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CARGOEASE LOCKER
600 LB Capacity Per Drawer
2000 LB Capacity On Top
Evenly Distributed
water resistant
single and dual
drawers
turn key dual latching
locking system
Options:
Cargo Ramps
1800 LB Capacity
Stows Safely under the slide
Adjustable length and width
Contents
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FALL 2015
COVER STORY
SWEEPSTAKES.......................................................... 35
FEATURES
POWERSTOP ............................................................. 12
NEW PRODUCTS........................................................ 56
BEDSLIDE .................................................................. 16
TIRE REVIEW...............................................................22
CARGOEASE...............................................................34
DEPARTMENTS
EDITORS LETTER......................................................... 4
TRUCK REVIEWS....................................................... 18
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line of
application
specific brake pad and
rotor kits, remanufactured and performance
tested OE replacement calipers, and
Evolution Tru-Cast drilled and slotted
performance rotors. For more information on
any Power Stop products, visit them online at
http://www.powerstop.com.
The full SCCA safety video interview
can be found at www.powerstop.com/
sccasafety SG
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Truck Reviews
Truck Reviews
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Tire Review
BFGoodrich Tires Celebrates 1 Million
All-Terrain T/A KO2 Sales in North
America
BFGoodrich Tires has sold more than
1 million All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires in
North America, less than eight months after
launching in the market.
The Companys most advanced light truck
tire premiered in November 2014 with 12
initial sizes, and since has expanded to 40
available sizes. A total of 61 sizes will be
available to more than 20,000 BFGoodrich
Tires authorized dealers when the line
expansion is complete in the coming months.
E n g i n e e r e d f r o m B F G o o d r i c h s
incomparable championship off-road
motorsports racing technology, the KO2
delivers exceptional toughness, tread life
and traction for traversing the harshest
conditions, including gravel, dirt, rock, mud
and snow. The new KO2 provides consumers
the confidence to take on the toughest
challenges for work or play.
Compared to its predecessor, the
formidable KO tire, the new All-Terrain
KO2 delivers the total performance that
demanding light truck owners require in a
tire every day.
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percent stronger in this critical off-road
performance area1.
Longer Tread Life: The KO2 has a new
tread design and rubber formulation
that helps it last twice as long on gravel
and 15 percent longer on asphalt than
the previous tire2, allowing off-road
enthusiasts to extend their adventures
and working professionals to get more
use out of the tire. The tread rubber has
been optimally blended to reduce chips
and tears on gravel. A new footprint shape
and interlocking tread design provide more
uniform wear over the long haul. Special
stone ejectors push objects out of the tread
to reduce drilling into the tire.
Aggressive Traction: The KO2 also has a
range of tread features for better mud and
snow traction. The improvements to the
legendary all-terrain performance include
10 percent greater traction in the mud3 and
19 percent greater traction in the snow4
compared to the previous-generation
KO tire. Side-Biter lugs in the sidewall
improve traction in mud, snow and rocks.
Raised bars in the shoulder help release
compacted mud for better traction in soft
soil. 3-D sipes create biting edges for
better snow traction.
The KO2 is an all-season tire that will
carry the 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake
symbol, indicating that it exceeds the
Rubber Manufacturer Associations severe
snow traction requirements.
Building on BFGoodrichs long heritage
as an innovative all-terrain tire maker, the
KO2 incorporates technology developed
and tested through the brands legendary
off-road motorsports teams that have
earned 84 off-road wins at races in the
Baja peninsula by far the most by any tire
brand.
The KO2 fits a range of vehicles,
including Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge,
Jeep, Toyota and Nissan pick-up trucks and
SUVs as well as Plus Fitments for a wide
variety of vehicles.
With more than 100 years of heritage,
BFGoodrich Tires is dedicated to
providing high performance tires for those
who have a passion for driving in virtually
any environment. Combining technical
expertise with 40 years of motorsports
experience, BFGoodrich Tires delivers
tires for a full range of driving experiences
from ultra-high performance street to
off-road terrain with one common theme
extreme performance. Come upgrade
your performance with BFGoodrich and
see where our tires can take you at www.
BFGoodrichTires.com, on Facebook at
www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on
Twitter at @BFGoodrichTires.
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Tire Review
Interco SS-M16
(side view)
TrXus
mud terrain
tires (unlike
many brand
name tires on the
market that all share
the same common specs, basic
body, casing, etc. and whose only difference
is being the mold they were cured in and
possibly the tread design) have proprietary
build and construction specifications; plus
they are heavier than an OE equipment tire
of comparable size(s) making the Interco
TrXus M/T true custom, specialty tire
designed for the off-road.
