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ALEXANDER MOTORSPORTS TAKES THE WIN AT THE 2013 GENERAL TIRE VEGAS TO RENO
The General Tire “Vegas to Reno” race is “The Longest Off-Road Race in the United States!”. This would be Alexander Motorsports second attempt to complete this legendary race. As the bright yellow car #5001 approached the starting line at 10:50am on Friday morning temperatures were already into the 100’s with absolutely no wind; but why should this year be any different. Steve Alexander would drive the first leg of the race with Mark Pettit navigating. They were the second Class 5000 to leave the line and within 10 minutes they had taken the lead like they had done at so many other races. But this wasn’t just another race. By mile 25 Steve noticed something on the rear suspension that didn’t feel right and with Pit 1 at mile 32 Steve was on the radio getting the crew ready. Unfortunately it wasn’t going to be an easy fix. All chase crews rallied back to Pit 1 to do whatever had to be done to get the car back into the race. 40 minutes later and with all repairs completed Steve now found himself in unfamiliar territory, he was at the back of the pack with over 500 miles to go. He had to keep his concentration up high as the course was already scattered with remnants of what used to be race cars that fell victim to lack of visibility as a result of the relentless dust. One by one Steve was catching the slower race cars and carefully passing them not to fall victim to hundreds of the hidden boulders. Just as they were making ground everything came to a stop along a section with hundred foot drop offs; another vehicle had broken down and there was no way to pass. Several of the navigators from the patiently waiting race vehicles jumped out of their cars to assist the stranded vehicle by pushing him to the side. After what felt like an eternity (actually 7 minutes) the path was clear and 5001 was moving again. 2 hours and 45 minutes after they had left the start, #5001 came into their first fuel stop at Pit 3. Both chase teams went over the car with a fine tooth comb. The repairs that were made to the rear suspension looked excellent and they were back on the course. 125 miles after the car had to make the unscheduled stop, Steve would put car #5001 back into the lead. His plan now was to get as much distance between him and his competitor before he reached Pit 6 which was the 220 mile marker. At this point Doug Roorda was taking over the driving duties and Mark Pettit would stay in the car as navigator. At Pit 10, mile 354, Chase 1 and 2 would go over the car one more time and re-fuelled it before sending Doug into some of the biggest silt beds and mountain terrains up to 8,000 foot high. not to mention, Doug would have to do this in the dark. Thanks to the KC HiLiTES HID PODs and LED CUBEs they would tame the night making Doug’s job easier. Doug made the scheduled stop 432 miles in at Pit 12 where Baja Pits would splash 5 gallon of fuel to get them to the next fueling pit. Steve sat patiently at Pit 13, 468 miles into the course, waiting for Doug to bring in the car. Team manager Claudia Alexander was following the IRC tracker and could see that the competition was starting to close in on car #5001 so the last pit stop, driver and co-driver change had to be a fast one. Due to the logistics of the race they were short handed and had only one chase team at that Pit. Checkers pit support who was pitting next to Alexander Motorsports offered their assistance to help with the fueling. Steve was back in the car, now with Sean Babb as navigator taking over for Mark Pettit who had now completed 468 miles of brutal desert. With roughly 75 miles to go Steve was loaded up on Livewire Energy chews and disappeared into the night with one thing on his mind: the finish line. 15 hours and 12 minutes after car 5001 left the start they crossed the finish line to be crowned the 2013 General Tire Vegas to Reno Class 5000 Champion. 543 miles of rock, silt and everything else the desert had to offer Alexander Motorsports finished on the same set of red lettered Grabbers that they started on. K&N Filters kept the Wiks Type 4 running clean while Torco Lubricants kept the motor and RC Trans prepped Mendeola running smooth. This huge undertaking would not have been possible were it not for the tireless effort of the Alexander Motorsports chase crews. Here is the link to a YouTube video that will take you for a 10 minute ride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE2BODDzDCU This would not have been possible without the expert support of General Tire, KC HiLiTES, ICON Vehicle Dynamics, Torco Racing Oils and Fuels, Wiks Racing Engines, RC Trans, FK Rod Ends, K&N Filters, MSD Ignition, Livewire Energy, BTR Wheels, Butch’s Speed Shop and Patrick Sign’s and the professionalism of the whole Alexander Motorsports crew. The next race will be the Best in the Desert “Bluewater Desert Challenge” in Parker, AZ on October 12th and 13th, 2013.
