Porta-Plasma
You can leave that oxy acetylene kit at home if you pick up the new AirForce 250ci portable plasma torch. The welding experts at Hobart designed this powerful yet light, 27-pound cutter with a built-in air compressor to run on standard household current (115 VAC) so you can use it anywhere to cut steel up to a 11/44-inch thick. In addition to making cuts faster and cleaner than oxy acetylene, the AirForce 250ci has no gas tanks that need to be refilled and doesn't require preheating of the welding surfaces.
Hobart Welders
(800) 626-9420
www.hobartwelders.com
Clean Diesel Power
Owners of the new 6.4L Power Stroke, 6.7L Cummins, and 6.6L Duramax LMM emissions-friendly engines can now get up to 104 more horsepower thanks to the team at Bully Dog. The technicians have built a new programmer that unlocks the hidden power in these clean diesel engines. The Power Pup is loaded with multiple settings to customize engine operation for towing, daily driving, or blasting down the dragstrip, and it can even clear diagnostic trouble codes. The new clean diesel Power Pup can also be combined with the Outlook monitor for on-the-fly adjustments.
Bully Dog
(866) 285-5936
www.bullydog.com
Got You Covered
The new 11/410-inch-thick, heavy-duty aluminum bedcovers by DiamondBack are so strong they can support up to 1,600 pounds-loaded on top of the lid. That's enough muscle for two fullsize ATVs, a load of firewood, or anything else you can strap to the built-in, tie-down cleats. Winged panels with gas struts allow easy access to the front or rear of the bed, and because no drilling is required, it takes just 10 minutes to remove the HD bedcover with a 91/416-inch socket (the only tool you'll need to use). Full-compression seals keep water outside of your bed, and rain gutters make sure your cargo stays dry when the lid is opened. The DiamondBack HD line of covers can be ordered with or without a cab-protecting headache rack and are available in bright diamond plate or with a gloss-black powdercoat.
DiamondBack Truck Covers
(800) 935-4002
www.diamondbackcovers.com
HdS On 35s
Drivers of the brand-new GMT900 trucks can now ride over 35-inch tires thanks to this 6-inch lift kit by Trailmaster. The '07 2500HD/3500HD setup features laser-cut crossmembers and CNC-milled, cast-iron spindles designed to retain the factory geometry on the highway and in extreme off-road situations. The suspension lift also includes Trailmaster's nitrogen-charged SSV front and rear shocks with custom valve-sensing technology for a comfortable ride on all terrains.
Trailmaster Suspension
(928) 636-3175
www.trailmastersuspension.com
Dualie Duty
The new 0-200-psi Tire Inflation Gun by Viair extends your compressed air hose, making it easy to fill the inside tires on dualie trucks. The 12-inch rubber extension also makes it easier to fill the rest of your tires thanks to a folding lever air chuck that snaps into place and a bleeder valve for exact tire pressures at the push of a button. The Tire Inflation Gun is designed to work with all onboard air systems along with the compressor in your shop and uses a 11/44-inch quick-coupler for fast and secure connections.
Viair
(949) 582-6868
www.viaircorp.com
Insanity Tuning
The Blue Oval maniacs at Elite Diesel are now offering a programmer packed with "Tunes by Tadd with Exclusive Insanity File." Who's Tadd, you ask? He's Tadd Layton, the diesel nut who pushed his 6.0L Power Stroke to 708 hp during the Diesel Power Challenge West. Now he's sharing his best tunes for both the 6.0L and 7.3L Power Stroke engines. Elite Diesel says the programs inside the SCT controller provide up 150 more horsepower and as much as 300 lb-ft of extra torque. The tunes are also designed to improve throttle response, increase fuel mileage, and extend the life of your transmission.
Elite Diesel
(719) 647-0232
www.elite-diesel.com