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Air Support
the AL1000 front kit fitment for 2020-2022 Ford F250 and F350 4WD, SRW models and 2020-2022 Ford F350 4WD, DRW models
Air Lift Company announced the AL1000 front kit fitment for 2020-2022 Ford F250 and F350 4WD, SRW models and 2020-2022 Ford F350 4WD, DRW models.

Drivers who recently brought home a new Ford F250/F-350 will be excited to learn that an AL1000 front kit will fit their new truck. No need to wait for a new kit; Air Lift has what you need now. The Air Lift 1000 system fits easily into the front coil springs of the Ford F250/F350, providing suspension support when using a front snow plow or in-bed camper. Simply add air when loaded up or preparing to use a plow for a safe and comfortable experience. With the added stability that air springs provide, you can put your truck to use safely with the support you need.

All Air Lift load support air springs are backed by an industry-exclusive lifetime warranty which covers the entire contents of the air spring kit, and the company also ensures customer satisfaction with a 60-day money-back guarantee on load support air springs and on-board air compressor systems. (www.airliftcompany.com)

Thick-Walled Cab And Chassis Manifold
BD Diesel’s RAM 6.7L Cab & Chassis 2-piece exhaust manifold parts
The 2013-2018 RAM 2500/3500 6.7L Cab and chassis model trucks are sold with a one-piece manifold design which is prone to cracking from thermal cycling. Thermal cycling of the manifold causes the material to expand and contract, creating a stress concentration in the casting which leads to premature failure.

BD Diesel’s RAM 6.7L Cab & Chassis 2-piece exhaust manifolds are made from thick-walled high silicone ductile iron designed to resist thermal warping. The piece design allows for the manifolds to expand and contract with thermal cycling without causing excess stress in the casting. Each manifold has been gasket matched and designed using 3D flow simulations to optimize flow from the engine to the turbocharger. (us.bddiesel.com)

A Stabilizing Press Support
the Mueller Kueps Universal Press Support
Do you have fits trying to stabilize a part like a spindle or differential on your shop press? Get this Mueller Kueps Universal Press Support. It has a three-point mounting system to stabilize and align parts; the locking swivel block and removable/height-adjustable anvil bolts make it easy to set up and use. The base and the swivel block are numbered to help you remember setups for various parts. Support studs and hardware are included. (www.mueller-kueps.com)
Secret Sauce
container of Hot Shot's Secret Blue Diamond 100 percent poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) Group IV synthetic oil
Hot Shot’s Secret, a leading brand of high performance additives and specialty oils developed with nano-lubricant technology, now expands their Blue Diamond PAO diesel engine oil line with a new 10w-30 offering for heavy-duty use diesel-powered vehicles.

All Hot Shot’s Secret Blue Diamond Oils utilize 100 percent poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) Group IV synthetic oil and high-quality Group V esters for a 100 percent synthetic formula. Previously introduced in two viscosities, 15w-40 and 5w-40, this new 10w-30 viscosity expands the Blue Diamond oil line to meet additional engine oil specifications.

With improved oxidation, shearing, and thermal stability, Blue Diamond 10w-30 is a more fortified oil than competitive brands that resists breakdown, allowing for longer drain intervals, all while reducing engine wear up to 71 percent better than CJ-4 specifications. Oil change intervals can be extended up to every 50-100K miles if the oil is monitored every 10,000 miles for the Total Base Number (TBN). This oil also requires a very small amount of viscosity improvers to meet the weight specification, allowing it to be formulated with additional additives to improve performance. (www.hotshotsecret.com)

Next Level Performance
Flowmaster’s new Delta Force Performance Air Intake system for 1994-2001 Dodge/RAM 1500 and 1994-2002 2500, 3500 trucks with the 5.2L and 5.9L engines
Take the performance of your diesel to the next level with the addition of Flowmaster’s new Delta Force Performance Air Intake system for 1994-2001 Dodge/RAM 1500 and 1994-2002 2500, 3500 trucks with the 5.2L and 5.9L engines. The Delta Force system contains an ultra-trick looking, custom molded black Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) high-flow intake tube, black anodized aluminum fittings, high-quality reinforced silicone couplers and all stainless-steel hardware for long life and a custom look.

Other features include a large diameter high-flow conical shaped 8-layer cotton gauze air filter, which traps more dirt than typical 6-layer designs, a custom-fit black powder-coated air dam with attachment brackets to securely mount the system in place along with soft bumpers to eliminate any metal-to-metal contact under the hood. This Performance Air Intake system is a great addition to an application that has a performance exhaust and tuner. (www.holley.com)

Does Your Diesel Have A Fever?
the Mishimoto air-to-water intercooler parts and pieces
High intake and exhaust gas temperatures are the enemies of a turbocharged truck, but you can keep them in check with a Mishimoto air-to-water intercooler. Water can absorb and dissipate heat more effectively than air, and having fresh water cycling through the core means more consistent intake temperatures too. Mishimoto intercoolers have an efficient bar-and-plate style core that is larger and thicker than the factory cooler’s core, which can drop intake temperatures as much as 25 percent and significantly improve EGTs. The combination of a larger core and cast aluminum intake design ensures superb airflow to reduce overall pressure drop. That means you can turn up the boost without worry.

