If you own 2009 Ford F-150 and want to improve the sound coming from the healthy V-8 under the hood, check out the new kit from DynoMax.

DynoMax® Performance Exhaust has announced a brand-new stainless steel cat-back for 2009 Ford F-150 trucks, bringing high-performance, less restriction and a unique sound to the popular truck model. The new cat-back system is available – including the new show-stopping tips – at performance retailers nationwide.

DynoMax, an innovator in performance cat-back exhaust systems and mufflers, is manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN). DynoMax is one of North America’s leading suppliers of dyno-proven exhaust technologies for muscle cars, diesel and gas trucks and sport utility vehicles, and sport compact/European cars.

The new DynoMax system for 2009 Ford F-150 trucks (p/n 39486) delivers impressive power improvements while opening up exhaust flow, and was built specifically for “Pure Unadulterated POWER.” The system features 3-in. mandrel-bent, 409-grade stainless steel piping, providing extended protection against corrosion. The new system also includes the latest DynoMax addition: a performance, show-styled double-walled, logo-embossed 4-in. tip. Each DynoMax system includes all OE-quality hangers and accessories for a fast, easy installation.

The DynoMax F-150 system also highlights the innovative Ultra Flo™ Welded muffler, a straight-through, unrestricted design that is dyno-proven to support up to 2,000 SCFM and 2,000 horsepower. These mufflers are 100-percent welded for exceptional life and durability, and also include exclusive Continuous Roving Fiberglass (CRF) technology to absorb unwanted interior resonance and provide a rich, deep performance tone.

The new stainless system is covered by a limited lifetime warranty and exclusive 90-day Performance and Sound Guarantee, an offer that lets enthusiasts try the muffler for 90 days. Consumers can return the product within 90 days for a full refund of its purchase price. Additional restrictions apply and can be found at www.DynoMax.com.

Here's something cool we found tucked among a few other Jeeps at Superlift Suspension.  A 1983 Jeep Scrambler with original paint, no rust, and only 19,000 actual miles.  

It even has the original window sticker.

Under the hood is a completely rebuilt 258ci Six fitted with Mopar fuel injection.  It's backed by a rebuilt factory 5-speed trans and factory transfer case that sends power to the factory axles.

Underneath it has a new Jeep YJ spring conversion and new shocks.  Outside it has 80's patina with double-tube chrome bumpers.

Owner Bret Lovett says the Scrambler sat in a barn for 15 years.   

Today we threw some Louisiana dirt with the folks from Superlift!   

We've spent the last couple of days installing some suspension kits for future stories and most of our time has been spent in the R&D facility pictured here.  This facility has everything a wheeler could want.  There's a lathe, brake press, tire balancer, tire mounting machine, alignment rack, drill press, and lots more.

Today we got a plant tour from Superlift owner Bret Lovett.  We started in Metalforms, a company he also owns.  This 55,000 square-foot plant, adjacent to Superlift proper, makes about 35 percent of the components that Superlift uses.  Some of the equipment they have includes two Mitsubish lasers, eight CNC lathes, and a SOCO CNC tube bender (pictured).  The shop makes metal brackets, tubing, and parts requiring a machining process.  This shop also makes a large variety of things for outside customers.

This is a weld fixture and at Superlift the engineer that designs the lift sytem also designs all the fixtures.  This is done to ensure a quality product.

We also visited the main 60,000 square-foot Superlift building.  This not only houses the company offices, but also warehousing and shipping.  We got a brief rundown of how picking and shipping product is handled and its pretty amazing.

We ended up at the shipping docks where product was on pallets and shrink-wrapped, ready to be picked up by the trucks.

Our last stop was the marketing department, where we got a peek at some of the cool stuff they have, including this digital printer, which allows them to make all their own stickers and wall graphics for dealers among other things.

Tomorrow we have to say goodbye to Louisiana and head north to the Superlift ORV Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, for a couple days of trail riding.  Stay tuned. 

Watch highlights of Brent Burton and his Jeep Wrangler TJ at the 2006 Top Truck Challenge!

See the video HERE

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/index.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/01/2006-top-truck-challenge-xiv-brent-burton-video/1174/index.html

Today we got a look at the four-wheel-drive Stealth XR Electric Utility Vehicle.  This thing's a trip!  It has a 48-volt, 16 hp electric motor and we were stunned at the impressive off-the-line acceleration of this machine!   

Some of its standard features include a 45-mile-range battery set, coilovers, rack-and-pinion steering, all-aluminum frame, and 25-inch mud grip tires.  This unit also had several options including winch and floor-mounted gun rack.

We'll have a complete story on the Stealth XR in "Bed Toys" in the August 2010 issue of Four Wheeler.

In the meantime, hit up www.stealth4x4.com.

JP Pritchard wanted a Hemi in his '05 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon, so he dove right in and installed one.  Simple as that.

