January/February 2007 Truck & SUV Gear
Truck & SUV gear from such manufactures as TUFLOC State, ProCharger, Black & Decker and more!
ProChargerATI's newest HO intercooled ProCharger system was designed for Dodge Rams equipped with the 5.7-liter Hemi engine. It's said to produce a 45 to 50 percent power gain on stock engines with 6 psi of intercooled boost. The system features a three-core air-to-air intercooler and a self-contained supercharger with a three-year warranty. ProCharger; 913/338-2886.
www.procharger.com
TUFLOCDelivery vans and pickup trucks are easy targets for cargo theft. In many cases, the only thing between a would-be thief and a person's gear is a regular door lock or a padlock. Esmet, Inc. has created the TUFLOC to solve this problem. The TUFLOC eliminates the shackle and hasp, the weak points of standard padlocks. TUFLOC uses two interlocking wings made from nickel-plated cast 304 stainless-steel. It has recessed bolt holes and a rekeyable high-security lock cylinder. Esmet, Inc.; 800/321-0870.
www.esmet.com
Speedy Seal Puncture RepairARB 4x4 Accessories has added the Speedy Seal tire-puncture repair kit to its line of recovery gear. The Speedy Seal tire puncture repair kit allows you to repair tubeless radial or cross-ply tires, without removing the tire or rim. The kit includes a tire gauge with dual-pressure range and dual chuck, insertion and reamer tools, lubricant, additional valve accessories, and 30 self-vulcanizing repair cords for complete air sealing. ARB; 425/264-1391.
www.arbusa.com
Simple StartBlack & Decker's Simple Start makes it easier to deal with the unpleasant surprise of a dead battery. Instead of having to get out of your truck and attach jumper cables, you can restart the vehicle from the inside. Plug Simple Start into the cigarette lighter/power port, and the electricity travels through the truck's electrical system to the battery, giving it a boost. A boost indicator LED and audible beep let you know when you're ready to go. Black & Decker; 800/544-6986.
www.blackanddecker.com
Optimal Spare KitIf your truck's spare tire is stored under the bed, not only can it get more difficult to remove over time (thanks to rust), but if the spare was relocated, you may increase ground clearance. The Optimal Spare Kit installs on the back of a truck or SUV, and its bracket allows the kit to fold down, keeping the truck bed or cargo area useable. Buyers have a choice of a metal shroud or soft cover. Optimal Spare Kit; 863/815-4711.
www.truckconnie.homestead.com
Power Vision MirrorsTo give you the necessary visual field when towing, Power Vision mirrors offer a tip-to-tip measurement of 109 to 112 inches, depending on the vehicle make and model. These are the only electrically extending mirrors on the market, and they feature electric glass tilt, electric extend/retract, dual breakaway, and sweep adjustment to customize the visual field. They're also available with heat and embedded turn signals and fit GM, Ford, and Dodge full-size pickups and SUVs. Power Vision; 866/901-2957.
www.powervisionmirrors.com