and Southern Comfort Automotive partnered together to tackle Chevrolet’s Silverado and inject it with a long list of enhancements to bring us the 550 horsepower supercharged “Reaper.” Starting up front with an optional Magnuson TSV1900 supercharger system, air is pushed through the 6.2L V8 is out of a CORSA Performance exhaust system, which all sits 3-inches higher thanks to a set of Fox Racing 3.0 factory series shocks with remote reservoirs that allow 9.2 inches of travel up front and 11.2 in the rear. Making use of that power and height advantage, the Reaper rolls over obstacles using optional 17-inch beadlock wheels and General Grabber A/T tires, housed under flared wide body fenders.

Among other enhancements are a new front end for steep approaches, rock guards, and a floodlight system that includes two light bars for 11,480 lumens.

Three versions of the Reaper are now available at select Chevy dealers, starting from the mid $50,000s.

AND THE AWARD GOES TO…

The GMC Sierra 1500 full-size light-duty pickup, Yukon full-size SUV and Terrain compact SUV ranked highest in their respective segments in the 2015 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. The GMC brand gained six spots, moving up to No. 10 overall (in a tie).

The 2015 study tracks 2012 model year vehicles in the third year of ownership.

Both the Sierra 1500 and Yukon also achieved the highest score in their segments in the 2014 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study.

“The momentum continues at GMC with this recognition,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC Sales and Marketing. “We expect all of our vehicles to perform at the highest level every time a customer gets behind the wheel and this achievement validates our commitment to dependability and reliability.”

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LOW-LIFE LUXURY Tjin Edition. We know them from the Camaros, the Mustangs, the 2014 SEMA-award winning Ford Focus, and the absolutely slammed F-150 featured in the last TRUCKS issue – and perhaps you’ve even spotted them on their RoadShow tour. Now they’ve lowered the boom on Ford’s biggest SUV, getting down the old school way with air ride and custom pulled fenders by Unique Fabrication and Josh Freeman – a necessity to fit a giant and gleaming set of Rotiform TMB 24s finished in a unique bronze hand-chosen

by Rotiform’s own John Whipple.

The TMBs match perfectly in color and rarity to the Axalta paint scheme, which covers the exterior in a faded robin’s egg blue that leaves us feeling warm, fuzzy, and yes – in love.

Helping air it down, Tjin called on VIAIR for compressors, Accuair for air management and AirREX for their digital gauges to manage the air pressure

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in the struts and tank, mak this Expedition as much a show-shocker as it is daily driver. Comfort takes precedent as much as style here, but a Vortech charge cooler, side exit MagnaFlow exhaust and six-piston Baer big brake kit makes sure it hits all the performance marks, too.

No detail was left unturned and to that end, the Katzkin black leather interior provides ample luxury for listeners of the audiophile-worthy sound system filled with Sony components and Scosche distribution blocks and wiring.

The flawless and intricate workmanship helped the Expedition take home Ford’s prestigious SEMA award for Outstanding Achievement in Design.

If you’re like us and want to get up close to see just how well a hulking SUV can be transformed, you can catch it on tour with the Tjin Edition RoadShow, coming to a location near you.

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SMALL PICK-UP, BIG POTENTIAL In case you missed it at the Detroit Auto Show, Hyundai flipped the small truck world on its head with the Santa Cruz Crossover – and it may very well be built if the press and public opinion have anything to do with it. Filling a thin segment of small pickups aimed at the younger market, Hyundai’s aim with the Santa Cruz is to fill the role of both crossover and adventure vehicle. The truck bed expands for a variety of

jobs and activities, and the rear-hinged rear doors allow for easy cabin access.

“The Santa Cruz crossover truck concept meets the unspoken needs of a growing Millennial lifestyle we call ‘Urban Adventurers’,” said Mark Dipko, director, corporate planning, Hyundai Motor America. “This new crossover allows them all the expandable utility they need throughout their active week, from work-life professionalism, to social interests, to a whole variety of outdoor pursuits, without the typical compromises they have come to expect from the industry’s current product offerings.”

Powering the Concept is Hyundai’s 2.0-liter turbo diesel powertrain, putting out 190 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque through its HTRAC all-wheel drive system, which the company says could achieve as much as 30 mpg.

INTO THE TRUCKIN’ FUTURE DAIMLER’S SUPERTRUCK & WESTERN STAR 5700 XE

The Mid-America Trucking show had a glimpse into the future of the industry with Daimler’s latest Freightliner SuperTruck, and the Western Star 5700XE, set for production this May in Cleveland, North Carolina. Through advanced aero and an all-new Detroit powertrain DD15 engine (455-505 hp & 1,650-1,750 lb-ft) and DT12 automated transmission, the 5700 uses almost 15% less fuel than its competition, meaning less stops and more cash in driver’s, or company pockets.

The Freightliner SuperTruck is equipped with the DT12 automated transmission and predictive technology that controls the vehicle speed using GPS and digital 3D maps. And in test drives, at a weight of 29.5 metric tons (65,000 lbs. GVWR), it consumed just 12.2 mpg at 65 mph. In addition, it achieved 115% greater freight efficiency over a 2009 baseline truck.

With a $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, it appears the future of truck transport is just around the corner. Maybe Homer Simpson’s experience with the “Navitron Auto Drive” system wasn’t far off the truth after all…

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BRONCO COLLABO Skyjacker 40th Anniversary Ford Bronco 4x4 Back in 1976, some of us may have been playing with toy cars nearly identical to this. Perhaps not as radical, but Skyjacker and Matchbox have teamed up to throw back to one of the originators of the off-road trend.

Taking the 1976 Bronco, the design teams utilized a dream roster of suppliers to build the ultimate classic off-roader to celebrate Skyjacker’s 40th anniversary at the 2014 SEMA show in its traditional colors.

Highlighted by Skyjacker’s latest suspension products, BMF wheels, Bushwacker body upgrades, Hedman headers and SSBC brakes, the modern components make it ultra-trail worthy, while the yellow

roll-cage and driver canopy give it a retro-flair that makes this Bronco truly one of a kind.

“The concept was to utilize the trail-tested, tough-as-nails 1976 Bronco platform and beef it up with the full Skyjacker off-road treatment. The end result is a Matchbox Bronco that will tackle any terrain in its path,” says Felix Holst, Vice President, Wheels Design at Mattel.

Best of all, each of these products are available for anyone looking to build their own ‘66-77 Bronco. And if you’re looking for a bit of nostalgia or want to get the younger generation in on the action, Mattel has even created a 1:64 scale of the iconic workhorse, available at select toy stores and online.

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Nissan announced its return to pick-up territory in a big way, launching the full-size 2016 Titan XD. Flanked by a 5.0L Cummins turbo diesel, the truck is 100-percent American, with design and engineering being conducted in Tennessee, California, Michigan and Arizona, while Tennessee and Indiana build the engines.

Final assembly will happen in Mississippi.

The Cummins turbo diesel will output 310 horses and 555 lb-ft of torque, but its maximum payload of 2,000 pounds and towing capacity of 12,000 pounds (when properly equipped) really shows its muscle. The new fully-boxed, full-length ladder frame offers extreme stiffness and resistance to lateral, vertical and torsional bending. Best of all, while it offers heavy-duty performance, the Titan XD will also offer unrivaled comfort via Nissan’s NASA-inspired “zero-gravity” seats, which we can attest are one of (if not the) most comfortable long-distance chairs we’ve ever sat in. Expect pricing on the redesigned Titan XD to be above the 2015 mark of $29,640 (base) when it is launched later this year.

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Toyota’s pickups are usually rated for their off-road and towing prowess, but Divine 1 Customs partnered with celebrity chef Tim Love to create the ultimate party machine.

Tacking a sliding 27-inch grill that flame throws 24,000 BTUs, three TVs, a Sony Playstation 4 and a fully-equipped Rockford Fosgate System (with two 600-watt P600X4 amps, two 10-inch subwoofers and three pairs of component speakers), the Tim Love Tundra instantly became the love of football fans and grown-up kids alike. With two beer/wine taps and cold storage coolers, the only thing missing from the build – and the only reason to part with such a glorious creation – is the lack of a porta-potty on deck.

BIG BOY TOY TONKA TUNDRA Designed as a dedication to emergency responders nationwide, the appropriately-colored red, black and yellow Tonka Tundra is the perfect transformation of toy truck done large. As fun as it appears, it’s equally capable thanks to AMP Research automatic side steps, a Hi-Lift first-responder jack and bar mount, a Pro-Comp/Smittybilt winch, a CargoGlide bed slide, air compressor, axe and more. Performance comes via a TRD supercharger, dual exhaust setup and big brake kit, while its hulking stature is made possible by custom 10-inch Bulletproof Suspension and 20-inch Moto Metal Wheels.

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As evidence by the victory, N-Fab’s product choices and build quality served the team well in capturing their 36-hour long title.

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Dry heat. Sand. Mud. Suspension-crushing jumps. Gruelling desert conditions.

That’s what the Tundra TRD Pro Desert Race Truck was designed to handle - and for 1,000+ miles, no less. Once SEMA finished, the truck left for Ensenada, Mexico dressed in TRD Pro x Monster Energy livery to battle for top honors in the Full Size Stock Class of the 47th Baja 1000. Drivers Andy Bell, Jamie Bestwick, Ryan Millen, Ted Moncure and navigators Mike Sweers and Samantha Stone fought through one of the globe’s most difficult rallies and did just that – capturing the class title in 36 hours.

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TUNDRA TROPHY TRUCK PRIOR TO HIS COACHING VICTORY AT THE BAJA 1000, Ivan Stewart made a SEMA appearance alongside his Tundra Trophy truck. The more than 30-year partnership has contributed to a record number of victories in the MTEG stadium series, alongside his 10 driver titles and 84 off-road wins.

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TOWING POWER, 9.5K WINCHES, AIR TANKS AND JACKS – the TRD Tacoma support vehicle was built to get its racy Tundra TRD Pro sibling out of any pinches during the Baja 1000.

Thankfully, aside from the standard crew support and the driver’s side gash, the Tundra TRD Pro didn’t require any of the major supports outfitted on the TRD Tacoma.

THE TRD TUNDRA CARRIED ALL THE SUPPLIES NECESSARY FOR THE TUNDRA TRD PRO DESERT RACE TRUCK. FUEL, TIRES, AIR TANKS, 12K WINCHES, A TWO-TON JACK AND OFF-ROAD EMERGENCY KIT – it’s all here. Heck, with the TRD Pro suspension, wheels and tires, a Lowrance 7-inch GPS, light bars, N-Fab bed cage and Coleman cooler, this Tundra might as well have entered the competition itself!

Proving the Tundra’s capabilities twice over, it was a worthy adversary in keeping up and crossing the Baja 1000 finish line with its sibling, and a comfortable, spacious home for ride-along mechanics Zach Zwillinger, Matt Weal, Mike Jarboe and Mark Sasaki.

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Growing up in the heart of America, it was an easy choice to make the transition to a pick-up, but one that differed greatly from the low-riding fourbanger car she was driving. Still, she knew when she settled on the Ford F-150 – one of the industry’s most popular flatbeds and the 2015 North American truck of the year – that she made the right decision. In fact, before she had the truck, she knew what she wanted to do with it: lift it and load it with sound. It’s a winning formula when done right.

Thankfully for her, Mallory’s husband Mark works with one of the largest truck tuning and building shops in the United States in DV8 Motorsports. With guidance throughout, he helped source the parts from the best in the business to make it exactly what she’d dreamed.

“We’re a one-stop truck shop,” Mark says. “We specialize in diesel performance, wheels, tires, lifted – we’re fully in-house – and we do complete audio builds. The whole nine yards.”

Mallory was in great hands. DV8 took care of the BDS Suspension coilover lift kit and Fox front reservoir coilovers and 2.0 Series rear shocks, which lifts the F-150 six inches. When paired with the 22-inch American Force flat black Shield wheels and hulking 37-inch Toyo Open Country tires, it looks as clean as any lifted build we’ve seen.

