With parts-busting obstacles such as the Frame Twister and Tank Trap, Top Truck Challenge could just as easily be called Top Truck Carnage. Few are the rigs that can survive the week without multiple breakages, and that's why we make sure all TTC competitors don't go home without plenty of cool aftermarket parts that they can bolt onto, or buy for, their rigs. This year, nearly 40 sponsors and manufacturers contributed swag (thanks to all), ensuring that all who competed at TTC XVI were suitably rewarded for their sacrifices. Here's what they hauled home:
$500 Gift Certificate from Advance Adapters
What It Is: Five hundred bucks towards any Advance Adapters product.
Why It's Cool: Every little bit helps when you're saving your shekels to buy an Atlas 2.
More info: 800/350-2223, www.advanceadapters.com
$500 Gift Certificate from 4Wheel Parts Wholesalers
What It Is: $500 worth of swag at any of 4Wheel Parts' more than 40 retail stores nationwide.
Why It's Cool: You can use it towards purchasing anything you want from them.
More info: 877/474-4821, www.4wheelparts.com
$100 Gift Certificate from 4Wheel Parts Wholesalers
What It Is: Not as much as half a thousand, but nice to have nonetheless.
Why It's Cool: You have thousands of parts to choose from their catalog.
More info: 877/474-4821, www.4wheelparts.com
AEM Intake System Gift Certificate
What It Is: Cash in hand towards the purchase of an AEM air-intake system
Why It's Cool: It uses a nonwoven polyester element that filters out more than 98 percent of airborne gunk.
More info: 310/484-2322, www.aempower.com
AEM Filter Gift Certificate
What It Is: More credit towards purchase of an AEM air filter.
Why It's Cool: Under normal use, you'll never need to oil it.
More info: 310/484-2322, www.aempower.com
Gift Certificate from Amsoil
What It Is: A handy coupon to have when shopping for premium lubricants.
Why It's Cool: It'll help keep your engine and gearboxes from cooking.
More info: www.amsoil.com
ARB Onboard Air Compressor
What It Is: A gotta-have trail accessory from the leading name in lockers.
Why It's Cool: You can't air up at the end of the trail without it.
More info: 425/264-1391, www.arbusa.com
$400 Gift package from Blanco Basura
What It Is: Four hundred bucks' worth of totally rad trail gear.
Why It's Cool: They're the official haberdasher of Top Truck Challenge!
More info: 831/423-0587, www.blancobasura.com
Tow & Stow Double Hitch Ball
What It Is: A double hitch with two different ball sizes.
Why It's Cool: It folds out of the way when not in use.Info: 800/248-6564, www.turnoverball.com
Black & Decker Electromates
What It Is: 450 watts of jump-starting goodness.
Why It's Cool: It works as a portable air compressor too.
More info: 800/544-6986, www.blackanddecker.com
Coleman Inflate-All Pump
What It Is: A handy 12V source of onboard air.
Why It's Cool: You can air up a tire in 4 minutes with it.
More info: 800/835-3278, www.coleman.com