John Mata Jr.
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September 30, 2025
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Features
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WHILE there have been huge explosions in the market with products for C10 and F-Series platforms, as well as for late-model performance and off-road trucks, you might start to wonder about the industry’s support for your favorite mini-truck.
Mini-truckin’ isn’t dead—that’s for sure. With that in mind, we did some digging around for new parts, tools, and accessories you can use to get your project ready for peak summer show season. While there are plenty of tried-and-true products that have been readily available for years, we instead turned our focus onto new and exciting products to help dial in your ride by adjusting its suspension, increasing performance, adding creature comforts, or simply refreshing it and keeping it clean.
We also did group the modern day ‘mini’ models (mid-size) to make sure we covered all the bases for those working with something newer. Follow along to see what’s new on the scene!
Whether you have a GM, Ford, or Dodge mini, this signature brown bucket seat package from LMC Truck will fit! Upgrade your 1982-2004 Chevy S10/Blazer or GMC Sonoma/Jimmy, 1983-2011 Ranger or 1972-1993 Dodge pickup with a modern seating arrangement. This seat set comes fully assembled, and features premium-grade brown vinyl that sports an attractive distressed leather-like appearance. The ergonomically shaped cushions are made with high-density, injection-molded foam to ensure comfort with proper support. There’s no going wrong here!
LMC Truck
800-562-8782
www.lmctruck.com
This innovative system starts with a basic frame kit that’s both sturdy and fully customizable to fit your exact bed dimensions. Designed with simplicity in mind, the frame assembles quickly and provides a strong foundation for mounting your bed floor. The optional hinge kit, which installs directly to the frame, is designed for straightforward application to your truck bed, and converts the bed floor into a tilting panel for easy access to the rear chassis section. Choose between gas shocks or an electric lift system to best suit your preference and build style.
Pros-Pick
888-515-7489
https://pros-pick.com
This controller gives you complete control over aftermarket electric fans. It provides multiple features, and limits the initial fan-start amperage, which is ideal for large single and dual electric fan applications. The fan application temperature is easily adjusted between approximately 160-240 degrees Fahrenheit with a built-in pot screw. Provisions are included in the circuitry and connections to make adding an optional manual override switch easy.
Flex-A-Lite
800-851-1510
www.flex-a-lite.com
This one-gallon spray-on solution delivers a powerful 2-in-1 barrier against both heat and sound, making it easier than ever to upgrade your ride while saving time and money. Engineered with advanced ceramic microsphere technology, ATAC reflects heat up to 370 degrees Fahrenheit, and dampens road noise and vibration—all in one easy step! The water-based, non-toxic formula applies effortlessly to interior steel or aluminum surfaces using a brush, roller, or spray gun, and covers up to 75 square feet per gallon.
Design Engineering Inc.
800-264-9472
www.designengineering.com
This unit has completely changed the way a typical small port (slow) air manifold has ever been built. It features a SMC 3/8-inch brass fast valve machined right in and is 4.5 times faster than the norm on lift speed. Drop speed has been kept at a comfortable speed, don’t worry! This manifold is available in anodized black with optional solid brass end caps to pay tribute to the history of air-ride—when fast brass valves were all the rage.
Standard Air Company
812-568-3060
www.thorbros.com
This suspension kit is designed to deliver high-performance handling and a sportier, lowered appearance without compromising factory ride quality. With these springs installed, your 2022-2025 Maverick will not only look better, but it will also stop quicker and corner faster too!
Eibach
800-507-2338
www.eibach.com
Accuair understands that space can be an issue when mounting an air-ride system, so it has recently released a 90-degree 3/8-inch push-to-connect plug to assist. This plug is perfect for use with its Endo VT air tanks, or when plumbing hard lines and other types of tanks in confined spaces.
Accuair
833-247-3696
www.accuair.com
One Gauge has partnered with Mako Motorsports to provide 1994-2009 Ford Ranger instrument cluster replacements. These kits include everything needed to get your digital dash going. Start with a basic gauge kit or go all-out with a full custom builder package to truly get the most bang for your buck!
One Gauge
www.theonegauge.com
Flaming River’s latest custom tilt steering column is engineered with an upgraded turn signal switch and is available in both floor shift and column shift options. This pre-airbag column includes the ability to control wiper speed, windshield spray, and cruise control. Designed for easy installation, it’s the ultimate solution to enhance your ride—combining style and functionality seamlessly. Available in black powdercoat, paintable mill, or polished finish.
Flaming River
800-648-8022
www.flamingriver.com
If you’re setting up your S10 to take on autocross and road courses, QA1’s Pro-Touring upper and lower control arm kits will come in handy. The one-inch-longer upper ball joint stud improves camber gain to keep the tire contact patch optimal for superior cornering grip. QA1’s ball joints are adjustable and rebuildable for tuning with different stud lengths. Robotically welded and featuring a high-quality powdercoat finish, these arms were built to offer a lifetime of service and performance.
QA1
952-985-5675
www.qa1.net
Designed for 2015-2022 Chevy Colorado, Anzo’s full LED projector headlights boast a cool initiation sequence when you unlock your truck, a sequential turn signal feature, as well as superior build quality that meets all SAE and DOT standards. For those with the new 2023+ 3rd Gen Colorado, check in with Anzo for headlight offerings for your truck too!
Anzo USA
888-360-3696
www.anzousa.com
Speedmaster’s 6-inch air cleaner assembly is CNC-machined from billet aluminum and is available in two different finish options— black (shown) or red anodized finish. Designed to solve low hood clearance issues, it also features a washable filter for convenience. Enhance the performance of your truck’s engine and appearance under the hood with one simple addition.
