Chris Hamilton
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August 18, 2026
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AS SEEN IN OUR MAY 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now!
Billet Specialties’ SLG Series Bandit wheel elevates classic style with a forged 6061-T6 center and lightweight spun-aluminum rim, offering 17- to 28-inch diameters, up to 1.75-inch caliper clearance for six-piston setups, and multiple finishes to dominate any show. The SLC Series Starliner delivers aggressive machined aesthetics in the same size range, with enhanced 1.875-inch caliper space and premium polish or powdercoat options for standout street presence. Rounding out the lineup, the Pro Touring Series Keystone provides three forging profiles for staggered fitments, combining superior strength, brake compatibility, and customizable finishes to lock in performance and style for demanding builds.
Billet Specialties
www.billetspecialties.com
800-245-5382
ARP’s 2026 expansion includes nearly 60 new kits of polished stainless or black oxide-treated 8740 chrome moly washers in SAE (1/4- to 3/4-inch) and metric (M6 to M18) sizes with standard or chamfered options, special anti-galling insert washers, and premium in-house nuts like 12-point, hex, Nyloc, self-locking Jet, K, and serrated flange styles for SAE coarse/fine and metric applications.
ARP
www.arp-bolts.com
800-826-3045
Air Lift’s ProSeries air spring kit (PN 77356) for 2024-2025 Ford Ranger 4WD (non-Raptor) provides up to 5,000 pounds of load-leveling support with double-bellow springs, internal jounce bumpers for smooth heavy-haul transitions, and detachable cradles for full suspension travel during overlanding, all in a bolt-on design requiring no drilling and ideal for professional installation.
Air Lift Company
www.airliftcompany.com
800-248-0892
Wilwood has introduced an extensive range of new braking solutions for the 1971–1991 Chevrolet K5 6-lug 4×4 platform, including two kit configurations designed for the big new Ford 9-inch differential with a 2.50-inch offset.
Wilwood
www.wilwood.com
805-388-1188
Chris Hamilton is an automotive journalist, editor, and lifelong truck enthusiast with extensive experience covering custom truck builds, fabrication, performance upgrades, aftermarket products, and a ...
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