But all that lift makes for a difficult entry, and while Mallory surely has some ups as a figure skating director and coach (which explains the cool shoot location – no pun intended), AMP Research automatic retractable steps are a welcome addition. Just open the door and step up!

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The black accents on the accessories, underbody and smoked lamps play a devilish contrast to the white exterior, but it gets even hotter once the lights go out.

“I’ve wanted to do white and purple,” Mallory says of her color scheme. You might be asking, ‘Where’s the purple?’, but look closer and you’ll find it on the Smittybilt M1 grille, Fabtech anodized upper control arms, coils, traction bars, tow bar, and Magnitech diff cover. Heck, even the

inlet tube from the K&N filter has been given the royal treatment. Just don’t get too close, or the HornBlasters Shocker Train Horn kit may blow your ears off.

When the lights dim, a custom set of purple LED under lights give Mallory the perfect blend of personality and uniqueness compared to many of her pick-up counterparts.

“I’ve always been a big fan of interior and exterior lighting, trying to keep it a little different,” Mallory says. “Instead of using the bulbs, we

used tape because it gives it a better glow and the exact color I wanted.”

Making sure her interior didn’t feel left out, the A-pillars, foot wells and speakers are tastefully treated in the glow, too.

While color is nice and all, the key for her was sourcing a proper sound system. As many of us know, fitting good sound and hard-hitting bass isn’t always the easiest thing in a cab that’s the size of a few large coolers.

Good thing DV8 knows a thing or two about custom truck audio.

“We had already built her truck completely, so the next step was the audio,” Mark says. “I’d been planning on doing an audio build for six to

“I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A BIG FAN OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TRYING TO KEEP IT A LITTLE DIFFERENT,” MALLORY SAYS. “INSTEAD OF USING THE BULBS, WE USED TAPE BECAUSE IT GIVES IT A BETTER GLOW AND THE EXACT COLOR I WANTED.” TUNING ESSENTIALS // 2015 TRUCKS // 2ND EDITION

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The plan? To build it in time for Spring Break Nationals and have it front and center at the Memphis Car Audio booth.

With that in mind, Mark and DV8’s audio installer Kyle Cummings went gangbusters to build the whole system, which meant loading with as much quality gear as possible.

The Memphis MCX subwoofer and midrange amps found a home in custom brackets mounted in the headliner, while the SA midbass was tucked neatly under the driver seat. Two sets of MClass components were fitted into the doors – the two midbasses on each side surrounded in glowing purple, and the tweeters mounted right behind the A-pillars.

But it’s in the back where the boom goes big.

We all know cab space in a pick-up is at a higher premium than a Manhattan loft, so trying to maximize space and sound can be a bit of a formulaic nightmare.

“It was either run a whole bunch of eights, or just one or two flat 10s under the seat in a crappy box that you couldn’t see,” Mark laughs.

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doing and to get the best looking box, it really forced us to use the eight-inch subwoofers.”

Keeping with Mallory’s desire for a factoryfresh finish that was also functional, Kyle and Mark came up with an intuitive design that would fit and punch.

“It’s actually two separate boxes that we built to look like one,” Mark says. “It’s about a cube and two-thirds on each side, and ported. This thing drops, especially with just four eights. It moves a lot of air.”

That’s undoubtedly much to do with the box design and hard hitting frequencies provided by the MClass double roll butyl surround and ultra-strong carbon-layered construction. It also makes for Mallory’s favorite part of her blasting beauty.

“That came out beautiful,” Mallory says of her enclosure, aka “Bedlam.” “That is Mark’s custom design and he did all the math – it’s just so impressive.”

The truck sat loud and proud with Memphis at SBN, and while it didn’t enter any sound competitions because the system was still so fresh, Mallory isn’t ruling any out in the future. Mark is even looking into a supercharger or twin-turbo install, so we doubt this is the last we’ll hear about it.

And if you’re within a few blocks of this thing, we can guarantee it won’t be.

ESSENTIALS 2013 Ford F-150 FX2

OWNER: Mallory Wetherington BUILT BY: DV8 Motorsports LOCATION: Palm Beach, FL ENGINE: 5.0L Coyote V8 HORSEPOWER: 385 HP (est.)

TORQUE: 410 LB-FT (est.)

ENGINE ∂ K&N (air filter, air intake) ∂ SCT Performance X4 7015 tune DRIVETRAIN ∂ Magnitech diff cover EXHAUST ∂ Flo-Pro cat-back system ∂ Dumped exhaust WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES ∂ American Force Shield flat black wheels – 22x12 (f/r) ∂ Toyo Open Country tires – 37x13.5x22 (f/r) ∂ Stainless steel braided brake lines CHASSIS / SUSPENSION ∂ BDS Suspension 6-in. coilover lift kit (Fox Racing 2.5-in. remote reservoir front coilovers, Fox Racing 2.0 Series rear shocks, 1-pc. front/rear high-clearance crossmembers, machined cast-iron steering knuckles, dual-pin 5-in. block, offset spring plates, U-bolts, brake line relocation brackets) ∂ Fabtech upper control arms ∂ Custom traction bars EXTERIOR ∂ Smittybilt M1 grille w/ anodized hardware ∂ Custom smoked 6K headlights/taillights ∂ Rigid SR-M reverse light kit ∂ LED reverse/cargo lights ∂ Purple LED underlighting MOBILE ELECTRONICS ∂ Memphis Car Audio (LL6A processor, crossover, MCX 1.1100 subwoofer amplifier, SA2100 midbass amplifier, MCX 4.75 midrange amplifier, MClass 15MCR8S4 8-in. subwoofer (4), MClass 6.5-in. components (2), MClass Sync 8-in. rear fill speakers, fuse holders, 0-gauge power wire, distribution blocks) ∂ Custom ported fiberglass subwoofer enclosure by DV8 Motorsports

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t’s fair to say that we all grew up with Hotwheels and RC cars. They were our cars before we had cars. You could own a custom-painted Lamborghini or a VW Bus with surfboards sticking out the back. Some of them were even big enough to carry others. The possibilities were endless and it was a fitting start to the oncoming automotive obsession.

Trenton Ulicny is one such enthusiast. On top of being a co-owner of a nutrition chain and a cofounder of a line of fine sake and spirits, vehicles have always been a part of his life. So much so that in 1998, he somehow found the time and started the automotive marketing and strategy group, The Collective.

Part of what The Collective does is building show cars for certain companies to show off what their product can really do. In 2014, Trenton was approached by Energy Suspension to build a car for SEMA. “We were asked by Energy Suspension to build either a Tacoma or a Miata,” says Ulicny. “Being that I had a Tacoma in the garage, it was an easy choice, and gave me a reason to build a truck I had been dreaming of for some time.”

Ulicny was going to build a truck with toy car inspiration – something that big kids everywhere would love. The goal was to put together a Tacoma that looked the part, performed, and even had an awesome gimmick. Being that Ulicny and his wife are both motorcycle riders, it only made sense for the truck to carry their twin Ducati Monsters, right? This Tacoma is the toy truck that you begged your parents for at Christmas.

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Getting a motorcycle hauler onto the truck was one thing, but having it fit was another. Ulicny enlisted the help of the skilled fabricators at Bio Kustumz to bring his original sketches to life.

The crew at Bio Kustumz was more than willing and soon got to lengthening, strengthening and modifying the frame of the Tacoma to accommodate the hydraulic loading system.

While they were back there, Bio Kustumz added custom four-inch drop spindles, four-linked the rear and moved the rear axle back 10 inches. The new custom rear bumper was originally going to have some sort of bespoke lighting setup, but The Collective’s resident artist, Chris Dunlop, suggested reusing the factory taillights. They were cut in half, resealed and then turned upside down to be mounted.

This saved some major headaches and ended up flowing with the bed sides and rear end nicely.

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Next came the fun part: the motorcycle deck. An Amerideck hydraulic loading system was sourced and modified to fit in the now-capable bed of the Tacoma.

Spec’d to load up to 2,500 pounds and all from the comfort of the cab, this was the one. All of the components to the hydraulic lift system are tucked neatly under the lift and in the bed of the truck for an extremely clean install. Ulicny explains how it all goes down – and then back up.

“The Amerideck Motorcycle Deck was modified to fit the Tacoma, and goes from loaded position to sitting flat on the ground behind the truck to make loading extremely easy,” he says. “Roll the motorcycle up into the wheel chock, add two tie-downs, press a button and they lift onto the back of the truck.”

It’s all well and good to have the convenience of loading up a pair of Ducs with the push of a button, but

“GETTING A MOTORCYCLE HAULER ONTO THE TRUCK WAS ONE THING, BUT HAVING IT FIT WAS ANOTHER…” it sucks if the rear end of the truck is sagging on the road. To combat the weight issues, Icon Suspension remote reservoir shocks were installed in the rear with Firestone airbags. The front sports Icon coilovers, custom built for the ‘Yota, which are dialed down for a tasteful drop. A full Energy Suspension bushing replacement is in effect as well, so everything stays nice and tight while hauling.

“Everybody lifts Tacomas, so to stand out from the crowd, make entrance in and out of the Tacoma easy, and achieve that RC truck

slammed look on big tires that every kid (and big kid) loves, we set out to find a way to lower the truck while at the same time tuck 33-inch diameter tires,” smiles Ulicny. “Lots of custom fabrication to the frame, suspension, fenders and wheel wells made it happen.”

Bringing down all that weight from speed was also a concern, so Tundra Racing was called upon to convert the rear brakes to discs and the front hubs to six-lugs.

StopTech four-piston calipers were slapped on the front as well for peace of mind.

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2007 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab

OWNER: Trenton Ulicny BUILT BY: Bio Kustumz, WRAPS1, California Upholstery, Chris Dunlop, Youseff Phillips

CLUB AFFILIATION: Team NZ LOCATION: Tustin, CA ENGINE: Toyota 1GR-FE 4.0L V6

HORSEPOWER: 236 HP TORQUE: 266 LB-FT

ENGINE ∂ K&N air filter ∂ Techflex hoses

EXTERIOR ∂ Demello Offroad custom-widened front bumper ∂ Bio Kustumz (custom truck bed, custom rear bumper, cut & inverted taillights) ∂ Grillcraft 2015 Tacoma mesh grille insert ∂ Fiberwerx fenders w/ 6-in. flare, 3-in. rise ∂ Toyota 2015 Tacoma (hood, grille, shell) ∂ Anzo black housing headlights ∂ Avery Dennison Matte Khaki wrap by Wraps1 ∂ Auto Sauce detailing products ∂ Wurton (LED fog lights (spot), LED 42-in. light bar, LED rear-facing loading lights (diffused)) ∂ TJM 12,000 lb. hidden winch ∂ Baja Rack top-mounted rack ∂ Amerideck motorcycle deck

MOBILE ELECTRONICS ∂ Sony XAV-68BT double-DIN head unit ∂ Audison Prima (8.9bit speaker amp, 8.9 bit processor, AP1D subwoofer amp, APK165 front speakers, APX 6.5 rear coaxial speakers) ∂ Hertz Energy ES 250.5 subwoofers (2) ∂ Scosche (EFX power/ ground wiring, fuse holder, distribution blocks) ∂ Optima battery

EXHAUST ∂ Magnaflow (exhaust system, catalytic converter) WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES ∂ KMC XD128 Machete wheels – 20x9 -12et (f/r) ∂ Nitto Trail Grappler tires – LT285/55 R20 (f/r) ∂ Tundra Racing (6-lug front conversion kit, Pro Series II rear disc brake conversion kit) ∂ 12.2-in. rear brake rotors ∂ StopTech (4-piston front brake calipers, 13.4-in. slotted front rotors) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION ∂ Icon Suspension (front custom coilovers, rear remote reservoir shocks) ∂ Firestone rear airbags ∂ Bio Kustumz (3-in. custom drop spindles, 4-link rear, lengthened & strengthened frame, rear axle relocation) ∂ Viair 450C dual compressors ∂ Accuair air management ∂ Energy Suspension Hyper-flex master bushing set

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INTERIOR ∂ California Upholstery (black dyed dash, black dyed steering wheel custom painted & wrapped accents) ∂ Line-X coated cab ∂ Icon Suspension shift knob ∂ Roadwire custom leather interior ∂ Dynamat sound deadening

SPONSORS ∂ Accuair, Advanced Marketing, Amerideck, Anzo, Audison, Auto Sauce, Baja Racks, Demello Offroad, Dynamat, Energy Suspension, Fiberwerx, Grillcraft, Hertz Audio, Icon Suspension, Line-X, MagnaFlow, Nitto, Optima Batteries, Roadwire, Scosche, Sony, StopTech, Techflex, TJM, Tundra Racing, Viair, Wraps1, Wurton

As Ulicny mentioned, under the six-inch flare and three-inch rise Fiberwerx fenders sit 20-inch KMC XD128 wheels paired with some truly massive 285/55 Nitto Trail Grappler tires. A Demello Offroad bumper was custom-widened in the front to match up with the fenders and to provide a hiding place for the 12,000 pound rated TJM winch. Once all was installed, the Tacoma was taken to Wraps1 to get the Avery Denison Matte Khaki wrap with custom red and black accents.

