Month: April 2020

ReadyLIFT® Now Offers All-New 2020 GM HD Leveling & SST Lift Kit

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ReadyLIFT® has engineered new leveling and SST lift kits specifically designed to go along with the updates to the long-standing torsion bar suspension on the all-new 2020 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD trucks.

The new adjustable forged torsion key leveling kit system and new 3″ SST lift kit system from ReadyLIFT have been engineered to provide a comfortable ride and to allow for 35″ tires. Just keep in mind some trimming may be required with some tire styles on 20×9 0 offset – 35×12.50 or 325/60R20.

Every kit includes ReadyGuard Powertrain Warranty.

66-3020 – Adjustable Leveling Kit – GM Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 HD

  • Includes front shock extensions, differential drop spacers and factory skid plate spacers.
  • Leveling lift is in the range of 2″, but the amount of actual lift required will depend on the vehicle.
  • This kit includes differential drop spacers to help maintain factory geometry and corrects CV axle angles.
  • 66-3020 works with trucks equipped with either the OE #84461807 or OE #84634344 factory torsion keys and requires ReadyLIFT torsion key unloading tool 66-7816A or similar for installation.

69-3030 – 3″F/2″R SST Lift Kit – GM Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 HD

  • Provides 3″ of adjustable front lift
  • Features industry leading forged torsion keys specialized for this 3″ front lift (not the same keys found in 66-3020)
  • Taller differential drop spacers and skid plate spacers are included, as well as new taller bump stops, rear shock extensions and OE style cast iron 2″ tall rear lift blocks with new longer U-bolts
  • 69-3030 SST lift kit works with trucks equipped with either the OE #84461807 or OE #84634344 factory torsion keys and requires ReadyLIFT torsion key unloading tool 66-7816A or similar for installation.

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Bulldog Winch (12001) 1200 LB 12vDC HOIST

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Are you using your winch to lift loads in the air? STOP! Winches are designed to pull loads over the ground and using a winch to lift a load in the air is extremely dangerous. That’s why Bulldog Winch has come out with its first Hoist ever!

The 12001 Hoist from Bulldog Winch has a double cone brake in the gearbox and is designed to hold up to 1200 pounds dead lifted through thousands of cycles.

Hoist can be used with a crane arm, lift heavy trailer ramp doors, or many other uses.  It is available in wire rope or high visibility orange synthetic. 

  • Powerful permanent magnet DC motor
  • 3 stage planetary geartrain
  • Power load up and down
  • Automatic load holding brake
  • Heavy duty chassis and gear box
  • Includes 20 ft controller
  • Wire rope or high visibility orange synthetic available

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Rugged Ridge (11640.51) Max Terrain Fender Flare Set, F & R; 18-20 JL/JLU

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The Max Terrain Fender Flare set from Rugged Ridge is a play on the classics with a modern feel. Taking inspiration from some of Jeep’s earliest models, the Max Terrain Fender Flares blend the old school, flat-fender look with the refined construction of the JL factory fenders.

This sporty combination enhances your Jeep JL’s off-road capabilities to the max. The flares mount high-to-the-body of your Jeep, which gives you extra tire clearance for maximum suspension travel when off-roading. The rear mating surfaces are carefully contoured to help deter stones and debris from getting trapped or scratching painted surfaces.

Max Terrain Flares have a dual-textured finish that pairs well with the JL factory trim. Just like your Jeep, these flares can be customized to fit your desired paint or finish. The DRL tubes (or Daytime Running Lights) are cradled inside the front, highlighting and adding visual appeal while also bettering road visibility.

Durability isn’t a question with the Max Terrain Fender Flare Set. They are constructed from a durable, injection-molded thermoplastic. Rugged Ridge chose this material because of its flexibility and impact-resistant qualities. Installation is simplified with the included hardware and requires no drilling.

This Front and Rear Max Terrain fender flare kit from Rugged Ridge fits 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU.

  • Flat fender look with modern JL style
  • Durable, injection-molded thermoplastic construction
  • Fits high-to-the-body, maximizing off-roading capabilities
  • Rear mating surfaces contoured to help with stones and debris getting trapped + protect painted surfaces
  • Dual-textured finish that matches well with JL factory trim
  • Simplified installation with included hardware + no drilling required

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Luverne (415088 – 401530) Grip Step 7″ Wheel-to-Wheel Running Boards

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Work smarter and safer with the fleet-approved Grip Step™ wheel-to-wheel running boards from LUVERNE. The Grip Steps™ feature a 7″ wide stepping surface, providing you a safe entry and exit of the vehicle while also giving additional stepping space for reaching into the truck bed.

