Stop Beating Your DrumsStill running the factory drum brakes in your half-ton Silverado or Sierra? Baer's Baer Claw GT drum-to-disc rear brake conversion kit makes it a snap to switch to discs. It includes 14-inch rotors, two-piston aluminum calipers, and a drum-in-hat parking-brake mechanism. Baer, 3108 W. Thomas Road, Ste. 1201, Phoenix, AZ 85017, 602/233-1411; www.baer.com.
Strong, Silent TypeGoodyear's Fortera was designed for SUV owners who want tough tires that offer the quiet, comfortable ride of a car. The Fortera features SilentArmor Technology, with an Armor Zone made of DuPont Kevlar, a Durawall sidewall to resist punctures and cuts, and a rugged rim guard to help protect wheels from curb damage. Goodyear, 1144 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44316, 330/796-2121; www.goodyeartires.com.
Stop SquattingWhether hauling a heavy load or towing a trailer, the Hell-Ya Hitchhelper is designed to keep the truck's rear end from sagging. A level ride is key for stability, proper headlight alignment, and steering control. The height-adjustable Hitchhelper fits any two-inch receiver. Hell-Ya Productions, 114 E. 2nd St., Miller, SD 57362, 877/851-0096; www.hell-ya.com.
Higher & HigherRough Country's EVO-X Series six-inch suspension lift can fit 35x12.50-inch tires. It installs without cutting, drilling, or welding. The kit includes front and rear crossmembers, one-piece CNC-machined knuckles, skidplate, racing CV shafts, shocks, and rear blocks and U-bolts. Rough Country Suspensions, 1400 Morgan Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024, 800/222-7023; www.roughcountry.com.
Ready for BusinessThe fully integrated iMobile CarPC System from Advanced Mobile Technologies makes it easier to work on the road. The touch-screen PC includes an application launcher, Web browser, scheduler, address book, and calculator as well as a navigation system, DVD player, MP3/video player, and XM Radio. Advanced Mobile Technologies, P.O. Box 131616, Staten Island, NY 10313, 877/732-5100; www.imobilepc.com.
Take TwoThe ATS Aurora Twin Turbo Upgrade Kit for Cummins 5.9-liter diesels combines an Aurora 2000 turbo with an Aurora 5000. The small turbo allows for quick spool-up, while the large one delivers increased power and low exhaust gas temperatures. ATS Diesel Performance, 5293 Ward Road, Arvada, CO 80002, 800/949-6002; www.atsdiesel.com.
Major-League JackIf there's a chance you might get stuck in sand, mud, or snow, consider bringing along ARB's Bushranger X-Jack. Connect the hose to the tailpipe and start the engine to inflate the jack. It has a lifting capacity of more than 8800 pounds and a height of 30 inches. It can also be inflated with an air compressor. ARB, 720 SW 34th St., Renton, WA 98055, 425/264-1391; www.arbusa.com.
Stylish & Sensible BallsMaster Lock's Custom Chrome Ball Mounts come in four styles, including Dodge and Ford emblems and a sculptured skull design. They use the One Tool Torque system, which locks a hitch ball into place as it's inserted into the mount--there's no need for a second wrench. Master Lock, 137 W. Forest Hill Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154, 800/308-9244, www.masterlock.com.