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Torklift International SuperHitch Magnum

SUMNER Wash., — Torklift International has released the 20,000 pound beast.
The SuperHitch Magnum is rated at 20,000 pounds with a tongue weight rating of 2,000 pounds.

"This hitch is engineered for the guy hauling heavy racecar trailers or other equipment," explained Torklift International General Manager Jay Taylor. "It has a dual receiver and hardened, reinforced hitch pin locations."

The reinforced hitch pin locations are unique to the SuperHitch line. It is the part of a hitch that faces the most wear, with the SuperHitch Magnum, that won't happen.

Ingersoll Rand Gives Technicians a Chance to Win an Extreme Toolbox Overhaul at SEMA 2012

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ANNANDALE, N.J. — Oct. 11, 2012 — Vehicle service professionals will have the opportunity to win an Extreme Toolbox Overhaul from Ingersoll Rand, a global leader in professional tools and equipment, during SEMA 2012. One grand prize winner will upgrade their current equipment with the new IQV20™ Series cordless and MAX Series pneumatic tools from Ingersoll Rand. One runner-up will receive an IQV20 Series W5130 3/8" cordless impact wrench.

C.R. Laurence’s New Toyota Hilux Sliders Join Their Extensive Range of Sliders for Trucks Going Back to the 1948 Model Year

The C.R. Laurence brand of truck sliders are known for their design, ease of installation, and quality, and are built to last the lifetime of the vehicle. Our slider range of over sixty years now includes the Toyota Hilux, the pickup which has had a dominant presence in the global truck market.

CRL offers two Toyota Hilux Sliders including our premium CRL Electric POWR-Slider plus the CRL Tri-Vent Slider. Both have CRL’s Perfect Fit style so that the windows can be bonded into the pinchweld area, resulting in less projection to the exterior for a “flush glass look.”

Visit the Bartec TPMS Booth - enter to win an iPad!

The Bartec booth will feature our complete range of industry leading TPMS Tools and solutions, informative videos, and product demonstrations. Bartec will have factory personnel onsite to answer product questions and perform live demonstrations.

When visiting our booth, you can enter to win an iPad tablet. Drawings will be held three times during the show week, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9 am. Each drawing will consist of only the entries from the previous day.

Come see first hand how Bartec is Bringing TPMS Into Focus!

TPMS Product Training

Bartec, Industry leader in TPMS tools and solutions announces a TPMS New Product training session at this year’s show.

Bartec will hold this event on the Show’s Opening Day, Tuesday, October 31st in room N261 [North Convention Hall] beginning at 1:30 pm. This free, 2 hour training session is by invitation only and will cover all newly announced products. Join Bartec for product demonstrations and related videos, as well as a “hands on” session with each of the new tools.

AMSOIL Heading to SEMA with Eight New Products

AMSOIL is gearing up for the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show armed with eight new products to be displayed in the New Product Showcase. Featuring products for the automotive, motorcycle, diesel & marine markets, AMSOIL is poised to make a strong impact on show attendees and the industry itself.

The following new products introduced in 2012 will be on display in the New Product Showcase, giving spectators a chance to see the latest in synthetic product innovations offered by AMSOIL.

AMSOIL OE European Car Formula 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil

Rigid Industries LED Grilles

Brand New from Rigid Industries, LED Grilles. Rigid has combined the aftermarket grille with integrated forward LED lighting, a first in the automotive industry. Each LED Grille by Rigid Industries consists of two parts laser cut out of 304 Stainless Steel. The mesh --no wire mesh used here-- with tabs for the lights and tabs for mounting into the factory grille shell are part of the original piece of steel. There’s zero welding. The outer trim hides the tabs and trims out the mesh.

BedWood and Parts LLC Expands Its Team

Hopkinsville, Kentucky U.S.A. October 10, 2012—

BedWood for Trucks, the #1 source of show quality, custom manufactured, wooden truck bed parts and accessories announced the hiring of Gregory Smith as the Midwest Business Development Manager.

A graduate of Iowa State University, Mr. Smith has 28 years of experience in sales, marketing, and operations management in retail vehicle and automotive aftermarket business and will support current business and develop new business partners in a multistate region of the Midwest.

ACT Releases SFI-Approved High Performance Clutch Kits for the 2011 Ford Mustang V6

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ACT’s new clutch kit for the Ford Mustang V6 features a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate that incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 43 percent increase in clamp force over the stock unit.

The ACT Street Clutch Kit combines the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate and a Performance Organic Street Disc. The disc features special-performance organic friction materials able to withstand increased heat and abuse, steel-backed linings for high-burst strength and modifications engineered for

ACT Releases SFI-Approved Performance Clutch Kits for Ford Classics with 289ci and 302ci Engines

ACT’s new clutch kits for the Ford Classics include a Heavy Duty pressure
plate, a choice of disc, a release bearing and alignment tool. The ACT
Performance Clutch Kits are designed to replace the Ford “Long Style” 10
inch clutch. The F019 pressure plate incorporates hardened diaphragm
fingers for decreased wear and provides close to a 30% increase in clamp
force over the stock unit.