Pritchard (of Start, Louisiana) immersed himself in the project and he made almost all the parts himself to make the Hemi (from an '05 Ram 1500) fit inside the engine bay.  He backed it up with a six-speed manual transmission from a Dodge Dakota.

Another cool feature of the TJ is the GR8TOPS half hardtop kit.  This cool top converts the Unlimited into a pickup.  The truck is lifted with a 4-inch Superlift long-arm kit.

Check out this exclusive video footage of the July 200? cover truck photo shoot!

See the video HERE

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/index.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/01/july-cover-truck-video/1225/index.html

We just rolled in to West Monroe, Louisiana from the Four Wheeler Midwest Bureau in Northern Illinois.  The trip took about 13 hours and we rolled through cities like St. Louis, Memphis, Jackson, and Vicksburg. 

It was an amazing trip.  We saw tons of cool stuff, from historical sites to an amazing number of JK Unlimiteds being towed behind motorhomes.  Good choice, we think.  

We'll be in the area for the next couple of days hanging out at Superlift Suspension before heading up to the Superlift ORV Park for a weekend of trailriding.  Stay tuned.    

The first off-road gyro-scooter thingamajig.

See the video HERE

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/index.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/01/segway-xt-off-road-video/1231/index.html

Sean Holman and Ken Brubaker take the H2 SUT from the 2005 Top Truck Challenge to the Four Wheeler Midwest Bureau.

See it HERE

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/01/h2our-de-force-video/1228/index.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/index.html

If you're looking for organized wheeling this weekend, look to California and Arkansas, because that's where it is.  

Death Valley Adventure, Death Valley, California.  Friday through Monday.  More info: www.4x4training.com.

Beginning 4x4 Training, Truckhaven Hills, California.  Saturday and Sunday.  More info: www.discoveroffroading.com.

1st Annual JK Jamboree, Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Friday through Sunday.  More info: www.texasjk.com.

Follow along as we take our Project Dodge Power Wagon to Attitude Performance to install the new B&W Trailer Hitch!

Watch it HERE

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/01/project-power-wagon-b-w-trailer-hitch-install-video/3097/index.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/index.html

Mopar has released this sketch of the Ram Power Wagon they're preparing to reveal at the 44th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in a couple weeks.

We think it looks pretty cool.  What do you think?

Superlift has just released a leveling kit for the current model Ford F-150. 

It uses strut spacers to easily and affordably raise the vehicles front to match the rear.  It's called the Level-It system and it consists of 0.75-inch-thick 6061 T-6 billet spacers and stud extensions.  It adds two inches of front lift that not only levels but allows fitment of 33-inch tires. 

Available options include performance shocks and a rear add-a-leaf that adds up to 1.5 inches of rear lift.

Installation is easy and Superlift says the system can easily be uninstalled later.  More info: www.superlift.com.

It's official.

German racer, Armin Schwarz beat the entire Trophy Truck field in his AGM Class 1 buggy. With a time of 3:59:48 Schwarz and his co-driver, Marten Christensen, killed the brutal 248 mile race course, besting the fastest Trophy Truck by nearly five minutes. A class 1 overall win is unusual in Baja, but not unheard of, especially with an acomplished driver such as Schwarz at the wheel.

I was along side the course for this years race, and I was impressed to see several class 1 cars amongst the trophy trucks at the 90 mile mark and then again at the 195 mile mark.

Here are a few other shot I got on Saturday.

Enjoy.

As part of Team Bigfoot's 35th Anniversary celebration, Bigfoot is campaigning a Ms. Bigfoot monster truck in 2010 and it will be driven by 29-year-old Amber Walker.  

Some of you may remember this Ranger, which was debuted in the mid-80's by Marilyn Chandler, wife of Bigfoot creator Bob Chandler.

Well, this is the new Ms. Bigfoot that Walker will be driving.  Walker has an impressive racing resume, including driving and crewing for a large monster truck team based in northern Indiana, campaigning trucks like Boogey Van and Monster Patrol.

Walker and Ms. Bigfoot are scheduled to appear at eight events from May through September, including stops on the 4Wheel Jamboree tour.  Walker says, "All in all, this is really just a great honor to be asked to drive a Bigfoot truck, especially carrying on the tradition of the Ms. Bigfoot name.  I've loved this sport and its fans for a long time now, and I'm ready to make some new ones behind the wheel of Ms. Bigfoot.  I'm ready to show the boys that I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and put the pedal to the metal!"

More info: www.bigfoot4x4.com.   

FWTV Season: 1, Episode 10: At the Arizona Campus of the Universal Technical Institute we learn about the latest advances in technology

Watch it HERE

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/01/fwtv-stadium-truck-racing-video-4/3324/index.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/index.html

While we were on a trail ride in Indiana last weekend we spotted this '97 TJ owned by Rough Country Suspension and it was fitted with a prototype 2.5-inch long-arm suspension.

We had the chance to watch it work as Rough Country employees put it through final testing. They were tight-lipped on the details, but we're guessing the kit will work great with 33-inch and maybe even 35-inch tires.  We're also guessing that pricing will be mega competitive based on Rough Country's history of affordable, bang-for-the-buck kits.

