Featured New Products     

VEHICLE GPS TRACKER

Love your truck and want to keep it out of the hands of car thieves? With EziTrak® MICRO, you are completely in control of the security of your vehicle, with commands protected by your personal PIN code.  Interaction with EziTrak® MICRO is typically done by selecting menu options over the cell phone or landline.  This menu allows you to remotely immobilize the engine, lock and unlock the doors, check on your vehicle anytime, and obtain a status report including location to within 15 feet. The best part about this innovative Australian designed-and-manufactured monitoring device, protection and GPS tracking system is it’s interactive and has no monthly or annual monitoring fees. It’s also very compact,(3.15“x 2.4” x 1.38 and outer casing has a low sheen black finish, which makes it hard for thieves to locate. To find out more go to: www.ezitrak.com.

WISE BED MAT

For the first time, pickup owners with a spray-on or drop-in bedliner can add the protection and comfort of a BedRug to their trucks! The new BedRug Mat ($89-$169) from Wise Industries Inc. can be installed in any truck already equipped with a plastic or srpay-in bedliner.  Like the standard BedRug, the BedRug Mat is made from rugged polypropylene fiber bonded to a bottom layer of polypropylene foam.  It is water, gas, oil, bleach and acid resistant, easy on the knees and easily cleaned with a garden hose, vacuum or pressure washer.  Best of all, it looks and feels just like plush carpet, enhancing the look of any pickup. In trucks with spray-on bedliners, the BedRug Mat is molded to fit the original bed rib configuration to create a smooth, level surface.  Contact: www.bedrug.com;  800-462-8435

X-FACTOR WINCH

With winter nearing a lot of pickup and SUV owners will be thinking how nice it would be to have an electric winch on the front of their new 4x4. The new Mile Marker SX9.5 would be an excellent fit for any full-size SUV or pickup. This low-profile, heavy-duty winch features the latest in electronic circuitry with external LED display to kepe the operator informed of how the winch is operating, and nside there’s a planetary gear system capable of pulling up to 9,500 pounds.  It also comes with keyless remote operation so you never have to be in harm’s way during the winching process. Learn more at www.milemarker.com; or call 800-886-8647

CLEAN WIPERS

Windshield wipers haven’t changed much since their invention in the early 1900s. But the new Super Sporza Silicone Winged Wiper Blades from PIAA have finally brought the 21^st Century to our truck’s windshields. These wiper blades are made from silicone rubber to promote continuous water beading and a streak-free windshield in inclement weather without any annoying wiper chatter. With safety and performance in mind, PIAA added a  lightweight UV-resistant spoiler a to hold the Super Sporza blade down under high speeds. And the best part is that PIAA Super Silicone Wiper Blades reapply the silicone coating every time the wipers are used. For more details: www.tirerack.com/accessories/piaa/super_sporza_splr_bk.jsp.

TUNDRA BULL BAR

Want to give your new Tundra 4x4 that rugged look while keeping it both safe and functional? Put on an ARB USA Combination Bull Bar and you’ll have the coolest truck in town. Their replacement winch bumpers have been designed, built and tested  to withstand  the rigors of the Australian Outback, making an ARB bull bar is the most highly regarded 4x4 frontal protection system in the world. ARB also assesses each vehicle's frontal crush characteristics and replicates the crush rate into the design of each air bag compatible bull bar and its mounting system. ARB has invested heavily in vehicle crash barrier tests to validate the performance and compliance of its air bag compatible bull bars, and as a consequence, our bars offer a far greater level of protection than most standard brush guards and grille guards. Contact: www.arbusa.com; 866-293-9078 

LONG-LEGGED TJ

Jeep lovers with a penchant for driving over rugged terrain will love the new BDS TJ Long-Travel Suspension. The kit comes with four new Pro-Ride coil springs capable of full coil bind. The box kit includes a pitman arm for steering correction, adjustable front track bar with a track bar relocation system to match the track bar angles with the steering angles. Four long lower arms are included with flex ends to ensure off road performance. All new long upper arms are included that are adjustable to fine tune the rear pinion angles as well as the front caster angles, D.O.T. approved Kevlar lined stainless steel brake lines for front and rear, ultimate sway bar disconnects for the front and extended links for the rear, and BDS 5500 series shocks. Contact: www.bds-suspension.com; 517-279-2135