California Upholstery followed the red and black accent theme on the inside, as well as putting in the custom Roadwire leather interior. Before this all went down though, the whole cab was coated in Line-X and sprinkled with Dynamat, offering a quiet ride for passengers, but also providing some great acoustics for the sound system.

Cruising tunes are performed by a symphony of Audison Prima speakers, processors and amps, while a pair of Hertz Energy ES 250.2 subs boom in the back. Quality components are nothing without quality wiring, so Scosche is on the scene with their EFX power/ ground wiring.

It pays off to stay a kid at heart. Not only does it make life just a little more fun, but it also provides you with some kickass hobbies. Ulicny may have started off small with RC trucks and Hotwheels, but now he’s got the best toy to tow around his others.

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unning around SEMA is kind of like being at an exotic car show. In the same way that the fifth Ferrari you see is less exciting than the first, seeing the same vehicles at the show with the same things done to them, over and over agin, can carry that same excitement factor. Things start to blur a little and you start being able to really differentiate which cars break the mold. When wading through Ford’s packed internal presence, A.R.E.’s F-150 was one of those vehicles.

The big, blue behemoth towered over the Mustangs lined up beside it, shining away and packed up to the grille with goodies.

Although it was spotless on the floor, its “extreme sports” theme hinted that you could drive it out the doors of the LVCC, into the desert and ‘have a time’ with the contents stuffed in the back.

“Extreme athletes have a lot of gear to take around to their different destinations,” A.R.E. CEO Andy Clutter says of the extreme sports theme. “We thought showcasing a truck for these types of athletes would not only be cool, but a great way to show off how dynamic our products can be.”

Indeed. Their ToolMaster HD fiberglass truck cap showed how impressive it is by fitting Tony Hawk skateboards, Shaun White snowboards, a 1987 reissue Harrow bike, three helmets and even a fridge, which all sit on top of twin PickupVault lockable bed storage units. This truck bed is a good time.

You’ll notice that each of these things are each mounted to fit, but also to show off. There are some interesting techniques at play to accomplish that, and the man responsible is Trent VanArsdalen of Trent’s Trick Upholstery.

Trent, as all builders do, takes advantage of spare parts and odds and ends as often as he can. One of my favorite excerpts from our chat was, “With these builds, everything is just so close, so

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I had to go shopping in my attic.” Knowing that this truck came together with repurposed materials ups the cool factor exponentially.

Look at the helmets dangling out the side window of the cap. How are those suspended there? Bicycle inner tubes. How do those skateboards and snowboards not knock around the bed? Big o-rings secure those things down. Where did those awesome cast aluminum arms that position the snowboard racks come from? They’re plastic armrest inner-structures from an old van, painted to look like cast metal. Oh, and all of the hardware on the truck has been replaced with an upgraded billet aluminum or stainless steel component, which VanArsdalen manufactures. All of these killer ideas came from the mad mind of Trent.

“I also did the stainless steel, laser-cut work inside and outside the truck, which I call ‘Mechanical Wilderness,’” says VanA-

rsdalen. “I really tried to keep that theme throughout the whole truck.”

The Mechanical Wilderness theme is featured on the bumpers, grille, inner door panels, interior inserts and even ghosted into the Skyjacker suspension components.

That’s dedication.

Paired with the snazzy Skyjacker components, Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 “helper” springs provide a bit of assistance with all that junk in the trunk. Air Lift actually made the four-hour drive from Michigan to Ohio, where Trent’s shop is, to make the first F-150 system of its kind.

“They physically drove down and mocked [a system] up, then went back to their facility and made it, and then sent it back to me,” VanArsdalen recalls. “It’s a wireless remote control leveling system. It’s almost like a garage door opener controller on the sun visor with three presets and manual settings on it for load.”

" Knowing that this truck came together with repurposed materials ups the cool factor exponentially."

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2015 Ford F-150 Platinum

BUILT BY: A.R.E. & Trent VanArsdalen LOCATION: Baltimore, OH ENGINE: 5.0L V8 HORSEPOWER: 385 HP TORQUE: 387 LB-FT

EXHAUST SYSTEM ∂ Corsa exhaust system WHEELS/TIRES/ ∂ DUB Monster Energy Edition 538MB wheels ∂ Toyo Open Country tires CHASSIS / SUSPENSION ∂ Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 air springs ∂ Hellwig load & sway control ∂ Skyjacker suspension EXTERIOR ∂ Lynch Concepts custom paintwork ∂ Axalta paint ∂ A.R.E. ToolMaster HD fiberglass truck cap ∂ BOLT hitch lock ∂ Bushwacker fender flares ∂ Fab Four bumpers ∂ Monster Hook hitch hooks ∂ PickupVault lockable bed storage ∂ Plain And Simple (headlights, taillights) ∂ Rigid Industries LED lighting ∂ Surco roof racks INTERIOR ∂ Trent’s Trick Upholstery interior work ∂ ARB (refrigerator, air compressor) ∂ K2 Extreme coolers MOBILE ELECTRONICS ∂ Kicker audio ∂ Reikken battery ∂ GoPro

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Of course the rest of the pickup has a rugged look to back up the components that make up this F-150 funfest. Fab Four bumpers get some custom touches and sit on the front and the back. Bushwacker pocketstyle fenders widen out over the upgraded DUB Monster Energy Edition 538MB wheels wrapped in do-it-all Toyo Open Country tires.

LED light bars from Rigid Industries take up residence all over the truck – front bumper, rear bumper, roof and Surco roof rack. And everywhere there’s a light bar, there’s a GoPro to capture the action to show off to your friends when you’re back from playing around.

Inside, things are pretty comfy for a capable off-road truck. The F-150 was delivered to Trent as a Platinum, so it already had some tasty leather seats that feature airbags, heating and cooling. As nice as that would be for the driver, it posed as a bit of a challenge for VanArsdalen.

“They are airbag seats, so I can’t officially stitch those at an upholstery shop because I have to have the seam that blows up and that becomes a whole issue,” he explains. “I just gutted out the factory inserts and put those new inserts into the seats. They have cooling and heating in them, so I had to use special foam.”

Under the newly trimmed seats sit Kicker subwoofers, three in a row, in a seamless install when the seats are down. The rest of the audio system is also Kicker, with components sitting in sunken speaker pods, which recycle

the factory chrome trim rings, and an OEM radio interface to allow the modifications to happen in the first place.

Now, you’re probably realizing that this truck has a ton of stuff to power. On top of audio, lights, two coolers and a fridge, there are also multiple integrated charging stations for both smartphones and GoPros. This is where Reikken stepped in. Of course, their batteries help carry some of the load, but one of their 110 inverters is the real Hercules in this setup.

“It’s a reversed plug like an RV has, so you just plug the truck in the 110 and it powers the whole truck and all the accessories,” VanArsdalen says. “It’s all built right into the truck. Even the factory 110 in the truck is powered through the other system.”

They left this truck on for three days straight at SEMA and then drove it out after with no problems. Enough said.

A.R.E.’s ode to extreme sports did very well at the show. Aside from stealing gazes from show-goers, the F-150 won a Ford Project Excellence Award, as well as a Mother’s Shine Award. The latter of which, from Trent’s words, would have still been awarded to the truck “if the thing was still in primer because of all the details.”

This is show truck of the highest caliber. It has the looks, it has the performance, it has the goodies, and now it has the recognition it deserves. All of this came together in five weeks before SEMA. Can you imagine what it would have been if Trent had even another week with it?

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hen you build an audiofocused vehicle for show, you better have two things: the sound and the look. These two things are essential to pulling people in. Someone could hear your setup from across the venue and come running over to check it out, or you could grab their gaze as they walk on by. People will take pictures and videos. Soon - one way or another - you’re getting noticed.

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LOAD Jeep Wrangler. It has a presence unlike any other with its fold out “wings,” amp racks and earthshaking performance. It’s almost like a peacock when it’s all folded out and bellowing, attracting the attention of bass heads from all over.

According to Edgar Cedeño, the head hauncho at Orion Audio, the Jeep was the best and only choice for what they had planned.

“For the kind of build that we wanted to do, it just fit because you can take off the doors, you can take off the roof, you can take almost everything off the car.” Explains Cedeño. “It just fit the vision perfectly.”

The Jeep’s tear-away features were perfect because of what was going to occupy the space.

When all was said and done, the Jeep housed two amplifiers per side rack, as well as two on the roof and two inside the rear roofline; all of which are Orion’s newest top-of-the-line offerings: the HCCA series.

On the inside, where the rear seats used to be, is an impressive arrangement of power wires, bus bars, crossovers and the five Reikken HO 3209 batteries that help to power this beast.

It’s like looking into the command center and seeing where all of the assignments go.

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Bass performance is what this build is all about and it has a shocking amount. Four 15-inch XTRPRO subwoofers sit inside the gorgeous, open and mirror-finished box that takes up the Jeep’s trunk. That’s clearly not enough, so the box is lined with XTRPRO XDM104MBF subs, four per side. Ten HCCA tweeters take up residence on the box to seal the deal.

But wait, there’s more! The features that you’ve most definitely been drawn to would be the two wings, which swing out on either side of the colossal enclosure. Each one is armed with

four HCCA midrange speakers and one HCCA tweeter for the musical cherry on top.

Above all else, the best thing about this Jeep is the fact that it’s a daily driver. You’d think with those speaker wings and amp racks sticking out, it would be stowed, towed, showed, and then stowed again. Everything actually folds up into the back by way of TV stand mounts. The mounting mechanism and swivel heads are perfect for the job. In the words of Cedeño, “You put your soft top up and move on!”

“What I like the most about it is the reaction of the people when they see it,” he exclaims.

“When you go to a show and people look at it, there’s just jaws dropping. They’re like, ‘What the hell did these people do?’ Even other brands during CES came over to say that we went over the limit with this Jeep.”

Oh yeah, this Jeep was a hit as CES. It probably helped that Orion’s booth was more party than business, and once they demo’d the system on the Wrangler, it was a swamp of people. It shook the hall. Go ahead and search for videos online, but it won’t do as much justice as getting your organs rearranged in person.

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“FOR THE KIND OF BUILD THAT WE WANTED TO DO, IT JUST FIT BECAUSE YOU CAN TAKE OFF THE DOORS, YOU CAN TAKE OFF THE ROOF, YOU CAN TAKE ALMOST EVERYTHING OFF THE CAR.” “At CES we put [the volume] halfway once, but we were afraid because the booth next to ours had some glass stands and every time we played music, the glass started shaking really hard,” laughs Cedeño. “We certainly didn’t want to get sued.”

So, if half power is enough to worry about breaking your neighbor’s glass, what is full power supposed to be like? The truth is, only four people know because they just had to experience how insane it is. They took it out to the desert where it wouldn’t cause much trouble to let it rip. Cedeño says that’s the first and possibly last time they do it, as there’s no way it would be allowed to play anywhere else.

There’s no word on just what kind of output this monster is capable of.

Besides a safe place to play, there was one other issue with the build: the weight. When the numbers were crunched, the installers found that they had slapped about 2,500 pounds onto the back of the Wrangler. Next came the fun of finding a suspension that would work.

