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ACI Tonneau Covers Now Available for 2010 Toyota Tundra
 ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.), manufacturer of the Access, LiteRider, Lorado and Vanish Roll-Up Covers, now offers roll-up tonneau covers for the all new 2010 Toyota Tundra. ACI roll-up cover features: Easy to install, Rolls open or closed in seconds, allowing full bed usage and no need for removal, Increases gas mileage by up to 10%, Engineered to operate in all four seasons, Lifetime Warranty covers all components, including the fabric, and more.Full Story... 
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A.R.E. Offers Deluxe Commercial Unit Truck Cap For 2009 Models
 Leading truck cap and tonneau cover manufacturer A.R.E. offers its Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) to outfit a wide selection of 2009 truck models, including the Chevrolet Colorado, Dodge Ram, Ford F150 and F250, Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon, Isuzu, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra and more. The Deluxe Commercial Unit is an ideal solution for the construction, pest control and landscaping industries. A.R.E.'s DCU is made of fully welded aluminum frame construction and has more than 100 options to give professionals the power to create a customizable solution for their work trucks.Full Story...
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Lorado Roll Up Cover Now Available for 2009 Dodge RamBox
 ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.), manufacturer of the Access, LiteRider, Lorado and Vanish Roll-Up Covers, now offers their Lorado Roll-Up Cover for the all new 2009 Dodge Ram with RamBox Cargo Management System. Each cover is made model specific for the tightest fit with your truck and are available for most Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Mazda and Toyota pickup trucks. Following their tradition of innovation and quality, ACI now offers model-specific roll-up tonneau covers for the following truck model.Full Story...
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ACI Tonneau Covers Now Available for New Dodge Dakota
 ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.), manufacturer of the Access®, LiteRider®, Lorado™ and Vanish™ Roll-Up Covers, now offers roll-up tonneau covers for the all new 08-09 Dodge Dakota with Utility Rails. Each cover is made model specific for the tightest fit with your truck and are available for most Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Mazda and Toyota pickup trucks. Following their tradition of innovation and quality, ACI now offers model-specific roll-up tonneau covers for the following truck model.Full Story...
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Friday Beerblog: Stinger Hitch Helper Helps Level Your Ride
 While posting up other stories this morning, a particular product popped up in our "Truck Swag" portion of the site that caught my eye and I instantly thought "What the hell is that?".
That product is called the Stinger Hitch Helper, a 55 pound hitch system that fits any 2 inch receiver and helps level your pickup truck. Made with a coil spring that provides a smooth ride and easy height adjustment, the single hitch is rated for 910 pounds capacity at 65 miles per hour. There's also a dually hitch available, rated at 1,800 pounds at 65 miles per hour.
Now here's the catch... the single wheel unit is available for a raping $599 dollars and the dually unit at $1,129. For that price you can get a whole different spring leaf pack and increase your load rating safely.
For more information about the Stinger Hitch Helper head on over to Truck Hownd.
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Ford Work Solutions Pricing Broken Down
 John Stewart of Pickuptrucks.com has put together a list of all Ford's Work Solution's pricing for the F-150, SuperDuty, E-Series and Transit Connect trucks, which include the In-Dash Computers, Tool Link, Crew Chief, and Cable Lock systems. The options come with various pricing which are as follows: In-Dash Computer for $1,195 across all platforms, Tool Link for $1,220 for F-150, SuperDuty and $1,220 for E-Series. Crew Chief retails at $380 for F-150 and SuperDuty, with a price of $425 for E-Series vans and the Cable Lock system retails for $120 for both F-150 and SuperDuty. There are monthly fee's associated with the In-Dash Computer system and Crew Chief data reporting, who's costs range from $19.95 per month to $49.99 per month. Click here for more information about these systems.
