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Aftermarket Daily News Tuesday, October 31, 2017 7 8 Tuff Truck Bag: Heavy Duty, Waterproof Cargo Bag On a dry day, the bed of your truck works great for hauling gear to and from your hunting spot, fishing lake, campsite or sports event, but how do you transport your gear when rain or snow is in the forecast? The new Tuff Truck Bag solves this problem. Tough, durable, waterproof and resist- ant to the elements, the Tuff Truck Bag keeps your luggage and gear safe and dry when in the bed of your truck. Measuring 40 inches wide by 50 inches long and 22 inches tall, this large but lightweight bag can hold almost anything you'd normally haul in your truck, and it is a great alterna- tive to and more economical than a bed cover, cap or truck bed canopy. The heavy duty, commercial grade 40-inch opening zips from end to end on the front, and even goes around the bag's corner areas to create a "large mouth" opening. A waterproof, triple-layered, fold-over flap covers the zipper to protect your cargo from water and other outdoor elements. All Tuff Truck Bags are made from waterproof, heavy duty, non-breathable PVC material and all seams are water-tight sealed using heat fusion weld- ing. Heavy duty metal rings are fused in all eight bag corners in order to easily fasten the truck bag to any truck. Four adjustable bungee cords are included with each Tuff Truck Bag. The Tuff Truck Bag has also been designed to fit snug into any full or mid- size truck bed, but not take over all of the bed space so that you can still use your truck bed if needed. The bags can even be used in conjunction with traditional pick- up truck toolboxes to maximize storage space. The Tuff Truck Bag easily collapses to stow when not in use and can be rolled up for storage in the included tote bag. The waterproof and weatherproof Tuff Truck Bag is available in black or tan. It holds 26 cubic feet of space and is easy to install, with set up in under a minute. Visit Tuff Truck Bag at booth #38153. For more information, go to www.tufftruck bag.com, call 205.492.5027 or email jason@tufftruckbag.com. Cushion Hard Surfaces with the Kneeler Pad and Seat The padded Dan-Am Kneeler is ideal for any job requiring a technician to kneel down on hard surfaces. According to the company, the Kneeler allows a technician to comfortably kneel on a grated paint booth or con- crete floors for masking or painting vehicles down low, and washing and detailing. The pad is light, durable and easy-to-clean with soap and water, while it is not affected by paint thinner or acetone used to remove paint over- spray. KNE0002 Dan-Am also sells the Dan-Am Stadium Seat, a comfortable stadi- um seat. It's great for sitting on the bleacher watching a game, hunting, fishing, or use it to kneel on when gardening. It is light- weight and easy to carry with a built-in handle. Other features are: it is reversible with cup holders on one side and the seat on the other; it floats and is waterproof so you can tie it to your inner tube when float- ing down the river or swimming in the pool. The pad is also easy-to- clean with soap and water and is solvent resistant. SSBR1 For more information, visit booth #10609, call 800.533.8016 or go to www.satausa.com. Staying Current – Choosing the Right Alternator Air conditioning, fuel injection, electric fans, GPS and other modern amenities are becoming the norm in hot rods. All of these systems are designed to enhance performance or are simply creature com- forts, but one area that must be addressed when updating your hot rod is the charg- ing system. Powermaster Performance, a West Chicago, Illinois-based company has been designing and building alternators for the performance aftermarket for 25 years. Powermaster explains that the most important step in choosing an alter- nator is to review the current demands from the electronic components on your car. For instance, a typical set of head- lights and tail lamps use 5-6 amps (up to 10-amps for a Halogen and HIDs), a sin- gle electric fan can pull 30-40 amps (twice that with a twin system), air con- ditioning up to 20 amps, fuel pump, air compressors for suspensions, power win- dows, etc. When you start to look at each cir- cuit, you'll see that the numbers add up quickly and can easily out-perform your factory alternator. Choose one that exceeds your demands and look at both the idle output as well as peak. Another consideration is the deci- sion to go with a one-wire alternator ver- sus an OEM-style connection (often regarded as 3-wire