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Considering our love for F-150’s here at Stage 3, it’ll come as no surprise that we put an order in for a brand new 2021 model as soon as we possibly could. The truck we optioned out is an Iconic Silver 2021 F-150 STX 4x4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, SuperCrew cab and a 5.5ft bed. While we don’t do reviews on every single project truck that joins our fleet, we figured it would be worth the effort for this F-150 seeing as it’s been completely redesigned for 2021. In order to properly test this newest iteration of Ford’s best-selling truck, we opted to take it on a 1,100-mile-long road trip that would start just outside of Waco, TX and end at our headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. If you want to hear our thoughts and get the full review check out our 2021 F150 Road Trip Review video, but If you’re not strapped for time or simply have a pension for reading blogs, then here’s an in-depth look a the new 2021 F150.

For the remainder of April, we're knocking 20% off the retail pricing of these three FactionFab products. Don't delay! This month for FactionFab were cutting costs on the 15-20 F150 & Raptor FactionFab Carbon Fiber & Leather Steering Wheel, the 15-20 F150 & Raptor FactionFab Genuine Leather Steering Wheel, and 11-20 F150 & Raptor 3.5L EcoBoost FactionFab Turbo Turbine Adapters. Remember, these deal will end this month!

The All New completely redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor will finally be available late summer 2021, designed to soar through the desert the all new Gen 3 Ford Raptor features a slew of upgrades starting at the front with a newly designed FORD Raptor grille.

The factory halogen and incandescent bulbs on F150s with base lighting packages may do their jobs, but their performance is merely "adequate" for the mass market. If your lighting needs are more intense than your average bear, your best place to turn to are LED Replacement Bulbs or LED Conversion Kits. 2015-2020 F150 LED Replacement Bulbs and 2009-2014 F150 LED Replacement Bulbs give your truck increased lighting output and a much more modern and luxurious look than standard halogen and incandescent bulbs. That being said, there are a lot of LED bulb and LED conversion kit options out on the market, and narrowing down your choices can be difficult. There's a also a few details you ought to know when making an LED bulb buying decision for your truck.

This weekend here at Stage 3 Motorsports, we're kicking off a Valentines Days Sales event, with deals lasting longer than the holiday itself. You can save 15% off lighting options when you spend over $100 on Diode Dynamics. We also have 15% off select Afe Power products until 2/18. Also we're doing 10% off Grimm Off-Road Upper Control Arms. Lastly we have a couple mail-in rebates up to $75 on Pace Edwards Switchblade tonneau covers, and Bedslide products.

Trucks with solid front axles aren't exactly known for their handling, but there's a very thick line between "My Super Duty doesn't corner like a Mustang" and "My Super Duty is trying to kill me." Welcome to the not-so-fun world of "Death Wobble", which is the shaking of the front wheels due to issues and/or instability in the truck's steering components. While Death Wobble isn't a new thing, on the older F250s and F350s, Death Wobble was generally reserved for trucks with big tires or trucks with a lot of miles on them that had seen better days. However, the 2017-2020 Super Dutys seem to have a special predilection for Death Wobble right off the showroom floor. There's been a lot of speculation as to why, considering the newer trucks with their aluminum bodies are a lot lighter than previous generations, but it's likely a combination of cheap bushings, weak factory steering stabilizer, and alignments that seem remarkably easy to throw off. Our friends over at Keep Your Daydream had Death Wobble crop up on their 2019 F250 6.7L and they turned to us and our dear friends over at ICON Vehicle Dynamics for help.

Morimoto has produced some of the most distinctive headlights and taillights for your 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma, 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma, 2010-2020 Toyota 4Runner, or 2014-2020 Toyota Tundra for quite some time. Still, recently they updated and increased the options for high-quality LED lighting with fog lights, puddle lights, license plate lights, and mirror lights for your Toyota. Here, at Stage 3, we are incredibly excited to offer these new and updated Morimoto lighting options for your off-road Toyota build.

Accessory lighting is usually smaller and more budget-friendly that can compliment a build's exterior experience. Recently we have added some of these accessory lights from Morimoto for 1999-2016 and 2017-2020 F250 & F350s. Although smaller these lights are great to accentuate your truck's upgrades, these tiny but mighty lights also help to increase visibility around your entire Super Duty when driving at night. Some examples of the new Morimoto products that we have are side mirror lights, license plate lights, and side markers.

