Get Unstuck With Pillowtrack
Check out this interesting new product from Australia: Pillowtrack, an inflatable recovery and mobility device designed to aid in vehicle recovery scenarios. Pillowtrack combines the traction of a sand ladder with the lifting of a jack, delivering a unique drive-on-jack recovery solution. Essentially, the unit is a plastic air bladder housed inside a durable shell that features ribbed rubber sides for added traction. To use, simply inflate to 5 psi, place it where traction is desired and drive. The versatile compact device enables recovery and traversal of sand, mud, snow, rocks, and trenches. Capable of supporting the weight of common four-wheel-drive vehicles up to 7,000 pounds, each Pillowtrack kit contains two 43X20-inch inflatable traction mats, a hand pump, and a compressor adaptor. The kit weighs just 11 pounds. Info: Pillowtrack, www.pillowtrack.com
Viper Alloy Wheels
Black Rock Wheels just launched their new purpose-built lineup of wheels for 4x4 vehicles. The Viper series is available in two popular colors, Black Satin Matte and Tungsten Silver with a matte clearcoat. Made exclusively for Jeeps and other 4x4 applications, the new style features exposed lugs, aggressive spokes, and diamond machined accents. Many sizes are available, including the popular 15x8 and 17x8, with additional sizes in the works. Made entirely in the USA, Black Rock wheels features rugged designs, trendy color finishes, and made-to-order custom backspacing, with other custom features available. Info: Black Rock Wheels, www.blackrockwheels.com
Support Your Rack
If you own a '07-or-later GM Truck or SUV, you may notice the steering feel becomes sloppy after you add oversized tires. Daystar decided to fix this problem by manufacturing replacement rack bushings that "tighten up" the rack-and-pinion steering mounts significantly. Instead of rubber, the new Daystar bushings are constructed of durable polyurethane. These bushings eliminate the excessive rack flex caused by the factory bushings while still providing the insulating properties necessary to keep vibrations from being transferred to the steering wheel. Designed with the abuse of modified vehicles in mind, these bushings are the prefect solution for vehicles with worn bushings or questionable steering characteristics. Info: Daystar Products, 800/595-7659, www.daystarweb.com
Uni-Raise
Leave it to the ingenious minds at Advance Adapters to bring you Uni-Raise, a portable jacking device that can make an extremely difficult task much simpler. The Uni-Raise allows you to remove the crossmember from your vehicle while it supports the drivetrain from the frame rails. The Uni-Raise is adjustable to different frame widths and capable of supporting up to 600 pounds. Designed to be the perfect tool for trail leaders or mechanics with support rigs for organized groups, or for those of you who don't own a floor jack, the Uni-Raise is yet another must-have trail tool for hard-core 4x4 enthusiasts. Info: Advance Adapters, 800/350-2223, www.advanceadapters.com
Nite Lite Undercarriage Leds
Overkill Jeep Fabrication built the perfect accessory for people who enjoy four wheeling at night. Nite Lite LEDs feature the latest advancements in LED technology; each high-output LED light pulls just of an amp while emitting an outstanding 245 lumens of intense white light. No drilling necessary, mounting is made easy thanks to a super strong rare-earth magnet embedded in the waterproof billet aluminum housing. Don't get snagged out on the trail after hours; show the darkness who's boss. Info: Arabia's Overkill, 408/626-8660, www.arabiasoverkill.com
A Fabulous F-150 Bumper
Fab Fours just released a new winch bumper for the '09 Ford F-150. The new bumper is designed to be "high and tight," keeping close to the stock bumper envelope, yet providing far more tire clearance and protection over the O.E. unit. It can accommodate up to a 12,000-pound winch, and will be available with a full or prerunner grilleguard or no grilleguard at all. The bumper includes a pair of 90mm Hella fog lights and 1-inch-thick D-shackle mounts. Info: Fab Fours, 866/385-1905, www.fabfours.com
JK Security Made Simple
If you own a Jeep JK and enjoy leaving the top down when the weather is nice, this security deck enclosure is worth checking out. Go ahead, leave it down knowing that valuables are safe and secure when you're not around. The unit creates a large and lockable storage area that is completely protected on all sides. It works in conjunction with the JKs factory swing-out rear door and lock mechanism. The enclosure is constructed of 16-gauge steel, heavy-duty fasteners, and is finished with a durable textured powdercoat. It even works on vehicles equipped with the factory subwoofer. Info: Tuffy Security products, 800/348-8339, www.tuffyproducts.com
JK Tube Doors
Just in time for summer, Rancho released a new line of tubular half-doors for the popular Jeep JK. Sold in pairs, the new RockGear tube doors mount directly to the JKs factory door hinges and include paddle-style latches as well as mounting locations for each of the factory side mirrors. A durable black textured powdercoat finish ensures that these doors will look good for years to come. Info: Rancho Suspension, 734/384-7804, www.gorancho.com