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ACI Tonneau Covers Now Available For 2009 Ford Pickup Trucks
 ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.), manufacturer of the Access, LiteRider, Lorado and Vanish Roll-Up Covers, now offers their roll-up tonneau covers for 2009 Ford truck models. Each cover is made model specific for the tightest fit with your truck and are available for most Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Mazda and Toyota pickup trucks. Following our tradition of innovation and quality, ACI now offers model-specific roll-up tonneau covers for the following 2009 Ford truck models.Full Story...
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MOTORZ Episode #12 Bed X-Tender Online
 Our 12th episode of MOTORZ is now online at our videos page, as well as on the MOTORZ website and Apple iTunes. Chris and I had a lot of fun with this episode while installing an AMP Research Bed X-Tender on a 2007 GMC Sierra pickup truck. The video also demonstrates the advantages of having a Bed X-Tender while holding cargo, and the zero-clearance issues while carrying a motorcycle in your bed.
Watch it now!
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Downey Tonn-O-Rac Now Available For 2008 Chevrolet And GMC Pickup Trucks
 Tonn-O-Rac, the cargo rack system designed to work with a soft tonneau cover, is now available from Downey Products for 2008 Chevrolet/GMC pickup trucks including the Silverado, Sierra, Colorado and Canyon. The Tonn-O-Rac is compatible with Downey Products' soft tonneaus (SST), LTD, SE and Top Spin as well as many other name brand covers. Users are able to access their truck bed without removing the rack or its contents by simply rolling back (Top Spin), flipping up (LTD) or unfastening (SST, SE) the cover. Each Tonn-O-Rac includes two side rails, two crossbars and four standoffs - available in 10", 24" or 27" heights to suit owner preference - as well as all hardware required for installation.Full Story...
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Hey Peter! Check Out Channel 9, Check Out... Truckblog.TV!
 Remember the scene in "Office Space" where Peter Gibbons had just got off from work at his apartment, grabs a beer and sits on his couch, then turns on the television? If you don't, his good-ole neighbor, Lawrence, then decides to scream at him through their apartment complex wall to notify Peter of the breast exam infomercial on channel 9. Well, your mission today is to check out our recent episode on Truckblog.TV, as well as read our blogs from last week. Knowledge is power!
• Subscribe To The Truckblog.TV Podcast Now On Apple iTunes
• Truckblog TV Episode 4 Now Online And On iTunes
• Toyota Announces Prices For 2009 Tacoma Pickup Truck
• How-To Install A StreetGlow Pro-Series Strobe Light Kit
• Stacey David's GearZ Marathon To Air Sunday, July 6
• NBC'S Top Gear Buckles Up Its Hosts
• General Motors Delays Pickup Truck And SUV Remodels
• ACI Announces New Tonneau Cover Installation For 06-08 Honda Ridgeline
• Friday Beerblog: F-16 Shoots Suburban Rental SUV, Mistaken For Target At Night
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DaMar Truck Deck Introduces Workman SeriesMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, GMC, New Products, Nissan, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 79,966 Views
 Since 1925, the pickup truck bed has been a catch-all for all you care to haul. With the DAMAR Truck Deck there is - at long last - new thinking in bed storage and organization. The new DAMAR Truck Deck Workman Series features up to six lockable storage compartments, depending on bed length, and is constructed of durable aluminum diamond plate in varying thicknesses from light-duty .080" to super-duty .1875". Designed to fit the exact size and shape of the bed it is installed in, each of the Truck Deck's weather-resistant compartments is secured with rotary T-handle latches and sealed with a neoprene rubber gasket.Full Story...
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A.R.E. Offers Total Pickup Truck Bed SolutionsMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, New Products, Nissan, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 90,929 Views
Leading truck cap and tonneau cover manufacturer A.R.E. delivers total in-bed organizational solutions that can help fleet owners lower operating costs while remaining productive. "In today's environment of rising fuel prices and a slowing economy, many fleet managers are undoubtedly searching for ways to curb their operating costs, including switching from large, gas-guzzling vehicles to smaller pickup trucks," said Jim Blayne, sales manager for A.R.E.'s commercial and fleet division.Full Story...
