No Dings
Improve the look and toughness of your '88-'98 Chevy pickup with RJR Products' new rocker panels. The diamond-plate panels are offered in a variety of heights and can accommodate trucks with or without factory body moldings. Information: RJR Products, 800/632-9192, www.rjrproducts.com.
Springy Springs
Using the Powerhouse adjustable valve-spring pressure tester will make your engine-building life a bit easier. The unit can check spring pressure on an assembled engine up to 600 pounds, and can be mounted onto your engine's rocker arm for quick pressure checks. Information: Powerhouse, 800/872-7723, www.powerhouseproducts.com.
Nice Tip
Time to improve the look of your late-model domestic truck/SUV? Consider Corsa Performance's new fully welded exhaust tips. With a completely polished housing and 100 percent stainless-steel construction, these shiny, thick tips will look great peeking out from under your 4x4's rear bumper. The tips use factory-style hangers for easy positioning. Information: CORSA Performance, 440/891-0999, www.corsaperf.com.
Fantom Muffler
Flowtech by Holley delivers this new line of after-cat exhaust systems for Ford, Chevy, and Dodge pickups and SUVs. This line of street-legal, emissions-friendly pipes, called the Fantom, features a 3-inch corrosion-resistant mandrel-bent aluminized tubing. The Fantom exits from your 4x4's stock location and is designed to use OEM-style connections and hangers. Information: Flowtech, 480/966-1511, www.holley.com.
Fabulous Heights
Lift your 2001 Chevy or GMC HD pickup using Fabtech's 8-inch Performance Suspension System and get enough room for fat 37-inch tires. Fabtech's high-arched crossmembers and upper control arms are said to provide excellent ride quality while providing the necessary ground clearance. The rear is lifted using a 4-inch block kit with 2-inch add-a-leaves. Information: Fabtech, 714/990-8850, www.fabtechmotorsports.com.
Refreshing
Need juice? The new xPower 300 Portable Generator provides emergency power in any situation. The 300-watt unit is rechargeable and comes with a DC emergency light, DC charging cable, AC charger, and jumper cables. And it can be used for more than just your car's battery. Telephones, stereos, laptop computers, lamps, and more can rely on the generator for extra power. Information: California Car Cover Company, 818/998-2100, www.calcarcover.com.