Mishimoto diesel intercoolers are direct replacements for the factory cooler on these trucks:

  • 1994-2010 Dodge/RAM 2500 and 3500 Cummins
  • 1990-2010 Ford Super Duty 6.0L/6.4L Power Stroke
  • 2001-19 Chevy/GMC 2500HD and 3500HD Duramax

(www.mishimoto.com)

Newly Designed Double-Insulated Wrenches
six Cementex Double-Insulated Wrenches
Cementex announced a new design enhancement to its extensive line of industry-leading Double-Insulated Wrenches that provide the greatest possible safety of personnel in environments in and around energized equipment. Cementex open-end, box-end and geared wrenches will now feature a continuous outer layer of orange insulation to provide a smooth transition between the dual-layer and single-layer portions of each tool.

This design advancement makes the work end of the wrenches even slimmer so that they are consistent with the insulation process that makes Cementex drivers the slimmest insulated tools available. The smooth transition and reduced overall size of the wrenches enables access into tighter locations and minimizes the likelihood of the outer layer being caught on sharp edges that could damage the tools’ insulation. (www.cementexusa.com)

A Durable Bumper
a Fortis Bumper
Fortis Bumpers are a perfect complement to Steelcraft Automtive’s popular HD Line with sleek and close-fitting design that doesn’t interrupt the lines and flow of your truck. But don’t let the look fool you; the Fortis Bumpers are a fully welded one-piece construction crafted from 6ga steel and engineered for strength and durability that include a matte finish with welded eyelets for shackles. It is also 20-inch light bar ready and 3-inch cube light ready. (www.steelcraftautomotive.com)
Formed Sensor Covers
close up of a Design Engineering, Inc. Formed Sensor Cover on a wire connector
two Design Engineering, Inc. Formed Sensor Covers
Protect vulnerable sensors, plugs and wire connectors on your off-road, race or street diesel with new Formed Sensor Covers from Design Engineering, Inc.

Extremely lightweight and easy to install, the covers fully encase automotive sensors, acting as a thermal barrier to prevent failures.

Featuring a split-top design that makes installation a breeze, the silver covers are offered in 25mm and 32mm sizes to fit a variety of sensors, wire connectors and plugs. Additionally, DEI offers the 25mm and 32mm sizes sold in one kit that can be nested together to fully cover sensors near engine manifolds, turbos and other heat sources.

The covers are constructed with an insulating inner layer and heat-reflective outer layer. (www.designengineering.com)

Add To Your Fuel
four containers of Exergy Performance's line of Diesel Additive
Exergy Performance Diesel Additive (in both summer and winter blends) provides the ultimate in protection and longevity for diesel injectors and fuel pumps by increasing the fuel’s lubricity to exceed the recommendations of the Engine Manufacturer’s Association, providing exceptional protection against corrosion, internally cleaning components, separating moisture for more thorough removal, and stabilizing the fuel. It increases cetane up to five points for improved power and economy while also reducing particulates for fewer regens. Because it enhances combustion, several users have reported fuel economy gains above 10 percent. 

All of these benefits are included in a winter blend that prevents fuel line freeze-up down to negative 40 degrees Fahrenheit and diesel gelling down to negative 65 degrees, by reducing paraffin wax precipitation. The improved combustion eases cold starts and reduces “cold smoke” during warmups. (www.exergyengineering.com)

No Skipped Sizes
GEARWRENCH's new Professional Mechanics Hand Tool Set box and pieces on display
Mechanics hand tool sets are supposed to be convenient collections of useful tools. Unfortunately, most tool sets are designed for mass appeal, opting to skip sizes and entire tools rather than provide everything that professionals in the automotive and industrial maintenance trades need. The result is an incomplete set and a series of one-off buys to fill in the gaps—costing those pros more time and more money.

That’s why GEARWRENCH announced 10 new Professional Mechanics Hand Tool Sets perfect for diesel owners working on their pickup.

GEARWRENCH reviewed consumer data and its own sets to understand which tools professionals were buying as one-offs. From there, GEARWRENCH created 10 new Professional Mechanics Hand Tool Sets, covering product categories including sockets and socket extensions, screwdrivers, hex and Torx bits, wrenches and combination ratcheting wrenches. These new pro sets feature storage solutions that make them easy to use right out of the box and easy to keep organized as you go.

With these comprehensive professional sets, technicians won’t have to overpay for open-stock items to fill the gaps. (www.gearwrench.com)

Easy-To-Use Tire Inflator
a container of the Lucas Tire Inflator
Lucas Oil Products has officially introduced a new essential roadside safety product just in time for the travel season. The Lucas Tire Inflator is an easy-to-use, non-flammable tire inflator and sealer for use in all pickups to quickly seal punctures and re-inflate a damaged tire.

Safe for temporary tire repair, the Lucas Tire Inflator joins a number of best-in-class utility products currently available to truck owners, including Lucas Complete Engine Treatment, Diesel Deep Clean, Engine Oil Stop Leak, Fuel Stabilizer and Heavy Duty and Pure Synthetic Engine Oil Stabilizer.

The Lucas Tire Inflator features an easy-to-use hose applicator that is perfect for emergency roadside fixes without using any tools. (www.lucasoil.com)

Fuel Line Repair Kits
parts from Dorman's Fuel Line Repair Kit on display
Want to save time and money on repair jobs and projects? Of course you do, and here’s a new tool to help you do just that. You can fix broken ends, replace sections or entire lines, and create custom supply and return lines for your project with these Fuel Line Repair Kits from Dorman. The kits service steel, braided stainless steel, and nylon fuel lines. (www.dormanproducts.com)