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CURT’s TruTrack™ Hitch Is One Heavy Hitter

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by John M. Arnaud

The weight-distribution trunnion hitch just got served. CURT Manufacturing, a leading producer of towing products, today announced its new TruTrack™ hitch (17500), which offers advanced design features that deliver the smoothest, safest ride on the market.

CURT TruTrack Hitch
CURT TruTrack Hitch

The TruTrack resists trailer sway in a couple of different ways. First, whereas most traditional weight-distribution hitches use regular spring bars to connect to the trailer frame, the TruTrack features a pair of trunnion-style spring bars and heavy-duty, adjustable support brackets, which are set at fixed positions by the user and hold the spring bars in place, both vertically and laterally.

Second, the TruTrack uses an integrated spring/cam system instead of standard pins and bolts. This CURT innovation builds up pressure to actively stop sway and then relaxes to make smooth turns. Hardened components achieve longer life, while a hex castle nut enables easy adjustment and fits most industry-standard couplers.

Another big benefit of the TruTrack system is the installation: instead of relying on a pile of washers and pins, this CURT weight-distribution hitch uses a pair of interlocking nuts and preset holes that offer specific angles and on-the-fly adjustment—no more tilt-angle guesswork or disassembling the hitch head.

Stop into your local Total Trucks Centers retailer to check out the newest addition to CURT’s towing lineup. Or find your closest affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Total Truck Centers network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of manufacturers with whom it has a business relationship.

Rigid’s D-Series Lights: What You Need to Know

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Several times a year, Rigid Industries shines a spotlight on one of its product lines. This spring’s shining star? The D-Series, whose lights are designed to fit into small spaces without compromising lumens or heat dissipation. They’ve also endured Rigid’s famous Torture Tested program, so they’re tough enough to beam you out of whatever trouble you get yourself into.

Rigid Industries D-Series
Rigid Industries D-Series

The D-Series is Rigid’s original light cube. Coming in at a compact 3” x 3” size, D-Series lights mount just about anywhere: pillar bars, horizontal bars, vertical bars, handlebars, license plates, trailers, and more.

Making either 1,568 or 3,096 lumens, D-Series lights offer more surface cooling than any comparably sized light, while emitting a variety of lux patterns: spot, flood, driving, diffused, wide, and hyperspot, which offers an astounding 93,000 Candelas at peak intensity.

Light covers provide both protection and custom light colors. Choose from clear; opaque; translucent yellow, blue, red, green, and gray; black; and even camo.

The D-Series family of lights from Rigid Industries includes the Dually and D2 (land and marine), HD Dually, D2 HD, and all the installation accessories you could ever need. Kits include mounting brackets and hardware, as well as a plug-and-play wiring harness with Deutsch connector and switch.

Stop into your local Total Trucks Centers retailer to check out Rigid Industries’ extensive selection of top-of-the-line LED lighting solutions today! Or find your closest affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Total Truck Centers network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of manufacturers with whom it has a business relationship.

Welcome the Omix-ADA Family to Total Truck Centers!

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When the road gets rough, Total Truck Centers gets tougher.

On behalf of all our manufacturers, retailers, installers, and distributors, Total Truck Centers extends a warm welcome to Jeep accessories standout Omix-ADA and two of its divisions, Alloy USA and Rugged Ridge.

 

OMIX-ADA
OMIX-ADA

Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, Omix-ADA, Alloy USA, and Rugged Ridge bring a wealth of market expertise and a rock-solid reputation to the Total Truck Centers brand. Ready to meet our newest partners? Here are some fast facts:

Omix-ADA

  • More than 20 years in the Jeep accessories business
  • More than 12,000 active SKUs for 1941-and-up Jeeps
  • Products include OE replacements, hard parts, axles, body tubs, and more
  • 5-year limited product warranty
  • Omix-ADA supports a variety of charitable organizations, including the American Diabetes Association, the Boy Scouts of America, the Breast Cancer Research Association, Children’s Heathcare of Atlanta, and SEMA Cares

 

Alloy USA
Alloy USA

Alloy USA

  • Focuses on heavy-duty drivetrains
  • Chromoly and performance axles for Jeeps, trucks, and muscle cars
  • Ring and pinion sets and ball-joint kits for Jeep
  • Other products include SYE kits, differential cable lock kits, axle tube seals, U-joints, wheel spacers, and slotted brake rotors
  • 10-year limited warranty on axles; 5-year limited warranty on everything else

 

Rugged Ridge
Rugged Ridge

Rugged Ridge

  • Innovative accessories for Jeeps (1976 and up), trucks, and SUVs
  • Heavy support for JK Wranglers
  • Product highlights include modular bumper systems, snorkel and flare kits, and all-terrain floor liners
  • Floor liners are covered by a limited lifetime warranty; everything else gets 5-year coverage
  • Sponsors the Trail Access Program, which provides monetary grants intended to preserve natural spaces and maintain recreational access to the outdoors

Omix-ADA embodies what being a Total Truck Centers partner is all about: first-rate products, years of industry experience, and generosity of spirit. Stop into your local Total Trucks Centers retailer to support our newest manufacturers. Or find your closest affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck aftermarket accessory retailer or installer who would like to become part of the nationwide Total Truck Centers network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of manufacturers with whom it has a business relationship.

