Besides trucks, sports cars and sedans, the attention from aftermarket accessories suppliers has moved to provide more products for today’s new models of SUVs, wagons and crossovers.
    Hitches, sport racks, chrome accents, graphics, running boards, interior treatments and more now comprise a growing number of items available for these alternative family and enthusiast vehicles.
    Throughout the next several pages, see what’s become available for 2012.Besides trucks, sports cars and sedans, the attention from aftermarket accessories suppliers has moved to provide more products for today’s new models of SUVs, wagons and crossovers.
    Hitches, sport racks, chrome accents, graphics, running boards, interior treatments and more now comprise a growing number of items available for these alternative family and enthusiast vehicles.
    Throughout the next several pages, see what’s become available for 2012.

	2011 DURANGO RUNNING BOARDS Owens Products, Sturgis, Mich., makes available its Premier and Premier Grip Series running boards for the 2011 Dodge Durango. Premier series made of impact-resistant ABS plastic with UV protection; reinforced with full, step-length, galvanized steel support. Premier Grip series boards (shown installed on Dodge Durango) come with injection-molded, step pads in lieu of step tread. USE INFO #400
	RECEIVER HITCHES Cequent Towing Products, Plymouth, Mich., offers its Draw-Tite receiver hitches that fit most vehicles in North America, including new 2012 model years. All receiver hitches made in United States. USE INFO #401
	AUTOMATIC STEP FOR SUVS AMP Research, offers its PowerStep™ for SUVs. Slip-resistant, fully illuminated, step automatically extends when doors open, retracts out of sight when doors close. In addition to full-size pickups, AMP also offers applications for popular SUVs including Jeep Wrangler, Chevy Tahoe, Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, Ford Excursion and Nissan Armada. U.S.-made. Five-year/60,000-mile warranty. USE INFO #402
	TOW HITCH PROGRAM Bosal North America, Ypsilanti, Mich., through its ACPS (Automotive Carriers and Protection Systems) division, introduces its hideaway-design tow hitch unit that allows vehicle owners to remove unit when not in use. Mounted behind bumper to retain vehicle OE look. Has “snap-in” ball or square receiver unit. When the towing is done, receiver is snapped out and the hitch disappears. Uses spring-loaded design to lock attachment in place; maintains sturdy, rattle-free connection. USE INFO #403
	HEAT SHIELD, SOUND CONTROL Al’s Liner, Plainfield, Ind., makes available its heat shield for interior automotive applications. Use as underlayment for liner to prevent heat transfer from engine, transmission and exhaust to passenger area. Can remove carpet and padding from interior of Jeeps and SUVs, and replace with liner for easy-to-clean interior. Combination of HNR and Al’s Liner for heat and sound control for custom vehicles with extreme to mild audio upgrades. USE INFO #404
	CHROME BADGING Dawn Enterprises Inc., Cleveland, makes available its bumper cover protector for a variety of crossovers, wagons and SUVS: Acura, Buick, Chevy, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pontiac, Saab, Scion, Subaru, Toyota, VW and Volvo. Covers are 1/8”-thick. Attach with 3M tape. U.S.-made. USE INFO #405
	GRILLE GUARD Go Rhino! Products, Brea, Calif., offers its Charger grille guard applications for most pickups and SUVs. Manufactured from 2.5” or 3” tubing. Removable stainless steel skid plate. Includes two mounting tabs to accommodate up to 6” driving lights. Bolt-on, no-drill installation. Black powder-coat with five-year warranty; polished stainless finish with limited lifetime warranty. USE INFO #406
	SIDE, BACK STEPS Truck Covers USA, San Diego, offers its American Spring Step solution to accessing the back and sides of SUVs, trucks, RVs and service vehicles. Pushes open and closed; over-center spring system holds its position. Tested to 600 lbs. Made from billet aircraft aluminum. A variety of styles; also can be customize for businesses, clubs or other organizations.   USE INFO #408
	SUV-SPECIFIC SEAT HEATERS Check Corp., Troy, Mich., makes available its seat heater kit designed specifically for GM SUVs and trucks. For two seats in first, second or third rows with a factory plug-and-play for power; click plug in place and ground is provided. 15-amp factory-fused constant source and 10-amp key ignition trigger. Kits for all other SUV makes, as well. Made in United States.   USE INFO #409
	OVAL TUBE NERF STEP Westin Automotive Marketing, Irwindale, Calif., introduces its GenX Oval Tube Nerf Step. Combines street-style accent bar with offroad-style drop-down step. Decreases step-up distance by 6” for vehicle access. Step area features unique pattern and logo. Set of GenX Oval Tube Nerf Steps comes with mounting kit for vehicle-specific applications; 15 new SKUs for Jeep Wrangler and Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC and Toyota trucks. Available first quarter 2012. USE INFO #410
