Most people who use their truck for work pay attention to the operating costs. An eagle eye spots the best value for fuel and grabs it while it's still priced low (50-plus-gallon tanks come in handy when there's an unusual bargain). A smart entrepreneur keeps receipts for every detail of operating his or her rolling toolbox. And the really smart ones consider putting commercial truck tires intended for a medium-duty truck on their HD pickups for the cost savings, improved performance and, frankly, because they look so darn good!

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HD Sway Bar Links
Synergy Suspension has heavy-duty sway bar links for Dodge 4x4 trucks (’94-present 2500 and 3500 4x4) that are lifted 3 or 6 inches. A step top adapter eliminates the problematic factory “pancake” bushing on the sway bar end. Completely bolt on and made in the USA.
Synergy Suspension
805-242-0397 • www.synergysuspension.com

In the world of ¾- and 1-ton trucks, there are four main tire categories, which range from extreme off-road to exclusively highway use: mud-terrain, all-terrain, performance, and highway. Mud-terrain tires are designed for rugged adventures through the wilderness, navigating across all types of terrain—mud, snow, rock, and desert. All-terrain tires are engineered for solid on-road performance with added grip for dirt, snow, and wet surfaces, making them an appealing choice for occasional light-duty, off-pavement excursions. Performance tires are engineered to help trucks and SUVs achieve near-sport-car-like pavement traction, enabling maximum acceleration, braking, and handling. Highway tires are designed to provide all-season performance to balance comfort, handling, and a quiet ride and are installed on vehicles that may never encounter off-pavement driving or be pushed to their mechanical limits. Toyo Tires has an improved design for the all-terrain tire category: the Open Country A/T II.

Polymer In-Bed Diesel Fuel Tank
Titan Fuel Tanks recently introduced a new, ultra-light 60-gallon tank for diesel pickup applications that’s a game- changer. The 51-pound, military-grade, cross-linked polyethylene tank resists corrosion, increases fuel efficiency, and is easy to install. Titan Fuel Tanks are sold in the United States, Canada, and Australia, and a dealer locator is available at www.titanfueltanks.com/dealer/index.php.
Titan Fuel Tanks
1-800-728-4982 • www.titanfueltanks.com

Lift It!
Zone Offroad just introduced a new 4-inch lift kit for the ’77 to ’87 ¾-ton GM pickups. The leaf springs are a five-leaf pack with anti-friction pads and center leaf spacer plates between each leaf. Internal friction is significantly reduced, and that leaves a smooth ride.
Zone Offroad
888-998-ZONE • www.zoneoffroad.com

Helper Spring

Hellwig Products has added the new Express van helper spring to the Pro Series spring family. For cargo vans, the Pro Series features bolt-on design, plated and powdercoated components, and easy-to-follow instructions. Manufactured with heat-treated ASTM 5150 alloy spring steel, these helper springs provide control and a level ride.

Hellwig Products
800-367-4380
http://www.hellwigproducts.com

Track Time

Mac’s superior-quality VersaTie Tracks allow for complete customization of your tie-down systems. The clean, high-strength tracks allow flexibility of installation with adjustable tie-down positions in 1-inch increments. Aircraft-quality aluminum extrusions are fully CNC machined for secure connections. The track can be flush- or surface-mounted on interior or exterior surfaces by riveting, bolting, screwing, gluing, or welding. The VersaTie is perfect for floor, wall, ceiling, and roof mounting. Mac’s offers a variety of kits for specific applications. Kits include track, VT-1000 rings, stainless ¼x1½-inch fasteners, and attachment holes.

Mac’s Custom Tie Downs
800-666-1586
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com

600hp Turbo

BD Diesel Performance’s Super B special turbo for the ’08 to ’12 Dodge 6.7L Cummins will flow 1, 160 cfm and, when appropriately fueled, will produce 600 hp and generate a positive boost-to-drive pressure ratio without increasing exhaust temperatures beyond peak operating conditions. The kit comes with BD’s two-piece high-flow exhaust manifold, a special 4-inch exhaust downpipe, and a complete hardware kit.

BD Diesel Performance
800-887-5030
http://www.dieselperformance.com

Hey Good Lookin’

Do you want your Cummins 24-valve or common-rail to look as good as it runs? RNG Performance now offers genuine Cummins valve covers powdercoated in almost any color or finish. The 24-valve version (foreground) is a direct bolt-on replacement for the stock valve cover. The common-rail version (background) for ’03 to ’05 trucks comes as a kit, with all necessary parts to reroute your crankcase vent tubes.

RNG Performance
260-602-5613
http://www.rngperformance.com

Let Freedom Ring

American Force has expanded the company’s line of 19.5-inch direct bolt-on wheels with the new Freedom design. Made from 6061 forged aluminum to deliver a high payload, more towing capacity, and extended tire life, the Freedom is available in a polished mirror finish or black powdercoat.

American Force
800-620-6259
www.americanforcewheels.com

Pump Water

Need to upgrade your Power Stroke water pump? The innovators at Bullet Proof Diesel offer this new W/P with an anodized aluminum impeller, top-of-the-line bearing assembly, top-grade seal, and an all-billet, precision-machined housing for the 6.0L Power Stroke water pump. Two sizes are available: 90mm impeller (’03 and earlier, ’04 E and F-series models) and the 100mm impeller (late ’04 to ’07 6.0L F series and ’04 to ’09 E series).

