Towing Accessories Buyers' Guide

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AIR LIFT WIRELESS AIR UNIT #72000
Air Lift's new Wireless AIR (Advanced Interactive Remote) features their easiest installation ever. There are no wires or air lines to the cab. The control unit clips to your visor like a garage door opener and is about the same size.  The wireless unit works in or outside the vehicle allowing the user freedom to make adjustments in full view of the vehicle. This  battery-powered unit features integrated diagnostic capabilities for increased safety and peace of mind. Two memory buttons are provided for frequently used settings. For safety,  minimum air pressures are automatically maintained. P/N 72000  $454.99         

2-AIR LIFT 1999-2008 FORD F250 AND F350 UNDERFRAME KIT
Air Lift Underframe Kit fits 1999-2008 Ford F250 and F350
Air Lift's toughest kit for extra heavy loads now fits 1999-2008 Ford trucks. The 57000 Series air springs are engineered like a tire, with layers of fabric reinforcement and end caps made of Zytel(r) nylon. A double bellow design provides strength capable of handling a full-time load support up to 5,000 pounds.. The Underframe kit fits all bed hitches and is compatible with 2 and 4 wheel drive vehicles. Its a bolt-on assembly with no frame drilling required. The kit is fully adjustable to keep your vehicle riding level and comfortable whether loaded, towing, or light, on any road conditions. P/N 57294     $305.99

1-ANDERSEN MFG RAPID HITCH
The polished aluminum Rapid Hitch adjusts to level and pull all your trailers and look good doing it.  Height is adjusted by pulling one pin.  It comes standard with 2" and 2-5/16" balls and is available in a 5-1/2" drop or the 10" drop for those with a lift kit installed.  The 10" drop gives 6" of vertical adjustment while the 5-1/2" gives 11".   Lock pin sets are now available for class V receivers as well as IIIs and IVs.  Rapid Hitch From $196.99 - Locking Pin Set $20.99

2-ANDERSEN MFG ALUMISTINGER
The Alumistinger ball mount is made of polished solid aluminum so it won't rust, chip, or peel.  It will tow loads up to its 8,000 lb. weight rating and is available in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 inch drops.  An AndersenGreaseless HardBall and lock pin go well with this mount.  AlumiStinger - From $38.99 - Locking Pin Set $20.99


1-DRAW-TITE ACTIVATOR III BRAKE CONTROL
Draw-Tite's  Activator III (part #5520) is a brand-new control with its technological roots based on it's popular little brothers, the #5100 Activator I and #5500 Activator II.  Features include a compact case, a digital output indicator with warning signals should a short or overload be detected, a thumb wheel adjustment designed as a soft-touch knob and a plug and play connection for easy installation. PN 5520 - $125.99


1-FIRESTONE RIDE-RITE KIT FOR THE 2008 FORD F-450
Ride-Rite air helper springs from Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC are now available in a no-drill kit for the 2008 Ford F-450.
The new Ford F-450 Ride-Rite kit is designed to maximize the safe load carrying capacity, stability and ride quality of the F-450.  The system utilizes the truck's factory holes and includes all the components needed for a quick and easy installation: brackets, air springs, hardware, air line and separate valves for manual inflation.  
By using air pressure to adjust Firestone's air helper springs, the Ride-Rite system helps maintain brake effectiveness, reduce tire wear and level off-center loads. I Individual inflation valves allow for separate side-to-side adjustment which increases vehicle stability. 
A pair of Ride-Rite air springs can provide up to 5,000 pounds of load leveling capacity, and come with a two year limited warranty.  (Note: Air springs do not increase the load-carrying capacity of the vehicle. Do not exceed the vehicle's recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating [GVWR]).
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PN 2442 - $321.99


2-FIRESTONE RIDE-RITE AIR HELPER SPRINGS FOR THE NEW TOYOTA TUNDRA
The Ride-Rite kit provides support for Tundra owners to safely and comfortably tow heavy loads by using air pressure to adjust Firestone's air helper springs, compensating for varying load capacities and road conditions. 
Additional benefits of Ride-Rite systems include maintaining braking effectiveness, reducing tire wear, leveling off-center loads - individual inflation valves allow for separate side-to-side adjustment - and increasing vehicle stability. 
Firestone's Tundra Ride-Rite kit includes everything needed for an installation that typically takes less than one hour and comes with a two-year limited warranty.  The air springs install between the frame and the axle and utilize the vehicle's factory holes for a "no drill" installation. 

PN 2245 - $305.99

 

1-PRO COMP SUSPENSION TRACTION BARS
Eliminate axle wrap on your lifted tow vehicle with a set of heavy-duty traction bars from Pro Comp Suspension. Axle wrap is a problem that plagues leaf sprung vehicles when extra torque is applied to the axle like in heavy towing conditions. Traction bars are one of the more effective systems of axle control. Pro Comp's 'bars are designed to be in-sync with the rear springs' movement as the leaf springs become longer.  Traction bars are sold in pairs w/ no hardware or bushings. Mounting kits are required to complete installation and sold separately. Applications are available for most popular trucks including: Ford Super Duty, Ford F150, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Silverado HD, Dodge Ram, Nissan Titan and many more.

$265.99


1-SMITTYBILT TOW HOOK KITS
Available in black or chrome finishes, the Smittybilt Tow Hook Kit installs with no drilling required, and comes with all the pertinent hardware needed for installation. From $10.99


1-TRIMAX UMAX100 UNIVERSAL TRAILER COUPLER LOCK
UMAX100, This universal trailer coupler lock fits all couplers!  A dual ratchet lock system and a 5/8" hardened steel shackle offers 360 degrees of security by wrapping the hitch in a ballistic grade nylon housing that can absorb hammer blows and also protect the hitch against the elements. The UMAX100 is backed by a TRIMAX Lifetime Warranty.  $54.99


3-TRIMAX T3 RECEIVER HITCH LOCKS
The T3 receiver hitch lock  is machined from a solid piece of steel and triple chrome plated for strength. The T3's patented 1/4 turn technology and internal O-Ring design prevent false locking and seal out dirt and corrosion.  The unit is backed by TRIMAX's Lifetime Warranty. $14.99


1-WARRIOR PRODUCTS RECEIVER HITCH
Warrior Products produces an individual bolt-on hitch that attaches to a Jeep's frame rails to accommodate any existing bumper system, whether factory or Aftermarket.  Each application has a Class III mount, and depending on the vehicle - CJ-7 thru TJ or Cherokees, - has a 3500 to 5000 lb. towing capacity.  $215.99


2-WARRIOR PRODUCTS CLASS III COLLAPSIBLE TOW BAR
This Tow Bar has a 5000 lb. towing capacity and is fully collapsible for easy storage and/or removal when not in use.  The locking coupler is designed for any universal 2" ball mount, and the arms allow adjustment of the bars to its mounting host.  Made of heavy-duty steel and powder-coated black for corrosion resistance, the Tow Bar can be attached using Tow Bar Shackles, or mounted directly to a bumper or other flat surface using Tow Bar Mounting Brackets.  The latter products are sold separately.

Tow Bar: $198.99
Tow Bar Brackets: $47.99


3-WARRIOR PRODUCTS TOW BAR SHACKLES
Designed for use with the Collapsible Tow Bar, these heavy-duty Shackles come in either hammertone gray or gold zinc finishes.  Made to replace the existing front shackles on a leaf sprung Jeep, they provide an effective alternative to bumper mounted attachment brackets. $80.99

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