T-Rex X Metal Series

Welcome T-REX Grilles to Total Truck Centers!

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Total Truck Centers has added a new member to its industry-best lineup, and these guys define “leading from the front.”

T-Rex Torch Series
T-Rex Torch Series

T-REX Grilles is a Corona, California–based manufacturer of truck grilles on the cutting edge of looks and performance. With several grille lines to choose from, including Billet Series, X-Metal Series, and the exciting LED-integrated Torch Series, T-REX Grilles has an application for every taste. In addition to its wide-ranging catalog of premium grilles, T-REX Grilles produces vents, hood scoops, and a variety of related accessories to top off your truck.

The company stands behind its products, boasting a knowledgeable sales and service staff; CAD-enhanced design and engineering; precision manufacturing techniques; rigorous testing protocols; and several endurance-tested finishes, including powder-coated, electro-polished, and chrome-plated.

Stop into your local Total Trucks Center retailer to check out what T-REX Grilles has to offer—we think you’ll be as impressed as we are. Or find your closest affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Total Truck Centers network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of manufacturers with whom it has a business relationship.

New 7” HALO Series Headlights Brighten Race Sport’s Catalog

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Aftermarket lighting rock star Race Sport announced a new addition to its projector-style, sealed-beam lineup: 7”, 80-watt LED conversion light kits with HALO rings in two colors: orange/white and blue/white:

Racesport Halo Blue
Racesport Halo Blue

These plug-and-play HALO lights are compatible with most 7” applications. Kits include a pair of lights, each with four 10-watt LED bulbs set in recessed focus opticals. Race Sport pulled no punches with these sealed-beam conversion kits, which come with H4 connectors and include the following features:

 

  • Distinctive white HALO ring turns orange or blue (depending on kit) when signaling
  • Projector LEDs are capable of both low and high beam settings
  • Long life expectancy
  • 1-year warranty

 

Racesport Halo Orange
Racesport Halo Orange

Stop into your local Total Truck Centers retailer to check out Race Sport’s new HALO headlights for yourself, or find a local affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Total Truck Centers network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

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Matte Is the New Black: AVS Debuts Low-Profile Combo Pack

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AVS, producer of the iconic Ventvisor™ and Aeroskin™ products, has struck again with a Combo Pack sure to please fans of matte-finish black accessories.

Ventvisor Flat Finish
Ventvisor Flat Finish

These new Ventvisors™ and Aeroskins™, now meaner and leaner than ever, add low-profile stealth and style to your pickup. They coordinate with OE black trim and aftermarket flat black wheels. Sold as a Combo Pack under one part number, these accessories feature AVS’s durable, UV-protected Tri-Flex ™ ABS thermoplastic and a limited lifetime warranty, so you’ll be enjoying them for years to come.

Aeroskin- Flat Finish
Aeroskin- Flat Finish

The AVS Matte Finish Ventvisor™/Aeroskin™ Combo Pack is available for many different applications from 2007 and up, including Dodge Ram; Chevy Silverado; GMC Sierra; Ford F-150, -250, and -350; Toyota Tundra, FJ Cruiser, and Tacoma; Jeep Wrangler; and Nissan Frontier.

Stop into your local Total Truck Centers retailer to check out AVS’s new Combo Pack for yourself, or find a local affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Total Truck Centers network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

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Trimax Wheel Chock

Universal Wheel Chocks from Trimax Designed to Slow Your Roll

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Trimax Lock-it & Chock-it
Trimax Lock-it & Chock-it

Lock It & Chock It™: Trimax recently introduced two sizes of Universal Wheel Chock, made from rugged, heavy-gauge, powder-coated steel. These patent-pending wheel chocks are designed to work with a wide variety of trailers and vehicles, including cars, trucks, boats, ATVs, construction equipment, and more!

Trimax engineered its wheel chocks to be truly deluxe, with a quick-and-easy installation backed by some of the best features in the industry:

  • A pick-resistant lock
  • Dual-action Lock It & Chock It™ mechanism
  • Rubber-coated arms that protect wheel finish
  • Lifetime warranty

If you need a stay-put solution for your vehicle or trailer, stop into your local Total Truck Centers retailer and pick up Trimax’s Deluxe Wheel Chock for your application!

If you are a truck aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Total Truck Centers network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

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Edge Products’ Evolution CS/CTS Get Welcome Feature Update for Chevy/GMC Gas Vehicles

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For Evolution CS and CTS users who have been asking for an option to disable their units’ Active Fuel Management/Displacement on Demand (AFM/DOD) feature, your time has come.

Edge Products 85101
Edge Products 85101

AFM/DOD, which appears on Evolution models PN 85150 and PN 85250 (covers 2007–2013 5.3L and 6.2L Chevy/GMC trucks and SUVs as well as 6.0L 2007–2010 1500 Chevy/GMC trucks) has been known to cause shuddering, dropped cylinders, and excessive oil consumption.

Reacting to these issues, Edge Products has released a fix that allows you to toggle off AFM/DOD directly from the Evolution screen. Users simply go online to download the quick, easy, and free patch.

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

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