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“We went through five suspensions,” exclaims Cedeño.

“The Jeep wasn’t meant to take that kind of weight. Everything kept failing.”

Eventually, Orion struck gold with Bilstein, who made up specially valved shocks and custom springs to hold the monumental weight of the system. Adjustable control arms and extended sway bars also lend a hand to sort out the suspension conundrum.

Orion wanted it to be a showstopper, but they didn’t want to hide the Jeep’s off-road roots. It sits on some suitable 22-inch TIS wheels, which are wrapped in some seriously meaty 37x12.5 Nitto Trail Grapplers. Proline did a serious solid and manufactured some custom cast iron bumpers and custom fenders, just for the Wrangler.

The Jeep is always poised to pull in an audience.

When it’s not drawing in all in attendance at a show, it’s getting some love from the authorities as well.

“We had four police cars stop us one day,” Cedeño cracks up. “After they took pictures with the Jeep, they let us go!”

On the street, on exhibition, wherever it goes, whether good or bad, this Jeep reigns supreme in the attention-grabbing department. Orion is hoping to get out to a few more shows this season like Slamology, a couple NOPI gatherings, and eventually SEMA. Don’t worry because, whether it’s your eyes or ears, you’ll find it.

ESSENTIALS

2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport

OWNER: Edgar Cedeno BUILT BY: Orion Car Audio, Champion 4x4 LOCATION: Miami, FL ENGINE: Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar V6 HORSEPOWER: 285 HP TORQUE: 260 LB-FT

WHEELS / TIRES ∂ TIS wheels – 22-in. (f/r) ∂ Nitto Trail Grappler tires – 37x12.5 R22 (f/r) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION ∂ Bilstein 5160 special valve shocks (f/r) ∂ Custom springs (f/r) ∂ Adjustable control arms ∂ Extended sway bars EXTERIOR ∂ Proline (“Orion” custom cast iron bumpers (f/r), custom fenders) ∂ Oracle (LED headlights, LED taillights) ∂ 0208 Graphics (aluminum finish vinyl, custom vinyl graphics) MOBILE ELECTRONICS ∂ Pioneer AVH4600 head unit ∂ Orion (XTR X4R crossover, HCCA 5000.1D amps (2), HCCA 3000.4H amps (2), HCCA 2000.4 amps (4), XTRPRO 154D subs (4), XTRPRO XDM104MBF subs (8), HCCA 108NHP midrange (8), HCCA TN-1 tweeters (12), 0-gauge power wire, distribution blocks) ∂ Optima under-hood battery ∂ Reikken HO 3209 batteries (5)

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ARC Audio XDi600.4 Amplifier

Audiopipe APAW-35CFF Speaker

$3,500 | Alpine-USA.com

$529 | ARCAudio.com

Audiopipe.com

The X009-FD2 multimedia receiver keeps your factory controls and adds enhancements like navigation, customizable short cuts, Bluetooth wireless technology and sound settings optimized for your Ford truck via the easy-to-use, large 9-inch touch-screen. This premium system will restyle your truck and provide you with a high quality driving and entertainment experience.

When it comes to dynamics and overall sound quality, nothing beats raw power - except clean power. With the XDi600.4 amplifier, that is exactly what you get. Delivering 150 watts into 4 channels at 2 or 4 ohms, give your mids and highs more than enough dynamic power to satisfy even the most demanding or critical of listeners.

The new APAW line consists of four models (6.5and 8-inch, also available in slim-mount models) of indoor/outdoor loudspeakers by Audiopipe, which offers a full carbon fiber cone. All models offer large power handling capabilities, 4-ohm impedance and water repellent carbon fiber construction, resulting in a lightweight, durable and great-sounding speaker.

Axxera AV6225BH Multimedia Receiver w/ DualMirror

Image Dynamics MQ 150.2

JL Audio ACP108LG-W3v3 MicroSub+ Amplified Subwoofer

$ 24 9 . 9 9 | A x x e ra A u d i o . c o m

$299.95 | ImageDynamicsUSA.net

JLAudio.com

Axxera’s double-DIN DVD multimedia receiver with a 6.2-inch LED HD LCD screen features DualMirror technology for mirroring the screen of the connected smartphone. The built-in Bluetooth supports audio streaming, hands-free calling and phonebook profiles. Also features 16 million color combinations, RDS tuner, parametric and 6-band graphic EQ, programmable steering wheel interface, and USB and 3.5-mm inputs.

If you’re looking to add some power to your audio system but are short on space, the Image Dynamics MQ 150.2 may be the ticket for you. This 2-channel amplifier uses the latest in full-range Class-D design, which means 500 watts of power (2 x 250) that can fit under a seat, in a glove box or in a door pocket.

The ACP108LG-W3v3 MicroSub+ subwoofer system combines a proprietary Direct Conversion Class-D amplifier with a unique low-impedance driver to achieve a real-world 94% efficiency and generate an impressive 250 watts of power output.

The built-in amplifier accepts line or speaker level inputs and includes full-featured signal processing, plus remote level control capability.

Kenwood DDX9902S Multimedia Receiver

KICKER Front Row Digital Signal Processor

KICKER L7 Subwoofer

Kenwood.com

$299.95 | KICKER.com

$499.95 to $799.95 | KICKER.com

The DDX9902S is Kenwood’s first receiver to include both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The DDX9902S also features Bluetooth integration, built-in control of Pandora and iHeartRadio, HD Radio selection and is SiriusXM-Ready for even more listening options. A rear-view camera is easily added and steering wheel audio controls are also compatible with the device.

The Front Row 6-channel digital signal processor is a must-have for those who play DJ while they drive. Speaker time alignment, simulated 5.1 surround sound, KickEQ bass boost and SHOCwave (Sub-Harmonic Octave Creation) are all controlled from a convenient remote. Subsonic filter, clip limiter, auto turn-on, FIT, 32-step fully variable digital crossovers and selectable slopes are all within reach.

As a 2015 CES Innovation Award winner, KICKER’s L7 subwoofer is the best in its class, with a cone shape that is exclusively designed for more output.

The woofer’s motor structure, combined with large voice coils and oversized magnets, creates higher SPL, power handling and better small-box performance than any of its predecessors.

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Mosconi D2 100.4DSP Amplifier

MTX 7512-22 Subwoofer

$115.95 to $170.95 MemphisCarAudio.com

$1,299 | Mosconi-America.com

$449.95 | MTX.com

This Class-D, 100-watt x 4 amplifier in a tiny 6x5inch platform is Mosconi’s latest offering, designed and built in Italy. Featuring 6-channel on-board DSP and two digitally processed line outputs with SP-DIF digital input. There are AUX inputs suitable for hands-free sets, mobile navigation and external stereo sources. High quality Bluetooth streaming is an option for this model.

This 7512-22 is a 12-inch, 2-ohm dual voice coil SuperWoofer built on the MTX tradition of getting more than expected. The 75 Series SuperWoofer was known for being extremely reliable and now the 75 Series is back - stepped up a few notches.

Sound quality is incomparable, exceeded by only the MTX 95 Series.

MTX ThunderForm Vehicle Specific Subwoofer Enclosures

Orion XTR12D4 Subwoofers

Pioneer TS-D Series Speakers

$84 | OrionCarAudio.com

$180 to $200 | PioneerElectronics.com

MTX.com

Orion’s XTR 12-inch 4-ohm dual voice coil subwoofer handles 600 watts RMS and 2,400 watts max for seriously impressive bass performance for incredible value. New for 2015, Orion is also offering the 12-inch XTR sub in a single voice coil variation. The XTR line features a custom trim ring, tinsel leads and a dual cooling system.

Pioneer’s TS-D series speakers are designed to maintain open and smooth sound quality with solid bass response, vocals, staging and clear separation of instruments. Featuring Twaron aramid fiber cones, elastic polymer surrounds and 0.9-inch tweeters, the TS-D components demonstrate quicker response and an open sound. Multiple adaption kits are included for easy installation in factory door locations.

PowerBass PS-DF110T Subwoofer & Enclosure

Reikken HO3209 Pure Lead Power Cell

Rockford Fosgate T1 Slim-Fit Power Series Subwoofers

$179.99 | PowerBassUSA.com

Reikken.com

$499.99 to $549.99 | RockfordFosgate.com

New for 2015 is this down-firing enclosure with subwoofer from PowerBass. A single 10-inch woofer that is housed in a cabinet, mounted facing down to deliver extra bass in small spaces.

Measuring only 18 x 12.5 x 5.5-inches, this enclosure was designed especially for pick-up trucks and crew cabs and is rated to handle up to 400 watts.

The newest cell in the Reikken lineup sports pure lead plates, copper terminals and a fire-retardant case for the highest output and durability of any design to date. Earning rave reviews, this powerhouse provides high output and long service life for the most demanding systems.

As installs become more intricate and space limitations are more common, Rockford Fosgate has redesigned their Power Series subwoofer line to include slim-fit models that accommodate such applications. The T1 Silm-Fit subs feature an injection-molded foam surround with VAST proprietary surround technique, encapsulating voice coil to former coupling technology, high-temperature energy neodymium motor structure, and proprietary split yoke pass-through motor structure.

The Power Reference line has always stood for affordable high quality subs with great sound. Memphis gave the line a facelift for 2015, producing a stylish woofer that delivers the booming bass you expect from the Power Reference line. Available in 10-, 12- and 15-inch single and dual voice coil versions.

ThunderForm vehicle specific custom subwoofer enclosures ensure an easy install with perfect factory fit to utilize unused space in the vehicle.

It’s even molded the same color throughout so scratches won't show. All ThunderForm models are manufactured using either a HDPE resin rotational molding or hand-laid fiberglass process to create lightweight, durable enclosures in three formats: amplified, loaded, and unloaded.

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Wirez Signature Series Interconnects

$ 9 9 . 9 9 t o $ 1 1 9 . 9 9 | S o n y. c o m

GotWirez.com

Featuring a modulus, multi-layered, mica-reinforced cellular woofer diaphragm for high rigidity and precise bass, the XS-XB series full range speakers realize 300, 350 and 500 W RMS in the 5.25, 6.5 and 6x9-inch models, respectively.

Connect directly to the matching high-power head unit with built-in 40 W x 4 CEA RMS amplifier and MEGA BASS circuitry for standalone subwoofer and amplifier performance.

Wirez Signature Series Interconnects feature state of the art “Tip-2-Tip” noise rejection technologies to make sure the only thing you hear in your system is your music - no noise. The nylonbraided jacket and molded interconnect tip ensures reliability and great looks.

Visit your local Wirez dealer for more information.

XFIRE XFR Series Amplifiers

XS Power D3400R Battery

$349.99 to $999.99 | XFireAudio.com

$469.99 | 4XSPower.com

Peerless amplification unleashed. XFR series amplifiers feature ultra efficient 2, 4 and 5-channel full range Class-D topology, while XFR mono blocks utilize Class-D designs with 8-volt inputs and 1-ohm stability. Available models: XFR7500.1, XFR5000.1, XFR2000.5, XFR2000.4, XFR1800.2, XFR1200.4.

XS Power’s D3400R right terminal, group 34R style battery offers real power and unreal performance. Weighing less than 48 lbs., the D3400R produces 3,300 max amps of current and 1,000 cranking amps. It’s a direct fit for any vehicle using a group 34R style battery. BCI rated at 65 amp hours, the D3400R will keep the music playing - long after the party has faded.

