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BOLT LOCKS TO FEATURE “SHADOW GUARD” JEEP GLADIATOR AT SEMA SHOW

2021-10-15T17:54:50+00:00

BOLT Locks will spotlight the “Shadow Guard” Jeep Gladiator show vehicle in its SEMA Show booth #60177 located in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 2-5, 2021 as part of the automotive aftermarket’s biggest annual event. Created by Dave Doetsch of Doetsch Off-Road in Chandler, Ariz., the one-of-a-kind project truck is designed to be a dynamic mix of rock crawler and overlander that features BOLT’s “One-Key Lock Technology” for securing gear on and in the Jeep.
BOLT locks are used throughout the vehicle to keep gear and valuables safe with the company’s exclusive one-key convenience. All BOLT locks are quickly programmed the first time the ignition key is inserted into the BOLT lock cylinder. Once the key is inserted, spring-loaded plate tumblers move up and down, uniquely coding the cylinder to that specific key. Special security features on the tricked-out Jeep Gladiator include a BOLT JL/JT hood lock, BOLT padlocks and cable locks, as well as Locking Recovery Hooks, featuring BOLT’s integrated locking cylinders.
High-impact vinyl graphics wrap the Gladiator in satin black and are the inspiration for the vehicle’s name. The custom 3M vinyl finish mimics “Shadow,” while the “Guard” conveys BOLT’s ability to secure your possessions with superior lock technology.

“Doetsch’s Shadow Guard project truck brings BOLT One-Key Lock Technology together with custom design to demonstrate the possibilities for taking any Jeep to the next level in looks and secure storage,” said BOLT’s Sales Account Manager Jason Buckles.
The BOLT product line includes:
BOLT Cable Locks are made from six-foot by 1/4-inch coiled cable. They feature an automotive-grade lock shutter to keep out weather and debris and a six-plate tumbler sidebar that prevents picking and bumping.
BOLT Padlocks feature a spring-loaded, chrome-plated 5/16” diameter hardened steel shackle inside a crush-resistant body shell.
BOLT Coupler Pin Locks fit couplers from ½-inch to three and 3/8-inch and is adjustable in increments of 1/8-inch allowing for a snug fit in any size.
BOLT Receiver Locks feature a durable, stainless steel pin and an automotive-grade stainless steel lock shutter, with an auto-return spring that automatically locks when the key is removed. Choose the 5/8-inch receiver for Class III, IV and V receivers, and 1/2-inch receiver for Class I and II receivers.
BOLT Off-Vehicle Coupler Locks protect unattended trailers from being stolen and secured to another vehicle.
BOLT Jeep JK/JL Hood Locks, Jeep JK/JL Spare Tire Locks and J-Mounts.

The BOLT Lock “Shadow Guard” Jeep Gladiator is outfitted with:
• PCOR aluminum tray bed with integrated headboard and rear-facing winch
• TeraFlex 4.5” Extended Travel Lift system with Alpine IR adjustable control arms featuring Falcon SP2 3.3 Series adjustable piggyback shocks and front Speedbump bump stops
• 40x13.50R17 TOYO Open Country MT tires
• 17x9 KMC Grenade beadlocks with custom red bead rings
• Rigid Industries LED lighting, including 50” and 20” light bars, 28” rear-facing chase light, SR-L scene lights with red backlight, SAE front LED fog lights, A-Series LED rock lights
• Road Armor Stealth Series front bumper and front fender flares with liners
• Warn VR EVO Series front 12-S winch and rear VR EVO 10-S winch
• Factor55 ProLinks
• Oracle Oculus BI-LED projector headlights
• Artec front APEX axle armor kit consisting of truss, c-gussets, and lower control arm skids
• RCV Performance Ultimate CV-style front axle shafts
• Rock Hard 4x4 front sport cage powder-coated gloss red
• Katzkin custom leather seats with suede inserts
• Yukon 5.13 ratio axle gears
• Custom Vivid Racing carbon fiber flat bottom steering wheel with Alcantara suede inserts
• Rockslide Engineering electric step sliders
• Gen-Y Mega-Duty Series 10k hitch with pintle
• 70L on-board water tank, side toolboxes and rear slide-out drawer
• Unique Car Audio custom stereo system with rear under-seat subwoofers

Trucks to Look for at SEMA 2019

2019-10-31T17:40:00+00:00

Every year, the trucks of SEMA get bigger and badder, and they seem to take up more and more of the show's floor space. With that in mind, we set our sights on a few specific trucks that we absolutely have to see once we get there.

