TREAD STAFF September 13, 2023 Feature Stories
Expanding on their already-successful line of Black Magic light bars, Hella Automotive delivers 16 awesome new designs. They offer up to 20,000 maximum effective lumens, making them ideal for off-road applications, when proper illumination is an essential. Both the single- and double-row lightbars, with their distinctive look and all-black design, are an eye-catcher on any off-road vehicle, SUV, or truck.
MSRP: from $195.00
myhellalights.com
This modular roof rack for the 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler JL expands on Sherpa’s lineup of tried-and-true rack systems. Industry-leading ¼-inch thick aircraft-grade aluminum side panels, 3/16-inch steel gutter mounts, and nine extrusion crossbars secure your gear. Since it’s constructed in two separate sections, you can choose to remove the Freedom Top and still have a rack on the rear portion of your roof.
MSRP: from $1,199.00
sherpaec.com
Koken Z-Series is designed for lower profile applications in difficult to get to locations. The Z-Series sockets are thin-walled and shorter in height than standard sockets. This allows them to fit into any situation they need to without sacrificing quality or strength. The new design from Koken holds in place tighter when compared to the standard design and creates a tighter more secure hold for reduced movement/wobble.
MSRP: $6.81
kokenusa.com
Air Lift air springs are designed to work with the existing suspension of 2022-23 Nissan Frontier trucks to eliminate squat, poor headlight aim, unresponsive steering, body roll, and bottoming out. The LoadLifter 5000 offers up to 5,000 lbs. of load-leveling capability with double-bellow air springs paired with upper and lower roll plates and ultra-high-strength nylon end caps.
MSRP: from $418.00
airliftcompany.com
Originally designed specifically for Brad Kowitz of TrailRecon, MagnaFlow’s latest innovation in exhaust systems is now available for all 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JKs. This specially engineered exhaust kit is designed to bring all MagnaFlow’s premium features to the Jeep in a form factor that hugs the underside of the SUV as closely as possible, improving both departure angles and ground clearance.
MSRP: $770.00
magnaflow.com
Built for Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks, with 17-inch or larger wheels, the Aero-6 DM kits provide more holding power and easier modulation at low speeds, and more thermal capacity for all types of high-demand highway and off-road applications, including towing and hauling. Forged aluminum Aero6-DM six piston Aerolite direct-mount calipers deliver improved clamping force and are compatible with OEM rear brakes, master cylinder, ABS, and computer systems.
MSRP: from $1,787.50
wilwood.com
The JBA Offroad Upper Control Arms put you back in control over your steering, giving you the correct geometry and 90° range of motion, after lifting your vehicle. To keep maintenance simple, JBA bushings and ball joints are replaceable and have JBA patent EZ lube bushings. It will take you 15 minutes or less to maintenance your upper control arms every 3,000-5,000 miles.
MSRP: $450.00 to $775.00
jbaoffroad.com
The Rugged Case Organizers are custom fitted to attach to the inside lid of Roam’s iconic Rugged Cases giving you maximum organization and quick access to small and frequently used items. The Rugged Case organizers are made of 420D nylon with a PU-coated backing, YKK zippers, and include a semi-opaque pocket that lights up your case when you place a light inside of it.
MSRP: from $109.00
roamadventureco.com