On-Site with CargoGlide

By John M. Arnaud

Total Truck Centers and The AAM Group spent Tuesday speaking with CEO Brad Harrell and Executive Manager Ryan Colvin from CargoGlide—one of our newest program vendors. Headquartered near red rock country in St. George, Utah, CargoGlide manufactures top-notch sliding truck bed trays, which offer safety, comfort, and convenience in a variety of transport and work situations.

Brad and Ryan shared their impressive business philosophies with us, and we presented all of the program tools we’ve created to help them educate jobbers on the products they sell. CargoGlide is a super organization we’re proud to have on board!

CargoGlide - Total Truck Centers Group Shot
CargoGlide – Total Truck Centers Group Shot

Many thanks to CargoGlide for making the commitment to come out to see us. We enjoyed getting to know you and are excited about the future of our aftermarket partnership.

To enhance your truck bed with a one-of-a-kind CargoGlide, head on over to your local Total Truck Centers retailer, or find an affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are an aftermarket accessories 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.

AAM GROUP AND TOTAL TRUCK CENTERS BRING TOGETHER AFTERMARKET PARTNERS TO BENEFIT NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION

“NSF1” Show Jeep To Be Presented to Navy SEAL Foundation at 2016 AAM Membership Meeting

October 7, 2015 (JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.) — The AAM Group, the largest program distribution group in the SEMA marketplace, is proud to announce NSF1: a fully customized 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited being built to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation. NSF1 is intended to represent the spirit of the Naval Special Warfare community and features the best products from leading manufacturers within the SEMA accessory aftermarket.

AAM secured commitments from more than two dozen manufacturing partners to purchase the Jeep and outfit it with the latest aftermarket products; the donated accessories showcase the full power of AAM’s Jeep aftermarket lineup. AAM’s Special Markets Manager Greg Griffith oversaw the project’s concept, design and implementation with additional installation help from RPM Offroad (Edelbrock supercharger), Atomic City 4×4 (ring and pinion gears and chromoly axles) and Autopro of Nashville (custom Katzkin leather seat covers and a KICKER audio upgrade).

NSF1 Jeep for Navy SEAL Foundation
NSF1 Jeep for Navy SEAL Foundation (Photo credit: Greg Griffith)

Now in its 15th year, the Navy SEAL Foundation maintains programs that help Naval Special Warfare warriors and their families cope with the rigors, stress and sacrifice associated with military deployment to some of the world’s most dangerous places. After completing a national circuit of appearances, NSF1 will be handed over to the nonprofit during a special ceremony at AAM’s 2016 Membership Meeting. The foundation plans to use the vehicle at its various recruitment drives, publicity events and outreach engagements.

Video Resources

Click here to watch a video from CURT Manufacturing detailing the genesis of NSF1. In addition, The AAM Group hosts several videos that highlight the features, installation and benefits of products donated by sponsoring manufacturers on its NSF1 YouTube channel.

Schedule of Appearances

NSF1 has already been featured at several events so far this year, including the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion, the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association’s Dixie Run 29, and Wheelers for the Wounded at Windrock Park, Tenn. Future engagements through 2016 include:

November 3–6:
2015 SEMA Show — Booth V40 (Las Vegas)

November 9:
Performance Warehouse (Portland, Ore.)

November 10:
Competition Specialties (Auburn, Wash.) and Nelson Truck Equipment (Kent, Wash.)

November 11:
Titan Truck Equipment (Spokane, Wash.)

November 12:
A-1 Distributing (Salt Lake City)

November 13:
Midstates, Inc. (Englewood, Colo.)

March 19–27:
2016 Jeep Safari (Moab, Utah)

April 20–24:
2016 Jeep Beach (Daytona Beach, Fla.)

May 18:
2016 AAM Membership Meeting (St. Charles, Mo.)

Sponsoring Manufacturers

The NSF1 project would not be possible without the support of and contributions from AAM’s generous manufacturing affiliates. From air intakes, superchargers and lighting to suspension, wheels and a full complement of interior and exterior details, the following vendors have united behind this worthy cause: AIRAID/K&N, Air Lift, AMP Research, ARIES Automotive, BedRug, Bestop, BFGoodrich, Bushwacker, CURT Manufacturing, Edelbrock, Flowmaster, Husky Liners, Katzkin, KICKER, Lund International/AVS, Motive Gear, Painless Performance, Rampage Products, Rancho, Rugged Ridge, Superchips, UnderCover, Vision X, Warn Industries and Westin Automotive.

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.

2015 Total Truck Centers Vendor Showcase presents: Husky Liners

Welcome to the 2015 Total Truck Centers Vendor Showcase! In this video series, we will take you booth by booth with our manufacturers showing their latest products. In this episode, Husky Liners’ very own Bennett Jackson goes over their premium floor liner option: the x-Act Contour® Floor Liner. Be on the look out for more videos from this series over the coming weeks.

Have questions on the products you’ve seen in this video? Contact your local Total Truck Center to find out more: http://totaltruckcenters.com/stores/retailers

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.

2015 Total Truck Centers Vendor Showcase presents: Vision X

Welcome to the 2015 Total Truck Centers Vendor Showcase! In this video series, we will take you booth by booth with our manufacturers showing their latest products. In this episode, Vision X’s very own Dan McCutchen gives a brief overview of their LED products, including the Light Cannon. Be on the look out for more videos from this series over the coming weeks.

