The Latest Gear for your Ford Truck
Sport Series Steering Wheels
Eddie Motorsports’ new Sport Series billet aluminum steering wheels are precision CNC-machined in the USA from 6061-T6 billet aluminum. They are available in a 14-inch diameter and include a synthetic leather half-wrap grip. The wheels are offered with seven custom spoke finishes and six different color grips for a total of 82 different combinations to help customize your interior. These steering wheels are designed as a direct bolt-on to update the standard stock or an existing aftermarket wheel.
Eddie Motorsports 888-813-1293 www.eddiemotorsports.com
Window Cranks, Vent Window Cranks, and Indoor Door Handles
Ready to replace your outdated factory interior window crank, vent crank, and door handles? Eddie Motorsports has created billet handles for interior windows and doors for Ford trucks. Features include precision-machined T-6061 billet with a new modern shape for your window crank, vent crank, and door handle. Finishes are available in polished, satin, matte black, gloss black, as well as Fusioncoat red, blue, or white. These are direct replacements on stock Ford splines, and they’re sold in pairs.
Eddie Motorsports 888-813-1293 www.eddiemotorsports.com
LED Digital Gauge Set 1980-1986 Ford F-Series Truck
Dress up your 1980-’86 Ford F-Series truck with the latest LED Digital Replacement Gauge Panel by Intellitronix (Part #DP1011), available from Auto Metal Direct. This panel comes with direct-fit printed circuit boards; custom-fit smoked Plexiglass faceplate; universal temperature-, oil pressure-, and speedometer-sending units with sender and sensor for vehicles without electronic transmission or cruise control; and instructions for installation. Colors are white, red, blue, green, and teal, and they come with all required sending and sensor units.
The panel also features turn signals and high beam indicators. Its speedometer reads up to 255 mph, and it features odometer, trip meter, one-button calibration (regardless of tire size, gear ratio, or transmission), 0-60 time, quarter-mile elapsed time, and high-speed recall, all with the push of a button. The speedometer can be used with electronic cruise control senders or use the included S9024 universal speedometer sending unit if your vehicle is not equipped with a functional cruise control. The bezel is not included.
Intellitronix 440-359-7200 www.intellitronix.com
Grounded Chassis
TCI Engineering offers its 1948-1956 Ford Truck Grounded Chassis. The rear frame rails have been kicked up and the front crossmember has been raised to put the running boards 1 inch off ground with 26-inch (front) and 28-inch (rear) tires. The frame features main rails with an extended height from 6 inches to 8 inches for increased rigidity. The clearance between upper and lower crossmembers is maximized while still retaining the original frame profile. The center section is custom built for each chassis to match the customer specified engine and transmission. The price is $16,538 with an eight-week lead time.
Total Cost Involved Engineering, Inc. 866-925-1097 www.totalcostinvolved.com
Independent Front Suspension for ’53-’64
This American-made 1953-1964 Ford F-100 custom IFS is engineered for easy installation, enhanced drivability, and a broader range of alignment adjustments. This frontend is based on Total Cost Involved’s custom designed spindle with bolt-on steering arms and proprietary geometry to maximize comfort and performance. The offset stainless eccentric adjuster provides easy camber and caster adjustments. It’s available with dropped or stock-height spindles to provide a ride height that matches your specific desires. The price is $4,130 with a 48-hour lead time.
Total Cost Involved Engineering, Inc. 866-925-1097 www.totalcostinvolved.com
New Lift, Load Support Kits
Air Lift Company introduces the LoadLifter 5000-series kits, LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate kits, and Air Lift ProSeries kits for the 2023 Ford F-250/F-350 4WD SRW. They’re designed to make towing and hauling a comfortable experience.
The LoadLifter 5000 (Part #57354) offers up to 5,000 lbs. of load-leveling capacity through double-bellow air springs paired with upper and lower roll plates and ultra-high-strength nylon end caps.
The LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate (Part #88354) offers all the benefits of the LoadLifter 5000, with the addition of an internal jounce bumper, which helps to smooth transitions over rough roads, helping to prevent bottoming out and offering extra protection for heavy loads.
The Pro Series (Part #93354) is an installer-exclusive kit option that is a variation on the LoadLifter 5000, with aluminum-anodized end caps and stainless-steel end cap hardware. Available exclusively to Air Lift dealers and installers, the ProSeries kits provide a unique opportunity to compete with the growing e-commerce market.
The LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate kit (Part #57554) offers up to 7,500 pounds load-leveling capacity, with roll plates for added protection and ultra-high-strength composite formula end caps. This kit includes a pair of massive 7-inch, double-convoluted bellows air springs. The larger air springs allow greater leveling abilities at lower air pressures than similar systems.
Air Lift Company 800-248-0892 www.airliftcompany.com