Another perk of the Grip Steps™ is the open tread design, which knocks dirt, mud, and snow off your boots–keeping the inside of your vehicle nice and clean. These treads also give you more reliable traction, even with rainy or muddy conditions at the job site.

These Grip Step™ running boards are made from light weight, rust resistant, powder-coated aluminum giving them the upper hand in any work setting. Grip Step™ aluminum running boards are equipped with hardened plastic end caps to add further protection against the jobsite.

Grip Step™ wheel-to-wheel running boards from LUVERNE are easy to install with vehicle-specific mounting brackets. The powder-coated brackets use stainless steel fasteners for secure board attachment. Optional black aluminum backsplash available for 78″ (410078) or 88″ (410088).

Grip Steps™ have a limited lifetime warranty of five-year finish and one year parts. They are proudly made in the USA.

  • 7″ wide stepping surface provides safe, comfortable entry and exit
  • Fleet-approved, expanded metal treads for maximum traction and safety
  • Extra wheel-to-wheel length for easier access when reaching into the truck bed
  • Durable, textured black powder coat for a sleek, professional finish
  • Smooth, rounded end caps eliminate sharp corners
  • Easy installation with vehicle-specific mounting brackets
  • Limited lifetime warranty (five-year finish, one-year parts)
  • Made in USA

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Steve’s Custom Shop | Shop Story Spotlight

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Steve’s Custom Shop has been in business for close to 30 years, 20 of those years we have been in our current location. Steve started tinting windows in his garage in Verden, OK in 1988 and hasn’t stopped since. From that small garage, Steve built his business in Chickasha, OK and along with window tinting, began offering aftermarket accessories and other customization options. 

We are family owned and operated and pride ourselves in customer service and taking the best care of our customers that we can. Without our wonderful and loyal customers, we wouldn’t be here today. 

The best advice we have for other shops during this time would be don’t stop taking care of your customers. Encourage them to drop their vehicles off instead of waiting on them, and if they have to wait, provide a safe waiting area for them. Take all precautions necessary to keep your customers, your employees, and yourself safe. 

Check out Steve’s Custom Shop on Facebook or online.

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Bullhide 4×4 | Shop Story Spotlight

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Bullhide 4×4 started back in 1996 as Rocky Mountain Bullhide, spraying the Bullhide branded spray molded bedliners in Fort Collins, Colorado.  After a few years of spraying bedliners, customers wanted us to add accessories to their vehicles such as bug shields, steps and vent shields so we started to dabble in the accessory business and found that to be the direction we wanted to grow and serve our community.  In 2003, we sourced a new location to handle the growth of our larger scale business and that was when Bullhide 4×4 and Auto Accessories was born.

We are located at 5817 South College Avenue in Fort Collins, CO and have been working with not only Fort Collins residents but our neighboring communities and states with all their automotive needs and 4×4 specialties for over 24 years. 

When the economy took a turn for the worst in 2008, Bullhide 4×4 had to adapt to the changes the country was getting used to doing business just as we are finding ourselves doing today.  We sold the Bullhide bedliner portion of the business, purchased two more lift hoists and hired another Technician.  Our focus then became more automotive service related, while still sticking to our newfound niche of accessorizing vehicles and making each one look unique to their owner.  Bullhide 4×4 now offers full-service repair and maintenance for all makes and models as well as continuing in modifying vehicles with bolt on components and custom installs with aftermarket accessories. 

We have been fortunate to have remained steadily busy with the new world issues of the COVID-19 pandemic that we are currently dealing with, since our business is considered essential to the daily needs of our community.  Luckily, we usually schedule 3-4 weeks out in advance and our customers have been keeping their appointments to get their work done.  We now offer a pickup and delivery of customers parts and vehicles to help where we can and to keep our customers safe and abiding by the stay at home rule. 

We have always been more proactive than reactive when we come upon issues daily and for the success of our business.  How are we going to adapt to still make an impact and keep our customers on the forefront of our minds?  They have invested their time as much as we have, and we want to follow through on our word to give them what they are paying for.

