If ever there was a toy store for truck guys, it's the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. There are so many custom, classic, and wildly modified trucks at the show, it's impossible to fit them all in a single magazine. Hundreds of prized four-, six-, and eight-wheelers were spread throughout the various halls, but we chose the 45 best and put them on our Web site (go to www.trucktrend.com for more highlights) for you to enjoy. In addition, while walking the miles (no exaggeration) of product-packed aisles, we spotted these 25 practical, powerful, even amusing problem solvers at the show.
Boost Control PlusPro Parts' SPEK boost controller features scramble mode, traction control, adaptive gain feedback, and a redline deboost option. It also has a seven-color lighted background and a stepper motor with a lighted pointer. Pro Parts; 410/646-1536.
www.propods.com
Get a GripTyre-Grip was developed in Norway for use in ice and snow. It's a natural resin dissolved in isopropanol. Spray it onto your tires and it cleans off road grime, leaving a thin coating of resin for enhanced grip that remains effective for up to 50 miles. It's safe for tires, paint, and bodywork. Tyre-Grip; 866/305-4747.
www.tyre-grip.com
Early Warning SystemMuth's Signal Mirrors give drivers in your blind spots an early warning when you're going to change lanes. When you use the turn signal, an LED chevron blinks in the appropriate outside mirror. Signal Mirrors are now available for dozens of makes from Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and Nissan. Muth Mirror Systems; 800/844-6616.
www.kwmuth.com
Bring More DieselTransfer Flow now offers larger replacement fuel-tank systems for 2007 Chevy and GMC 3/4- and one-ton diesel pickups. A 45-gallon system is available for crew-cab and extended-cab pickups with a six-foot bed, while longbed crew cabs and extended cabs can run a 56-gallon setup. The black powdercoated tanks are made from 12- and 14-gauge aluminized steel and are baffled for extra support. Transfer Flow; 800/442-0056.
www.transferflow.com