Interco SS-M16
SS-M16
The Interco SS-M16 is a tire for
all seasons. Several design features have
been taken from Interco Tires best
performing, legendary mud and all terrain
tires and incorporated into the SS-M16the first E/T (Every-Terrain) Tire on the
planet. Intercos SS-M16 bridges the
gap between a true all-terrain tire and ultraaggressive off-road tire. The SS-M16
is truly highway friendly and quiet on
pavement, but is a beast off-road, offering
the superb trail performance that people have
come to expect from Interco. The unique
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Tire Review
Interco VorTrac
Interco VorTrac
(side view)
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CargoEase
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Portable Refrigerator/Freezer
from Nautical Air
www.deezee.com
Hossair@aol.com
www.wagan.com
Tail Decker
www.taildecker.com
Super Protectant
from Prolong Protectants
www.prolong.com
www.hallmarkcutlery.com
DiabloSport Trinity
from DiabloSport
www.powerstop.com
www.diablosport.com
www.masterbuilt.com
Renegade XT
from Cross Tread
www.crosstread.com
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Tool Box
from Phoenix USA
www.phoenixusa.com
www.fabgrills.com
Portable Searchlight
from Golight, Inc.
www.golight.com
www.jaeeagle.com
Fog Lights
from KC HiLites
4600 Series
from Bilstein
Matrix Angle
from ATS Design
www.bilsteinus.com
www.atsdesign.com
www.customtoolboxes.com
Vehicle Hitch-Haul
Leveling Kit
The Original
from
Lynx
Corporation
from Masterbuilt
www.lynxlevelers.com
www.masterbuilt.com
www.kchilites.com
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Ride-Rite
from Firestone
www.firestoneip.com
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Starkville
M I S S I S S I P P I
Campers won't believe their good fortune when they arrive at Starkville
KOA, right on the sandy shores of Oktibbeha County Lake. Nearly every
campsite has a view of the water. Swim and sun at the beach, join in a game
of beach volleyball, and careen happily down the slides at this KOA's own Wet'N'Wild water park. The campground's pier is perfect for casting a line, and rental kayaks and pedal boats make it easy to get out on the
water. Enjoy the pavilion, on-site snack bar and picnic tables scattered under leafy trees. You can even rent the
beach for a private function. The water park is open May - September; call for specific dates. One-half mile
from US 82, this KOA is minutes away from Mississippi State University. Nature lovers and birders can head
south to the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.
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Design
Inspired American design and beautifully
crafted inside and out, the all-new 2015
Chrysler 200 transforms what customers
expect in a mid-size sedan. The 2015 200
sedan showcases the new
face of Chrysler, and incorporates timeless
design cues that let the car tell the story.
Clean, expressive surfaces define the
all-new 2015 Chrysler 200; its a timeless
American design based on simple elegance.
The 200 sedan, with its muscular yet soulful
presence, embodies a strong, sculptured
exterior that drivers will want to touch and
feel. The restrained design is not ornamental
or full of line work instead it showcases
sensual lines and fluid surfaces, which
highlight the coupe-like appearance.
The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 debuts
the new face of Chrysler. The grille
and headlamps are integrated for the first
time and the updated Chrysler badge has
an emphasis on the wing, which is more
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SUV Reviews
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SUV Reviews
New Products
3.5 Lift Upper Control Arm (UCA)
Kit for the 2014-2015 Chevy/GMC 1500
Pickups
Part number 3600 & 3700, starting at
$499.95
Superlifts UCA Lift Kits have a
modern, fitted steel structure that derives its
superior strength from the classic I beam
architecture. Their uniquely engineered
design adds strength & durability plus has
bonus features that others do not offer.
UCAs come pre-installed with MOOG
ball joints & OEM style bushings. Backed by
their Lifetime Warranty, 100% Satisfaction
Guarantee & their Factory Warranty
Assurance Program, this simple & Super-EZ
bolt-on installation adds clearance for 33
diameter tires without fender trimming plus
ZERO cutting of the rear cross member.
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Features:
Upper Control Arm (UCA) design
utilizing laser cut plate steel that are
slotted and tabbed for precision fitment
during fabrication.
UCA design is oriented in an I beam
fashion for superior strength.
CNC machined ball joint socket and
bushing eye ring for precise fit.