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Go Rhino (730500T): XE Series Windshield Light Bar Mount for Jeep JL and JT

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Now shipping, the XE Series windshield light bar mount from Go Rhino lets Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT owners add double- or single-row 50” LED light bars to the front of their rigs. The 730500T windshield light mount features a low-profile design and heavy-duty uprights for dependable, stylish performance. Using the included black geomet-coated hardware, the XE Series mounts directly to your Jeep’s A-pillar and cowl mounts (no drilling required) and is compatible with Go Rhino’s exterior jack mount (PN 701001T) and the factory antenna. Protected by a textured-black powdercoat and a five-year limited warranty.

Features

  • For Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT
  • Allows for the mounting of a single- or double-row 50” LED light bar
  • Low-profile, heavy-duty uprights
  • Mounts to A-pillar and cowl mounts with no drilling
  • Textured-black powdercoat and black geomet-coated hardware
  • Compatible with Go Rhino 701001T (exterior jack mount) and the factory antenna
  • Warranty: 5-year limited
Go Rhino XE Series Windshield Light Mount for JL and JT

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Superwinch (1140232): Winch2Go 12-Volt Portable Winch with Synthetic Rope

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Packing a synthetic rope instead of steel, this version of the Winch2Go from Superwinch enjoys a lighter weight perfect for its role as a portable recovery solution. Additionally, synthetic rope has no memory for improved rigging performance and is less likely to harm the user in case of failure.

With its 4,000 lb line-pull rating (8,000 lb if using a double-line technique), the 1140232 Winch2Go SR from Superwinch is the product you need anytime you could use a pull, whether you’re at home, at the track, or blazing a new trail. It comes with a lockable, all-in-one tackle box for tidy storage, plus three shackles, two straps, one pulley block (capable of pulling 8,000 lb), 10-foot battery leads, and official Superwinch leather gloves.

Features

  • Portable, lightweight winch with synthetic rope and hawse fairlead
  • All-in-one tactical storage box can be locked
  • Three shackles, two straps, and one pulley block
  • 10’ battery leads and stock prewired quick disconnects
  • Recessed sockets to prevent damage
  • Official Superwinch leather gloves
  • Warranty: 2-year limited
Superwinch Winch2Go Portable Winch with Synthetic Rope 1140232

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Raptor Series: Voyager Rooftop Camping Tent with Ladder for Jeep

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When you’re headed out to rough it, you can retain a few of the comforts of home with this Voyager series rooftop camping tent from Raptor Series, which sets up and breaks down in seconds and includes a ladder for easier in and out—all while ranking as the lightest manual rooftop tent in its class.

This Raptor Series Jeep tent (PN 100000-126800) mounts easily on either a stock roof rack or an aftermarket rack/crossbar system. The interior boasts a large living area, built-in pockets, and plenty of spots to hang your gear. The door rolls top-down, allowing airflow in while protecting you from the elements, while the integrated awning lets you take in your favorite panoramic views from the comfort of your tent.

Note: Always check the weight limitations of your particular roof rack system to ensure compatible performance.

Features

  • For Jeep rooftops
  • Lightest manual rooftop tent in its class on the market
  • Deploys and closes in seconds
  • Ladder provides easy entrance and egress
  • Mounts to stock or aftermarket roof rack systems
  • Large living area with built-in pockets and gear-hanging locations
  • Top-down rolling door and integrated awning
Raptor Series Voyager Rooftop Tent with Ladder for Jeep

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Bulldog Winch (42066): Deflator with Analog Pressure Gauge

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Air down your tires for improved off-road traction day or night with this deflator from Bulldog Winch, which features glow-in-the-dark hashes and needle for when the sun goes down. The 0–100 PSI analog pressure gauge helps you monitor deflation in real time, while the deflator mechanism controls removal and replacement of the valve core for quick and accurate performance. Solid-brass bourdon tube’s movement is not affected by changes in altitude, humidity, or temperature. Includes a molded-rubber cover to protect the gauge and a pouch for organized, contained storage.

Features

  • Air down quickly for improved off-road traction
  • Deflator controls removal and replacement of the valve core
  • Brass precision movement and bourdon tube
  • Glow-in-the-dark analog pressure gauge (0–100 PSI)
  • Includes Bulldog Winch–branded storage pouch
Bulldog Winch Deflator with Analog Pressure Gauge 42066

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