Fabricator Gloves
This all-new-style glove from Mechanix is designed for manipulating sheetmetal, welding, and creating bodywork. Made from 100 percent leather, this glove has what it takes to make any fabricator happy. These gloves are high-dexterity, and feature three heat-resistant cowhide panels on the heel, inside, and on the outer edge of the palm. Fingertip reinforcements help protect the index, middle, and ring fingers, while dual-layer leather knuckle bands prevent abrasions. We've tried them and can say that these gloves will be your new best friend if you're doing any type of hand-fabrication or TIG-welding. Info: 800/222-4296, www.mechanix.com
Leveling Kit for Super Dutys
Camburg has a new 2-inch leveling kit for all '05-'06 Ford F-250 trucks. This is a great way to fit 35-inch tires under an already awesome truck. This kit is said to take less than 2 hours to install, and includes a pair of coil springs and two Bilstein 5150 shocks. Info: 714/848-8880, www.camburg.com
Brute Force for Diesel Pickups
AEM now offers a new line of intakes for Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke diesels. Each system is said to deliver at least 33 percent more flow than the factory intake system. In addition to increasing power, increasing airflow also helps to efficiently burn fuel, which reduces exhaust smoke, and oil contaminants caused by unburned fuel. Lower EGTs are a benefit as well. AEM's unique non-woven Dry-Flow filter media, which never needs to be oiled. Info: 310/484-2322, www.aempower.com
Ford F-150 Lightbar
Check out the new Sleekster lightbar from Randy Ellis Design for all '04-'07 Ford F-150 pickups. The bar mounts directly to the frame, and easily mounts four lights up to 9 inches in diameter. The bar is manufactured from 1 3/4-inch, 0.120-wall steel tube, with CNC laser-cut brackets and light tabs, and is finished with a high-quality three-stage candy-chrome powdercoat. No drilling, cutting, or welding is required, and the bar bolts right up using existing bolt holes. Info: 602/803-1122, www.randyellisdesign.com
Stop Your Titan/Armada
Stillen has a new super-lightweight brake upgrade for all Nissan Titans and Armadas. The system completely replaces the front OE brakes and utilizes six-piston AP Racing calipers and massive 15-inch two-piece rotor assemblies that are both cross-drilled and slotted. Every kit comes with everything necessary for installation and requires no additional vehicle modification. These kits do require larger aftermarket wheels for clearance. Info: 800/576-6306, www.stillen.com
Extend Cell Range for the Trail
We tested this new Wilson cellphone signal amplification system for ourselves and were quite surprised with how well the system improved our phone's coverage. Easy to use, the kit connects directly to the antenna port of most cellphones with a model-specific antenna adapter cord. The kit ensures the maximum signal strength allowed by the FCC (3 watts) and greatly reduces disconnects, drop-outs, and background/interference noise. Our testing involveda Motorola V557 phone and the roof-mounted magnetic antenna. Info: 866/294-6996, www.wilsonelectronics.com