Neal Technologies/Bullet Proof Diesel
www.bulletproofdiesel.com

Next-Gen Hitch

The new Draw-Tite Class 5 Ultra Frame hitches are a change from regular receiver hitches in that they have a cast centersection instead of using tubes. It’s stronger and has a larger chain hookup. Higher tongue and towing weights are other benefits.

Draw-Tite (Cequent Performance Products)
800-521-0510
www.draw-tite.com

EGR Delete Kit

Anyone familiar with the diesel performance market recognizes the problematic EGR system in the 6.0L Ford Power Stroke engine…sticky OEM EGR valves, over-pressurization of the coolant system, and don’t forget the possibility of blown head gaskets due to the EGR cooler leaking into the cylinder. Performance Machine offers a complete kit designed by diesel guys, for diesel guys, with all the parts needed to completely remove the factory EGR system to give you cooler engine water temperatures, improved engine reliability, improved fuel mileage, lower EGT, and improved horsepower. The kit is available for ’03 to ’07 6.0L Ford diesels and 6.4L ’08 to ’10 vehicles, including the F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Econoline, and Excursion.

Complete kits include the top plate; baseplate; coolant re-route pipe; high-flowing, mandrel-bent exhaust up-pipe; and mounting hardware, as well as detailed installation instructions.

Performance Machine Manufacturing,
877-408-3256
www.performancemachinemfg.com

Increased Flow

The new BladeRunner EGR delete intake manifold for the ’07½ to ’11 Dodge Cummins 6.7L from AFE uses a unique MDV (multiple-directional vane) technology to guide the air through the manifold, maximizing airflow. Constructed out of cast A356-T6 aluminum, this manifold uses a proprietary internal bolt design to help increase the flow and provide a solid seal that’s void of leaks and deformities. This manifold comes with five port locations for nitrous injections, gauges, and other accessories used by hard-core enthusiasts. In recent testing, the BladeRunner intake manifold out-flowed the factory intake by 90 percent. This is a race-only product used solely for competition.

AFE Power
951-493-7155
www.afepower.com

Tow More

The Snow Performance Tow-Max water-methanol injection system lowers exhaust gas temperature on turbodiesel trucks so they can safely tow heavy loads up steep grades at higher highway speeds. The Tow-Max uses a new-and-improved 2D mapping system that is specifically designed for towing applications, providing precise water-methanol delivery to the engine under all load conditions. The result is up to 150 lb-ft of extra torque and consistent fuel economy improvements of 9 percent.

Snow Performance
866-365-2762 or 719-633-3811
www.snowperformance.net

Differential Equation

Stock axleshafts might be adequate for stock-horsepower trucks. But if you’re running boosted power (or running big tires, low gears, etc.), you might want to consider upgrading to something from the complete line at Sierra Gear & Axle. Built from 4340 chromoly steel, the Sierra Gear & Axle chromoly shafts are hardened and tempered to maximize their strength and ductility. The result is a heavy-duty axleshaft that’s up to 40 percent stronger than typical stock axleshafts.

Sierra Gear & Axle
800-359-4737
www.sierragear.com

Full Metal Power

Got a hemi in your HD truck? Well, Advanced Flow Engineering has a new intake with a one-piece, 18-gauge, powdercoated heat shield and a three-layer Pro Dry S air filter, which requires no oiling for maximum convenience. It’s designed for the ’09 to ’11 Dodge Ram trucks with the V-8 5.7L hemi engine.

AFE
951-493-7155
www.afepower.com

Head Stud Clearance

Quick Six eliminates the machine work that is normally needed for head stud clearance, saving both time and expense. No special tools are required to do the job. The part is made of 5052 H32 aluminum. Applications include ’89 to ’98½ 12-valve Cummins engines. Made in the U.S.A.

4x4 Plus
208-623-2393
www.4x4plus.com

Royalty Core Grille

Custom grilles from Royalty Core can be a one-of-a-kind personalized creation with a variety of material finishes, meshes, bolts, designs, graphics, and more. With OEM factory color-matching and custom Kandy paint (plus airbrush work), your truck doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s. Royalty Core can even do custom badges or logos. Everything is done in-house.

Royalty Core
541-870-1982
www.royaltycore.com

All-American

TB Customz has been working on a new line of truck products that use American materials and are handcrafted in America. This new step design is heavy yet strong—and offers a lot of protection. The first set was made for the truck used in the family’s excavation business: an ’00 Ford F-350. Exhaust tips are in the works, too.

TB Customz
612-226-5873
www.tbcustomz.com

Ram-Air

The Ram-Air intake system from Banks Power is tested and proven. An enclosed cold-air housing, huge inlet, dome-shaped filter, and streamlined design maximize the flow of cool, dense air for more power and better fuel economy.

Banks Power
800-601-8072
www.bankspower.com

Bodyguard Truck Accessories
This ain’t your grandpa’s bumper, folks! Bodyguard Truck Accessories adds the ’11 Ford Super Duty replacement bumper to the company’s line of products. There are four styles of front bumpers with various add-ons (such as a winch mount box).

Bodyguard Truck Accessories
903-785-8939
www.bodyguardbumpers.com

AFE Power

• DPF delete for ’11 GM Duramax
• Eliminates restrictions (race only)
• Includes urea injector bracket
• 6-inch slash-cut tip included
• DPF delete-capable tuner required

Banks iQ
This 5-inch touch-screen device is essentially a pint-sized PC. It delivers vital systems awareness and total control over Banks tuning, flash programming, and SpeedBrake diesel exhaust braking products. Choose from multiple tunes, calibrate your speedometer, review logged performance data, and a lot more.

Banks Power
888-294-5231
www.bankspower.com