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How about a hand-crank blender for the trail, for those of you who don't have a compressed air-driven one yet (jeez, where have you been?). It'll mix smoothies, shakes, and cocktails, and will even crush ice and process food with a two-speed gear system. It has a 1.5L capacity with a pour-through Lexan lid. It's secured to your vehicle with a C-clamp design. Information: Vortex, www.mountainsmith.com
Auto Meter has new 3 3/4-inch tachometers for areas where the Monster 5-inch versions just won't fit. They come with all the same great features but also have a patented super-sleek bezel design. The new Mini Monsters are available in the Cobalt, Sport-Comp II, Phantom II, NV, C2, or Ultra-Lite II models. Information: Auto Meter Products, 815.895.8147, www.autometer.com
BDS has a new no-weld long-arm kit for '85-'01 Jeep Cherokee XJs. The kit utilizes four upper and lower long arms, a new drop-pitman arm, a front adjustable track bar, and an extended shackle for more rear travel. The kit comes complete with new leaf springs instead of blocks, and will stuff up to a 33-inch tire, while controlling them with no bumpsteer. Information: BDS Suspension, 517.279.2135, www.bds-suspension.com
This is the perfect fairlead for those of you who want to teach a lesson to those danged friends who keep leaning on the front of your 4x4. The aluminum fairlead is machined out of 6061 T6 aluminum and mounts on most bumpers/winches. And the 304 stainless spikes are the bolts that attach your fairlead to your winch. Information: Mountain Machine LLC, 734.480.2200
Pertronix has a simple upgrade to up the heat in your ignition system. The Flame Thrower HEI modules are available for '80-'95 GM trucks and 4x4s to ensure trouble-free operation and 50-state legality. When coupled with its Flame Thrower coil, the HEI module is stated to increase spark by 40 percent. Information: Pertronix, 909.599.5955, www.pertronix.com
Anarchy Offroad has come out with a long-arm kit that you can use on your '03-'06 Dodge Ram with 2-8 inches of suspension lift. To keep a smooth ride, they adapt Chrysler factory bushings onto one side of the arms, while the other side benefits from Johnny Joints. They'll increase your suspension's flexibility for any off-road activity. Information: Anarchy Offroad, 801.262.4490, www.anarchyoffroad.com
Want to keep mud and water out of your Dana 60 axles? Try on some of these Mad 4wd outer axle seals. They'll protect your inner axle seals and work with aftermarket or stock axleshafts. The seals are molded one-piece designs encapsulated in nickel-plated bodies that are resistant to corrosion. Information: Mad 4wd, 330.549.9082, www.mad4wd.com
Flexy Suspension is great, until you want to jack your tire off the ground. This is where the Jackstrap comes in handy. While your ride is still on the ground, you simply loop the Jackstrap around the axle and attach it to the frame, tighten the strap, and then jack your vehicle up. The strap will keep the suspen-sion in place, therefore lifting the tire off the ground enough to change it. Information: Rimrock Mountain Supply, 425.430.1445, www.rimrockmtn.com