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The new Ford Ranger is a capable and stylish upgrade on the old classic---and it's better than ever thanks to a growing catalog of aftermarket options.

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New Ford Ranger Plays Nice With Aftermarket Offerings

May 4, 2019May 10, 2022 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 2019 Ford Ranger, addictive desert designs, Aftermarket Bumpers, Aftermarket Solutions, Air Design USA, ARB, BAK, Body Armor 4x4, Cat-back exhaust, DeeZee, Extang, Ford Ranger, GEM Tubes, Go Rhino, Hex Side Steps, Iron Cross, Magnaflow, Off Road Accessories, Retrax, Road Armor, Rugged Ridge, Side Steps, Tonneau Covers, TrailFX, Truck Hero, Truxedo, UnderCover ArmorFlex, WARN

It was a sad day in December of 2011, when the last Ford Ranger rolled off the assembly line in

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The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is more than just a Wrangler with a truck bed.

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Vehicle Spotlight: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Freshens Up a Stale Segment

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments 2020 Jeep Gladiator, addictive desert designs, Jeep, Jeep Gladiator, Midsize Trucks, Rugged Ridge

Highly-anticipated and long-awaited, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is a breath of fresh air. While it certainly borrows (heavily) from its

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Ditch the roses and commit to something a little extra special this year. Check out these dozen Valentine’s Day gifts for car lovers that are sure kick your special enthusiast into high gear.

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12 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Car Lovers

February 6, 2019February 28, 2024 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Adams, Aero, Covercraft, Gearheads, Gift Ideas, Gift-Giving, Husky Liners, Meguiars, Rugged Ridge, Surf City, Turtle Wax, Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day Gifts, Weather Tech

It’s almost here. The day when millions of couples have their high hopes dashed by supermarket flowers and drug store

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There's no shame in asking for a helping hand from some tried-and-true aftermarket brands. FX recovery straps and rope shackles, as well as the WARN recovery kit, are must-have items in the trunk. Likewise, the ARB Speedy Seal Tire Repair Kit ensures those wheels are pointed toward home instead of awaiting a tow.

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Start Early! Outdoor and Off Road Gift-Giving Ideas for the Upcoming Holiday Season

November 30, 2018September 11, 2023 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Aftermarket Seating, ARB, Auxiliary Lighting, Battery Charger, Battery Power, Brandmotion, Covercraft, CTEK, Dash Cameras, Dash Cams, Ford Raptor, Furrion, Gift Ideas, GoPro, iLive, LED lighting, Light Bar, Off Road, Off Road Enthusiasts, Off Road Gear, Off-Roading, Performance Tool, Portable Battery Charger, Powersports, Recovery Gear, Rigid Industries, RIGID Reflect, Rugged Ridge, RV, Seat Covers, Smittybilt, Toy Car, TrailFX, Traxxas, Truck and Off-Road, UTV, Vision-X, WARN, WASP, Weego, Winegard ConnecT

Really, is it ever too early to celebrate Christmas? The season of holiday gift-giving is now among us. Then again,

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1st Annual SoldierCon

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SoldierCon: Unlikely Marriage of Comics and Cars

November 13, 2018August 26, 2022 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Air Design, Bullydog, Carlos Molina, Projekt Cars, Rugged Ridge, SoldierCon, Spawn, Truck Hero, Veterans Day

It’s never a bad time to thank a veteran, but the Veterans Day season of mid-November is especially appropriate. If

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The soft spot of any beast is its belly, and your truck is of no exception. Leaving it unprotected is asking for problems. Here are some simple and proven upgrades you can make to ensure premium undercarriage protection.

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Toughen Up: Undercarriage Protection Upgrades for Your Truck or Off-Road Rig

November 6, 2018April 20, 2022 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments ARB, Brakes, Bushwacker, Differential Covers, Fab Fours, Fluid Film, Rhino Liner, Rock Sliders, Rocker Panels, Rugged Ridge, Rust Prevention, Skid Plates, Smittybilt, Steel Brake Lines, Trail Armor, Undercarriage Protection, Undercoating

When you’re in a truck, you can feel the nature of the beast surrounding you. The big bumpers up front,

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We live in a culture rich with choice. There are 100 shampoos on the grocery store shelf. There are 1,500 channels that can be streamed to our TVs. And if you like to get off road, and love to do it at night, then you already know how many 4x4 lighting options there are on the market.

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4×4 Lighting Solutions for Blazing a Nighttime Trail

October 26, 2018October 23, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments 4x4, 4x4 Lighting, Halogen, Hella Northern, HID, JW Speaker, KC Hilites, LED, Off Road, PIAA, Pro Comp, Rigid Industries, Rugged Ridge, TrailFX, Vision-X, Westin, Xray Vision

We live in a culture rich with choices. There are 100 shampoos on the grocery store shelf. There are 1,500

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These young guns know how to throw down a build.. or two... or THREE!

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Next on the List for Hotshot Crew at Auto Definitions… SEMA 2018

September 19, 2018April 21, 2022 Gerald Charles 0 Comments addictive desert designs, Auto Definitions, Fabtech, Fox Shocks, Iron Cross Automotive, Jeep, Keystone, Keystone Big Show, Maxxis, Mickey Thompson, Rugged Ridge, SEMA, SEMA 2018, Smittybilt, TrailFX, WARN

At long last, fall is finally in the air. The leaves are turning, and pumpkin spice everything is the flavor

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Tech Corner: Rugged Ridge LED Brake Ring…on an FJ?

July 20, 2018May 16, 2022 Blake Bonser 0 Comments FJ, FJ Cruiser, LED, LED Ring, lighting, Rugged Ridge, Third Brake Light, Toyota

Last year we covered the introduction of the Rugged Ridge Third Brake Light LED Ring. It’s a great little upgrade

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Nelson Moniz, a lifelong enthusiast with a long list of builds under his belt.

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Nelson Moniz: Equal Parts Passion and Leadership

July 13, 2018July 13, 2018 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Aeromotive, Anzo, Auburn, AutoMeter, Automotive Passion, B&M, BBK, Be Cool, BedRug, Bestop, Bushwacker, Centerforce, Dart, DiabloSport, Edelbrock, Eibach, Exedy, Flowmaster, Ford Racing, Hurst, K&N, Keystone, Leadership, Leer, Magnaflow, Mickey Thompson, Mopar, Moser, MSD, Nelson Moniz, Nitrous Oxide, PIAA, RCI, Rugged Ridge, SCT, Skyjacker, Smittybilt, Stoptech, Superchips, Ultra Wheels, Ventshade, Volant, Weld Racing

Leadership, in any industry, is about action. Giving back as much as you receive—engaging your team, empowering others, sharing your

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