LOOKING BACKWARD

Rostra Precision Controls Inc. has introduced RearSight Back Up Camera/OEM Navigation Interface Harness Kits for SUV owners who want to add a rearview back-up camera to their full-size truck’s existing navigation screen. The OEM Navigation Interface Harness Kits come with Rostra's RearSight shrouded mini-camera.  The kits are designed for the 2007 GM 900 Series - Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL, Tahoe, Avalanche, Silverado, Sierra, Escalade, Escalade EXT and Escalade ESV - and the 2008 H2 (Kit #250-8075).  The system uses a high-quality color camera that can be mounted to the license plate trim panel.  When the vehicle is placed in reverse, the camera is activated and provides a 150-degree wide-angle view  projected onto the navigation screen.  When the vehicle is placed in drive, the in-cab screen returns to the navigation display.  www.rostra.com

SILENT RUNNING

Tired of hearing the constant clanking and banging coming from under your cross-over SUV as you tow that trailer down the road? Get back into the silent running mode with the new Quietride Hitch from Softride. The Quietride Towing Technology has a special hitch with a rubber  corner-wedge and a hitch bolt pin that tightens the 2” Quietride ball-mount  hitch shank snug against the truck’s hitch receiver. Voila! No more clanking. There’s nothing else like it. For a closer look go to www.softride.com; 800-557-6387

Z HOT TOP

Tundra pickup owners should be thrilled with the newest offering from renowned truck cap manufacturer A.R.E. Their new Z-Series Tundra Bed Cap for the equally new Toyota Tundra fits like a glove using four billet-aluminum “C”-clamps to secure the cap to the bed. Tundra bed cap can be optioned with remote key lock to work with the truck’s keyless entry system, carpeted interior to match your truck’s BedRug, and adjustable wing window vents. Premium quality all around. Contact: www.4are.com; 330-830-7878

PAINLESS SWITCHES

Wiring in lights and accessories can be a royal pain if they don’t come with their own wiring kit. No worries. If you want to take the easy route, check out the wiring offerings at Painless Performance Products. Among the hundreds of pre-made wiring harnesses, relays and related electrical components the 4-Switch Universal Rocker Panel Dash Mount (#50313) has everything you need to turn on lights and accessories—and it’s already pre-wired and color-coded for fast, clean installation. We’ve used them numerous times here on our Truck Test Digest projects. For a closer look, go to their web catalog at www.painlessperformance.com ; 817-244-6212.

BRIGHT BACK-UPS

PIAA recently introduced a great kit that significantly improves lighting behind your truck or SUV.  PIAA 1500 Back Up kit has two compact 55-watt flood lamps that provide 180-degree maximum illumination for both rear and peripheral visibility.  With the 1500 Back Up's wide flood beam pattern and ultra low profile design for maximum ground clearance the 1500 is the best choice for safe and effective rear illumination.  It contains an extra long wiring harness to reach the back of the vehicle with waterproof connectors and a 3 position cabin switch.  The switch allows for constant on, on only when the vehicle is in reverse, or off completely. These flood lights also work great mounted on the back or sides of roof cargo racks. www.piaa.com; 503-643-7422

OUTBACK ROOF RACK

Westin Automotive  Outback-Series Roof Racks offer a rugged cargo management system for outdoor excursions. To make ordering simple, Outback Racks are sold in kits, which include heavy-duty crossbars made of extruded clear anodized aluminum, and strong support legs to fit your SUV. Load capacity rated at 250 lbs. or add an additional bar for an extra 125 lbs. Always check the manufactures recommended specifications before installing. The racks attach using the vehicle’s existing O.E. rails or tracks and the crossbars are adjustable to accommodate your various cargo loads. The Outback also features an allen hex screw security system for added theft protection. We mounted one on the A.R.E. bed cap of our “Deepwoods” Toyota Tundra. www.westinautomotive.com; 800-345-8476