Mackin Industries

The Mackin umbrella is one of the coolest group of brands in the industry, and between RAYS/Volk Racing and Yokohama Wheel brands, they’ve got plenty of wheels to show off, including some new additions to their catalogues. This year they’ve got three different trucks showcasing three different wheels:

1. Central Hall:

The “mild street build” Toyota Tacoma with RAYS Volk Racing TE37XT wheels, a lift kit, and some other modifications.

2. Outdoor OVERLANDING area:

The “wild build” Toyota Tacoma featuring RAYS Volk Racing TE37Ultra wheels, a tent on top, and a ton of modifications inside and out.

3. Near the Ford Racing outdoor section:

A Toyota 4Runner which will be showcasing the first look at the brand new 17-inch Advan Racing RGD2 wheel setup.

The Metra/Heise LED Ford F-250

Metra Electronics is one of the biggest mobile electronics companies in the truck marketplace, and their Heise LED brand is ensuring their SEMA presence is bright and beautiful. They’ve put together a big red 2018 Ford F-250 customized by Extreme Offroad Performance in Katy, Texas for the shop own Austin O’Krinsky. As you might expect from a truck sponsored by Heise LED, the lighting will be on point. It will feature a 30-inch DRL light bar, a 20.5-inch single-row light bar, and 12 cube lights. Additionally, you’ll find Metra’s PowerSports 8-inch RGB speakers controlled by their MPS-ASCKIT, and powered by two micro-amplifiers an the Axxess AX-DSP.

Build partners for this truck include:
@metraelectronics
@heiseled
@road_armor
@ultimateairride
@monsterhooksinc
@specialtyforgedwheels
@toyotires
@royaltycore
@dubmagazine

Photography by Icon Exotics/Billy By (@iconexotics/@billy.by)

Ryno Built "BrownShuga" 1971 Chevrolet C10

There’s a shop out in Junction, Missouri which has been busy putting together a truly one-of-a-kind 1971 Chevrolet C10 for the big show. Built under the codename “BrownShuga,” the shop has been releasing teasers on social media, and it looks really unique. You can find the build in person at SEMA booth #60012 with Maxxsonics, where you can get a close look at all of the details and craftsmanship that went into this truck.

#BrownShuga build parnters include:
Air Lift Performance
BluePrint Engines
California Car Cover
Classic Performance Products | CPP
Dewitts Direct Fit
Doug’s Headers
FiTech Fuel Injection
H&H Classic Parts
Haneline Rod & Custom Products
HIFONICS
JBA Performance Exhaust
KWiK Performance
LIZARDSKIN
Lokar Performance Products
Metra Electronics
Mothers Polish
New Port Engineering
New Vintage USA | NVU
O’Brien Truckers
Optima Batteries
Pertronix Performance Products
Powermaster Performance
PPG Industries Inc.
Rebel Wire
Slosh Tubz
Speedway Motors, Inc.
Steele Rubber Products
TMI Products Inc.
Trique Manufacturing
United Pacific
US Mags
VIAIR Corporation
Vintage Air

TSW / Black Rhino Gladiator

When Jeep’s Gladiator model was released earlier this year, we knew right away that we were in for some creative iterations of the platform at SEMA. With trucks becoming ever more popular at the big show, we are sure that builders and brands alike are looking to the Gladiator as a promising new and unique chassis to build on. One of those brands is TSW’s Black Rhino Wheels.

Under the Instagram handle @blackrhinogladiator, the company has been teasing the build progress on its way to SEMA, starting with a digital render of what this badass machine should look like by the time it’s finished. Wish a custom rear box, a roof-mounted tent, and all sorts of off-road-ready goodies, consider us fully invested.

Build Partners:
Shoreline Motoring
Fabtech Motorsports
Go Rhino
Warn Industries
Roadwire Inc
Baja Designs
Wilco Offroad
Blackvue
Nitto Tire

Of course, these are just a small handful of the hundreds of trucks that will be at SEMA, so stay tuned to �㽶��Ƶֱ��'s social channels for live updates and extended coverage from the show floor. See you there!

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