QUICK CAPTURE
Stop wasting time trying to muscle a heavy trailer onto a hitch with TeleSwivel’s Accessory Channel hitches, which extend and swivel to provide a larger target zone to connect the trailer coupler to the truck. Compatible with any trailer, the dual ball with pintle capture connects to 2- and 2 5/16-inch ball couplers and any size pintle ring. The hitches are available in two models rated for 10,000 to 14,000 pounds GTW, and both feature 10 inches of rise/drop adjustment. Five accessory hitch attachments are also available. The 10,000-pound GTW TS 210AC with dual ball/pintle has a $629 MSRP; the 14,000-pound GTW TS 310AC with dual ball/pintle has a $699 MSRP.
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LONG LIFE SHOCKS
Experience fast, precise response to overheating during hauling or on rough roads with the Rancho RS7000MT monotube shocks, available for more than 130 trucks and Jeeps. The design has a high-pressure gas charge separated from the internal oil to maximize damping efficiency and control on trucks that use monotube technology. Each shock includes a 46-mm bore and piston and 14-mm chrome piston rod. Each shock is brushed, zinc plated and cleared coated for extended life, and a black protective boot to protect the piston rod is included. The RS7000MT is available for many Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and Toyota trucks.
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PORTABLE OFFICE PC
Escort’s SmartOffice Mobile Rugged PC provides full PC functionality with Verizon 4G LTE internet connectivity, navigation, Bluetooth and a reverse camera. A complete portable office solution, SmartOffice also offers mobile credit card processing, barcode reader, RFID reader and digital TV capabilities. TechRadium’s Command Core software and the Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7750 embedded wireless module are integrated into the Escort SmartOffice.
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TIME SAVING SYSTEM
Improve the accuracy of time records with the JobClock Hornet from ExakTime, a rugged wireless time clock that automatically sends electronic time records hourly. The unit’s weatherproof ABS plastic composite case handles any jobsite conditions, while eliminating paper time cards. The system allows management to work on payroll throughout the week, know at all times which employees are on the jobsite, manage overtime and eliminate inaccuracy created by paper records. The JobClock Hornet is lightweight, portable and has a 30-day rechargeable battery.
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BOOST PERFORMANCE
advanced Flow engineering’s Stage 1 cold air intake has a durable one-piece 18-gauge powder coated heat shield that blocks engine heat. The aFe unit, designed for the 2012 Ford F-150 EcoBoost V6-3.5L, installs using factory lower intake box and includes a dyno tuned performance engineered wrinkle black aluminum intake tube, as well as a built in three-angle adaptor to maximize air velocity, improving horsepower, torque and throttle response. The intake is available in part numbers 51-12111 (Pro Dry S), 54-12111 (Pro 5R) and 75-12111 (Pro-Guard 7) and retails for approximately $249.
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STRESS REDUCTION
Extend the life of your sway bar end links on 2000-2009 4WD 2500/3500 diesel and Hemis with BD Diesel Performance’s Sway Bar End Links. The links have a dual pivot design that allows for more articulation and reduces stress. A long life urethane bushing design enables flexing without breaking, and will not pound out or seize from the elements. All of the components are simple to service and wear parts are replaceable at a low cost. The kits can be installed in about an hour.
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COST EFFECTIVE LEVELING KEYS
Maxtrac Suspension’s ultra-strong forged torsion bar leveling keys are now available for 2011-12 Chevy 2500/3500 HD pickups. The kit, which retails for $149.95 and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, includes powder coated torsion keys and zinc plated shock extenders. The keys, which are corrosion resistant, provide 1 to 3 inches of adjustable lift and are approximately 25 percent stronger than cast-steel factory stock. Tires up to 33 inches tall can fit with no further modifications.
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SMART STORAGE
Gamber-Johnson’s work truck console can be used in most trucks with bucket seats, and offers easy access to radios and light controls by placing them in the front of the console, which mounts with no-drill installation to a Gamber-Johnson Top Plate and uses Vehicle Leg Kits. The console has a locking file box that can be used for hanging folders or as storage, and comes with a dual cup holder and armrest. A vertical surface mount for a passenger side computer can be ordered separately.
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