UCA includes pre-installed MOOG ball
joints and bushings
No cutting or trimming of the factory drive
train
ZERO cutting of the rear crossmember
C N C m a c h i n e d b i l l e t A l u m i n u m
differential drop brackets maintain proper
CV axle angles (2WD models do not
utilize the differential components)
CNC formed belly skid pan protects the
differential from on and off-road hazards
New Products
PIAA Wipers
Super Aero Vogue high performance
silicone wiper blades were designed with
performance and functionality in mind.
PIAAs patented silicone technology reduces
surface tension, causing water to repel from
the windshield for streak free and quiet
operation. The new aero style cover features
Pass Through technology which greatly
reduces blade chatter and wind lift at higher
speeds.
The Si-Tech Flat Wiper Blade, is a
modern, frame-less design that delivers allseason performance, thanks to our patented
silicone impregnated rubber blades. The
frame-less design that creates more pressure
points across the entire length of the blade
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around the world more than nine times;
and paired the engine with an all-new
stronger driveline to ensure all the power
gets to the ground reliably. The vehicle
brings significant innovations to each of
the hallmark Power, Suspension, Agility,
Comfort and Customization aspects of RZR
to provide the ultimate off-road experience.
For more information, please visit www.
Polaris.com.
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New Products
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Rugged Ridge Introduces New HubCentric 17 X 9 Inch Steel Wheels for 20072016 Jeep Wranglers
Innovative Design Provides Minimal
Vibration, Smoother Ride and Best Possible
Fit
Rugged Ridge, a leading manufacturer
of high-quality Jeep parts and accessories,
today announced its all-new Hub-Centric
17 x 9-Inch Steel Wheels for the 2007-2016
Jeep JK Wrangler.
An upgrade from ordinary steel wheels,
the Rugged Ridge design features five retrostyle kidney shaped holes and a durable gloss
black finish, tough enough to withstand trail
duty. The hub-centric design ensures the
wheel is precisely centered upon installation,
effectively minimizing stress on wheel studs
and eliminating the added road vibration
common with non-hub-centric designs.
The Rugged Ridge Steel Wheels are
available with or without a molded ABS
center cap, offering Jeep owners effectively
two different looks with the same wheel.
All Rugged Ridge wheels are engineered,
tested and certified to meet and exceed the
strenuous SAE J2530 standards for wheel
strength and durability. As part of the
development process, Rugged Ridge wheels
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New Products
by its Poly-Filament Webbing, the Atlas
Camo strap is the ultimate in hammock
suspension seen or not seen in a whole
new light.
The CamoNest Hammock is available
in Camo, Retro, Urban, and XL. It and the
Atlas Camo Suspension system are sold
online at enonation.com, or at one of ENOs
1,500+ retailers worldwide. CamoNest
MSRP $84.95, XL $94.95. Atlas Camo
MSRP $39.95
Sub7 Hammock and Helios
Suspension System
The lightest hammock on the market and
the lightest suspension system, from leading
provider of packable travel hammocks
Eagles Nest Outfitters, has finally
met their match. Fitting the true
spirit of the backcountry
into a small, 6.5 oz.
body that also
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happens
to set up and
pack down in a flash is no
easy task, but weve managed
to do it with our Sub7 Hammock
and 5.7 oz. Helios Suspension System.
Welcome to the ultimate in lightweight,
suspended comfort.
Measuring 89 x 311and crafted from
Taffeta Ripstop Nylon, stronger-than-steel
Dyneema, and featuring an attached stuff
sack, the featherweight Sub7 offers the same
unparalleled comfort as our traditional
hammocks while fitting into
the smallest of
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packs. Packing light and packing bright just
got easier with this smart camping essential.
With 118 of lengthy support, Helios
offers suspension for even the most awkward
spacing so you can have suspended ease
of mind. Combining Polyester Sling and
Dyneema rope, the lightweight strap
sets up in seconds and provides superior
adjustment with a bury splice.
The Sub7 Hammock and the Helios
Suspension System are sold online at
enonation.com, or at one of ENOs 1,500+
retailers worldwide. Sub7 MSRP $69.95,
Helios MSRP $24.95.
New Thumb Turn Latches for Undercover
and Extang Tonneau Covers Feature
Convenient Bolt One-Key Lock
Technology
For maximum user convenience,
UnderCover(tm) Elite, UnderCover Elite
XL and Extang(TM) EnCore tonneau covers
now feature innovative BOLT(r) one-key
lock technology in a new, ergonomicallyfriendly latch. BOLTs unique, patented onekey lock technology permanently programs
the locks on these tonneau covers to the
trucks ignition key so that just a single key
is needed, no matter how many BOLT locks
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