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Haul Toys With Trailers From Let's Go AeroMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, GMC, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Towing, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 88,437 Views
 Transporting your toys from A to B is as easy as LGA. Let's Go Aero, manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions, offers a variety of compact trailers ideal for your next sand dune, lakeside, mountain camp or winter resort excursion. LGA trailers - including the GearWagon 125, GearLodge Camper, Little Giant Sport Utility Trailer and LittleGiant Trailer Xpand - are perfectly suited for dirt bike, motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile and personal watercraft owners who don't want the hassle - or expense - of a large, dedicated toy hauler trailer.Full Story...
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2009 Ford F-150 Offers The Most OptionsMore in: Diesel, Engine, Exterior, Ford, Interior, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Performance, Safety, Towing | Comments | Permalink | 79,696 Views
 To redesign the 2009 F-150, the Ford engineering team worked with its customer base to determine the needs and wants of today’s truck buyer. The 2009 F-150 gives Ford owners more choice and more options than before – with the ability to create 35 separate configurations – all delivered with Ford quality.Full Story...
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Let's Go Aero Offers The GearCage Cargo Rack SystemMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 86,405 Views
 Let's Go Aero (LGA), manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions for the automotive, recreation and commercial trade industries, has introduced the GearCage Cargo Rack System - the ultimate cargo management system featuring LGA's GearCage with its GearBag and Bike Mount hardware accessories.Full Story...
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 Let's Go Aero (LGA), manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions, now offers the LittleGiant Trailer Xpand (LGT Xpand) - a fully-enclosed trailer offering all the cargo space of a Chevrolet S-10 or Ford Ranger pickup bed.Full Story...
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Have A Case Of The Mondays? Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Exhaust, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Performance, Racing, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 120,974 Views
 If you have a "case of the Mondays", just like Peter Gibbons did from the 1999 comedy, Office Space (a Truckblog favorite), then we've got some TPS Reports...I mean, blogs, for you! Here's a wrap up of our best blogs from last week.
• Fastlane Turbocharged Trailblazer SS Goes 10.76 At 130 MPH
• Mopar Makes Customizing Jeeps Easy With New System
• Ford's New Factory Spray-In Bedliner Called Tough Bed
• Microsoft To Work With A New Automaker
• MBRP Expands Sport Truck Exhaust Line For Gas Powered Light Trucks
• Hummer Sales Down 21 Percent, Feeling Misunderstood
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 Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. has introduced a ParkPilot Ultrasonic Smart Parking System designed specifically for trucks that did not come factory equipped with obstacle sensing. The new ParkPilot Truck Kit uses ultrasonic technology to detect moving and static objects up to six feet behind the vehicle, alerting drivers of unseen objects and facilitating ease of parking.Full Story...
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Clean Breeze Truck Screen For Rear WindowsMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, Hummer, Interior, Jeep, New Products, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 115,820 Views
 The Clean Breeze Truck Screen is an innovative NEW product designed to improve the experience of driving your truck. If you have a sliding rear window, then you know what it's like to want the open air feeling, but don't enjoy the resulting debris that enters your cab. The Clean Breeze Truck Screen eliminates this problem, by providing a durable barrier between you and the elements, making the open rear slider a more enjoyable option. Full Story...
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ACI Announces Release Of Its Soft-Roll Up Tonneau Covers For 2008 Trucks
 ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.) manufacturer of the ACCESS®, LORADO™, LITERIDER®, VANISH Roll-Up Covers and the all-new ACCESS® Roll-Up Cover & Rack are excited to announce their model-specific covers are available for 2008 Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, and Isuzu pickups. Click the "Full Story" link for more information. Full Story...
