New 4x4 Parts And Accessories - First Shots

90-Degree Remote Oil Filter
Canton Racing Products has created a 90-degree remote oil filter adapter for 18mm, 20mm, and 22mm applications. These billet aluminum adapters have a unique design which permits the two 90-degree 11/42-inch NPT inlet and outlet ports to be rotated, simplifying the hose and fitting connections. They come with all necessary hardware and O-ring seals. Information: Canton Racing Products, Dept. 4WOR, 323 Branford Rd., North Branford, CT 06471, 203/481-9460 (orders), 203/481-9943 (tech).

JKS Swaybar Quick Disconnect
JKS Manufacturing has designed a sway-bar disconnect system that is length adjustable for fitting different size lift kits and/or fine-tuning unlevel vehicles. Two sizes accommodate all three TJ, XJ, and ZJ vehicles from stock height to 7 inches of lift. One grease zerk greases both fluted bushings at the same time and each quick disconnect is robotically MIG-welded and powdercoated. Bolt-on installation requires no special tools. Information: JKS Mfg., Inc., Dept. 4WOR, P.O. Box 98, Alliance, NE 69301, 308/762-6949, www.4X4now.com/4wssjks.htm.

Locking Axle/Shaft Nuts
Stage 8 Locking Fasteners has come up with this locking axleshaft nut that has proven to withstand 185 lb-ft of reverse torque. It is designed to fit any threaded shaft with either a keyway or "D" shape. According to the manufacturer, the Stage 8 nut is infinitely adjustable through 360 degrees of rotation, is easy to install, and is reusable. Information: Stage 8 Locking Fasteners, Dept. 4WOR, 15 Chestnut Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901, 800/843-7836.

Gibson Dodge Headers
Gibson Performance Exhaust is now offering a stainless steel shorty header for Dodge Dakota, Ram, and Durango owners. The headers are 50-state street-legal and work with lowered or raised pickups and tow vehicles because the performance gains are engineered to come in at low and mid-range rpm highway speeds. Information: Gibson Performance Exhaust, Dept. 4WOR, 3780 Prospect Ave., Yorba Linda, CA 92889, 714/528-3044.

Cool Tube
Tired of frying your wires? Fuel line routed too close to the hot stuff? Cool-Tube by Design Engineering can help. Cool-Tube is a high-strength, high-temperature nylon tubing that gives maximum strength, flexibility, and thermal protection up to 500 degrees F. The company claims a 43 percent average reduction of temperature inside the tubing. In addition to resisting abrasion and automotive chemicals, the tubing is unaffected by condensation, and is even split longitudinally so there is no need to disconnect wires/lines for installation. Cool-Tube accepts up to 11/42-inch rubber or AN-6 stainless steel braided hose, has an inside diameter of 31/44-inch and is available in 3-foot and 15-foot lengths. Information: Design Engineering, Dept. 4WOR, 36960 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH 44011, 440/934-0800.

New Scout Fuel Tanks
Offered by MTS Company, these new direct replacement gas tanks for '61-'71 IH Scouts are made of high-density polyethylene and are available for right or left-side applications. Information: MTS Co., Dept. 4WOR, 1365 Kane St., Dubuque, IA 52001-0521, 800/522-1622.

Valve Stem Replacement Tool
The Quick Sert Precision Valve Stem Tool allows you to quickly and easily replace a cut or damaged valve stem without having to break the bead of the tire from the rim. The kit includes everything you need to change a valve stem: the inserter tool, extra valve stems, a container of lubricant, and complete instructions. The Quick Sert works on any vehicle with a 453 valve stem. Information: Quick Sert, Dept. 4WOR, 257 Woodcrest Dr., Winchester, TN 37398, 931/962-0776.