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3 PEAT BY MONGO RACING SPONSORED BY ICON AT VEGAS TO RENO
Randy Merritt and Tracy Rubio won the 2013 Best In The Desert Racing Association’s Vegas to Reno billed as the “Longest Off-Road Race in the United States.” What makes this even more remarkable is this is their 3rd consecutive class win at this event in 2 different classes. Randy and Tracy teamed up in 2011 for this event in Randy’s 2011 Class 8100 ECO Boost powered F-150 built by Tracy Rubio at TNC Fab in Kingman, Arizona and then they returned in 2012 in Randy’s new Class 7200 Unlimited also built by Tracy Rubio at TNC Machine and they drove it to their 1st Class win. Randy was looking forward to the 2013 Vegas to Reno with anticipation, knowing that most of his team was unchanged and the truck was ready. Since the 2012 BITD Vegas to Reno, Randy has only missed finishing in the top 2 in class twice. The 2013 BITD Vegas to Reno was 545 miles of the fastest and roughest terrain in the south west; pitting man and machine against Mother Nature. The Class 7200 unlimited trucks started the day fourth class off the starting line near Beatty Nevada. Tracy Rubio started the race at 10:29 am on Friday August 16, 2013 for Mongo Racing with Chris Golding sitting in the Navigator’s seat of the number 7281 KC HiLiTes General Tire truck. Tracy and Chris were the 6th truck in class to leave the start line. After changing a tire at Race Mile 17, Tracy and Chris had fallen from 6th in class to last and was now in the dust of the Class 1000 cars as they charged to make up for lost time. Tracy stopped the KC HiLiTes General Tire truck at pit one for a replacement tire and a splash of fuel before returning to the track now 14 minutes behind the leader. Tracy began picking off cars and trucks and by Race Mile 176 had raced up to 4th position in Class 7200. By Race Mile 281 Tracy was in second place and only 10 minutes behind the Class 7200 leader when he turned the truck over to Randy, with RD Miner in the Navigator’s seat. Once in the truck the goal was to cross the finish line first as Randy left pit 8 on a mission. Randy made a stop for Fuel in Gabbs Nevada and advised the crew he was experiencing power steering problems. Randy told the crew he had power steering assist to the right, but had no assist when turning left. After assessing the situation the crew told Randy he would have to race without power steering and Randy left the pit charging hard to catch the leader. At Race Mile 443 Randy took the Class 7200 lead as he passed the leader on the side of the course; another truck that had fallen victim to this long race course. The Crew advised Randy he had a 15 mile lead on second and encouraged Randy to keep up the pace. Randy responded by keeping the gap going into last 20 miles of the 545 mile race.” The last 20 miles are mountain roads and hard to navigate with power steering, so we had to slow down and race smart. We also knew the truck in second place had to pass us and put minutes on us for the win, which is hard to do on these narrow roads at night,” said Randy. At the finish line the Mongo Racing Crew sat excitingly, anticipating Randy and R.D. to cross the finish line in first place now with a 9 mile lead on the second place Class 7200 truck. At 8:58 pm Randy won the 2013 Las Vegas to Reno for the 3rd straight year and his 4th BITD class wins since turning professional. On the podium Randy Thanked his crew and sponsors and said he believed this race was won in the shop as they only stopped for fuel and one tire. After the race Tracy said the flat tire was his fault as he got a little impatient trying to make a pass and hit one of the biggest rocks in the desert. Tracy added the truck ran great the rest of the day. The Mongo Racing Class 7200 Unlimited Ford number 7281 is sponsored by KC HiLiTes, General Tires, TNC Machine, ICON Vehicle Dynamics, Trail Ready Bead Lock Wheels, Kincaid Racing Engines, Yukon, Wilwood, Currie Enterprises, Pro AM, EBC Brakes, Master Craft Safety Innovations, F&L Fuel, Lucas Oil, K&N Filters, McQueen’s Prototype Designs, Borla Exhaust, MSD Ignition, and FK Rod Ends. Visit www.mongoracing.com for additional information about the team and sponsorship opportunity.
