TEXT BY JASON R. SAKURAI PHOTOS BY THE AUTHOR AND MANUFACTURERS
WSEMA’S MOTORSPORTS PARTS MANUFACTURERS COUNCIL (MPMC) DEVISED THE ANNUAL MEDIA TRADE CONFERENCE TO ATTRACT PRINT, ONLINE AND BROADCAST MEDIA. The SEMA Show dwarfs the MTC in terms of coverage, but the conference is actually where many editors and marketers gather information to share with core enthusiasts. New products are revealed, editorial coverage is confirmed, and project vehicles and technical articles come to fruition.
This year’s MPMC Media Trade Conference gave 100 manufacturers a platform to show most of their newest products in as many as 42 HALF-HOUR sessions. Here are 20 of the truck parts that caught our attention.
01 For the ‘17-18 Gen 2 Raptor, Anderson Composites has carbon fiber front fenders with a 5-inch flare molded to a Raptor fender with 2-inch clearance and removable side vents. The rear flares extend 2 inches from the bed and mount to the factory locations using OE hardware. Both the fenders and rear flares are made of high quality 3k, 2x2 carbon fiber twill with UV-inhibiting high-grade marine resin for a high-luster finish and show quality looks. ONLINE: andersoncomposites.com
02 Releasing a Pro+ front brake package for the ‘71-77 Chevy K-5 Blazer, Baer Brake Systems has expanded its 4WD offerings. The system features a six-piston radial mount caliper with a 13-inch two-piece directional rotor that bolts directly to the factory spindle with no modifications, and many 17-inch and larger aftermarket wheels will fit. Available in red, black, silver or custom colors, the rotors come standard in a slotted, drilled, zinc-plated finish. ONLINE: baer.com