SUV & Pickup Truck News, Updated Daily

AT&T is launching CruiseCast, a state of the art satellite technology for your vehicle with 22 video channels and 20 audio channels, nationwide. For more information check out www.cruisecast.com

The Banks Ram Air Intake is now available for the Chevrolet 6.6 liter diesel pickup trucks. The kit itself features a patented Super Scoop that produces 39 horsepower and 69 foot pounds of torque. For more information check out www.bankspower.com

Houston’s N-Fab and Allout went all out with this tricked out H1 Hummer.

Edge Products introduced their CS and CTS color touch screen digital displays. They feature easy to navigate button free controls and color displays. The Cts even has a RCA jack for a backup camera.
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Extang have released their solid fold hard folding tonneau for almost all pickup truck applications including the 2009 Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram. The cover weighs 50 pounds and can be easily stored within minutes. The cover is made of a honey comb construction and is made of all aluminum. For more information visit www.extang.com

I know I have posted on a number of occasions in the past that I love LED’s. LED Technologies has a FULL line of headlights and tail lights including WHITE super intensity reverse lights for a number of applications.

Check them out on the web at www.ipcw.com

Ansani Designs are releasing their custom light bumpers for the Ford Super Duty, F-150, Dodge Ram, Nissa. Titan, Toyota Tundra, Toyota FJ and Jeep Wrangler. The bumper holds 9″ lights from Hella and retails for $500 for the bumper, lights sold separately. For more information check out www.ansanidesigns.com

Rubicon Express now have a rear adjustable track bar for Jeep Wrangler JK’s. Available for both 2 and 4 door applications, the rear bar is made for lifts of 3.5 inches and more. The bar is adjustable for maximum clearance and is constructed of 4130 chromoly steel. For more information visit www.rubiconexpress.com

Baja Rack have released their aftermarket roof rack that is made for the Toyota FJ Cruiser, Hummer H3, Jeep Commander and Wrangler, and the Nissan Xterra. Made out of high carbon steel, the rack has a dual wind reflector that eliminates wind noise. Accessories include a high lift jack mount, tool mounts, spare tire mounts, and light rack tabs. The rack features double powder coating for protection and weighs in at 48 pounds with capacity of 400 pounds. The Baja Rack retails for $595 and can be found at www.bajarack.com

Walking through the south hall we spied this 5.7 liter Hemi powered Jeep Wrangler inth MOPAR booth.

As you can see by the engine shot there isn’t much room inside for anything else. The term “shoe horned” certainly comes to mind.

This little brute must haul some serious ass.

We came across what looks to be the next generation 2009 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition pickup truck. Loaded with a chrome grille, custom 20 inch wheels, black monotone paint accents, and custom orange flames on the hood and sides of the truck.

K&N have released their cold air intake kit for the 2008 Toyota Tundra V8 which allows for a 14 horsepower increase.

Flowmaster have developed a new pro series muffler called “shortie” which features a compact 12 inch long muffler. Available in either a 3 inch or 3.5 inch diameter inlet and outlet, the new mufflers integrate Flowmasters sound cancellation technology. The muffler is constructed out of 409S stainless steel and is proudly made in the USA. For more information check out www.hushpower.com.

Baer Brakes have released their exclusive offroad racing brake 6 piston kit. The six piston calipers include a one bleeder system with an internal cross over to prevent accidents and potential breaks while on the trail. The system itself retails for approximately $630 each. For more information visit www.baer.com

Ground Force have released a 2 inch to 4 inch lowering kit for the 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck. The suspension system is comprised of aftermarket lowering springs, shocks, front coil springs, blocks and all the necessary hardware. For more information visit www.groundforce.com.

Airaid now offering a cold air intake for the 2002 to 2009 Dodge Ram 4.7 liter pickup trucks. Designed as an easy installation, the intake can help increase gas mileage by 5 miles per gallon and provides great acceleration benefits. For more information check out www.airaid.com

Hellwig Products are now offering an adjustable rear sway bar for the 2005 to 2008 Nissan Frontier pickup truck. Designed to reduce body roll by up to 40 percent, the sway bar is made out of 4140 heat treated chromolly steel. For more information check out www.hellwigproducts.com.

Hellwig Products have also released their EZ984 helper springs for the 2004 to 2008 Ford F-150 pickup trucks. They are rated for 2,000 pounds to help level your load in the bed. For more information check out www.hellwigproducts.com

Hellwig Products are launching their air helper springs for the 2005 to 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 pickup truck. The springs are designed to assist with the extra load that can be applied to the light duty truck, especially for camping gear. For more information check out www.hellwigproducts.com.

Ford brought their Raptor F-150 pickup truck to SEMA which actually is leaving as we speak for the famous Baja 1,000 race in Baja California towards the end of this month. Cool truck!

Browsing through the new products showcase here at SEMA, we came across this cool iPhone interface that connects to your vehicles OBDII port and allows you to view diagnostics and performance data via iPhone or iPod touch.

Sign us up!

AMP Research are continuously pushing the envelope with the automotive industry and are working on two new patented products, a Dual Access lid for your pickup truck bed and center console. How it works is with a unique latching system that allows you to open the lid from either side. Check out Truckblog for further developments!

Off Road Evolution’s EVO Crawler Jeep is one slick offroading vehicle. The suspension has been upgraded with EVO coil overs for the front and rear, EVO custom bump stop, skid plate, drive shaft, fenders, and axles. A custom ARB bumper occupies the front end with winch assembly.

Here at the SEMA show Lucky Taco brought their custom SMART car complete with a sombrero. What are your thoughts?

Exploring some more of the outside vehicles today, we stumbled across this Militarized Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

It sports all the details from the old Jeep CJ’s popular during WWII.

Protech have released their all aluminum welded tail gate replacement and custom tool box for common pickup trucks and SUV’s. The assembly also has a rear rack to protect the rear window and has mounts for offroad lights. For more information visit www.protech.net

Tiregate came to SEMA this week with their Chevrolet Silverado desert truck that has been outfitted with CST Suspension long travel kit, Fox 2.5 inch coil over shocks, 17″ ATX wheels wrapped with 35″ Toyo Open Country tires, custom light bar, Volant intake, Bully Dog programmer, KC offroad lights and wrapped in APE custom graphics.

Right outside the North Hall is this black Hummer H3T featuring the Diamond Back-X Cover, a Line-X’d version of their truck cover.

Innovative Customs brought their super extra mega long bed Dodge Ram MegaCab truck to SEMA this year. This thing is looooong! 22′6″ long, which is 6″ longer than a stock F-250 CrewCab with a long bed.

I actually saw this Hummer pull up while we were detailing our trucks. It just felt full on G.I. and when we looked at the signage we were correct.

I say it’s a safe bet our boys overseas would kick some serious ass if they were all issued Humvees like this one!

Located outside the South Hall is this extreme lifted Chevy pickup that looks to be half finished (?) on its way to monster truckdom. We’re confused.

Rolling on tis 24″ wheels and Toyo tires, Alpine Electronics’ Mercedez GL550 features their IVA-W505 head unit.

Walking around the show we came across a concept Toyota Land Cruiser with a pickup bed. Interesting little rig.

This Toyota Tundra dually concept truck is right outside the South Hall and features dual coil-overs in the front and AMP Research Power Steps.

We are live at the 2008 SEMA show!

Just cleaned up our two project vehicles and the live blogging officially starts NOW!