Morimoto has produced some of the most aggressive aftermarket LEDs headlights on the market for the 2009-2020 F150s and Raptors, but has thus far stayed out of the pond of smaller lighting components and LED lighting on the F150s and Raptors. Well, our friends over at Morimoto have now taken the plunge with a whole new lineup of accessory LEDs and LED modules that will add a great look and new functionality to your F150 or Raptor without the huge expense of a complete set of headlights or taillights. Like all of Morimoto's lights, their new F150 and Raptor accessory lights and LED modules feature a high-quality construction and reliable design that keeps them working and looking great for years and years on end. Morimoto's new LED Turn Signals, LED License Plate Lights, LED Raptor Grille Lights, and LED Raptor Sidemarkers are all here to help your F150 or Raptor look great and get improved lighting from your other accessory lights.

We are excited to announce the winner for our 2020 Ford F150 XLT Giveaway. For those of you who didn't win we'll be back next year with another giveaway! In the mean time, keep building your vehicle with a 10% off discount valid TODAY ONLY.

It's that time of year again. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us, and it's time for you to save some serious cash on some serious brands! Get all the performance parts, suspension upgrades, exhaust kits, tuning, and styling parts you and your vehicle of choice needs to become an entirely new beast! We have discounts as deep as 25% on select brands and some killer deals on wheels!

There are so many incredible upgrades you can make to your 2014-2020 Toyota Tundra that make it easy to overlook something like your brakes. We don't blame you, they aren't the sexiest upgrade, but they might be one of the most important upgrades you can make to your aggressive, off-road build. Once you see and feel the difference one of these 2014-2020 Toyota Tundra Brake Upgrades makes both on and off-road, you will see what we mean.

48 Hour Sale! Despite everything's that's going on in the world today, we here at Stage 3 Motorsports are still trucking, providing you with all the parts you need!

Fall is here, which means escaping the hustle and bustle of the cities and daily life stresses for the clean air and beautiful vistas of your favorite campgrounds, fishing spot, or off-road trails. It is essential to prepare your aggressive, off-road build for anything you, or Mother Nature, can throw at it. Here at Stage 3, we have the perfect upgrades to enable your Ford Ranger to tackle every obstacle and make the truck capable and comfortable, no matter the application.

It just makes sense to prepare your aggressive, off-road Superduty for anything you, or Mother Nature, can throw at it. Here at Stage 3, we have the perfect upgrades to enable your F250/F350 to tackle every obstacle and make the truck capable and comfortable, no matter the application. Fall is here, which means escaping the hustle and bustle of the cities and daily life stresses for the clean air and beautiful vistas of your favorite campgrounds, fishing spot, or off-road trails.

It is essential to prepare your aggressive, off-road build for anything you, or Mother Nature, can throw at it. Fall is here, which means escaping the hustle and bustle of the cities and daily life stresses for the clean air and beautiful vistas of your favorite campgrounds, fishing spot, or off-road trails. Here at Stage 3, we have the perfect upgrades to enable your F150 to tackle every obstacle and make the truck capable and comfortable, no matter the application.

The stock cold air intake systems on your 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma or 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma get the job done, but if you want an aftermarket air intake system that enhances the airflow and performance of your off-road Tacoma build the Volant Cold Air Intake System is the perfect upgrade. Volant offers both a 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Volant Cold Air Intake System and a 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma Volant Cold Air Intake System with different filter and air scoop options. Let's take a deeper dive into the various options and find out which Volant Cold Air Intake System is right for your Tacoma.

Camping is a great pastime and you don't need a big, bulky Super Duty to get to remote campsites. A midsize 2019-2020 Ford Ranger will do the trick, but you'll have so much more capability if you add 2019-2020 Ford Ranger Parts. Like with any off-road build, it is important to bring along Off-Road Recovery Gear to ensure that you can get unstuck and to safety if conditions are poor. In order to mount some of your recovery gear and whatever other camping gear won't fit inside your cab, it might also be helpful to have 2019-2020 Ford Ranger Roof Racks, 2019-2020 Ford Ranger Bed Racks and 2019-2020 Ford Ranger Bed Storage.

There are an absolute ton of aftermarket parts and accessories available for the 2015-2020 F150s, so much in fact, that it can be pretty tough to navigate the huge amount of options out there. While we here at Stage 3 can give you expert advice based on real-world experience with a large chunk of the performance parts we have on the site, we though it would be prudent to take a look at our top five selling parts for 2020 to see what other customers found wanting on their trucks to give you some more guidance on what you should grab for your very own 2015-2020 F150 build. Take a look after the jump at what many other F150 owners decided they needed for their truck.

