Sometimes we get tired of replacing cell phones when they dive out of the Jeep. It can be so difficult to keep them inside when driving topless and doorless on the street, not to mention when wheeling. From EK Motorsports comes this two-way radio holder in 13 different choices of nylon webbing. We'd be more apt to use it for cell phones than two-way radios, but it'd work for GPS systems, MP3 players, and palm pilots too.
Information: EK Motor Sports, 435/753-8448, www.ekusa.com.
Used in Iraq for roadside emergencies, the T-N-T Tool has already been tested in worse environments than we wheel in. Talk about rugged, it is made entirely in the U.S.A. out of high-carbon, heat-treated steel with a durable and attractive powdercoat finish. If durability and looks weren't important, this single tool combines four tools into one: axe, sledgehammer, pry tool, and D-handle pull hook. It is available in five sizes, so pick the one that works for you and use it. With its fiberglass handle and ability to chop, beat, pry, and pull, this is one tool all Jeepers should have.
Information: T-N-T Tool, 800/838-6657, www.tnttool.com.
Now you can easily camp wherever the trail takes you. That is, if you have a Jeep truck. The Sport III Truck Tent from Napier Enterprises now features over 512 feet of headroom, a lightweight nylon floor, and large ventilation windows. One of the big benefits of not setting a tent up on the ground is staying dry and comfortable. No more rocks jabbing you in the back, no more sticks cutting through the tent. Just relax and sleep. All the Sport III tents include a large nylon awning, which makes for an ideal spot to cook or just sit back and relax in the shade.
Information: Napier Enterprises, 905/935-0427, www.napierenterprises.com.
The newest 9-inch from Currie Enterprises is targeted for later AMC-era CJs. This unit (PN JCJ8286X) features a heavy-duty 9 Plus housing and tubes with late-model Torino bearing ends. Also included are 214-inch weld-on spring perches, all third-member studs, Currie shafts, heavy-duty 14-inch bearing retainers, and Timken tapered roller bearings. Put in your centersection and brakes, bolt it in, and go.
Information: Currie Enterprises: 714/528-6957, www.currieenterprises.com
From the same guys that blew the off-road industry's collective mind with the release of a three-speed transfer case last year, comes an affordable two-speed (high and low range) case for 2006. With many of the same bulletproof features as the original STaK Monster box, this two-speed Monster also has bearings between all shafts and gears, a high-strength 356 aluminum case, and radial thrust bearings to support side thrust. With choices of 3.75, 4.33, and 5.44 to 1 low ranges and standard 32 spline front and rear outputs, this splitter is packed with features. And at a base price of $1,899, this is a hard one to beat.
Information: STaK 4x4 Inc, 915/584-2400, www.stak4x4.com.
New from Kilby Enterprises are theses Sierra Rocker Guards that feature a useful step surface. They are laser cut and built from 316-inch plate. After nearly three years in development, Kilby figured out how to build them for hard-core rock abuse, while maintaining a civilized appearance and still being easy to install. As of March, they are only available for TJs and LJs, but by the time you read this, YJ and CJ versions should also be available.
Information: Kilby Enterprises, 818/565-5945, www.onboardair.com.