Speedmaster
310-361-0020
www.speedmaster79.com
This is the ultimate solution for restoring and maintaining the brilliance of your billet aluminum wheels and accessories. Billet Brite protects and preserves your polished surfaces, delivering a long-lasting shine—perfect for show season!
Billet Specialties
800-245-5382
www.billetspecialties.com
Here is everything you need to start using Wizards Select Pro compounds in your shop. Use the high-speed rotary polisher to quickly level sand scratches down. This kit includes 3 pads, 3 compounds, a bottle of Mist-N-Shine, and a detailing cloth all wrapped up in one easy-to-purchase kit. Apply the finishing touches to your truck’s fresh paint job or bring its old color back to life with this package!
Wizards Products
763-497-5155
www.wizardsproducts.com
This tire offers exceptional performance with technologies for precise handling in wet and dry conditions, as well as strong wet braking. The Eagle 1 Asymmetric 6 tire also features lightweight construction, provides quick steering response, enhances ride quality, and reduces road noise too!
Goodyear
800-667-8138
www.goodyear.com
Nissan Frontier owners can take advantage of Spyder Auto’s LED taillight offering for 2005-2021 models. Upgrade the old, worn-out factory housings with these modern units. These lights are constructed from high-quality materials to ensure durability and proper fitment.
Spyder Auto
833-513-1350
www.spyderauto.com
Check out this all-new performance muffler system that will help get the most from your Ford Ranger’s I-4 2.3L engine. It features Magnaflow’s No Drone Technology (NDT), 3-inch mandrel-bent stainless-steel tubing, and dual 3.5-inch black-coated exhaust tips.
Magnaflow
800-990-0905
www.magnaflow.com
Raceline is a well-known name in the wheel game, and offers a series of select wheel offerings that are designed exclusively for mini-truck fitments. The ‘Famous’, ‘Static’, and ‘Xtreme’ wheels are all available in many diameter, width, and finish options to best fit the style of your ride!
Raceline
800-529-4335
www.racelinewheels.com
Kicker’s LX Series amps are the successors to its legendary IQ and KX amp models. This LX1300.7 unit is manufactured with the highest quality materials and reintroduces robust DSP-controlled options like gain-matching and parametric bass boost to go along with its high-power output. This 7-channel amp also features LED accent lighting with intensity control, full-differential inputs, as well as an included LX Control Center for increased functionality and optimal sound experience.
Kicker
405-624-8510
www.kicker.com
This system features an innovative bracket design, stainless steel hardware, and billet aluminum spacers. The Reaper kit is proudly CNC-machined in the USA, and available in 4 finish options—polished, C3 Clear, Stealth Black, and Black Diamond. Increase the performance and appearance of your truck’s power plant.
CVF Racing
651-356-8593
www.cvfracing.com
Designed to make a professional body technician blush, this sander delivers the power to confidently sand body filler. The innovative ergonomic shape, speed dial, and variable speed trigger provide ultimate control throughout its 3,200-12,000 RPM range. The optimized battery isolation system secures pack connection, controls vibration transmitted to the battery, and ensures proper fitment at all times.
Milwaukee
800-729-3878
www.milwaukeetool.com
The R-TB8 full-range truck speaker boxes are engineered to fit neatly behind the seats of trucks and SUVs. These boxes feature an 8-inch bass driver for great low frequency response and soft-dome tweeters for smooth, clear highs. These boxes are priced per pair—one for the driver side and one for the passenger side.
Retro Manufacturing
888-325-1555
www.retromanufacturing.com
Never be stranded with a dead battery again. This is the only automotive lithium battery with wireless built-in jump starting. Simply press the button on the included wireless key fob and get back on the road! This is a great battery to have when taking long road trips. The RE-START is available in all OEM sizes, weighs 70% less than lead/acid batteries, and has 2X the cranking power—with a lifespan of 8-10 years!
Antigravity Batteries
310-527-2330
www.antigravitybatteries.com
Each of these knobs is expertly hand-painted with automotive-grade paints and finishes. Gennie Shifter offers lots of different styles and colors to choose from, and all of them provide a comprehensive range of reducers and adapters to fit almost any vehicle.
Gennie Shifter
303-623-1963
www.gennieshifter.com
All American Billet has designed this tray to fit 34/78 Optima batteries, but it is also adaptable with plenty of other batteries as well. It includes four ½-inch holes for universal mounting and two steel socket head hold-down bolts. The tray comes delivered in unfinished steel and is made in the USA.
All American Billet
844-245-5381
www.allamericanbillet.com
Eddie Motorsports specially designed this jack for ultra-low vehicles and comes in two different sizes and weight capacities. The smaller size measures 15x5x2 inches overall when collapsed and the larger size measures 21×6.5×2.5 inches. Choose the size that works best with your lowered pickup, and get one of the most unique jacks out there.
Eddie Motorsports
909-581-7398
www.eddiemotorsports.com
This 86-piece tool kit is perfect for road trips! It’s loaded with premium-quality curated tools to perform vehicle maintenance or common trail repairs on the go. Each tool is easy to access when it’s needed, and the whole roll-up stashes away nicely when it’s time to go. Order this convenient package online or at your local Ford dealership.
Ford
www.ford.com
This kit offers R-Joints, heavy tubing, laser-cut bracketry, as well as a Panhard bar to position the rear axle side to side. Ridetech’s parallel kit is also slightly more straightforward for the casual installer to visualize and install because there are fewer bar mounts to deal with. This 4-link package is available separately, with air springs and weld-on bracketry, bolt-on rear-mounted air spring brackets, or with ShockWaves.
Ridetech
812-482-2932
www.ridetech.com
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