Have questions on the products you’ve seen in this video? Contact your local Total Truck Center to find out more: http://totaltruckcenters.com/stores/retailers

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.

NSF1 Project Jeep Part 7: Husky Liners Floor Liners and Cargo Liner

NSF1 is a project Jeep Wrangler Unlimited being built as a joint venture between two giants in the automotive aftermarket—Total Truck Centers and Performance Corner—to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation. This video series will highlight the installation, features, and benefits of products donated by sponsoring program manufacturers.

In this video, we install the following interior mats from Husky Liners:

X-act Contour® Front Floor Liners (53571)

X-act Contour® 2nd Seat Floor Liner (53671)

WeatherBeater™ Cargo Liner (20551)

Follow the NSF1 project on:

Facebook: Facebook.com/NSF1Jeep
Twitter: Twitter.com/PerformanceJeep #NSF1

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.

Dee Zee in Da House!

By John M. Arnaud

Earlier this week, Total Truck Centers and The AAM Group hosted four special representatives from one of our oldest program vendors: Dee Zee, a Des Moines, IA–based company that serves both the OE and aftermarket industries with a versatile product lineup.

We spent the day discussing ways to identify more of our Total Truck Centers locations as Dee Zee destinations and scheduled some video shoots that will educate consumers and jobbers alike about some of Dee Zee’s biggest sellers.

Thanks to Director of Aftermarket Sales Troy Wirtz, Regional Sales Manager Doug Vinsand, Marketing and Advertising Director Dan Kruzic, and Art Director Matt Gearhart for making the trip out to AAM headquarters. We loved having you and look forward to an exciting year ahead!

Dee Zee Visits Total Truck Centers
Dee Zee Visits Total Truck Centers

To outfit your truck with one of Dee Zee’s tanks, toolboxes, cab racks, or step bars, head on over to your local Total Truck Centers retailer, or find an affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck accessories 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.

NSF1 Project Jeep Part 6: BedRug for Jeep

NSF1 is a project Jeep Wrangler Unlimited being built as a joint venture between two giants in the automotive aftermarket—Total Truck Centers and Performance Corner—to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation. This video series will highlight the installation, features, and benefits of products donated by sponsoring program manufacturers.

In this video, we install the following products from Bedrug:

4DR 07-15 Front 4PC Floor Kit, includes heat shields (BRJK07F4)

4DR 11-15 Rear 5PC Cargo Kit, includes tailgate & tub liner (BRJK11R4)

Follow the NSF1 project on:

Facebook: Facebook.com/NSF1Jeep
Twitter: Twitter.com/PerformanceJeep #NSF1

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.

NSF1 Project Jeep Part 5: Aries Automotive Front and Rear Bumpers

NSF1 is a project Jeep Wrangler Unlimited being built as a joint venture between two giants in the automotive aftermarket—Total Truck Centers and Performance Corner—to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation. This video series will highlight the installation, features, and benefits of products donated by sponsoring program manufacturers.

In this video, we install the following bumpers from Aries Automotive:

Modular Front Jeep Bumper Kit (2071030)

Modular Front Jeep Bumper Center Section (15600-0)

Modular Front Jeep Bumper Side Extensions (15600-1)

Modular Front Jeep Bumper Brush Guards (15600-4)

Modular Rear Jeep Bumper Kit (2071052)

Modular Rear Jeep Bumper Center Section (25600-0)

Modular Rear Jeep Bumper Side Extensions (25600-1)

Follow the NSF1 project on:

Facebook: Facebook.com/NSF1Jeep
Twitter: Twitter.com/PerformanceJeep #NSF1

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.

2015 Total Truck Centers Vendor Showcase presents: WARN

Welcome to the 2015 Total Truck Centers Vendor Showcase! In this video series, we will take you booth by booth with our manufacturers showing their latest products. In this episode, WARN’s very own Corby Phillips goes over some of their newest products, including LED light bars and drill winch. Be on the look out for more videos from this series over the coming weeks.

Have questions on the products you’ve seen in this video? Contact your local Total Truck Center to find out more: http://totaltruckcenters.com/stores/retailers

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.

DiabloSport (i2020): inTune i2 for Fords

Since 2000, DiabloSport has been a major part of the Ford performance world. From their original performance chips to the Predator and then inTune, their Ford expertise means that simply installing the i2 programmer on your car or truck guarantees huge power gains. DiabloSport has been tuning the Mustang and F-150 longer than just about anybody—and the driving experience you will get from the i2 tuner will prove it.

This tuner is easy to install and plugs right into your vehicle’s OBD-II port. DiabloSport’s tuning team has mapped all of the i2’s tunes for your exact car or truck. The goal is to offer the biggest power gain through the largest choice of performance options. The i2 features the latest electronics, too; find out more about what makes the i2 the best handheld tuner available today!

If you have popular performance mods on your Mustang or F-150 like a cold air intake, exhaust, heads, cam, or even supercharger, the i2 gives you options to take control of your tune. Whether you want to tweak the tune yourself or bring it to a professional tuner, the i2 has you covered no matter how aggressive you want your build to be!

The new inTune i2 allows for a first from DiabloSport: you can now tune more than one vehicle by purchasing a tuning license. If you have the i2020 for your 2015 Mustang, but you also want to tune your 2014 F-150, you can get a license that lets you to tune both!

Diablosport i2020
DiabloSport i2020

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.