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Here are a few reviews on various products we have added to our trucks. We will give it to you straight. No fluff. Maximum product rating equals
5 stars |
| T-MAXX UPGRADE - NEW ERA THREE POINT ROLL BAR | RATING:  |
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 Last
year I took a big chunk out of my OS cylinder head during a truck beating.
Not a good deal. I am also getting sick of smashing my truck body into
little pieces. It's time for some truck protection. This three point
roll bar by New
Era installs quick and utilizes some seriously thick steel tube.
It is surprisingly lightweight even though it is made from steel! A great item especially for the price ($35).The only drawback we see (or thought we saw) was that it bolts into the front shock tower. We initially thought this would be a problem however after NUMEROUS beatings, it has held up very well. Shows what we know! :) It fits nicely inside the truck body. We adjusted our body to fit snug against the bar to give the cab more strength in roll over's. So far this has proven to be a good move. Visit the New Era web site to learn more about this roll bar and other products. UPDATE: This has proven to be one of the simplest and best performing roll bars we have ever used. If you want simple, clean and super tough, check out the 3-point bars from New Era. |
| T-MAXX UPGRADE - NEW ERA ALUMINUM FRONT, REAR AND CENTER SKID PLATES | RATING:  |
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After
replacing about 6 sets of plastic skid plates, it's time for a set of
aluminum skids. These skids go for about $46 for the complete set of
three skids. Certainly a deal! Note the extra long center skid that runs the complete distance between the front and rear skids. This kit was the same price as other kits with smaller center skid plates! All the skid plates fit well however we opted to have the front and rear plates bent inward (to about a 58 degree angle) to put them behind the bumpers for additional protection (note the pics at the left with the skids protruding past the bumpers - this is the original setup - pictures coming soon of the modifications to the plates). The rear plate was machined to fit inside the rear bumper mounts. This work was professionally done by a friend and master metal smith (thanks Kevlar). Money well spent! We wish there were more access holes drilled into the plates (engine mounts, etc, minus 1 star). Not a big deal though. Visit the New Era web site to learn more about these skid plates and other products. |
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