	HITCH-RECEIVER STEP Carr, Temecula, Calif., offers its heavy-duty foldable hitch-receiver steps. For all 2” and 2-1/2” receivers; 14” x 5”. For access to any SUV, CUV or wagon with rear trailer hitch. Steel and aluminum alloy with black powder-coat. Fold down for use; fold back up when not in use. Fully assembled; 500-lb. weight capacity; limited lifetime warranty. Weighs 7.5 lbs. American made. USE INFO #411
	OUTBACK RACKS Warrior Products, Durham, Ore., offers its Outback racks. Universal and designed to be roof mounted. Available in variety of dimensions. Feature four, six or eight mounting buckets (depending on size), which give installers pre-drilled mounting locations on the rack itself. Outback Rack Mount Kits offer direct fit to Outback Racks. Drilling into roof is required to install. USE INFO #413
	MESH GRILLE FOR YUKON Carriage Works, Grandview, Mo., offers its 3D Mesh Grille for the 2007-11 GMC Yukon. Center mesh available in radiant black or platinum finish, with trim rings in radiant black or show-polished 304 stainless steel. Laser cut for exact fit and finish. Made in United States. USE INFO #415
	2011-12 EXPLORER TUBULAR ACCESSORIES Aries Automotive Inc., Lomita, Calif., offers a full line of its tubular accessories for 2011-12 Ford Explorers. New 4” ovals and 3” round sidebars offer step-in assistance. Made from 304 stainless steel and black powder-coat steel; can mount within minutes. Also, one-piece grille guard or bull bar; both come with solid frame mount and are available in same finishes as above side steps. Three-year black, and limited lifetime stainless steel, warranty. USE INFO #416
	POWER SUNROOF FOR 2012 FORD EXPLORER Webasto Product North America Inc., Fenton, Mich., announces its Hollandia 740 power inbuilt sunroof availability for installation in 2012 Ford Explorer. Hollandia 740 is one of five available sizes in full-feature Deluxe Inbuilt Series. Designed to create custom, OE look. Features color-matched sunshade and switch, anti-pinch safety system and single-touch operation. USE INFO #417
	BODY SIDE MOLDING North East Wings, Hamburg, N.Y., makes available its body side moldings. All moldings are vehicle-specific-cut to fit and only available pre-painted-to-match vehicle color. Currently, moldings are 1-3/16” in width and come with bullet or bullnose end. Moldings manufactured out of impact-resistant polyurethane and painted with urethane-based paint for optimal strength. Moldings shipped with 3M tape installed for adhesion. USE INFO #418
	XENON LIGHT BAR FOR H3 Delta Tech, Ontario, Calif., offers its xenon “6X Light Bar” for Hummer H3. Made from aircraft aluminum. Installs over existing H3 roof rails; no drilling needed. Provides standard garage clearance. Double OEM Harness can control three lights at once or activate all six long-range lights with 330W of power. U.S. made. Light Bar equipped six waterproof lights, six stone guards, complete dual three-way control harness with two switches and two relays. USE INFO #419
	SLIDING CARGO UNIT BedSlide/Takit, Medford, Ore., makers available its BedSlide sliding cargo drawer system. Use grab handle and pull. Models to fit almost any truck, van or SUV to make loading, transporting and accessing freight. Each unit can be adapted with custom boxes, racks or dividers. ‘Riv-nut’ mounting system makes installation and removal easy. USE INFO #420
	STAINLESS STEEL STEP BARS ProEFX, Cincinnati, presents its aftermarket step bar applications for Acura, Cadillac, Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Jeep, Nissan and Toyota. Step bars provide support when entering SUVs and trucks. Stainless steel tube material; made with high-polish/mirror finish. Non-slip step pad. No-drill installation. USE INFO #421
	H-3 SWING-OUT TIRE/jACK CARRIER Off Road Ltd., Aurora, Colo., offers its swing-out tire and Hi-Lift jack carrier for 2007-10 Hummer H3. Bolt-on unit mounts directly over existing bumper ends and attaches at frame and D-ring mount. No drilling or welding required for installation. Tire carrier will support up to 35” tires. USE INFO #422
	RUNNING BOARDS Dee Zee Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, makes available its NXt Running Boards designed for today’s streamlined crossovers. Made from lightweight aluminum. Three finish combos available, with raised rubber grommets for excellent footing. No-drill installation. 72” board length covers all listed makes and models. USE INFO #423
	CARGO LINERS Husky/Winfield Consumer Products Inc., Winfield, Kan., offers its Husky Liners brand WeatherBeater Cargo Liners designed to fit SUV cargo areas exactly.  Redesigned; in black, gray and tan.  Raised edges, rubberized design lines help keep cargo from shifting during driving. Lifetime warranty against cracking or breaking. USE INFO #424