If you're taking your 2019-2020 Ford Ranger off-road, then you need something tough and capable to endure hardship. A full front bumper replacement is going to cost a pretty penny, but there is a way to add coverage and capability at a more cost-effective price without sacrificing quality. 2019-2020 Ford Ranger Bull Bars or 2019-2020 Ford Ranger Grille Guards are very capable aftermarket products to help your vehicle. You have options for each if you want more of an off-road ready product. Integrated light bars and powerful winches can take a grille guard or bull bar to the next level.

The stock 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma and 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma are already formidable off-road machines. Still, if you want to get the most out of your aggressive off-road build while giving your truck a powerful, leveled stance, then one of the Superlift Suspension Upgrades is the perfect addition to your Tacoma. Whether you want to improve the appearance of your truck, install larger tire and wheel combinations, or improve off-road clearance, these kits come with everything you will need to either level or lift your truck without compromising the handling or ride quality.

There are a lot of benefits to lifting your 2011-2016 F250 or F350 Super Duty other than being just a nice exterior upgrade. Lift kits can help provide ground clearance that can come in handy in a lot of different situations. It also means you can throw on some larger wheels and tires which helps you conquer many different types of terrain. When choosing a lift kit for your truck, you have to know that four different types are available: base spring and block kits, Radius Arm Kits, 4-Link kits, and coilover conversion lift kits. Each of these will give your truck the desired look that you are after. However, each lift kit is different as far as what it will do as far as the overall performance and stability of your truck.

The stock headlights on the 2018-2020 F150s actually have a pretty cool design, and are arguably some of the most stylish-looking OEM headlights around. That being said, their low-beam output really isn't that impressive and their chrome housings can cramp your F150 build's styling theme. The good news is that there's plenty of headlight upgrade options available for the 2018-2020 F150s that can get your truck a great look and/or improved lighting output in pretty short order. The bad news is that because there's so many options, it gets pretty tough to navigate what's best for you, your truck, and your budget. We're to help, and we've personally tested out may headlight options for the F150s over the years and we have a ton of hands-on experience.

The 2019-2020 Ford Ranger has proven to be a major success in North America, and it feels like more Rangers are out on the road as the months pass. The Ranger is a nice truck, but if you leave it at stock, then you're doing yourself a disservice. Almost two years since the first Ranger rolled off the assembly line, the aftermarket community has released a sea of upgrades to completely transform your Ranger into something completely better. If you're new to the game and feel overwhelmed with so many parts out on the market, what are the essential buys for your Ranger? Don't worry because Stage 3 Motorsports and our customers have you covered! The top five selling Ranger products give great insight into what's a must buy for Ford's newest model of truck.

Labor Day Weekend isn't just a time to squeak in one last camping trip before the cold weather rolls in, it's also a great time to save a huge chunk of change on a wide variety of parts here at Stage 3 Motorsports! We're offering up to 15% off select products and brands so that you can get almost everything you need to make a truck of choice one of the most awesome rigs on the road. Save big during our Labor Day Sale and all month long with Stage 3 Motorsports!

The 2019-2020 Ford Ranger can be quite a capable vehicle with the addition of a lift kit and large off-road tires, but to protect your investment, we recommend you pair these upgrades with 2019-2020 Ford Ranger fender flares. These useful aftermarket components provide extra tire coverage and protection against dangerous off-road obstacles. They also add an aggressive, unique look on the sides of your Ranger. Some states even require complete tire coverage, so fender flares may be a necessity depending on local laws. With many different manufacturers, finishes and styles, there are plenty of options to find the perfect fender flare for you.

Summer is coming to an end, which means Fall and Winter are just around the corner. Though the weather change is welcomed by many, especially here in Arizona, the drop in temperature also typically means rain and snow. We all know how much fun taking your off-road build out on the trails can be when it's muddy and slick, but that doesn't mean it's equally as fun to clean out the floorboards of your truck afterward. When the rainy, wet, and cold weather begins, make sure your Toyota is ready to handle the muck and grime that will be dragged into the cab with a set of awesome floor mats and liners. Here at Stage 3, we have an excellent selection of floor mats and liners for your 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma, 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma, 2010-2020 Toyota 4Runner, or 2014-2020 Toyota Tundra.