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American Force Honor MP8

American Force Twister DRW

$2,500 | AmericanForce.com

$2,500 | AmericanForce.com

AmericanForce.com

CONSTRUCTION: 2-piece Forged SIZE (IN.): 22, 24 WIDTH (IN.): 12, 14, 16 BOLT PATTERN: 5x120.7, 5x127, 5x139.7, 5x114.3, 5x150, 6x127, 6x139.7, 6x114.3, 6x135, 8x180, 8x6.5, 8x170, 8x180 FINISH: Polished aluminum, Custom

CONSTRUCTION: 2-piece Forged SIZE (IN.): 22, 24 WIDTH (IN.): 12, 14, 16 BOLT PATTERN: 5x120.7, 5x127, 5x139.7, 5x114.3, 5x150, 6x127, 6x139.7, 6x114.3, 6x135, 8x180, 8x6.5, 8x170, 8x180 FINISH: Polished aluminum, Custom

CONSTRUCTION: Forged Dually SIZE (IN.): 20, 22, 22.5, 24 WIDTH (IN.): 9 to 12, 14 BOLT PATTERN: Ford, Chevy/GMC, Dodge applications FINISH: Polished aluminum, Custom

Black Rhino 500

Black Rhino Mint

Black Rhino Tanay

BlackRhinoWheels.com

BlackRhinoWheels.com

BlackRhinoWheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x127, 5x150, 5x139.7, 6x135, 6x139.7, 8x165, 8x170 FINISH: Matte black

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x127, 5x150, 5x139.7, 6x135, 6x139.7 FINISH: Matte black, Gloss graphite

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x127, 5x150, 5x139.7, 6x135, 6x139.7, 8x165, 8x170 FINISH: Silver w/ machine face, Matte black w/ machine face & dark matte, Matte black w/ graphite lip

Fast HD F204 Rigg

Fast HD F205 Mission

Fuel Off-Road Fuel Forged - FF07

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$350 to $415 (CDN) | FastWheels.ca

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CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8, 9 BOLT PATTERN: 5x127 to 5x150, 6x120 to 6x139.7, 8x165.1 to 8x180 FINISH: Matte black w/ milled trim, Vapor chrome

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 20 WIDTH (IN.): 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x114.3 to 5x139.7, 6x114.3 to 6x139.7 FINISH: Gloss black w/ machined face

CONSTRUCTION: Forged SIZE (IN.): 22, 24, 26 WIDTH (IN.): 10, 12, 14, 16 BOLT PATTERN: 5x4.5, 5x5.0, 5x5.5, 5x150, 6x5.0, 6x135, 6x5.5, 8x6.5, 8x170, 8x180 FINISH: Matte Black, Milled (available with or without machined lip dimples), High luster polished, Gloss black w/ milled accents, Brushed face w/ high luster polished windows

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Fuel Off-Road D538 Maverick Dually

HRE TR105

FuelOffRoad.com

FuelOffRoad.com

From $2,200 | HREWheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: 2-piece Cast SIZE (IN.): 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 10, 12, 14 BOLT PATTERN: 5x5.0, 5x5.5, 5x150, 6x5.5, 6x135, 8x6.5, 8x170, 8x180 FINISH: Gloss white, Milled w/ gloss black lip

CONSTRUCTION: Cast Dually SIZE (IN.): 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 8.25 BOLT PATTERN: 8x6.5, 8x170, 8x180, 8x200, 8x210 FINISH: Black, Milled

CONSTRUCTION: Forged SIZE (IN.): 20 to 23 WIDTH (IN.): 9 to 12 BOLT PATTERN: 5 & 6-bolt patterns FINISH: Custom

KMC XD Series XD820 – Grenade

KMC XD Series XD822 – Monster 2

Mamba Type M16

KMCWheels.com

KMCWheels.com

MambaWheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18, 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5 to 10, 12 BOLT PATTERN: 5x4.5, 5x5, 5x150, 6x135, 6x5.5, 8x6.5, 8x170, 8x180 FINISH: Satin black, Satin black milled, Satin black w/ machined face

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x4.5, 5x4.75, 5x5, 5x135, 5x150, 5x5.5, 6x135, 6x5.5, 8x6.5, 8x170, 8x180 FINISH: Satin black w/ black accents

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9 BOLT PATTERN: 6x135, 5x127, 6x139.7, 5x139.7, 6x135 FINISH: Matte black w/ bolts

Mamba Type M17

Mamba Type M18

Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 Pro 4

MambaWheels.com

MambaWheels.com

From $155 | MickeyThompsonTires.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16, 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8, 9 BOLT PATTERN: 5x114.3, 5x127, 5x139.7, 6x114.3, 6x139.7, 6x135 FINISH: Gloss black w/ machined accents & drill holes

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 15, 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8, 9 BOLT PATTERN: 5x114.3, 5x127, 5x139.7, 6x135, 6x139.7 FINISH: Matte graphite w/ machine bead & bolts, Matte black w/ machine bead lip & bolts

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 15 to 17 WIDTH (IN.): 8 to 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x4.5, 5x5, 5x5.5, 6x5.5, 6x135, 8x170, 8x6.5 FINISH: Matte black

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Remington Buckshot

RTX Off-Road Crawler

RemingtonWheels.com

RemingtonWheels.com

RTXWheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9 BOLT PATTERN: Most truck applications FINISH: Satin black, Satin black machined, PVD chrome

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 11 BOLT PATTERN: Most truck applications FINISH: Satin black, Satin black machined, PVD chrome

CONSTRUCTION: Low Pressure Cast SIZE (IN): 17, 20 WIDTH (IN): 8, 9 BOLT PATTERN: 5x127, 5x139.7, 5x150, 6x139.7, 8x165.1, 8x170 FINISH: Matte black

RTX Off-Road Dune

Ultra Motorsports 249 Predator II

Walker Evans Racing 504 Legacy

RTXWheels.com

UltraWheel.com

UltraWheel.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9 BOLT PATTERN: 5x135, 5x139.7, 6x135, 6x139.7 FINISH: Matte black

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 12 BOLT PATTERN: 5x5.0, 5x5.5, 5x150, 6x120, 6x135, 6x5.5, 8x6.5, 8x170, 8x180 FINISH: Gloss black w/ milling, PVD, Chrome

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16, 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8, 8.5, 9 BOLT PATTERN: 5x4.5, 5x5.0, 5x5.5, 5x150, 6x135, 6x5.5, 8x6.5, 8x170 FINISH: Satin black w/ diamond cut face, Satin black

Weld Rekon XT B57B

Weld Rekon XT F58B

WORX 808 Beast II

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$799.99 | WeldWheels.com

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CONSTRUCTION: Forged SIZE (IN.): 17, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5, 9 BOLT PATTERN: 5x5, 5x5.5, 6x5, 6x135 FINISH: Black machined

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 12 BOLT PATTERN: 5x4.5, 5x5.0, 5x5.5, 5x150, 6x135, 6x5.5, 8x6.5, 8x170, 8x180 FINISH: Gloss black w/ milling, Satin black

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BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2

AchillesRadial.com

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$ 24 9 to $ 9 1 8 | B F G o o d r i c h T i re s . c o m

CATEGORY: Mud-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 18 WIDTH (MM): 235 to 33x12.50 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 15/32 to 18/32 UTQG RATING: N/A

CATEGORY: All-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 245 to 37x12.50 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 15/32 UTQG RATING: N/A

CATEGORY: Mud-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 18, 20 WIDTH (MM): 215 to 38x14.50 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 18/32 to 20/32 UTQG RATING: N/A

Continental CrossContact UHP

Cooper Discoverer A/T3

Cooper ZEON LTZ

ContinentalTire.com

CooperTire.com

CooperTire.com

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 21 WIDTH (MM): 215 to 295 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 to 12/32 UTQG RATING: 420-AA-A

CATEGORY: All-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 18, 20 WIDTH (MM): 225 to 285 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 12/32 to 14/32 UTQG RATING: 560-A-B

CATEGORY: All-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 18 to 20, 22 WIDTH (MM): 255 to 305 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 12/32, 14/32 UTQG RATING: 520-A-B

Falken Wildpeak A/T

Falken ZIEX S/TZ05

Michelin LTX A/T2

FalkenTire.com

FalkenTire.com

From $165 | MichelinMan.com

CATEGORY: All-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 18, 20, 22, 24 WIDTH (MM): 235 to 37x13.50 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 13/32 to 18/32 UTQG RATING: 500-A-B, 500-A-A

CATEGORY: Special Trailer WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 18 to 20, 22, 24 WIDTH (MM): 235 to 305 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 to 14/32 UTQG RATING: 460-A-A

CATEGORY: All-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 18, 20 WIDTH (MM): 225 to 285 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 14/32 to 16/32 UTQG RATING: 500-A-B

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©2014 Mitek Corporation. All rights reserved. MTX, ThunderForm, and Feel the Thunder are trademarks of Mitek Corporation. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners and no endorsement is implied. MTX005040 RevA 10/14

THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE SPECIFIC SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE

Add Bass In Wasted Space

Bring Big Concert Sound to Your Truck...

MTX ThunderForms are manufactured using either a highly technical rotational molding or hand laid fiberglass process to create lightweight, durable enclosures. Upgrade your ThunderForm with FPR Series Shallow Mount Subwoofers for a serious bass experience.

• Available for over 225 vehicles including models from Dodge, Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota, and Jeep • Includes installation hardware for an easy, flawless install with perfect factory fit • Easily integrates with factory audio system • Utilize unused space in vehicles FPR Series Shallow Mount Subwoofers offer true bass performance. Available in: • 10" 300W RMS or 12" 400W RMS • Single 4Ω or 2Ω Configuration • 3.325" Mounting Depth

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Mickey Thompson Deegan 38

Nexen Roadian MT

MickeyThompsonTires.com

MickeyThompsonTires.com

NexenTireUSA.com

CATEGORY: Mud-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER: 15 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 265 to 38x15.50 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 19/32 to 23/32 UTQG RATING: N/A

CATEGORY: Mud-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 18, 20 WIDTH (MM): 305 to 37x12.50 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 19/32 to 21/32 UTQG RATING: N/A

CATEGORY: Mud-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15, 16 WIDTH (MM): 235 to 31x10.50 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 17/32, 18/32 UTQG RATING: N/A

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8

Nitto Terra Grappler G2

Nitto Trail Grappler

NexenTireUSA.com

NittoTire.com

NittoTire.com

CATEGORY: All-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 18, 20 WIDTH (MM): 235 to 275 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 12/32 to 16/32 UTQG RATING: 560-A-B

CATEGORY: All-Terrain WHEEL DIAMTER (IN.): 17, 18, 20, 22 WIDTH (MM): 235 to 37x12.50 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 13/32 to 18/32 UTQG RATING: 600-A-B

CATEGORY: Mud-Terrain WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 18, 20, 22, 24 WIDTH (MM): 255 to 40x15.50 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 18/32 to 21/32 UTQG RATING: N/A

TOYO OPEN COUNTRY A/T II

TOYO OPEN COUNTRY C/T

TOYO OPEN COUNTRY M/T

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Toyo T i re s . c o m

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CATEGORY: All-Terrain (studdable) WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): 235 to 35x12.50 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 18 to 19/32 UTQG RATING: N/A

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The Bladerunner Street Series turbocharger from AFE is a direct bolt-on stock replacement with no core charge for Dodge’s 2003-07 5.9L diesel engine. All connections to the truck are compatible with OE geometry. A wastegate actuator is included, which comes preset to factory specs.

In-house dyno testing at AFE produced a max gain of more than 10 hp and 28 lb-ft of torque.

This AFE Bladerunner turbo can be installed on 1999.5-2003 Ford 7.3L diesel engines as a direct, bolt-on replacement. All connections to the vehicle are compatible with OE geometry. Additional fueling is not required for improved performance over OE, but maximum gains are achieved from fuel system upgrades. Dyno testing yielded a max gain of more than 13 hp and 28 lb-ft of torque.

The GT Platinum is a 4-in-1 device: a vehicle engine tuner, monitor, gauge and diagnostic device in a single unit. The GT increases horsepower, improves fuel economy and provides monitoring features and diagnostic functions.

Featuring the largest feature set and the widest range of vehicle applications from a single product part number. Available in diesel and gas versions, as well as 50-State versions.

Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger for Jeep Wrangler JK

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Designed exclusively for the Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine, the E-Force supercharger increases torque for improved towing and off-road performance while retaining great daily driving manners. It utilizes the Eaton 1320 TVS rotor assembly for maximum efficiency in a compact package.

The manifold assembly features a dual-pass intercooler for optimal air temperatures and allows access to the oil filter.

