Outfitted: A Roundup of the Latest Automotive Accessories (Winter 2016)
Gear Aid Flux
Need a hands-free light while working on your rig? FLUX can be hung, angled, and unlike other lights, mounted to virtually any surface, using a number of mounting systems. It features a 20,800 mAh Lithium-ion battery with a run time of up to 192 hours, and it delivers up to 640 lumens by way of 82 LED bulbs, for hands-free lighting on any task—and it will charge a phone up to ten times.
MSRP: $150
Vision X Lighting 7″ Vortex LED Headlights
These LED headlights improve lighting distance and coverage while adding more style to your vehicle. The DOT-approved lights feature outstanding lighting output, with a combined 8,420 lumens per kit, plus ultra-bright halo rings that are bound to turn some heads. Available in polished chrome and black chrome.
MSRP: $799 – $849 per pair
IPF LED Bulbs
Now you can retro-fit your old lights to LED by just swapping out the light bulb. IPF now offers a series of LED bulbs for common headlight- and fog-light applications. These new bulbs offer excellent light distribution, brightness and easy installation for a wide variety of vehicles.
MSRP: $195 – 260
Zone Offroad Tundra Upper Control Arms
Zone Offroad Products’ Adventure Series upper control arms are now available for the ’07 to ’16 Toyota Tundra. These direct factory replacements offer improved ball-joint positioning for more wheel travel on leveled and lifted trucks. They are constructed of fully welded 1/8-inch steel-plate and high-quality, greaseable MOOG ball joints.
MSRP: $476
Wilco Offroad Hitchgate
This swing-away spare-tire carrier fits on any vehicle with a two-inch Class III hitch receiver. It secures up to a 40-inch spare tire, while maintaining ground clearance with minimal change in departure angles. Release a single latch pin, and it opens wide for full access to the vehicle’s cargo space. Shown with optional accessories. MSRP: $699
Overkill Fabrications 2007-2016 Jeep Wrangler Grille
Overkill Fab’s grilles are powder-coated, laser-cut, stainless steel and completely customizable in 700 combinations. Made in Michigan, the grille features a 6,000HR salt-spray-life coating and is offered with plenty of stainless-steel options. Its bolt-on installation is easy, and is also backed by a limited lifetime warranty. MSRP: $400
Dei Exo Series Exhaust and Pipe Wrap
Perfect for off-road applications, the EXO Series exhaust and pipe wrap provides heat protection for pipes and exhaust that have been repeatedly exposed to abrasive or high-impact environmental conditions. Constructed with a duallayer design of high-temp glass fiber, encased in a 304-grade stainless steel exoskeleton, this wrap provides heat protection and additional cooling. Available in black and tan in a variety of lengths.
MSRP: $39 – 123
BDS Suspension JK Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit
BDS is now offering redesigned dual steering stabilizer kits for the 2007 to 2016 Jeep Wrangler JK. These new stabilizer kits are designed to improve your Jeep’s overall drivability by reducing the front-end shimmy caused by oversized tires—keeping you in control on and off-road. Kits are available with a choice of steering stabilizers for improved performance (Fox 2.0 shown here).
MSRP: $51 – 149
Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the Winter 2016 print issue of Tread Magazine.
