Ranch Hand: Win a Legend Grille Guard!

No purchase required. One entry per person. Promotion valid July 1 to September 30, 2017. Click image for complete details and to enter!

 

Ranch Hand Win Legend Grille Guard

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Ranch Hand: Legend Grille Guard

Get in on a legend. The Legend series of grille guards from Ranch Hand is the original icon in front-end vehicle protection. It’s constructed from one fully welded piece of 12-gauge steel tubing that mounts in four locations to provide maximum strength and eliminates vibration, while the punched insert matches your pickup’s specific grille pattern. Built for 1/2-ton and up trucks and SUVs.

Features

  • For half-ton and larger applications.
  • 12-gauge steel tubing.
  • 5/16” upright thickness for added sturdiness.
  • Mounts in four places for strength and vibration reduction.
  • Punched inserts match your application’s grille pattern.

Ranch Hand Legend Grille Guard

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WESTiN Promotion: Get $100 Back

Via mail-in rebate on a qualifying WESTiN Grille Guard plus LED purchase through January 31, 2017. Click image for printable form and complete details!

Westin Grille Guard Plus LED Promo

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ARIES (9052): Grille Guard for 2016 Nissan Titan XD

For the conqueror in every Titan truck owner, this ARIES grille guard offers the tough, trail-ready look you demand. It features a strong, one-piece build and a vehicle-specific design to match your pickup’s unique look. ARIES grille guards are easy to customize, with predrilled light-mounting holes and removable headlight cages. The 9052 grille guard features a durable semi-gloss black powdercoat and is backed by a three-year warranty. It is designed with a customizable crossbar with predrilled holes for auxiliary lights and a no-drill mounting system that bolts into your Titan’s preexisting factory holes.

Note: May interfere with forward-facing cameras or sensors.

Features

  • One-piece, 1.5″ heavy-wall tube design.
  • High-strength carbon steel construction.
  • Durable semi-gloss black powdercoat.
  • Predrilled crossbar for mounting LED lights or other auxiliary lighting.
  • Removable headlight cages for extra protection and a customizable look.
  • Vertical rubber stripping along the risers for a clean finish.
  • No-drill, vehicle-specific application for a custom fit.
  • Three-year warranty.

ARIES (9052): Grille Guard for 2016 Nissan Titan XD

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Paramount Automotive Celebrates at Forest Fest

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About an hour outside downtown Los Angeles, the 210 splits off of Highway 330. Hang a right onto Highway 18 for another 15 miles and you come to Snow Valley Mountain Resort: the annual rendezvous for the Inland Empire 4 Wheelrs’ Big Bear Forest Fest.

RegistrationAfter signing in, Paramount met with old friends, sponsors, and fellow Southern California locals Team ReadyLIFT to break off from the main group and take a new trail (to Paramount anyway): route 2N13, also known as Holcomb Creek.

For those new to Forest Fest, there are two major days of trail runs. Friday’s trail runs tend to be more technical, with full rescue equipment (especially axel lockers) mandatory. Boasting triple the options of the previous day, Saturday offers more recreational runs for folks with Jeeps a little more comfortable on the streets.

But the event didn’t stop at trails. A trade show allowed Paramount to see old friends and MagnaFlowsponsor Magnaflow, and a family-friendly camp-out party let everyone enjoy the rugged beauty of the area.

The start of 2N13 had Paramount wondering if they’d really get to put their new Stinger bumper with grille guard (51-0389) through its paces, aside from pitting the protective powdercoat against the wet.

They shouldn’t have worried. Twenty minutes in, the Paramount Jeep rounded a corner and came upon Hanna Rocks. From then on the trail was a nice mix of straightaways, boulders, and scenery. Things quickly got bumpy enough that Paramount’s 51-0323 Rock Sliders more than earned their place by handling multiple scrapes and even a few good teeth-rattling knocks sure to continue the office debate of “blame the driver or the spotter?”

Creek

The total run time was perfect for a day trip—about 4 hours not counting scenery and photo stops—and the trail let out in the town of Fawnskin, California. A paltry 5 minutes from downtown Big Bear, Fawnskin features plenty of eating options, from local favorites like Get The Burger to more exotic fair like Himalayan-themed cuisine.

Rock Crawl

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Go Rhino (13174B): Wrangler Grille Guard for Silverado

Built for going rogue, the Wrangler Grille Guard for 2016 Chevy Silverado from Go Rhino features sturdy, one-piece steel tubing rugged enough to tame the trail—and keep your front end safe in the process. The patented aluminum step area gives you ample access to your engine compartment, while 1” brush guards protect your headlight lenses from the worst of the way.

The Wrangler Grille Guard mounts easily using preexisting frame holes, so no drilling is required. Go Rhino covers this item with one of two warranties: lifetime on stainless and five years on black powdercoat.

  • Solid one-piece design.
  • Frame mounts to existing holes; no drilling required.
  • Center screen to protect grille.
  • Patented integrated step for easier engine bay access.
  • Available in two finishes: stainless steel or black powdercoat.
Go Rhino (13174B): Wrangler Grille Guard for Silverado
Go Rhino (13174B): Wrangler Grille Guard for Silverado

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We Got Hitched!

By John M. Arnaud

Last Thursday, Total Truck Centers and The AAM Group enjoyed a special visit with representatives from two of our program vendors: CURT Manufacturing, a giant in the towing industry, and ARIES Automotive, whose custom pickup and Jeep accessories help trailblazers everywhere break their own ground.

We spent the day brainstorming ways that Total Truck Centers’ marketing tools and services could introduce CURT and ARIES products—hitches, grille guards, bumpers, seat covers, and towing accessories—to more of our jobbers and their customers.

Thanks to Jeff Perez, Joe Thompson, and Patrick Cripe for flying out to see us. We loved having you and look forward to an exciting year ahead!

To add towing power or aggressive styling to your truck, head on over to your local Total Truck Centers retailer, or find an affiliated store using our dealer locator.

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CURT / ARIES Group Shot
CURT / ARIES Group Shot

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Westin HDX Grille Guard for 2015 Ford F-150

Westin’s HDX Commercial Grade Grille Guard is a bold statement of authority with its 2″ diameter tube frame. The HDX Grille Guard is made of a 1-piece welded construction. The wing’s interior tube and bottom support tube are 1.25 inch in diameter. Uprights are fully lined with a 1/8″ thick and 2″ wide rubber strip to protect the grille guard from bumps and scrapes. The HDX Grille Guard also features a full punch plate center grille to intercept impact from flying debris. Optional Light Clamps are available, 57-0000 in SS and 57-0005 in BLK, which allow lights to be mounted to the cross tube and punch plate. HDX Grille Guards are available in stainless steel and black powder coat. Westin 57-3835Westin 57-3835

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