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Your Next Truck Upgrade Might Be Right Here!

By Chris Hamilton

October 12, 2026

AS SEEN IN OUR Street Trucks JULY 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now!

The Right Hardware for Your Hauler

Scott’s Hotrods ‘n Customs’

New ApeX4 Chassis is a fully TIG-welded, built-to-order 4×4 platform featuring FOX coilovers, Wilwood brakes, reinforced Ford 9-inch housings, and heavy-duty four-link suspension components designed to deliver serious on-road comfort and off-road capability for classic truck builds.

Scott’s Hotrods ‘n Customs https://scottshotrods.com 865-951-2081

Detroit Speed’s

Billet Tailgate Kit for 1981–1986 Chevrolet and GMC trucks upgrades the factory tailgate with a precision-engineered system featuring a billet handle, Delrin trunnions, and rubber-coated support cables for smoother operation, better alignment, and a modern rattle-free feel.

Detroit Speed https://www.detroitspeed.com 704-662-3272

Air Lift Performance’s

New ALP4 Upgrade Kits provide an easy plug-and-play upgrade for existing 3P and 3H systems, adding smarter ride control, improved diagnostics, adaptive pressure management, and wireless app connectivity through a compact billet all-in-one manifold design.

Air Lift Performance https://www.airliftperformance.com 800-248-0892

Howards Cams

Extreme Black Severe Application Valves combine high-rpm performance with long-term durability thanks to their forged stainless-steel construction, black nitride treatment, and undercut stems designed to improve airflow, reduce friction, and handle demanding naturally aspirated, boosted, or nitrous-fed engine combinations.

Summit Racing Equipment www.summitracing.com 800-230-3030

Billet Specialties’

New Innovator SLC wheel features an aggressive, angular spoke design with forged 6061 aluminum construction and spun 6061 rims, delivering lightweight strength, custom styling, and standout looks in sizes ranging from 17 to 28 inches.

Billet Specialties https://billetspecialties.com 800-245-5382

Goerend Transmission’s

latest flexplate technology highlights the critical balance between strength, flexibility, and fatigue resistance, using advanced materials and engineering principles to better withstand the constant torque, thrust, and stress loads found in high-performance and heavy-duty drivetrain applications.

Goerend Transmission https://www.goerend.com 563-778-2719