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ICON FORD RAPTOR REAR BOLT-ON HYDRAULIC BUMPSTOP SYSTEM
ICON Vehicle Dynamics’ Ford Raptor Rear Hydraulic Bumpstop System has been through extensive R&D, testing, and tuning before ICON could introduce a product we were confident in labeling the most comprehensive Raptor bumpstop solution on the market. What does the bumpstop do? In short, a bumpstop’s job is to control the final up travel of the suspension. Many Raptor owners are using their vehicles beyond their intended design and are often loaded with additional weight, which when combined results in VERY high suspension impact speeds. The factory rear bumpstop is made of foam rubber and is limited on how much energy it can absorb. Ford Raptors have a couple of unique issues that are problematic for proper control of bumpstop forces. The factory rear bumpstops are mounted in a manner that allows for the rubber to squish out to the side of its mount, allowing metal to metal contact. The frame surrounding the OEM bumpstop mount is not capable of these kinds of forces and with repeated abuse can lead to frame damage not covered by warranty. The ICON Solution The more robust solution is a hydro-pneumatic bump shock or “air bump”. ICON’s hydraulic bumpstop uses oil and nitrogen to do two tasks: function as a spring and a shock. An internal nitrogen charge is compressed when the air bump is compressed to act as a spring, similar to the OEM bumpstop. The difference is hydraulic air bumps are adjustable and can be tuned to have low impact forces at the beginning of the travel, and ramp theoretically to infinity at the end. Unlike the factory bumpstop, ICON’s hydraulic bumpstop incorporates oil along with a damping piston internally to control the amount of energy that is returned to the suspension, reducing the vehicle’s tendency to kick. The oil and damping piston also control the compression of the air bump relative to speed which is important for Raptors hitting obstacles at extreme speeds. Our resulting dynamic system is one that is soft and compliant allowing full suspension travel at slow speeds, yet at high speeds will create very high forces to resist bottoming out. ICON’s Ford Raptor hydraulic bumpstop system uses a 2.5″ travel air bump allowing the shock additional distance to control energy, and does not interfere with suspension travel under normal driving conditions. The clamshell bracket design with triangulated cross braces not only gives a rigid mounting point for the air bump, it helps support a known weak part of the frame prone to failure. Key Features Designed for increased leaf spring clearance so there is no loss in up travel with stock or aftermarket springs Easy bolt on installation without having to remove the truck bed Bumpstop striker pad does not require leaf spring disassembly Comfortable on road manners with sufficient damping capability under extreme load Hydro-pneumatic bumpstop increases bump energy capacity Velocity sensitive Hydraulic bumpstop increases the amount of energy absorbed the faster it is hit Reduces rear end kick and improves overall performance Clamshell brackets strengthen frame in critical areas preventing frame damage from extreme off road use Cross member and tension rods stabilize frame rails and prevent twisting under hard impacts Increases frame rigidity and improves overall vehicle dynamics Industry first billet cross beam Pre-tuned and Nitrogen charged for most Ford Raptors Integrated adjustability for future ICON Raptor specific products Bumpstop Features Linear-digressive piston which compliments a bumpstop over the industry standard linear-linear piston. Infinite tuning options with valve stack, oil volume, and nitrogen pressure adjustments CAD Plated body for corrosion free service Urethane rod seal and wiper for long service life User serviceable and tunable Tech Info Install time 2-3 hours Bed removal not required Leaf pack disassembly not required System Components Include (Qty – 2) 2.5″ Travel hydraulic bumpstops (Qty – 2) Raptor specific mounting system (Qty – 2) Bumpstop striker pads Necessary hardware Installation instructions
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FRF HAVOC IN THE HILLS PRESENTED BY ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS
The Ford Raptor Forum has joined forces with Great Lakes Raptor Excursions in setting up a large scale Ford F-150 Raptor gathering in the heart of Eastern Pennsylvania’s “Coal Country.” This is going to be a 3 day event based out of Rausch Creek Off-Road Park in Tremont, PA. We have rented more than 1500 acres of the park which will be exclusive to the participants of this event. Participants will receive event t-shirts, swag packs (including sponsor items, stickers and/or brochures) and door placards. This event will not only be an opportunity to drive off-road but will also be one of the few events in the United States that will offer the participants to receive off-road driving instruction by professional racing drivers and the Rausch Creek ORP staff. The “Havoc in the Hills” event will be raising money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This event is going to take place September 26-29th, 2013. Friday Schedule 8am mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE & RCORP staff. After the driver’s meeting there will be a paced recon lap led by GLRE support staff. After pace lap trucks will stage and begin running the course. Approximately 6pm we’ll break for dinner. Support staff will begin changing the course for the night run. Approximately 8pm there will be a paced recon lap led by GLRE support staff. After the pace lap trucks will stage and begin running the course until 11-11:30pm. Saturday Schedule (9/28/2013) 8am mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE & RCORP staff. After the driver’s meeting there will be a paced recon lap (the course is changing from Friday to Saturday) led by GLRE support staff. After pace lap trucks will stage and begin running the course. Approximately 7pm the course will be shut down for the banquet & charity raffle. Sunday Schedule (9/29/2013) 8am mandatory driver’s meeting with GLRE & RCORP staff. It’s not a GLRE event without some proper trail running. Sunday will be a 6hr+ guided trail run… What you will see & where we’re going is a surprise! One thing that most events to date have not offered for participants is off-road driving instruction. For this event we have some special guests volunteering their time to share their expertise & knowledge when it comes to high speed off-roading and technical driving. The GLRE would like to welcome a couple of very special “honorary” support drivers for this event. Lodging Primary Hotel Comfort Inn 433 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA, US, 17963 Phone: (570) 345-8031 | Fax: (570) 345-2308 Reservation is under “FRF” or “Ford Raptor Forum” Room rate: $65.00 a night Overflow Hotels Relax Inn – 32 rooms | WiFi – HBO | Phone: 570-345-8095 Econo Lodge – 51 Rooms Available | HBO / ESPN | Phone: 570-345-4099 Hampton Inn – 481 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963 | Phone: (570) 345-4505 Mention you are wheeling at Rausch Creek for rate discount! Camping There is primitive (no services) camping available at the Rausch Creek ORP. We are charging $15.00 per person for the weekend for those interested in camping. The $15.00 helps cover the cost of port-a-jons in the camping area. For those looking for a more well-equipped campground, here are some more options: Echo Valley Campground Judy Finch, 52 Camp Rd, Tremont, PA 17981 | Phone: (570) 695-3659 Echo Valley Campground Home Page Camp-A-While Exit 112 of Interstate 81 | Phone: 570-682-8696 Camp A While Campground Twin Grove Park & Campground 1445 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963 | Phone: (717) 865-4602 Twin Grove Park Campground Pine Grove, PA Required Items for Trucks Working 4wd All maintenance up to date and no major issues Decent tires: Please replace if tread is very low. Spare tire/tires secured and located in the bed of the truck. Contact WSI for mounting solutions. Helmet(s) – Mandatory for closed course/high speed areas. Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck and 2 D rings. Boots: Appropriate for mud and terrain. Outdoor clothing: Event is rain or shine; dress appropriately. Recommended Additional Items Co-pilot recommended for communication, traffic, and navigation. VHF/FRS radio Navigation: Lowrance, Garmin, or tablet with offroad map app. 5 gallons extra gas Come along Floor jack and wood blocks for support on soft surfaces. Auxiliary lighting for ORV routes and forest service roads. First Aid Kit Tools Havoc in Hills Rules 100% Sober Driving. Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or anytime you are driving. Illegal drug use will not be tolerated. Do not tailgate. No littering; leave the park in better condition than you arrived. Know the limitations of your driving ability and your Raptor. No whiners! Everyone in your vehicle must have a completed GLRE & RCORP waiver. Radio Frequencies 151.820 MHz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz 151.880 MHz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz 151.940 MHz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz Please make sure that your radio is programmed for these frequencies. Registration Costs $250.00 per truck (includes Driver + 1 Co-Driver) $50.00 per additional passenger Camping is $15.00 per person for the weekend, covering port-a-jons costs. Click Here to Register (the registration menu is at the end of the Havoc in the Hills information!) Registration will close on 8/31/2013!! Follow the Official Thread Thread on FRF Event Picture Thread on ICON Facebook Thread to picture gallery
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4RUNNER REAR HYDRAULIC AIR BUMP STOP KIT FOR FJ CRUISER
ICON Vehicle Dynamics is proud to introduce our bolt-in Hydraulic Bump Stop Kit for the 2007 to current Toyota FJ Cruiser & 2003 to current Toyota 4Runner. This kit reduces rear-end “kick” and helps to improve the overall offroad performance of the vehicle. The OEM rubber bumpstops have a limited energy absorption capacity that is released rather uncontrollably upon rebound, resulting in a harsh ride and ill-handling vehicle in rough terrain. The ICON Hydraulic Bump Stops are velocity sensitive which means that the amount of energy absorbed increases the faster they are engaged, so those harsh g-outs and square edges are less likely to interrupt your offroad adventures. Vehicles equipped with the ICON Hydraulic Bump Stop Kit will have an increased bottom-out resistance over stock, as well as an improved drivability offroad. This kit installs easily inside the coil, and the bump stops are fully rebuildable with the ability to be tuned for a custom ride. With a simple installation, proven effectiveness, and no loss in travel there is no reason not to bolt up the ICON Vehicle Dynamics Hydraulic Bump Stop Kit to your ride and experience the difference. Key Features Hydraulic / pneumatic bump stop increases bump energy capacity Velocity sensitive bump stop increases the amount of energy absorbed the faster it is hit Reduces rear end kick and improves overall performance Increased bottom resistance over stock No loss in travel Easy installation inside coil Pre-tuned for most users Bumpstop Features Linear-digressive piston which complements a bumpstop over the industry standard linear-linear piston. Infinite tuning options with valve stack, oil volume, and nitrogen pressure adjustments CAD Plated body for corrosion free service Urethane rod seal and wiper for long service life User serviceable Tech Info Install time 1 hour System Components Included (Qty – 2) 1.75" travel 2.0 hydraulic air bump stops (Qty – 2) Vehicle specific 2.0 bump stop mounts (Qty – 2) Bump stop striker pads Necessary hardware Installation instructions
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MONGO RACING FINISH 2ND AT THE 2013 SILVER STATE 300
By Steven Draper Randy Merritt and the crew at Mongo Racing have been very busy at work during this first half of the 2013 Best In the Desert Racing Association season. Merritt opened the year with a class Win in his TNC built KC Hilites General Tire Icon Vehicle Dynamics Class 7200 Ford numbered 7281 at the 2013 BITD Blue Water Parker 425 in Parker AZ, but hit a new low when he was forced onto the trailer early at the 2013 BITD Mint 400, but Merritt and his crew knew there was still a lot of races miles left in the season to recover. On May 3, 2013 Merritt and the crew at Mongo Racing arrived in Las Vegas, NV for the 2013 BITD Silver State 300 presented by Canidae Natural Pet Foods and the Tap It Brewery looking for redemption to propel themselves back into the 2013 Class 7200 Points Championship. Merritt drew the second starting position in the pre-race random starting draw, but knew there were still over 50 Unlimited vehicles starting just in front of him. Merritt started the race behind the wheel of the KC Hilites General Tire Icon Vehicle Dynamics Class 7200 Ford Truck from the second starting position in the high deserts of Nevada just West of Caliente NV. Merritt piloted the KC Hilites General Tire Icon Vehicle Dynamics Class 7200 Ford Truck through the tight terrain and mountain roads for 298 official miles. Merritt stayed in the top two physical trucks in class for the first 215 miles, when Merritt was passed in the pits while