Grizzly Tread Steps
These tough Tread Steps are made for use with Grizzly oval side bars. The treads protect the finish on the side bars and provide a cushioned step when you enter or exit your truck or SUV. Grizzly Tread Steps are molded to fit and install without drilling. Two designs are available: Front tread steps are 24 inches long and fit Grizzly oval bars on all pickups and SUVs, and the curved rear Tread Steps are 20 inches long and made for four-door vehicles and three-door pickups.
For more information, contact:
Grizzly Products
Dept. 4WOR
700 Allen Ave.
Glendale, CA 91201
818/247-2910
Force II Expedition Exhaust System
Flowmaster offers a complete bolt-in Force II single-tailpipe-style exhaust system for the fullsize Ford Expedition. The system features fully aluminized steel construction, a Flowmaster 50-Series muffler, and mandrel-bent tubing. It fits both the 4.6L and the 5.4L engine in the two- and four-wheel drives.
For more information, contact:
Flowmaster Inc.
Dept. 4WOR
2975 Dutton Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
800/544-4761
Powerline Hoods
Powerline fiberglass hoods from A&A Specialties are primer-ready with a gelcoat finish and come with OE-quality brackets and latches. The hoods mount to existing factory hinges for a no-prep installation. Current Powerline hood applications for trucks include the 3-inch cowl-induction hood for the '88-and-later Chevy trucks and a cowl-induction hood for '94-and-later Chevy S-10s.
For more information, contact:
A&A Specialties Corp.
Dept. 4WOR
16702 Von Karman Ave.
Irvine, CA 92714
800/686-9034
Snowbear SnowPlow
The Snowbear personal snowplow from California Concepts operates by remote control and mounts to your vehicle without welding, cutting, or complicated hydraulics. The affordable plow is suitable for a wide range of applications.
For more information, contact:
California Concepts
Dept. 4WOR
P.O. Box 4609
Carson, CA 90749
310/767-1232
CarStart
R.B. Research says CarStart is an emergency battery that will make jumper cables obsolete. The product was designed for emergency start-ups without using jumper cables and a second car. CarStart uses the power remaining in the battery in conjunction with its 200-amp capacity to start most passenger vehicles. By utilizing ultrathin components and a radical grid design, CarStart is said to produce the cranking performance of larger batteries. It can be stored for up to five years.
For more information, contact:
R.B. Research Inc.
Dept. 4WOR
P.O. Box 8926
Incline Village, NV 89452
702/884-3010
Web site: www.carstart.com
Truck Bed Mattresses
Fat Matt mattresses are a new solution for the discomfort of sleeping when you're camping. The Fat Matt (shown) comes in 31 sizes to fit the bed of any late-model pickup. When not in use it folds in half, and it's lightweight and easy to carry or store. The mats are made from durable 3-inch-thick foam rubber and are covered in cloth or canvas and have vinyl backs. Also available is the Comfort Camper Mattress which is made to fit most trucks with a bedliner. Both the Fat Matt and the Comfort Camper Mattress come in your choice of black, blue, gray, tan, or camouflage.
For more information, contact:
Fat Matt
Dept. 4WOR
P.O. Box 848
Clearlake Park, CA 95424
800/201-1980
'97 Ford Shorty Headers
Truck Performance Center has JBA shorty headers for '97 Ford trucks with the new modular 4.6L and 5.4L engines. The headers feature 3/8-inch-thick flanges, 14-gauge stainless steel tubes, and OE-style collectors. JBA headers are engineered to outlast stock manifolds, and Truck Performance Center says you can expect improved fuel economy and 20 extra lb-ft of torque. The headers are smog-legal in all 50 states and carry a lifetime warranty.
For more information, contact:
Truck Performance Center
Dept. 4WOR
23192 K. Alcalda Ave.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
800/719-8100
STP Fuel Additives
For fuel-injected vehicles, a single use of STP Super Concentrated Fuel Injector Cleaner is said to unclog injectors for improved fuel flow and restore power and performance. Add a 12-ounce bottle to a full tank of gas every 2,500 miles to help reduce deposits. For carbureted vehicles, STP Super Concentrated Gas Treatment is a multipurpose fuel additive that helps remove harmful deposits that build up in carburetors in older vehicles. When used regularly, treatment is said to help prevent loss of acceleration and smooth out rough idling.
For more information, contact:
STP Products Inc.
Dept. 4WOR
P.O. Box 1911
Danbury, CT 06813-1911
203/731-2379
Floor Guards
Highland Group announces its Black Armor custom-molded rear floor guards. These all-season-protection floor guards have one-piece construction. The lip on the floor guard is said to protect the vehicle's carpet from more than a gallon of road salt, slush, mud, and sand.
For more information, contact:
Highland Group Ind.
Dept. 4WOR
31200 Solon Rd., Ste. 1
Solon, OH 44139
800/234-6992