Lasercut designed mud flaps

Did you know there is a manufacturer who can do custom lasercut designs on stainless steel plates for mud flaps right here in Canada. They have a wide variety of designs that you can choose from or you can request a special design of your own. You can call Air Hawk Industries in Calgary and you might be surprised at how economical it really is to have your very own custom lasercut mud flap that only you have. Not only are they Canadian made but they are of the highest quality of materials and are heavy duty to do the right job for your truck or SUV.

Nerf bars chrome or stainless steel?

Many consumers when buying nerf bars for their vehicle for the first time are looking for the chrome looking finish but often do not realize that chrome will rust after a period of time and that is accelerated when there is pitting on the bars from road rash. Stainless steel bars that are polished have the same appeal and have the same appearance as chrome but are much more durable and will not rust. The cost difference is nominal but make sure that you specifically ask for stainless steel as oppossed to chrome and you will be much happier for that decision. Pricing can vary from store to store so make sure that you shop around for the best price. Don't be fooled into thinking that it has to be installed by an established accessory store as most applications can be installed in an hour or so with just a socket set set. Save yourself some money and do your own install.

The truth about grill covers and inserts

Grill covers manufactured here in Canada like the top quality ones manufactured by Airhawk Industries in Calgary are not only some very nice bling for your truck and SUV but also add a component of protection for your vehicle. Basically designed to keep rock,debris and bugs away from your radiator or transmission cooler and to keep them protected. Common sense must always come into play when you choose to have the high polished T304 stainless steel grill cover on your vehicle even though the all season design allows adequate air flow extreme heat conditions and towing heavy trailers or equipment could possibly cause discomfort in some vehicles. Stainless steel grill inserts are a fantastic addition to any vehicle and are also an inexpensive way to add a custom look to an OE grill but the installation although designed to work comfortably with all applications but still be done according to instruction and the onus is on the installer to insure there will be no damage to factory components.

North American made products

With the influx of overseas manufactured products we are seeing a dramatic reduction of quality in aftermarket truck accessories. For example stainless steel products such as mud flaps that are made with inferior quality of hardware that may rust or not hold up to the harsher Canadian climates. Companies based in Canada or the U.S. are more cognizant of insuring their products use the highest quality of materials to withstand our road and weather conditions. Never mind the fact we are supporting companies and people that work and contribute here in North America instead of companies that support cheap labor in overseas countries. In the long run spending a little more money on products manufactured in Canada will insure the availibilty of better quality of products and help sustain a stronger economy in our own country. Why support manufacturers in other countries when we need support local North American companies and the people who work for them including myself and all Canadians.

REQUIRED BY LAW

Mud flaps are required by law in Canada and the fines vary from province to province. The official description is inadequate protection and the fines vary from $59.00 and up. Trucks that have been lifted are a more obvious and also have fewer choices. The best mud flaps on the market are made by Canadian manufacturers.