'Tis the season for giving and a great time to boost the spirits of your favorite off-roader with an awesome gift much better than a goofy tie. Christmas is quickly nearing, and we want to make sure you give a gift worth giving, so here's our annual gift guide.
After all, you wouldn't want to be pegged as a holiday Grinch. We've gathered some cool gifts that are sure to make any dirt- and rock-loving enthusiast smile.
Cabin Air Intake Filter
Off Road Trail Tools now offers a solution to not having a cabin air filter. The Clean Cabin Air Intake is a kit whose primary function is to provide you and your occupants with fresh, clean air-free of most dirt, debris, allergens, and smog odors. Along with filtering out most particulate matter and dust, the intake provides increased airflow for better efficiency for your HVAC.
Information: Off Road Trail Tools, 520.579.2079, www.offroadtrailtools.com
80 Lumens Of Backup
SureFire, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, has just released the sleek, powerful E1B Backup, which was designed as an everyday flashlight. Its hard-anodized aluminum body features melted styling and no knurling or rough edges to catch on clothing. The Backup's two-stage, click-on-and-off tail cap is programmed to deliver all 80 of its lumens when fully depressed. At a length of only 4 inches and a weight of 2.8 ounces, it delivers maximum output for 1.3 hours and offers useful light levels for 37 hours on a single SureFire lithium battery.
Information: Surefire, 800.828.8809, www.surefire.com
Evo Trail Table
The Trail Table is made specifically for the JK to maximize area while clearing the rear subwoofer and offers a surface for cool things like a BBQ, a cooler, or a camp stove. It can also be used as a workbench. The table folds up when not in use, taking up very little cargo area. It's constructed from 1/8-inch steel and is powdercoated black. It can be mounted so the table folds up or down.
Information: Off-Road Evolution, 714.870.5515, www.offroadevolution.com
Combo Compact Power Tools
The new Craftsman NEXTEC 12V lithium-ion three-piece combo is great for any trail toolbag. What makes these tools stand out is their ergonomic, ultracompact design and impressive performance. The three tools include a 12V drill and driver, a multisaw that functions as a jigsaw and reciprocating saw, and a 24-LED work light-all powered by a 12V lithium-ion battery pack that recharges in 30 minutes. Lithium-ion batteries are lighter and outperform Ni-Cd-powered tools.
Information: Craftsman, www.craftsman.com
Hands-Free Bluetooth
The EGO CUP FM Bluetooth car kit offers a quick and easy, plug-and-play way for drivers to comply with the hands-free legislation that many states are now putting into action while incorporating the advanced features typically found in professionally installed devices.
Information: Funkwerk Americas, 858.566.2159, www.egohandsfree.com
Heavy-Duty Diff Covers
T&J Performance Center offers these heavy-duty differential covers for the Dana 30, 35, 44, and 50 axles. While providing greater protection against rocks and other hazards, the extra 1/8-inch steel plating along the bottom of the cover also acts as a skidplate to make getting by obstacles much easier.
Information: T&J Performance Center, 714.633.0991, www.tandjperformance.com
Synthetic Winch Rope
Master-Pull's synthetic winch rope is 5/16 inch by 80 feet, rated to 13,000 pounds, and has a heavy-duty sling hook. Synthetic line is up to 45 percent stronger than wire cable and, unlike cable, doesn't dangerously snap back if broken. Winch rope is only a fraction of the weight of cable, making it much easier to handle.
Information: Master-Pull, 877.797.0202, www.masterpull.com
JK Harness Bar
Rockhard 4x4 Parts now offers this harness bar for the four-door Jeep Wrangler. The bar makes a secure mounting point for safety harnesses and a great grab handle for rear-seat passengers. A custom fit cover is also available.
Information: Rockhard 4x4, 308.750.4690, www.rockhard4x4parts.com
SeatSavers
These SeatSaver seat protectors are easy to install and remove and protect seats from harmful UV rays, which cause cracking and fading. When the covers are dirty, simply wash and dry at home. The seat protectors are fabricated from heavy-duty polycotton, which eliminates that tacky, sticky feeling while driving.
Information: Covercraft Industries, 405.238.9651, www.covercraft.com
Wireless Winch Control
The wireless control system operates a winch remotely from up to 50 feet away. The system will work with any Warn winch with a five-wire electrical system, plus it is easy to install and operate. Included is a receiver with an integrated antenna, a transmitter, and mounting hardware.
Information: Warn Industries, 800.543.9276, www.warn.com
Rockcrusher Diff Covers
Rockcrusher diff covers are made from ductile steel and are 0.250 inch thick, with reinforcement ribs. The larger-diameter oil fill hole is located higher on the cover to aid in filling rotated housings. The covers include mounting bolts and a fill plug. Applications include Dana 30, 44, 60, and 80; Ford; GM; and many more.
Information: Rockcrusher, 234.567.4706, www.rockcrusherdiffs.com
Fairlead
This new big hawse fairlead is CNC-machined from billet 6100 aluminum. It is 11/4 inches thick with a large radius on both the front and back, which provides greater abrasion resistance and reduces friction and wear, thus extending the life of your synthetic line. Fits standard winch plates and aftermarket bumpers. Grade 8 hardware included.
Information: Rokmen, 303.907.6303, www.rokmen.com