If your speedometer is inaccurate when you replaced the OE tires or rear gears on your 2015 GM truck, 2014 Ram truck or 2015 Jeep JK, what do you do? With the Hypertech Speedometer Calibrator, the speedometer and odometer can be easily recalibrated for use with any non-stock tire size and/or rear gear ratio. What’s more, it has no limitations for increased tire height!

Available with flow rates of 28 gallons per hour at 2 to 3.5 PSI for import gas applications, and 35 gallons per hour at 4 to 7 PSI for domestic, gas, diesel, ethanol, meth and E85 engine applications, every Mr. Gasket fuel pump is universally compatible with all carbureted, 12V negative ground electrical systems. Comes complete with a fuel filter, fittings and hardware.

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The Ny-Trex Bare Bones EFI Wet System features the highest quality Raptor wet nozzle for up to 150 horsepower with adjustable horsepower jetting.

Also included: a 10 lb. black powder-coated bottle, Hi-Flow 660 bottle valve, bottle brackets, braided stainless lines, switch controls, clamps and fittings, and all required hardware.

TI Automotive’s high-performance fuel modules for the Ford F-150 feature the award-winning Dual Channel Single Stage fuel pump technology.

Ideal for engines with up to 1,000 horsepower with a flow rate of 500 LPH, the drop-in fuel module assembly includes flanges and fuel level sensors.

Available for various F-150 wheelbases with different size tanks.

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$1,099.99 | VortechSuperchargers.com The flagship of Vortech’s Charge Cooler EcoBoost packages is the EcoBoost F-150, which gives you more of everything you want by increasing charge cooling effectiveness without sacrificing boost pressure. More torque to tow and more power on the go, the charge cooler upgrade packages from Vortech are a must have for Ford EcoBoost owners.

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Air Lift RideControl Air Spring Kit for 2015 GM Colorado/Canyon A i r L i f t C o m p a n y. c o m Air Lift's RideControl suspension kits offer adjustable air springs that work with the existing leaf spring suspension of the GM Colorado/Canyon to provide up to 2,000 lbs. of load-leveling capacity. The air springs can be inflated when carrying heavy loads and deflated for light loads or riding empty. They are air-adjustable from 5 to 100 psi.

Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate for Dodge Ram 1500 $ 6 0 2 . 3 2 | A i r L i f t C o m p a n y. c o m LoadLifter 5000 ULTIMATE works with your vehicle’s leaf springs to provide up to 5,000 lbs. of load leveling capacity and keeps the vehicle riding stable.

The closed-cell urethane foam jounce bumper inside the air spring absorbs shock and protects vehicles carrying heavy loads, and makes the air springs maintenance-free. Replaces the factory jounce bumper that is sometimes removed when adding air springs.

Belltech Lowering Kit for 2009-14 Dodge Ram 1500 $655.65 | Belltech.com

Belltech Airjack Air Suspension Kit $489.75 | Belltech.com Belltech Airjack systems are heavy-duty air spring suspension systems designed for specific applications. They are capable of handling heavy loads without sacrificing the ride quality of your existing suspension. Airjack suspension systems will fit half-ton, full size pickup trucks with rear leaf springs with this universal kit.

Belltech offers this solution to turn your Dodge Ram 1500 into an aggressive sport truck. The Ram 1500 Lowering Kit includes lowered coil springs and Street Performance shocks to give a sporty look, while also handling day-to-day and spirited driving.

The front kit provides a 2-inch drop in height, while the rear kit offers a 4-inch drop.

Eibach All-Terrain-Lift Kits for Jeep JK/ Cherokee Eibach.com

Bilstein 5100 Series Adjustable Shocks BilsteinUS.com BILSTEIN 5100 Series ride height adjustable shock absorbers are designed for front coilover pick-up and SUV suspensions. With the use of multiple snap ring grooves to position the spring seat at different heights, vehicle ride height can be changed anywhere between 0 to 2.5 inches, depending on the application.

Energy Suspension Hyperflex Master Bushing Kit $502.48 | EnergySuspension.com Get your Jeep JK ready for off-roading with Energy Suspension’s Hyper Flex Master Bushing Kit. This kit includes everything you need to overhaul your Jeep’s suspension components: control arm bushing sets, bumpstop sets, sway and track bar sets, and even a body mount set. Available in red or black.

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Eibachs’s All-Terrain-Lift performance suspension packages for the current generation of Jeep Wrangler JK and Grand Cherokee offer precision engineered Lift Springs and Pro-Truck shocks for better off-road capability and superior on-road stability/handling.

The systems come complete with bumpstop spacers, adjustable end-links and a front track bar, rear track bar location brackets and stainless steel brake lines.

Energy Suspension Hyperflex Leaf Spring Bushings EnergySuspension.com You'll feel increased handling and control from Energy Suspension’s Leaf Spring Performance Polyurethane Bushings. Hyperflex Leaf Spring Bushings help maintain control through high performance and day-to-day handling.

Sets include heavy-duty metal sleeves and Formula 5 pre-lube lubricant for durability and smooth operation. Available in red or black for many applications.

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FOX 2.0 Performance Series Coilover IFP RideFOX.com FOX Performance Series coilover IFP shocks feature an extruded aluminum body to increase cooling capacity. The vehicle-specific upper mount includes a composite bushing that isolates noise and vibration. Locking, spring preload rings allow for easy ride adjustments.

These coilovers bolt on with no modifications and are designed to level your truck front-to-rear.

FOX 2.0 Performance Series Reservoir Shock w/ CD Adjuster RideFOX.com The aluminum-bodied 2.0 Performance Series Adjustable Reservoir smooth body shock features a heat reducing design and external reservoir for increased oil and nitrogen capacity, while delivering a striking race look. The included CD Adjuster delivers 8 clicks of compression adjustability - from very soft to very firm. The 2.0 Performance Series Reservoir shock provides predictable ride quality, capable of handling the roughest road conditions.

ICON RXT Rear Suspension System for 2010-14 Ford Raptor

ICON WK2 Suspension System for 2010+ Jeep Cherokee

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ICON engineers developed this 0- to 2-inch suspension system to offer increased wheel travel, decreased body roll, and confidence-inspiring ride characteristics. The mild lift that this system provides also allows for larger wheel and tire combinations that will increase ground clearance. This system features vehicle-specific valving for the 2.5 Series coilovers and rear shocks, for an excellent ride across any terrain.

ICON’s RXT Rear Suspension System includes an all-new RXT 3.0 Rear Bypass shock and an RXT Multi-Rate Leaf Spring that works in conjunction with the ICON Rear Bumpstop Kit. Installation of this system offers a 20% increase in up-travel, a 30% increase in down-travel, and the ability to adjust the leaf spring rate.

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Rough Country Suspension Lift Kit for 2015 Ford F-150 $ 1 , 2 9 9 . 9 5 | R o u g h C o u n t r y. c o m

Rough Country 1.25-inch Body Lift Kit for 2015 GM Canyon/Colorado $ 1 2 9 . 9 5 | R o u g h C o u n t r y. c o m Rough Country’s lift kit for Canyon/Colorado offers increased ground clearance while maintaining factory ride comfort. The kit includes front and rear bumper brackets and body lift pucks made from fiberglass-reinforced nylon for superior strength and durability, 10.9 grade body mount bolts, zinc-coated hardware.

Featuring a set of durable lifted knuckles and strut spacers, you'll gain enough ride height to run up to 35-inch tires with proper wheel spacing.

Includes a set of differential drop brackets, sway bar drop brackets, brake line brackets, drive shaft spacer, 1/4-inch thick plate steel front and rear crossmember, and a set of Rough Country's premiere off-road shock absorbers: the Performance 2.2s.

Skyjacker Leveling Kit for 2005-11 Ford Super Duty Skyjacker.com Skyjacker has released two front metal spacer kits for the 2005-11 Ford Super Duty. These kits feature heavy-duty metal spacers and the design of these spacers allows for a simple installation while retaining the factory ride quality. The kit includes both driver and passenger side front spacers with grade 8 bolts.

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Skyjacker M95 Performance Series Shocks Skyjacker.com Skyjacker’s M95 monotube shock is the ultimate shock absorber for light trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. This single tube design helps operating temperatures stay cooler under extreme conditions. The high pressure nitrogen gas and floating piston technology combine to create the fastest responding shock ever.

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DBA T3 4x4 Survival Series Slotted Rotors DBAUSA.com

This system features Baer's 6P 6-piston caliper mounted over a 13.5-inch 1-piece slotted and drilled, zinc-plated rotor. The system is designed as a direct bolt-on for the JK and re-uses the factory hoses. The Pro was built to fit with many popular aftermarket 17-inch wheels. A rear brake kit is also available.

DBA’s T3 slotted 4x4 Survival Series features a "Kangaroo Paw" ventilation design for greater heat dissipation. XG150 high carbon-alloyed iron increases the thermal capacity of the rotor, and the tri-symmetrical T3 slot design dampens vibration harmonics for a quieter, improved brake operation. The T3 slots also provide rapid brake recovery after exiting water crossings.

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Want better stopping power and even longer life with zero noise? The new EBC Extra Duty Light Truck, Jeep and SUV brake pads are the solution. The carbon granule-based material guarantees effective stopping in heavy braking, towing or downhill descents. It’s also extremely rotor friendly - minimal in dust and noiseless. Each set is supplied with revolutionary NUCAP piston insert shims.

Truck Yellowstuff Sport brake pads are especially built for trucks hauling and towing heavy loads, and where wheel and tire upgrades have been fitted. These pads are a full FMVSS grade higher in friction level than most stock pads and will feel stronger on the pedal. The pads are composed of a race-developed friction material designed for heavy heat and brake abuse.

R1 Concepts Premier Series Brake Kits R1Concepts.com

Hawk Performance LTS Light Truck & SUV Brake Pads HawkPerformance.com Hawk Performance understands that traditional car brake pad technology just doesn’t cut it on today’s trucks. This is especially true if you haul heavy payloads or trailers. Install LTS brake compound and dramatically improve your truck’s stopping power and fade resistance. Additionally, Hawk Performance LTS compounds will outlast the competition in terms of rotor and pad wear.

Wilwood TX6R Big Brake Kits F r o m $ 2 , 1 2 7. 9 4 | W i l w o o d . c o m TX6R Xtreme Big Brake Kits deliver unmatched stopping power and style for half-ton trucks and SUVs to extreme duty diesel trucks.

Front and rear applications are compatible with all OE hydraulic and electronic systems and feature choices of hard anodized and red or black powder-coated calipers, with rotors from 14.25 to 16-inch diameters.

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Manufactured using more carbon, chromium, and molybdenum, R1 Concepts’ Premier Series rotors offer increased braking performance and strength. A center split core casting provides greater stability, black electro coating protects against rust, and mill balancing and double disc grinding reduces thickness variations for smoother stopping, minimal vibration, and improved break-in.

Available in OEM-style, slotted, drilled, and slotted and drilled. Includes four ceramic brake pads.

Wilwood D52 Upgrade Calipers for GM Trucks From $404.99 | Wilwood.com Wilwood’s GM D52 forged aluminum, 2-piston calipers deliver custom style, high braking capacity, cooler running and big weight savings for a wide range of 1971 and newer GMC and Chevy half-ton trucks and vans. The calipers mount in the stock location on OE or aftermarket dropped spindles using OE rotors with fitment inside 15-inch wheels.

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AFE Power Momentum GT Intake System for 2015 Ford F-150 EcoBoost

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$499.99 | AFEPower.com The Momentum GT intake system is a one-piece sealed housing design that features a CADdesigned roto-molded intake tube and Pro5 oiled 5-layer cotton gauze media for maximum performance. This results in an intake system that outflows the stock unit 66% and yields max gains of more than 16 horsepower and 16 lb-ft of torque.

AIRAID Jr. Kits target the most restrictive elements of factory intake systems. Featuring AIRAID’s Premium Direct-Fit Replacement Filter and Modular Intake Tube, Jr. Kits help boost horsepower and mileage for those seeking a simple introduction to the performance market.

Fits both Ram 2500 and 3500 equipped with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine.

