Practical Two-FerWarn's PowerPlant combines a winch with a state-of-the-art air compressor. The air compressor features a 4.6-horsepower motor (big for a compressor), built-in intercooler, and a high airflow rating. The winch features a three-stage planetary geartrain, Gen II motor, automatic load-holding brake, and a new contactor design. It's available as a 9500-pound HP (high performance) model and a 12,000-pound HD (high duty) unit. Warn Industries; 800/543-9276.
www.warn.com
Safer and More ReliableDynatrac's Free-Spin heavy-duty hub conversion kit for 2005-and-newer Ford Super Duty 4x4s (including F-450s and F-550s) provides a switch to a more traditional fixed spindle wheel end design. These kits are built for enhanced reliability and reduced repair costs. It eliminates the troublesome stock nonserviceable front wheel bearings and replaces them with tough Timken parts that can be changed easily. The setup retains the stock brakes and ABS sensor. Dynatrac; 714/596-4461.
www.dynatrac.com
Office on the RoadNeed to do some real work out of your truck? The Ultimate Field Office should hold everything you need. It replaces the back seat in Ford, Chevy, GMC, and Nissan extended-cab pickups and includes accommodations for a computer, copier, scanner, printer, cell-phone, credit-card link, paper files, and blueprints--all within reach from the front seat. Drawers on the driver's side, including one that's 49 inches long, provide space for other gear. MobileDUZ; 800/814-6802.
www.mobileduz.com
Better, Badder BatteriesPowermaster has used its years of experience developing starters and alternators for a wide variety of applications, including off-road racing, to design a line of powerful batteries. These XS Power batteries feature ultralow internal resistance, plus high vibration resistance. The line includes units to replace OE batteries as well as supplemental sizes for additional power needs. Powermaster;865/688-5953.
www.powermastermotorsports.com
Serious Weight DistributionValley's round-bar weight-distributing hitch is rated for up to 1700 pounds tongue weight and 15,000 pounds gross trailer weight. The Power Pull Xtreme hitch evenly distributes weight over the entire length of a truck and trailer, creating a more level ride for better
Serious Weight DistributionValley's round-bar weight-distributing hitch is rated for up to 1700 pounds tongue weight and 15,000 pounds gross trailer weight. The Power Pull Xtreme hitch evenly distributes weight over the entire length of a truck and trailer, creating a more level ride for better control, stability, and braking as well as less strain on the vehicle. The all-steel hitch fits 2-inch receivers, with eight inches of height adjustment and a raised ball platform for greater coupler clearance. Valley Industries; 800/344-3112.
www.valleyindustries.com
ATV-Oriented TonneauDiamondBack's ATV Solution is a three-panel diamondplate tonneau cover designed specifically for transporting ATVs. It comes with ramps that attach directly to the cover, which is made from 0.1-inch-thick aluminum and can support up to 1600 pounds. Choose from the rear-loading package (with rear adapter bars and a cab guard) or the side-loading package (with side adapter bars, side rails, and an optional bed extension for shortbed trucks). DiamondBack Truck Covers;800/935-4002.
www.diamondbackcovers.com