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ARB Rooftop Tents For Your Truck Or SUVMore in: Chevrolet, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, Hummer, Jeep, Land Rover, New Products, Nissan, Off-Road, SEMA, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 248,381 Views
 The ARB 4x4 Accessories had a cool set up at their booth for SEMA last week, showcasing their ARB Touring rooftop tent system above a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. These tents are mounted on the roof of a vehicle, unfolding in minutes and allows for protection from the elements.Full Story...
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Friday Beerblog: Give Your Truck Wings With TruckShadeMore in: Beerblog, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, New Products, Nissan, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 275,481 Views
 Beware, this product is patented. It's called TruckShade and guess what it does?...You guessed it, provides shade for the side of your truck. I would like to see this thing survive one trip in the desert or any climate where there is any amount of wind, watching it break off and scratching the bed sides of your truck. The TruckShade weighs less than 5 pounds, "super compact" (like a tampon?), "quick and easy to set up", and retails at only $87.97 (someone took an economics class) for long bed trucks and $79.97 for 6 1/2 foot bed trucks. It's also been chosen as Dirt Rider Magazine's "Personal Picks" for "2006 Product of the Year". Well in my opinion, I vote the TruckShade as Truckblog's "2007 Crap Product of the Year". If you do like this product, you can visit their rad website at www.truckshade.com. They're almost in competition for the 2007 Webby Awards, watch out Truckblog.
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ACI releases soft-tonneau for 07 Chevy/GMC Dually
 Agri-Cover, Inc. (ACI) announces the release of the Access®, LiteRider®, Lorado™ and Vanish™ Roll-Up Covers for the 2007 Chevy/GMC new body Dually Long Box.
ACI roll-up tonneau covers give you the adaptability you need and the sporty look you want for your truck. Each tonneau cover is made model specific for the tightest fit, with covers available for most Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Mazda and Toyota pickup trucks. An ACI soft roll-up tonneau cover is the most versatile truck accessory you'll ever own and will offer you proven versatility and performance for years to come.
MSRP starting at $419.00. For more information on ACI products, please visit www.agricover.com.
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Friday Beerblog: Pickup Hoops
 This one definitely deserves some Beerblog status. I found (well Chris actually found it) the newest way to put a fat dent in your tailgate. Sick huh? It's a product called Pickup Hoops that plugs right into your bed for the ultimate, jaw wrenching, edge of your seat basketball game of your life. As quoted from their website, "Pick-Up Hoops is perfect for "Ballers" on the Go!" So I guess we should start seeing these on the back of every Escalade or Yukon? It's sure to help you win that 1st place trophy at the local show. Maybe you can make some money off of kids while you're there? Charge a buck or two per game to help pay for that beer you're going to need after purchasing this product.
I raise my beer high (yeah I can drink now) and give a toast, to the stupidest product we've seen in a while.
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Research Shows Tonneau Covers Can Save Gas
 In January 2007, SEMA's Market Research Department conducted a study to test the affect tonneau covers have on the coefficient of drag for pickups. Four trucks were tested: a 2006 Ford F-150 with a 5' 5" bed; a 2005 Ford F-150 with a 6' 5" bed; a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 6' 5" bed; and a 2007 GMC Sierra with a 6' 5" bed. These trucks were tested at the A2 Wind Tunnel in Mooresville, North Carolina, with 13 different tonneaus from nine different manufacturers. All 13 products tested improved the coefficient of drag, Cd, by at least 4.2%.
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The BedRug bedliner from Wise Industries Inc. is now available for the all-new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado - Motor Trend's Truck of the Year - and GMC Sierra. A BedRug is available for all cab and box configurations of General Motors' popular pickups, allowing owners to transform their ordinary truck beds into extraordinary cargo areas.
AMP Research has responded to customer demand and is now shipping their popular BED X-TENDER product in black powder coat finish. Easily installed in a matter of minutes, the BED X-TENDER effectively turns a short bed into a long bed by adding 18" with the tailgate open. Made of lightweight, high-strength 1.5" diameter aluminum, BED X-TENDER is available for virtually any pickup model.
