Truck Parts And Accessories - Truck Stuff - June 2004

  |   truck Products hog Performance Quieter Exhaust Tips
Hog Performance introduces its line of stainless steel exhaust tips for those looking for a quieter exhaust sound. These fully polished 4-inch exhaust tips can be welded or clamped onto the vehicle's exhaust system. All kits come with the components and clamps necessary for assembly. For more information, contact: Hog Performance Exhaust, Dept. TR, 5581 S. 320 W., Murray, UT 84107, (801) 281-4598, www.hogperformance.com. The Hitch Spotter
The Hitch Spotter gives you a second pair of eyes on the item being towed. You install the mirror on the item being towed, and as you back up, watch your rearview mirror to line up your tow vehicle with the item being towed. The Hitch Spotter kits come with a 6x16-inch adjustable and removable glass mirror with a lifetime warranty, telescoping aluminum tube with 24- to 48-inch height adjustment, magnetic base, and instructions for using the unit with various types of trailers and tow vehicles. For more information, contact: Patington, Dept. TR, 2154 Hwy. 69/3, Clarion, IA 50525, (877) 864-4824, www.hitchspotter.com. EZ Running Board System
Stull Industries' EZ Mount Running Board System fits all '03-and-later trucks. The running boards are made of 304 stainless steel with 430-118-gauge stainless steel top plates. Each bracket set is model-specific to the application and no drilling is required. All brackets are black powdercoated and bolt up to the model board for which they are designed. The EZ mount boards are available with either 1-1/2-inch or 2-1/4-inch tube. For more information, contact: Stull Ind., Dept. TR, 1315 W. Flint St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530, (909) 245-9789, www.stullindustries.com. The Flex
Alba Chrome Wheels introduces its new Flex 680 wheel. The Flex is a rear-wheel-drive wheel made to fit most trucks and SUVs, both foreign and domestic. This is a six-spoke wheel coupled with a nearly 3-inch-deep lip. Flex is triple-chrome-plated and comes with a three-year chrome warranty and lifetime structural warranty. For more information, contact: Alba Wheels, Dept. TR, 16010 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703, (800) 260-2522, www.albawheels.com. Dodge Ram 1500 Exhaust System
CORSA Performance has created an '03 Dodge Ram Hemi pickup exhaust that controls sound and allows for unrestricted exhaust flow. Using CORSA's RSC technology, the system improves exhaust flow by 21.7 percent over factory exhaust. The exhaust system is made from 304L stainless steel, is 50-state emissions legal, has a side-exit dual 4-inch Pro-Series tips, and comes standard as an easy bolt-on system. For more information, contact: CORSA Performance Exhausts, Dept. TR, 140 Blaze Industrial Pkwy., Berea, OH 44017, (440) 891-0999, www.corsaperf.com. F-150 Beauty Bars
J&J Enterprises now has Beauty Bars for '04 F-150s. These 3-inch-diameter T-304 stainless steel side bars come hand-polished and ready to bolt on. The bars are available for all F-150 cab configurations.For more information, contact: J&J Enterprises, 5498 Mission Blvd., Ontario, CA 91762, (800) 367-4961, (909) 628-1929 (fax), www.j-jent.com. Diagnostic Tool for Engines
EngineChek, from Stewart Development, is a high-flow stainless steel screen that is placed on your oil filter prior to installation to trap suspended debris before it can disappear into your filter. Inspecting the EngineChek screen at your next oil change will show you the collected material and alert you of a possible problem. Tiny metal filings can indicate bearing, camshaft, or lifter wear, depending on the amount and type of metal found. The screen is available in four different sizes and can be used for diesel engines as well. For more information, contact: Stewart Development, 6006-B Ballpark Rd., Thomasville, NC 27360, (800) 476-7141, (336) 476-5040 (fax), www.enginechek.com. PowerClass Speakers
Directed Electronics announces its availability of the new PowerClass speaker line: two component speaker models and four coaxials. All new for 2004, the PowerClass speaker line features Precision Power's ultra-rigid foamed polypropylene cones and tweeters made by vapor-depositing titanium on a non-resonant dome structure suspended by a synthetic rubber surround to create extended high-frequency response. For more information, contact: Precision Power, 1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92083, (800) 876-0800, www.directed.com. Hot Hues
Hot Hues Custom Finishes are an array of finishes, such as ChromaLusion, Kandy 2s, 3s, and 4s, and Kool Shades. Hot Hues are vivid coatings for use on all off-road and on-road trucks. For more information, contact: DuPont Corporate Information Center, Dept. TR, Chester Run Plaza, Ste. 705/6538, Wilmington, DE 19808-0705, (800) 441-7515, www.dupont.com/finishes. Ford 6.0L Juice Lightning
Lighten your load by increasing your Ford's 6.0L diesel performance. The Lightning plugs into the ECM located right beside the battery and comes with a dash-mounted switch for selecting three different levels. Performance level creation occurs by increasing injector pulse width and time of injection. The new Torque Shift transmission has a slow performance learning curve, but once it gets used to the chosen level, it offers excellent performance. For more information, contact: BD Power, Dept. TR, P.O. Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295, (800) 887-5030, www.dieselperformance.com. '04 Colorado/Canyon Suspension Kit
Ground Force Suspension Systems now has drop kit for the '04 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup. The company's 2-inch front and 3-inch rear suspension lowering package (PN 9932) is compatible with 2WD Crew Cab models. The Ground Force kit includes four nitrogen gas-charged shocks, two front coil springs, bumpstops, and two rear leaf springs with lowering block. For more information, contact: your local performance retailer, or visit www.groundforce.com. Titan Aftermarket Hitch
Valley Industries introduces a custom-fit aftermarket hitch for Nissan's '04 Titan truck. No drilling is required for installation of the Class III-rated all-steel standard 2-inch receiver hitch. Titans outfitted with the hitches will have a towing capacity of as much as 6,000 pounds carrying and 10,000 pounds weight-distributing loads. The hitches are powdercoated with polyester black paint for weather resistance and rust protection, and come with a five-year limited warranty. For more information, contact: Valley Ind., Dept. TR, 1313 S. Stockton St., Lodi, CA 95240, (209) 368-8881, (209) 369-8678 (fax), www.valleyindustries.com