We're hearing rumors that the kit may be just a few short weeks away from being available, so keep an eye on www.roughcountry.com and www.fourwheeler.com for more details.       

Ford has revealed its all-new, purpose-built Police Interceptor. 

What's interesting, to us anyway, is that it will be offered with the EcoBoost V-6 and all wheel-drive. The 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 engine is a twin-turbocharged, direct-injection engine that Ford says will deliver at least 365hp and 350 lb-ft of torque.  It's mated to a six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission.  Ford says the car is "pursuit ready" and "it's no nonsense, through and through." 

Yep, we're looking forward to buying a used Police Interceptor some day and entering it in a Rally America race.

The Police Interceptor will be manufactured at Ford's Chicago, Illinois assembly plant and will be offered without interruption when production of the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor ends in late 2011.

Later in 2010, Ford will also be unveiling a Police Interceptor utility vehicle.  

FWTV Season: 3, Episode 41: We are covering the 15th Annual Top Truck Challenge and we are in the course known as the Tank Trap. This course is the fiercest course in the competition as 10 contestants battle it out to be see who's number one

Watch it HERE

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/01/fwtv-top-truck-challenge-xv-video-1/3331/index.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/index.html

Are you into R/C trucks?  Does your rig need a new body?  Well, the folks over at RC4WD have introduced the T-Runner Lexan scale body.

It comes with molded front and rear bumpers, mirrors, brushguard, and windshield wiper blades.  Also included are detailed decal and window trim sheets. 

The T-Runner is 19 inches long, 8.25 inches wide, and 5.5 inches tall.  It has a wheelbase of 11.6 inches and is designed to fit R/C trucks with large 1.9 or small 2.2 tires.

It has an MSRP of $69.99.  Want chrome parts?  A chrome parts tree is available for $24.99 and includes a front bumper with grille, rear bumper, mirrors, windshield wipers, and brushguard.

More info: www.rc4wd.com.  

FWTV Season: 2, Episode 21: As we approach the end of the day, we speak with Robby's personal logistics man Tom McDonald. We learn about strategies, training, and emergency procedures when it comes to off-road racing.

Click HERE

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/01/fwtv-a-day-with-robby-gordon-video-4/3608/index.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/index.html

Next weekend (March 19-21) is the 1st Annual JK Jamboree at Superlift ORV Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas and we'll be there!  

The event is hosted by Texas JK and looks to be a great time.  We're also excited about visiting the very cool Superlift ORV Park again.

We'll be covering the event for a future issue of Four Wheeler, we'll be shooting some feature rigs, and of course we'll be blogging from the event.  Hope to see you there. 

More info: www.texasjk.com or www.orvpark.com.

 Because the fight to preserve public access never stops.

From the New Mexico OHV Association (via Blueribbon):

The Farmington BLM Field Office has released a Proposed Action for the Management of the Glade Run Recreation Area just outside of Farmington, New Mexico. The public has until March 31 to comment during the BLM's official public 'Scoping' period. The BLM has presented three options, two of which would dramatically change the way OHV recreation is managed in the Glade.

'The Glade' is directly adjacent to the City of Farmington. It includes a rare 3,811 acre area designated as 'open' for cross country use and an additional 15,134 acres currently 'limited to designated roads and trails'. The entire area is a Special Recreation Management Area that is managed to provide for a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including OHV recreation. The Glade is most famous for its truly world-class extreme rock crawling terrain and the many national-level 4WD competitions held there. It is also heavily used and enjoyed for a variety of other off road motorized recreation including both ATV's and motorcycles.

The BLM is proposing dramatic changes in how the area would be managed. They have presented two 'action' alternatives for the public to consider. In one alternative, approximately 8,000 acres would be managed specifically for motorized and non-motorized single-track. In the other alternative, the same 8,000 acres would be managed specifically for non-motorized recreation. In both of these alternatives, the 'open' area would continue as it is managed today and the rest of the Glade Run would continue to be managed for 'dispersed' motorized recreation limited to designated roads and trails only. In another interesting twist, until recently the Farmington BLM was planning a 60 miles ATV trail that would cross the area now being considered for single-track use only.

There will be a public meeting hosted on March 16th by the Bureau of Land Management Farmington Field Office at San Juan College (4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM), Henderson Fine Arts building room 9008 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM to review the alternatives.

The area in question includes some popular wheeling spots, including Chokecherry Canyon, so now is the time to make your voices heard. You can study the proposals here, and find out more information via NMOHVA right here. (H/t Blueribbon.)

Bob Chandler, the man credited as being the father of the monster truck industry and whose personal pickup truck eventually became Bigfoot #1, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 30th Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals this May.

The race will be held May 14-16 at Atlanta Dragway, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia.  Bigfoot #1 will be on display during the event, courtesy of Summit Racing Equipment.