connection). The jury on this one is strongly divided, but the major difference is how the alternator starts to charge. With an OEM-style connection, the alternator is turned on, or excited, by receiving a 12- volt signal from the ignition switch. As soon as the engine starts, the alternator is charg- ing. One-wire alternators, known as self-exciting, have an internal sensing circuit that turns on the charging cir- cuit once it reaches a certain rpm. Powermaster's one-wire alternators easily begin charging at 800-1000 rpm and keeps charging even at lower rpm. Less wiring for an overall easier and cleaner installation. No matter which alternator you select, one of the most important installa- tion tips to consider is the gauge and length of the charge wire. Remember, stock wiring was designed to handle 40- 50 amps on a good day, and if you start pulsing high current through old, original wiring, things are not going to go well. High-output alternators require a path to the battery positive terminal and the charge wire must be large enough to make sure the electrons get there effec- tively. Powermaster offers a number of different gauge and length charge wires to fit any application. The alternator and charging system are going to determine how well anything electrical operates on your car. Proper current and output levels will also ensure the longevity of these accessories so make sure you have an alternator that can keep up with your car's requirements. Visit Powermaster Performance at booth #22981. For more information, go to www.powermasterperformance.com, email sales@powermasterperformance.com or call 630.957.4019. BOLT Locks Announces Products for 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL and Renegade Models BOLT ® Locks is debuting select "One Key Lock Technology" lock products from its line for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Renegade models. The durable and precision locks are made specifically for these popular Jeep mod- els and work with Jeep's center cut keys to offer convenient security. Initially, BOLT will offer its receiv- er locks, coupler pin locks, padlocks, cable locks and off-vehicle coupler locks that can be used to secure trailers as well as other gear. Both newly designed Jeep models offer a combina- tion of modern style with an abundance of functionality and ruggedness to han- dle both everyday activities as well as weekend excursions. BOLT Locks are a tough and reliable aftermarket accesso- ry item to help Jeep owners secure their valuables. BOLT uses "Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology" to permanently pro- gram the lock to the Jeep's ignition key the very first time the key is inserted into the specially made lock cylinder. Using patented technology, the cylinder is uniquely coded with the help of spring- loaded plate tumblers that match the spe- cific ignition key. This feature creates one-key convenience for vehicle owners that can be used to unlock any number of BOLT locks. To help deter theft, BOLT Locks are made with a proprietary design that resists picking and bumping. The rugged materials used in BOLT Locks include an electroless nickel-plated carbon steel pin or shaft assembly that makes each type of lock strong and durable enough to stand up to demanding jobs. Severe weather and years of repeated use are no match for the automotive-grade stainless steel lock shutter, protective rubber shell and six- plate tumbler sidebar used in BOLT Locks. "Jeep owners typically bring a lot of gear with them on their outdoor adventures. Our BOLT Locks help them secure everything from their trail- er to their rooftop mounted valuables with just one key, their ignition key," explained National Sales Manager Erika Garcia. "BOLT Lock products have become very popular within the Jeep community. We'll be expanding our offerings with a new Jeep Hood Lock, Jeep Spare Tire Carrier Lock and J-Mount Locks in the coming months." About BOLT (Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology) BOLT locks come with a limited lifetime warranty. Find a BOLT retailer by using the zip code finder, www.boltlock.com/retail- finder. BOLT locks are also available at 4- Wheel Parts stores, www.advance autoparts.com, Cabela's, Pep Boys and Summit Racing (www.summitracing.com). Visit BOLT Locks at booth #33169. For more information, go to www.boltlock.com, email info@boltlock.com or call 844.972.7547. Follow BOLT at www.face book.com/boltlock, Instagram @boltlock or Twitter @BOLTLock.

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