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Bestop Seat Rebate
For a limited time, Bestop Inc. is offering customers who purchase a set of their Trailmax ™ Pro Seats (or Trailmax™ Aqua Sport Seats) a mail-in rebate of $50. A $30 rebate is being offered to customers purchasing a set of their Sport Seats. TrailMax seats feature the Atlas Frame™, V-ROR™ springs, Ultimate Foam™, and adjustable, reclining backs. They are delivered pre-assembled and include all necessary mounting hardware. Seats must be purchased from February 1, 2005 through April 30, 2005, and rebates can be redeemed by visiting www.bestop.com/rebate. Rebate requests must include the original receipt or invoice plus two Bestop labels containing the part number, description and UPC code. For more info contact 800-845-3567 or www.bestop.com.
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Bully Dog Rapid Power Performance Module
The Rapid Power is a performance module engineered and designed with performance and towing safety as its main feature. It will increase towing performance, drivability and fuel mileage. This module has horsepower setting of stock, 40 and up to 103 horsepower gains. It includes the Tranny Smart™ software to protect your transmission against unnecessary damage. Designed to work with Ford Power Stroke, Dodge Cummins and GM Duramax diesel vehicles. For more tech info contact 208-397-3200 or www.bullydog.com.
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Fabtech 3.5” Spring Hanger and Shackle System
This system for ’99-04 Ford 250 Super Duty 4WD features heavy-duty front spring hanger brackets with replacement extended length shackles. The extended length shackles provide for easy installation with increased leaf spring flexibility. This system will provide a front-end ride height increase of 3.5” without changing the leaf springs. Typically this spring hanger and shackle system will level the ride height of a stock Ford 4WD Super Duty front to rear. ’01-04 Super Duty’s and all Excursions systems include a replacement front frame cross member and bumper brackets. For more tech info contact 909-597-7800 or www.fabtechmotorsports.com.
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Skyjacker® Suspensions’ Steering Stabilizers
A steering stabilizer is a dampening shock for your steering system. It dampens out the “highway harshness”, the “shimmy” from running the additional weight of larger tires and wheels and places control back into the driver’s hands. Stabilizers also reduce driver fatigue on a personal level by reducing the amount of physical strength it takes to guide those larger tires on and off the road. Changing the weaker stock unit for a better performing replacement or adding dual steering stabilizers is an inexpensive but worthy investment. Skyjacker offers a vast assortment of steering stabilizer up-grades for all popular vehicles: Including stock OEM replacements, new mounting brackets for an additional stabilizer and complete replacement dual steering stabilizer systems. For more tech info contact 318-388-0816 or www.skyjacker.com.
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Tuffy Speaker Security Box
This box set securely mounts a pair of 6”x 9” speakers. They can be mounted anywhere there is appropriate space available. Drilling is required in each speaker box due to various installation choices. Each speaker box in the set is produced from 16-gauge steel and finished with a durable powder coat. The boxes are secured shut using torx bolts incorporating a security pin. Speaker cloth is also included to protect the speakers from the elements. Exterior dimensions: (length is tapered) 4”L (front) 6 1/2”L (rear), 10 1/2”W, 8 1/2”H. For more tech info 800-348-8339 or www.tuffyproducts.com.
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Battery Equaliser Offers Free Jump-Start!
Battery Equaliser USA is including a free “One Year Free Roadside Assistance” policy with purchase that allows the buyer up to three free jump-starts for a full year after purchase. This new preventative maintenance product promotes longer battery life and lower operating costs. As soon as electrolyte is added to a new battery fresh off the line, “sulfating” begins to coat the lead plates. This causes internal resistance that lowers overall performance and, in a few years chokes out all electrical activity. This product is designed to mix with the battery’s electrolyte solution, dissolve any existing sulfating and prevent new deposits from forming. Treated batteries will charge faster and hold a charge longer. No wires or screw-ins on the battery top. No switches or timers. Simply top off each cell with recommended amount and it works as you drive. Batteries can be retreated, every one to two years with as little as a 1/2 oz per cell. It can also help the environment by keeping more batteries out of the “waste stream.” For more tech info and where to buy, contact 888-851-4431 or www.batteryequaliser.com.