Banks Ram-Air Intake System replaces the factory filter with a large conical lifetime one. The opening dwarfs the OEM model, and without the 90-degree detours that choke airflow. The tuned "Helmholtz" resonator eliminates engine drone while maintaining a throaty sound. The Ram-Air outflows the stock intake by 64%, improving the Jeep's fuel economy and power (+8 horsepower & +11 lb-ft of torque).

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dB Performance Air Intakes feature filters with PowerCore filtration technology by Donaldson, which optimize engine performance by directing air through specifically designed channels that allow clean air to efficiently enter the engine. dB intakes contain an application-specific filter box that is engineered to minimize hot air from entering the engine for increased horsepower.

Injen’s Evolution induction systems feature a builtin Velocity Stack Adapter, which streamlines the air through the SuperNano-Web filter into the intake tract. Each system is tuned and tested for specific Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke applications, so there’s no need to replace the factory sensor.

SuperNano-Web Filters hold 15 times more than a wet gauze-type filter.

K&N Blackhawk Induction air intake systems are available for select gas and diesel trucks. They feature a black powder-coated intake tube and a reusable K&N Dryflow air filter for excellent airflow and engine protection. Guaranteed to add horsepower, Blackhawk air intake systems are easy to install and produce a killer engine sound.

Backed by the K&N million mile limited warranty.

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RBP’s air intake systems feature cross-link polyethylene filter box and air ducts, engineered to keep hot air from the engine compartment and give the engine a less restrictive air pass to breathe for increased horsepower. High performance silicone hose connectors provide flexibility while maintaining strength and thermal stability. Available for most applications.

Volant’s closed box performance air intake system options for 2012-2014 Ford F-150 pickups equipped with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine (including the F-150 Tremor) protects the intake from high engine compartment temperatures characteristic of turbocharged engines. A cooler, denser air charge decreases turbo lag, delivers better fuel economy and enhances towing capacity.

Volant’s new 2014 5.3L V8 1500 Chevrolet Silverado and 1500 GMC Sierra air intake systems are designed for optimal performance. Volant intakes shield warm air from entering, and channel cool clean air efficiently to the engine for performance in all conditions and environments.

These intakes feature Donaldson PowerCore filtration technology, which is maintenance free and warrantied for up to 100,000 miles.

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Corsa Performance Cat-back Exhaust System for 2011-14 Toyota Tundra CorsaPerformance.com

Corsa Performance Cat-back Exhaust System for 2009-14 Dodge Ram 1500 CorsaPerformance.com Designed specifically for 2009-14 RAM 1500 pickup trucks, the CORSA cat-back exhaust system is available as a dual, under-the-bumper rear exit, or single side-exit design; both with 4.5-inch diameter 16-gauge Pro Series tips. The exhaust system features CORSA’s Reflective Sound Cancellation technology which delivers a crisp, acoustically-styled sound while eliminating in-cabin drone.

CORSA’s Toyota Tundra cat-back system is a single, side-exit exhaust featuring twin 4-inch Pro Series tips. Its straight-through, non-restrictive design allows for a 16% increase in exhaust flow, and performance improvements of 3 hp and 9 lb-ft of torque. Engineered using CORSA’s Reflective Sound Cancellation technology, the system delivers a bold sound when on the throttle with no interior drone.

dB Performance Diesel Exhaust Systems dBExhaust.com dB Performance 5-inch, slash-cut tip exhaust systems are available for 2001-07 GM Duramax 2500 HD/3500, 2003-07 Dodge RAM Cummins 2500/3500 and 2003-07 Ford Powerstroke F-250/350 diesel trucks.

Created specifically for diesels, the exhaust systems have a straight-through design for maximum performance at an attractive price, without the annoying interior drone.

Design Engineering Inc. Exhaust Header Wrap Kit for 2007-11 Jeep JK $129.13 | DesignEngineering.com DEI’s exhaust header wrap kit for the 2007-11 Jeep JK ensures thermal protection up to 1,350° Fahrenheit. Don’t burn plug wires and boots, and get added protection against arcing, misfire or total ignition failure. The kit includes two 25-foot rolls of titanium exhaust wrap, six 8-inch titanium spark plug boots, eight 9-inch stainless positive locking ties, and four 14-inch stainless positive locking ties.

Design Engineering Inc. Titanium Pipe Shield $38.97 to $86.16 | DesignEngineering.com DEI’s Titanium Pipe Shield with LR technology reduces heat transfer from hot exhaust pipes, making for a cooler interior while protecting wires, cables and lines from excessive heat. This is the perfect solution to block heat coming from larger turbo downpipes. Installation is easy using stainless worm clamps and standoffs.

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MagnaFlow Cat-back for 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon $ 9 6 1 . 3 1 | M a g n af l ow. c o m MagnaFlow's new stainless steel 2015 Yukon and Tahoe cat-back offers a smooth, deep tone and offers a lifetime warranty with guaranteed performance gains.

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Tejima’s stainless steel exhaust tips are finished with high-temperature black ceramic to look great and last. The rolled edge and rolled round slash-cut, east bolt-on designs make them a welcome addition to any build. Available in 5-, 6-, and 8-inch diameters, with outlets up to 8 inches.

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Centerforce Diesel Twin Clutch for 2005-13 Cummins Centerforce.com Cummins engines are legendary for their reliability, tuneability, and overall power potential. With increased power levels, the stock clutch becomes inadequate for even basic driving. Centerforce developed the Diesel Twin clutch kit to eliminate common compromises such as stiff pedal feel, rough engagement and annoying noise. High quality components, twostage sprung hub discs and a 1,700 lb-ft holding capacity make this kit a benchmark.

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Clutch Masters flywheels are designed and tested to ensure the safety and quality of every flywheel. Clutch Masters flywheels are made from 6061 T6 Billet Aluminum. Clutch Masters flywheels are SFI certified, meeting performance standards for the automotive and motorsport industry. Their light weight offers improved performance, quicker revs and midrange torque.

With more than 250 models for 4,200 different engine/transmission combinations, QuickTime bellhousings feature high grade steel spun cone construction, resulting in the strongest, lightest and most accurate steel bellhousing in the industry. QuickTime’s precision engineering assures the engine and transmission stay in perfect alignment at all RPM ranges, eliminating accelerated drivetrain wear from bellhousing flex.

$550 | ClutchMasters.com The FX300 System uses the Power Plus I pressure plate with a steel back segmented Kevlar disc. This clutch is designed for normally-aspirated Dodge trucks equipped with cylinder head work and/or hotter cams, or with mediumboost turbo or superchargers or up to 100 horsepower NO2. The FX300 features only slightly increased pedal pressure, long disc life and positive engagement.

Quicktime Modular Flexplates From $283.95 | LakewoodIndustries.com

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QuickTime’s new design reinvents how flexplates are manufactured.

These modular felxplates feature 4130 chromoly steel construction, which is twice as strong and 10% lighter than OEM. QuickTime modular flexplates are available for a wide variety of engines, including small and bigblock Chevrolets and Fords. Each application is designed to handle the stresses of high horsepower, high rpm engines.

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The Yukon Dura Grip provides aggressive, yet smooth traction to give you the confidence and performance you need. Get longer life and better traction with 4-spring, clutch-style positraction and forged 4320 steel internal gears. It’s also fully rebuildable in order to allow modifications or repair without need for another unit.

Building a strong rear end requires strong parts. Yukon’s overhaul kits use Timken bearings for long bearing life and strength. Available for most applications as the most complete differential rebuild kits on the market, all seals, shims and supporting parts are high quality components. Two crush sleeves and Super Shim side shims are supplied in applicable kits.

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ADD’s Baja XT conversion kit turns a stock 2015 F-150 into an off-road ready truck. The kit widens the truck by 7 inches and allows for 12 inches of front and 14 inches of rear wheel travel with Fox shocks all around. The standard package includes a fiberglass kit, ADD suspension, brake upgrades and bumpers, and a Currie full floater rear axle.

Other upgrade options are available.

The rugged PowerStep XL offers a 3-inch lower stepping surface than original and makes accessing your lifted vehicle easy. These new automatic, power-deployed running boards feature low-profile LED lighting, 3-mm thick mild steel rails, military-spec finish die-cast aluminum components and fully-welded/integrated bracket systems that support up to 600 lbs.

A.R.E. now offers CargoGlide bed units with extensions that range from 70 to 100%, making cargo placement extremely easy. Built with a strong steel frame and sturdy side-thrust roller bearings, CargoGlide units deliver a smooth slide. They are constructed to last, especially in commercial applications, and can help prevent driver injury.

A.R.E. LSII Series Tonneau Cover for 2015 Ford F-150

AVS Hood Scoop for Jeep JK

BOLT One-Key Lock Series

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A.R.E.’s LSII Series is designed to be a lightweight and durable worktop complement to the new F-150’s fuel-efficient aluminum body. With a sleek, clean appearance, OEM-quality lock and latch system and an exclusive lift assist system for easy opening and closing, the LSII adds functional style to the F-150. The LSII fiberglass tonneau and painted finish are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Easily transform your stock JK hood into a high-performance, rugged-looking one. The heatresistant, durable Tri-Flex ABS thermoplastic is UV-protected to eliminate chalking and available in two finishes: smooth, ready-to-paint matte black, or textured black. Featuring an easy no-drill installation, it adheres securely to the hood with 3M automotive tape.

With BOLT technology, your existing ignition key can be programmed to open any number of BOLT locks. BOLT locks can secure valuable equipment around the home and on the road. Program it simply by inserting the key into the lock cylinder.

From then on, only the ignition key is needed to unlock a padlocked toolbox, unhitch a trailer or remove a spare tire.

Boom Mat Sound Deadening Headliner for Jeep TJ & JK

Bushwacker Trail Armor for Jeep Wrangler

$281.81| BoomMat.com

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Bushwacker Pocket Style Fender Flares for 2014-15 Chevrolet Silverado

Boom Mat's Sound Deadening Headliner for 2- and 4-door Jeep Wranglers quiets a noisy Jeep as much as 3 to 4 decibels while insulating from heat and cold for improved comfort. Made of 1-inch thick marine-grade acoustic foam in a peel and stick application. Available in white, gray or black colors for 1997 to 2015 TJ and JK models.

Emerge from the trail with your Jeep looking like it did when you got there. Bushwacker Trail Armor components for the Jeep Wrangler are made with rugged off-road durability and easy installation to transform your Jeep in minutes. Trail Armor consists of a hood protector, rear corner covers, rocker panel/sill plate, hood scoop, and more. The rear corners fit Bushwacker's fender flares.

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$640 | Bushwacker.com Pocket Style fender flares are a Bushwacker original and an off-road icon. They’re customdesigned for the Chevrolet Silverado to complement oversized tires and high-clearance lift kits. You can mount them right out of the box with no drilling required. Their OEM-style matte black finish or color-matched options are UV protected, so no chalking.

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Using DEI’s patented LR Technology, the ProtectA-Sleeve provides the best possible protection of wires, lines and spark plug cables on the market. This same titanium sleeving comes in sizes large enough for radiator and heater hoses.

Available in 0.5-, 1- and 2-inch sizes in short and bulk lengths and kits with military-spec DEI heat shrink tubes. Get that show-room look with unbeaten durability.

Design Engineering’s lightweight Ultra Sheath MA reflects direct and radiant heat that can cause damage to under-hood components, burn ignition wires and wiring, or damage brake and fuel lines.

Ultra Sheath MA is constructed from a process that impregnates molten aluminum to the core fabric, giving it higher heat reflective properties up to 1,100°F.

Husky Liners’ QuadCaps protect your bed rails from the wrath of truck ownership. The heavy duty material is thicker, stronger, and more durable than others, which means you can go ahead and slide that junk right over the side.

Removable stake-hole covers allow you to easily install a rack or containment wall when you want one, and provide a clean look when you don’t.

Kleinn Veloci-Raptor 730 Triple Train Horn System for 2009-14 Ford F-150

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Kleinn.com The VELO-730 includes Kleinn’s most insane horn; the 730 Demon. The system includes a 100% duty cycle, sealed air compressor paired with a 3-gallon steel air tank, a custom-fit wiring harness that requires only a few simple connections, as well as the bracket and bolts you’ll need. A tire inflation kit and quick connect couplers are also included.