getting fuel. The top 5 Class 7200 trucks were running a tight race and track position was key in this terrain. Merritt would regain the second position by race mile 250 and hold off a charging field for a strong Second place finish in his Class 7200 KC Hilites General Tire Icon Vehicle Dynamics 7281 Ford Truck. After the race Merritt said, “We only stopped for F&L fuel today because the General Grabbers did their job with no flats and the Icon Vehicle Dynamics Suspension components along with the K&N Filters performed Outstanding. Because of the speed of the course and our starting position we only used our KC Hilites HID and LED lights to help us see through the dust as we passed the other vehicles on the track.” Merritt’s finish propelled himself back into 4th place in the Class 7200 Driver Championship standings and with the “Longest Off-Road Race in the United States” BITD’s Vegas to Reno next on the schedule, August 15-17, 2013, Merritt is looking to repeat his 2012 BITD Vegas to Reno Class 7200 Victory to solidify his standings it the Class 7200 Championship chase. The Mongo Racing Class 7200 Unlimited Ford number 7281 is sponsored by KC HiLiTes, General Tires, TNC Machine, ICON Vehicle Dynamics, Trail Ready Bead Lock Wheels, Kincaid Racing Engines, Yukon, Wilwood, Pro AM, EBC Brakes, Master Craft Safety Innovations, F&L Fuel, Lucas Oil, K&N Filters, McQueen’s Prototype Designs, Borla Exhaust, MSD Ignition, and FK Rod Ends. Visit www.mongoracing.com for additional information about the team and sponsorship opportunity.
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ICON CDC (COMPRESSION DAMPING CONTROL) VALVE UPGRADE
The ICON CDC Valve is an externally adjustable valve that restricts oil flow into the reservoir creating 10 levels of compression damping force ranges. Controlling the amount of oil flow externally allows optimizing of ride quality for varying terrains. With the addition of an ICON CDC Valve a different tune is required on the working piston to get the ride quality range of adjustment to softer than standard at the “S” setting and much firmer than standard at the “H” setting. The ICON CDC Valve piston is custom tuned per application with different valve stacks because not all shocks or applications are equal. Adding on the CDC Valve is not a one size fits all if you want optimum performance. The CDCV external knob allows for 10 levels of adjustment. Each detent from S-H is a noticeable difference in ride. When engineering this feature into each shock application, the main shock piston is re-calibrated such that setting “4” is equivalent to the non CDCV version. This allows for both a softer and firmer ride than the same application without this option. The ICON CDC Valve brings a new thinking to the table with an upgrade option that offers true ride quality diversity. Upgrade Cost $135.00 Per Shock CDC Valve Upgrade Features ICON Shocks with the CDC Valve are application specific tuned like all ICON shocks Internally calibrated per application based on motion ratio, shaft diameter, and vehicle weights 10 detent stops and large adjuster knob allow easy to feel adjustments Allows the end user to optimize the ride specific to his / her liking on all types of terrain Clearly engraved knob for direct reading of current setting Allows for lower reservoir pressure than a non CDCV equipped shock which decreases seal friction improving compliance
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SOCAL SUPERTRUCKS BUILT 2013 FORD F250 SUPERDUTY
Another lifted Ford Superduty? Aren’t they a dime a dozen. Not this one. This 2013 Ford F-250 Superduty is a towing beast setup to take some abuse and look good while doing it. Attention to detail was the motto for the most recent build from the master minds at SoCal SuperTrucks. From the carefully selected suspension components to the custom painted badges, no detail was overlooked. The owner wanted the best of the best and we delivered it with style. To start off this build we installed an ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2.5″ Stage 3 Suspension system along with the ICON adjustable track bar. The ICON 2.5″ Lift System – Stage 3 kit provides the ultimate in ride quality and off road performance. The massive 2.5″ diameter re-buildable piggyback reservoir shocks dampen the ride on this Superduty and can exceed the grueling demands of the American lifestyle. Daily driving, Towing a 40 foot toy hauler, or exploring the back roads, the ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2.5″ system delivers. The adjustable track bar was added to ensure we can get the front axle centered in the truck. Also, factory track bar bushings wear out over time leading to death wobble issues where the ICON track bar features a high strength teflon coated spherical bearing that holds up 10x better than the factory. ICON Vehicle Dynamics is the preferred suspension choice for the Ford Superduty. Since we wanted to build this truck for some serious hauling we added a Firestone double bellow air bag setup to the rear. We paired this with a Viair X’treme Duty On-board Air System for automatic air bag deflating/inflating and to add an auxiliary coupler so you can fill tires up out at the campsite. Another reason we chose the Viair on-board air system is the Hornblasters 4 Chime Shocker XL train horns we put under this bad boy. Hornblaster horns are among the loudest in the industry and will surely let anyone know where you are at. This complete setup really adds a nice dimension to the truck taking some of the hassle out of towing and camping. To give this Ford Superduty the best towing performance we put on front and rear Mag-Hytec high capacity diff covers. The Mag-Hytec covers add 2 quarts of oil to the axles which equals less heat keeping the peace of mind that the stock gears won’t burn up and last many more desert trips. With the attention to detail on this Ford Superduty being first and foremost we couldn’t forget to add a few performance power parts. This 2013 Ford Superduty received a HP boost from K&N Filters and we installed thier Diesel Air Charger Performance Air Intake kit tuned for the 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel. Complementing the intake is a Magnaflow 4 inch Black Series filter back exhaust system giving a nice sleek look to this Superduty. To tie all of these great performance parts together we installed the very reliable Superchips Flashpaq programmer leaving out no details. Now, time to the exterior of this big white Ford Superduty. A T-Rex X-Metal grille in black was added to the front of this Ford and we couldn’t forget some AMP Powerstep Running Boards. The AMP steps are an amazing accessory that give the truck a clean look while still providing some practicality to this lifted Superduty. The headlights and tail lamps were smoked out and we replaced the 3rd brake light and side mirror turn signals with Recon LED lights. The one attention to detail we probably are most proud of are the side badges on this F250 truck. The Powerstroke badge was painted flat black while the F250 badge on the hood was disasembled and all the chrome was turned black. This was a very difficult process and not recommended for the inexperieced. And, to meet the rubber with the road this Ford Superduty received a set of gloss black Motto Metal 962 18″ wheels with Toyo Open Country M/T 35″ tall tires. Nothing was left out with this 2013 Ford F250 Superduty and we delivered not just another lifted Superduty, but one to make you envious. I think here at SoCal SuperTrucks we took into account all the little details on this Ford Superduty and will continue it on your truck. Share with a friend, fellow Superduty lover, or rub it in the face of the GM and Mopar lovers. When Only The Best Will Do…
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NEW AXIAL RC SHOCK RELEASE | ICON 61-90MM ALUMINUM SHOCKS FOR SCX10 CHASSIS
Axial Scale Shock Release Axial’s latest scale shock release is fully licensed by Icon Vehicle Dynamics™. These shocks feature a new and improved CNC machined shock piston for smoother action through the range of travel. The new Icon shocks also feature clear coated polished aluminum bodies, complete with aluminum faux reservoirs. The main body of the shock is threaded for quick ride height adjustments and pre-load tuning ability. Like their full size counterparts these shocks are completely rebuildable, tunable and offer consistent handling all while adding some of that Icon bling to your SCX10™ chassis. Features CNC machined pistons, shock bodies and reservoirs for a precise fit Polyoxymethylene (POM/thermoplastic) shock pistons offers smooth action Clear anodized shock bodies and reservoirs Titanium nitride coated shock shafts for durability Dual rate springs Includes steel ball studs All hardware for assembly included New shock pistons, bodies and reservoirs are compatible with all SCX10™ shocks Two shocks per package
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