Blood Sweat and Gears

The latest parts for you custom project

By Chris Hamilton

December 29, 2022

The Right Hardware for Your Hauler

’63-’87 C10 Chassis

The Grounded chassis includes all new front and rear airbag suspension. When aired out, it allows you to lay the frame on the ground with 29-inch-tall front and rear tires. Fully aired up, the chassis boasts a max ground clearance of 8 inches with minimal camber change. When aired down, it provides that aggressive 4-inch ride height that everyone wants.

In the rear, choose from two different coilover suspension options based on your needs and preferences. Both of these replace the outdated and under-performing truck arm suspension that’s seen on factory C10 frames.

Total Cost Involved Engineering, Inc. 800-984-6259 www.totalcostinvolved.com

Squarebody Truck Windshield Surrounds

Windshield frame and upper cowl panels for the ’73-’80 and ’81-’87 Chevy and GMC C/K Trucks are a direct replacement to your factory component and incorporate the windshield frame, outer A-pillars, and upper cowl just like OE. They also have produced these to the same gauge thickness on premium quality automotive grade steel. Each panel arrives EDP coated to protect against rust and corrosion prior to installation.

Auto Metal Direct 877-575-3586 www.autometaldirect.com

’67-’72 C10 Interior Insulation Kit

Eliminate unwanted heat and noise with these easy-to-install, pre-cut, vehicle-specific kits. The 1967-’72 regular-cab Chevy and GMC pickup kits achieve that goal by utilizing a combination of proven 2mm damping material and Boom Mat Under Carpet Lite while remaining lightweight for performance applications. The kits are an easy and affordable way to cruise in style and comfort while improving stereo performance and sound.

Design Engineering 800-264-9472 www.designengineering.com

High Performance Bass

All-new 10-inch and 12-inch subwoofers provide up to 1,500 watts peak power each. Pair that with the company’s premium single- and dual-ported subwoofer enclosures, and you have yourself the all the bump you need for any vehicle application.

Stinger Audio 727-732-3114 www.stingeroffroad.com

New Vintage USA Gauge Package

Upgrade the instrument cluster in your 1973-’96 Ford F-Series from ancient to modern with a New Vintage USA Gauge Package. It features New Vintage USA’s Direct Drive system that makes installation a lot easier. The electronic speedometer and tachometer have built-in drivers for all of the gauges, and wiring is literally as simple as 1-2-3.

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

Here’s what you  get with a New Vintage USA Gauge Package:  

2022 Ram 1500 Superchip

The 2022 Ram DT 5.7L has been added for Superchips tuning on the Flashpaq 3846-S1 and Dashpaq+ 30627-S1, as well as a quick option on Flashcal 3545-S1. The “DT” chassis Ram has a large amount of potential power, better economy, and room for customization locked inside of them, and Superchips is here with the key. Preloaded tunes can improve power and economy, and throttle maps are carefully curved to maximize your driving experience.

Holley 866-464-6553 www.holley.com