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Bolt-On Wishbone Rear Suspension for Chevy Pickups Ridetech // 812.481.4787 // ridetech.com Ridetech has introduced a wishbone rear suspension for the 88-98 C1500 pickups, making the truck even more sporty than it already was from the factory. The new setup is engineered to improve ride quality and handling. It does so via an upper cradle with heavy-duty C-notches (meaning you can still load up the bed or tow a trailer) and shock mounts. Ridetech said the cradle accepts a wishbone upper link, thereby removing the need for a Panhard bar or any other kind of lateral locating device. The wishbone will bolt directly to 10- or 14-bolt rearends and will work with their coilovers or ShockWave air suspension. Youll also gain lower links with Ridetechs patented R-joints. Price: $2,000 Frostbite Intercoolers for Turbocharged Applications Holley Performance Products // 866.464.6553 // holley.com Holley has unleashed some new products for turbochargers, including the universal, air-to-air Frostbite Intercoolers. They can be had in 2- and 3-inch inlet/outlet styles, utilize all-aluminum construction, and have welded-on universal mounting bugs and inlets and outlets that are slip-fit. You can pick from polished aluminum or black paint as the finish. Popular sizes are available. Price: Starts around $129 Chevy/GMC Reproduction Headlamp Bucket Classic Industries // 800.854.1280 // classicindustries.com New from Classic Industries is an OER-authorized reproduction headlamp bucket that will fit 55-57 Chevy/GMC trucks. The kit comes with the headlamp bucket, bulb-retaining ring, wiring, and screws, but youll have to buy the bulb separately. The headlamp bucket has been designed to factory specs. Price: $84.99 each Handling Package for GM F-Body UMI Performance // 814.343.6315 // umiperformance.com A new Stage 2 suspension package is available from UMI Performance. They also call this the Power Tour Package, and its for the 70-81 F-Body. At the front end are high-rebound monotube shocks, heavy-duty sway bars, and caster-corrected, tall ball joint A-arms. At the back are lowering leaves, calibrated, high-rebound monotube shocks, and UMI-built shackles with poly bushings and pads. All this and youll maintain the factory wheelbase, have a corner-carver, reduce sway, and ride comfortably. Price: Around $2,500 Boot Protection for Spark Plugs Design Engineering Inc. // 800.264.9472 // designengineering.com DEI has introduced the 7-inch Silver Protect-A-Boots for sparing your spark plug wires and boots from heat put out by the engine, exhaust manifold, and headers. The heat is so damaging, it could do all sorts of bad things, including burning or cracking those components, causing arcing, misfiring, or ignition failure. But this product is designed to handle heat up to 1,200 degrees F, thanks to high-temp-resistant woven glass fiber material and double-wall construction. Its also resistant to damage from chemicals, contaminants, and abrasions. You can opt for a two-, four-, or eight-pack. Bulk is also available. Price: Starts at $20 Wide Universal Crossmember American Powertrain // 931.646.4836 // americanpowertrain.com The XL Wide Universal Crossmember has joined the X-Factor lineup from American Powertrain. It adjusts from 40 to 46 inches wide if youve got a wider, full-frame car or truck. And it fits these Tremec transmissions: five-speed T-5 and TKO, and six-speed T-56, and Magnum using a GM mount. The XL has modular construction and is made from hot-pressed T-6061 aluminum, which means a strong, but lightweight unit for street and track. Get it in silver or black. Price: About $329   The post HOT ROD Magazine Product Spotlight appeared first on Hot Rod Network .

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