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SEMA Booth – Ford

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With SEMA around the corner, we thought we would spend this week showing you some of the lifted trucks and SUV’s your favorite company is bringing to the show. We’ll also tell you about their booths and whether we think it’s worth stopping by if you are there. First up, FORD trucks.

Even though this is only a toy truck for the kids, you still shouldn’t make something this ugly. Are they trying to replace a fire truck? Why? Firetrucks are fine as is. The problem here is that little kids will think this is cool, will buy a lifted truck just like it in their 20’s, and only then find out it’s ugly when they see their friends laughing. Sorry Ford, but this one is a dud.

The other truck Ford is bringing is the F150 Ecoboost with a 4″ Skyjacker lift. We actually like the Ecoboost truck (without the hideous paint job), but why the hideous fender flares and front end? Why isn’t Ford bringing a big F250 lifted 10″ with Toyo’s and Rockstar wheels?

SoCal SAYS: We give Ford a “D” grade for their SEMA trucks. They are both pretty ugly, but we gave a “D” because they have a lifted truck that is environmentally friendly. Let’s hope Ford brings their “A” game to SEMA 2012.

Gibson to Offer Big Discounts at SEMA

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Gibson Performance will be attending the 2011 SEMA show at Booth# 22961 Central Hall. The SEMA show is a great opportunity to learn about new products, obtain once a year show specials, and meet your account reps. Why is it important to swing by the Gibson Performance Exhaust Booth #22961? Here are a few:

1) Be the FIRST to place your pre order on the “Metal Mulisha Exhaust” and “Mulisha Tips”
2) 50% Discount off JOBBER pricing on stocking orders of Gibson and Metal Mulisha Exhaust system
3) See Gibson’s NEW 2012 Product Line up and be the first to market
4) A Chance to WIN a First article Metal Mulisha Exhaust, Brian Deegan Signed Hat, and T-shirt
5) Grab your FREE Metal Mulisha/ Gibson Poster
6) Meet Brian Deegan founder of “Metal Mulisha” November 1st 2-3:30 pm

If you are serious about increasing your sales and want to jump on board with a new brand and product line stop by the Gibson Booth and see what opportunities we may have for you. Ask for Shawn Gibson and tell him SoCalTrucks.com sent you.

Ford SVT Raptor unleashed at SEMA

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The Ford SVT Raptor is one of the most extreme off-road trucks to ever come from the factory. But, when it comes to the SEMA Show and Las Vegas — which happens to take place there early next month — stock doesn’t cut it. Enter the Addictive Desert Design/JPM Coachworks Luxury Performance Raptor. Its spec sheet includes some of the best who’s who in the aftermarket industry.
Based on a black-on-black 2011 Raptor SVT SuperCrew, the Addictive Desert Design/JPM Coachworks Luxury Performance Raptor has visited some of the best aftermarket company in the industry. First stop was at Hennessey Performance where John and his crew blessed it with the VelociRaptor 600 SC package giving it 605 horsepower from the addition of a supercharger.
Next it traveled down to JPM Coachworks in Temple, Georgia for a complete interior overhaul featuring Royal Hides from Edelman Leather and Alcantara. It continued on to High Desert Mobile in Albuquerque, New Mexico for an audio upgrade complete with Mosconi amplifiers, Blackhole sound deadening, and Tsunami wiring harnesses and connectors. It also received a NAV-TV system that integrates front and rear Chasecam 3 cameras into the Ford navigation system for better visibility around the outside. The components are controlled by a JPM Coachwork control panel custom mounted in the center console. Visualogic fabricated a custom head rest mounted rear seat entertainment system.

After the interior and audio/video was complete the modified Raptor moved onto Addictive Desert Designs for some more off-road pieces: Stealth front and rear bumpers, Rigid LED lighting, rock guards, aftermarket front and rear suspension (King Shocks 3-inch coil-over shocks in the front and a 3-inch triple bypass piggyback setup in the rear with 14 inches of travel) and Fuel Hostage wheels (with bead-locks installed by Marsh Racing) wrapped in Goodyear MTR Kevlar tires. Baer Brakes provided Extreme Plus Calipers and 15-inch rotors.

The Raptor then travelled to California where Hi Tech Collision in Costa Mesa added some custom touches to the bodywork. Spintech Muffler added a one-off true dual exhaust system that dumps the spent fumes toward the ground just before the rear axle. The bed, wheel-wells, underside, and bottom 12 inches of the body were coated by Line-X.

Renny Doyle of Detailing Success finished off the project with a 12-step process to get the factory paint completely smooth in preparation for XPEL STEALTH Protection Film to protect the truck’s paint finish.

Affliction Clothing will hold a contest to name the beast [something shorter and catchier than Addictive Desert Design/JPM Coachworks Luxury Performance Raptor]. Participants could also win prizes. To keep up with the build and contest visit the official page (http://luxuryraptor.com/) or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LuxuryRaptor)

Source and Photo courtesy of: http://www.ford-trucks.com

Read more: http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2011/163_news111019_luxury_ford_raptor_2011_sema/index.html#ixzz1bQRfFVrG

SoCal Says: This truck is pretty legit, and we look forward to seeing it at SEMA. Also, kudos to Affliction Clothing for sponsoring the contest of the naming of the new truck. Get out there and submit some names.

King Shocks to Debut New Products at SEMA

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King Shocks will debut a new 3.0 kit for the Ford, Raptor, a 3.0 Internal Bypass shock (IBP) and their newly revised catalog at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) November 1-7 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 3.0 Raptor kit and the 3.0 IBP will be on display in the New Products Pavilion.

King’s new 3.0 Raptor kit features large, 3.0-inch diameter shocks front and rear. The Internal bypass in front comes with the Wide Range Compression adjuster for quick compression adjustments with the twist of a knob. In the rear, the kit uses a 3.0-inch, 3-tube external bypass shock that offers position sensitive compression and rebound adjustment. The kit gives you a huge gain in performance and versatility compared to the factory shocks.

The 3.0 IBP is a revolutionary position sensitive, monotube, internal bypass shock that offers remarkable damping performance in a compact package. At the King booth you can give our hand operated IBP shock a try so you can feel how smooth and effective the position sensitive internal bypass valving works, it will amaze you. King will also have numerous vehicles on display throughout the show for you to enjoy.

The King Shocks booth will be in the south hall, upper level, space #36121. Stop by to get the new 2011 King Shocks catalog and to check out our full line of innovative products for UTV’s, bolt-on OEM upgrades, race vehicles and just about anything else on four wheels that throws dirt, rocks, mud or sand. Product specialists will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the many products and services offered by King.
Photos by: Mike Ingalsbee, MikesRacePhoto.com

SoCal SAYS: Although we aren’t big fans of the Raptor, this is a legit 3.0 IBP shock from King. If you are at SEMA, make sure to stop by their booth.