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Westin Sportsman 1-Piece Grille Guard
Westin’s Sportsman 1-piece Grille Guard provides a customized look and front-end protection for trucks and SUVs. Designed specifically for each vehicle model with applications that feature a drill free installation. Mounting brackets are designed to use existing holes on the vehicle’s frame for superior strength with minimal vibration. It also features rubber extrusions on vertical uprights and removable light guards for easy headlamp access. The welded cross-bar adds strength and stability and is available in a black powder coat finish. Also available are Westin’s Sportsman CPS & KD Grille Guards. For more tech info contact 800-345-8476 or www.westinautomotive.com.
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Rancho RS9000RCX Dual-Action Remote System
Rancho’s new RS9000RCX dual-action remote shock-damping control system enables light-truck, Jeep and SUV owners to control the damping performance of their RS9000, RS9000X and RS9000X Pro Series adjustable shock absorbers from inside the cab while the vehicle is in operation. This new remote system replaces the original kit, introduced in the ’90s. It features larger-diameter air- lines for virtually instantaneous response to the dash-mounted system controller. Other key engineering features are advanced push-to-connect bubble-tight fittings, which provide a faster, more robust connection; a powerful new air compressor; and an updated dash control unit. The system also includes an air- line cutting tool to speed the installation process. For more tech info contact 734-384-7805 or www.gorancho.com.
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Four Real Steel Side Bars for Ford
Four Real Steel offers sidebars for ’99-04 Ford Super Cab, Crew Cab Super Duty and ’04 F-150s — manufactured with 2.5” main bars and 1.5” runners. They feature a functional full-length step, tight to the body custom fit, and stainless steel step inserts. Another feature is that they mount to the existing holes in the frame; so no drilling is required for installation. These sidebars are fully welded and come in a deep black powder coated finish with optional powder coat colors available at an additional cost. For more tech info contact 623-907-0081or www.daystarweb.com.
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Precision Gear Power Brute
Precision Gear Inc. offers the Power Brute, a limited-slip differential for import trucks. Designed to be equally at home on pavement or dirt, it combines strength and versatility for off-road traction while maintaining a “street–able road feel” during daily driving. This product has four alloy-steel pinion gears and a unique triple-torque transfer design assuring consistent performance and superior vehicle control. Applications include Geo Tracker, Isuzu Trooper and Amigo, Mazda, Mitsubishi pickup and Montero, Nissan pickup and Pathfinder, Suzuki Samurai and Sidekick, Toyota pickup and Land Cruiser. For more tech info contact 734-946-0524 or www.precisiongear.com.
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ARB/Emu Dakar Leaf Springs
ARB engineers fully integrated 4WD suspension systems, offering various degrees of comfort, load carrying capabilities and control characteristics, to fit individual purposes. Adding Emu Dakar springs provides a more comfortable ride, improved handling and load carrying ability as well as extra ride height. These springs are available for a many vehicles including Toyota Land Cruiser (40, 60, 75, 78 & 79 Series). They work best when they’re part of a totally integrated system. The complete range includes coil springs, leaf springs, torsion bars, bushes, Nitrocharger & LTR shocks, steering stabilizers, greasable shackles and suspension hardware. For more tech info contact 206-264-1669 or www.arbusa.com.
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Transgo’s AOD-E
TransGo® makes AOD-E Performance Shift Kits ® for ’91-03 light trucks fitted with Ford’s AOD-E automatic transmission. Installation can be done using normal hand tools and without removing the transmission. Also, a color step-by-step instructional video is included. This kit reprograms your electronic 4-speed to step up its performance. An added feature is the inclusion of an EPC valve, which prevents engine runaway, 2nd roller and mid-shaft breakage. Special custom rings are also included to prevent 4th band failure, while other parts correct the “soft shifting” complaint common with this transmission. For more tech info contact 626-443-4953 or www.transgoperformance.com.
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