Protect your radiator from road debris, rocks, trees and bugs, while adding a high-performance and unique look. The grille is a perforated, formed metal mesh insert that features Lund’s unique five-opening cut-out installation. The durable ABS plastic surround is paintable, and the stainless steel hardware resists corrosion and gives your Jeep the ruggedness it deserves.

Avoid scratches and dings to your vehicle’s paint caused by rocks and flying debris by installing Lund’s side panel guards. These durable Rhinolined polyurethane guards are custom designed for each vehicle, so your vehicle’s rocker panels will not only be protected, but they will look great for the long haul. Comes in pre-cut kits for easy installation.

Rolling Big Power (RBP) RX-3 Wheel-To-Wheel Steps

RTX Folding Tonneau Covers

VDO PRT Tachometer

$1,105.56 | RollingBigPower.com

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The Rolling Big Power truck steps offer a quick and easy way to give your truck an aggressive, custom look. These RX-3 steps are a wheel-towheel design that is black textured. The steps are available in a range of fitments for single or crew cab in applications for Chevy/GMC, Dodge and Ford.

The new line of folding tonneau covers from RTX are available for Chevrolet/GMC, RAM, Ford and Toyota trucks. Offering easy installation in a few minutes with no tools required, they feature reinforced corners, leather grain marine-grade vinyl and an LED light (included).

The VDO PRT Tachometer delivers crisp design and graphics that will easily complement the styling of any vehicle. Featuring a 10,000 RPM range, the tachometer can be configured to 4-, 6- or 8-cylinder applications and has a resettable shift point and a built-in shift light. It’s also pre-wired with four wires for an easy installation.

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Wired directly into the vehicle’s electrical system, A.R.E.’s LED lighting options are rated for 100,000 hours, four times the 25,000-hour rating for incandescent lights. A.R.E.’s offerings include a three-LED, 12-volt rear door light and four-foot rope LED to brighten up interiors and accessories.

There’s even an optional prop switch to turn the lights on/off when opening or closing of the doors.

The X Series LED lights from Eurolite feature a characteristic surface body made with 7075 high thermal conductivity aluminum alloy.

The thermal curved heatsink design ensures low-temperature operation. The lights are also anti-vibration for reliable use. Available in blue, white or amber colors, these have a 50,000-hour life and are an easy plug-and-play install.

A bright, white light that’s virtually maintenancefree, this is the ultimate replacement for conventional sealed beam technology. GE NIGHTHAWK LED headlamps have a long life, offer superior durability, require no maintenance (beyond normal lens cleaning), and produce light with a color temperature that is close to daylight (5600K).

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Lumens Direct Replacement LED Fog Light / Driving Light Bulbs

ORACLE Waterproof Squared2 Halo

HELLA's newest addition to the Rallye 4000 Series uses an innovative double reflector and high power performance LEDs, creating a compact lamp that delivers powerful LED performance using only 40 watts of power.

The combination of rugged technology and an extreme long-range beam makes this auxiliary light an easy match for the requirements of offroad and extreme conditions.

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The new waterproof 3-inch Squared2 Halos can be installed onto any 3-inch square off-road lights.

The waterproof design can operate in the worst possible conditions. Each square halo utilizes a hard resin outer shell with a silicone inner seal that protects the LEDs and components. They easily install onto the outside of the lamp housing and are visible even with the LED lamp turned on.

Philips VisionLED Lighting

PIAA RF Series LED Light Bars

Sylvania ZEVO LED Strip Kit

$9.99 to $59 | Philips.com

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$39.99 | Sylvania.com/ZevoStrip

Philips VisionLEDs use cutting-edge technology to create dynamic lighting with a bright and well-focused beam, plus a design that easily handles extreme heat and high vibration. These innovative lights are direct replacements for interior and exterior vehicle applications such as brakes and taillights, back up, dome and glove compartment lights, and side markers, trunk, and license plate lights.

PIAA RF Series LED light bars feature a 6000K, pure white color temperature and a low-profile design that’s made up of a cast aluminum housing and poly-carbonate lens. The modular mounting design allows for RF Series lamps to be connected together to suit your application. The RF light bars are available in driving or fog patterns and come in 6, 10, and 18-inch sizes.

Put more colors and more light where you want it, with endless design options to enhance the interior look of your vehicle. True RGB mixing technology gives you 16 colors and five lighting modes. A 20-button remote and 12 V car adaptor makes for an easy plug-and-play installation.

Easily expandable with extension kits.

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$49.95 | OracleLights.com

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Dominion Sure Seal Shake & Shoot Spray-in Bedliner DominionSureSeal.com Easy to use: simply pour Part B into Part A to the fill line, shake for 2 minutes and "shoot." This multipurpose urethane coating can be sprayed using the included Schutz Gun, or applied using a brush or roller to provide a tough, durable finish that’s fast drying with excellent UV protection.

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Rolling Big Power (RBP) Fuel Additives

Red Line Oil D4 ATF

$29.50 to $34.50 (16 oz.) | RollingBigPower.com Rolling Big Power’s fuel additives are a must for running a smoothly operated gas or diesel engine. The additive improves fuel economy, makes power more available, lubricates the entire system, treats up to 1,000 liters (250 gallons) and is alcohol free.

Available in 16 oz. (shown), as well as 1-gallon options.

D4 ATF’s balanced frictional characteristics provide smooth and consistent shifts for extended drain intervals. The superior stability allows high-temperature operation without varnishing valves and clutches, which leads to transmission failure. D4 ATF is designed to offer improved thermal stability, maintain viscosity levels and feature lower volatility while providing the required frictional characteristics of each fluid's OEM-style replacement.

Royal Purple Max-Tane Diesel Additive

Rust Check Rust Inhibitor

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A 6-in-1 diesel fuel treatment, Max-Tane is engineered to work as a total fuel system cleaner, cetane booster, fuel stabilizer, fuel pump lubricator, cold flow improver, and demulsifier. MaxTane is also specially formulated to combat modern high pressure common rail (HPCR) diesel injection systems problems.

Compatible with any type or grade of diesel fuel.

Rust Check is a multi-purpose rust inhibitor and residual lubricant that penetrates the tightest seams, bonding to metal and dispelling moisture - the number one cause of corrosion. Ideal for use anywhere that rust is a problem. Great for automobile touch-ups, bicycles, garden and power tools, fishing rods, guns, hinges, electrical connections, motors - you name it, it protects it!

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GLOBAL OFF-ROAD & DIESEL

R O C KY ' S T U F F T R U C KS & ACC E SS O R I E S , L L C

ROBERT THIBERT INC

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N I C KS 4 X 4 P E R F O R M A N C E C E N T E R

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BANNING, CA www.poisonspyder.com (951) 849-5911

HOLLY HILLS, FL www.wilsons4x4.com (386) 673-9725

CORONA, CA www.kartek.com (951) 737-2999

ANAHEIM, CA www.mckenzies.com (714) 441-1212 CORONA, CA www.chaosfab.com (951) 737-9682

BEAMSVILLE, ON www.autodynamicsinc.com (905) 945-1010

PRINCE GEORGE, BC www.ior.ca (250) 562-6760

ORLANDO, FL www.truck-fx.com (407) 855-9889 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL www.calcustoms.com (954) 981-7223

MAPLE RIDGE, BC www.lordco.com (604) 467-1191

TAMPA, FL www.4wheelonline.com (813) 769-2455

SURREY, BC www.lowriders.ca (604) 572-9700

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC www.nsor.com (604) 988-7677

PRINCE GEORGE, BC www.raventruckstuff.com (250) 962-0880

LANGLEY, BC www.westernwarehouse.net (604) 626-4100

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (361) 814-5555

CARROLLTON, TX www.earlowen.com (800) 527-2006

EL PASO, TX www.alamoauto.com (915) 781-0500

HALTOM CITY, TX www.mikesoffroad.com (817) 834-4900

EDMONTON, AB www.tonka4wheeldrive.com (780) 465-1427 WETASKIWIN, AB www.superbee.ca (780)352-8789

WINNIPEG, MB www.88total.com (204) 888-6825

MAGNOLIA, TX www.texastruckworks.com (281) 305-1870 SAN ANTONIO, TX www.planetpickup.com (210) 525-8789 SHERMAN, TX www.earlowen.com (800) 527-2006

MIRAMICHIE NB www.eastcoastperformance.ca (506) 624-9570 MERCIER, QC www.rthibert.com (450) 699-0560

STAFFORD, TX www.alloutoffroad.com (281) 499-3806

TOMBALL, TX www.adrenalineoffroadandcustoms.com (281) 975-3554

ALVA, FL www.facebook.com/baja.offroad.1 (239) 337-2252 BRADENTON, FL www.allamericancanopies.com (941) 758-2475

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POMPANO BEACH, FL www.4x4parts.com (954) 785-4223

WEST PALM BEACH, FL www.ttusa.net (561) 683-1100

TORONTO, ON www.performanceimprovements.com (416) 259-9656

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JACKSONVILLE, FL www.4wheelparts.com (904) 573-6200

TAMPA, FL www.northsidetireand4wheeldrive.com (813) 935-7029

SILVERDALE, WA www.northridge4x4.com (360) 340-0282

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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX www.car-accessories-dfw.com (817) 933-3039 WYLIE, TX www.collinsbrosjeep.comv (972) 442-6189

ROCKWALL, TX www.txtruckaccessories.com (469) 698-4460 MARBLE FALLS, TX www.jonesjps.com (830) 693-7580 CARSON CITY, NV www.lesschwab.com (775) 841-0161

LAS VEGAS, NV www.backcountryproducts.com (702) 873-2950

LAS VEGAS, NV www.customtruckaccessories.com (702) 642-4666 LAS VEGAS, NV www.sunvalleybumper.com (702) 362-9003 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA www.ltmotorwerks.com (626) 452-8321 WALKER, MI www.kbcustomstint.com (616) 901-1174 SANTA ANA, CA www.outcastgarage.com (714) 983-4049 N. HOLLYWOOD, CA www.autobodyalliance.com (818) 568-2621 COSTA MESA, CA www.stillen.com (800) 834-0376 SAN LEANDRO, CA www.mytrucktoyz.com (510) 382-0800

CLEMSON, SC www.clemson4wheel.com (864) 882-0277

MONTGOMERY, AL www.performancetruckcenters.com (344) 260-3582 HUBERT, NC www.bigwheeloffroad.com (910) 326-2881 LEXINGTON, NC www.toms4x4.com (336) 731-8509

RALEIGH, NC www.buildadiesel.com (919)-784-0411 ROCKINGHAM, NC www.nicks4x4.com (910) 410-8868

WHEELING, WV www.ntwonline.com (800) 847-3287

LITTLE ROCK, AR www.mudconnection4x4.com (501) 562-6494

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA www.ultimatetruck.com (509) 921-1531 SPOKANE, WA www.titantruck.com (509) 534-5010

KENT, WA www.tcsoffroadcenter.com (253) 852-2720 BELLINGHAM, WA www.northwestofforad.com (360) 676-1200 AUBURN, WA www.compspecialties.com (253) 833-6211 GLENCOE, MN www.sidco4x4.com (320) 864-7500 COLUMBIANA, OH www.4wd.com (330) 482-4924 DELAWARE, OH www.jegs.com (614) 294-5451

HOLLAND, OH www.divtrk.com (419) 861-430

INDEPENDENCE, OH www.stylintrucks.com (216) 643-6600 PATASKALA, OH www.trailswestonline.com (740) 964-5140 SPRINGFIELD, OH www.superscoutspecialists.com (937) 525-0000 STOW, OH www.tyres1.com (330) 374-1000 STRASBURG, OH www.oltpc.com (330) 878-6587

BOISE, ID www.sixstates.com (208) 377-5333

GARDEN CITY, ID www.bucks4x4.com (208) 376-8900

GALATIN, TN www.rockystufftrucks.com (615) 452-8834 NASHVILLE, TN www.chucktruckacc.com (615) 860-4500 WEST CHESTER, PA www.quadratec.com (800) 745-2348 CHICAGO, IL www.jcwhitney.com (815) 667-7716

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