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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.

Oftentimes, people buy Super Dutys because of their ability to tow and haul stuff in the bed. It doesn't matter if you have a 2004-2007 Super Duty with a Bulletproofed 6.0, a 2011-2016 6.7L, or even the new 2020 Super Duty with the V8 7.3L gas engine these trucks due to their size and stature are perfect workhorses. However, the truck is only half the battle when it comes to hauling as many people know. It does not matter if you have the perfect 2012 F350 diesel if your cargo is not completely secured. On the same note, it doesn't matter if you have the ultimate off-roading truck if you do not make sure that you have a decent winch on board to pull your truck out of tough situations. Gathering the proper recovery elements on your towing/ off-road rig is as important as making sure you have the proper off-road front and rear shocks before going out to conquer rough terrain. The three main things that you should make sure to have in your Super Duty at all times are some Recovery & Tow Straps, Traction Aids, and a decent Winch.

You spend a lot of time, effort, and money on your aggressive off-road Toyota Tacoma build, so keeping it protected from damage while adventuring on or off-road is imperative. Luckily, here at Stage 3, we have amazing front and rear Hammerhead Off-Road Bumpers for your 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma or 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma. These off-road bumpers provide additional protection while improving the functionality and utility of your truck with features like off-road lighting and winch accommodations. Ensure the front and rear of your 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma or 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma are protected from road debris and off-road obstacles in any application, with the Hammerhead Off-Road Bumpers.

The 2011-2016 6.7L Super Duty is a great truck. Some have even said that the 6.7L diesel is one of the top diesel engines that Ford has ever made behind the 7.3L diesel. However, like any other engine it has, it's common issues but those can easily be fixed. One of the most common issues with the 2011-2014 Super Dutys is the stock turbocharger (which they fixed in 2015-2016 model years). Mechanics have mentioned it is due to the fact it has ceramic ball bearings as opposed to steel ball bearings. Replacing a turbo is something that can get you greater reliability and even greater performance. Here at Stage 3 Motorsports, we have plenty of replacement turbochargers specifically created for these trucks that will give you peace of mind and your truck more power when combined with proper tuning.

Beefing up a 2019-2020 Ford Ranger with aftermarket parts provides visual and performance upgrades over stock. If you want to reap the rewards of aftermarket upgrades but don't want to stray too far from Ford's vision, then there is a solution. You can still rep your Ford pride and make your Ranger even better. Ford offers their own great upgrades to make the Ranger work like a dream and they're finally available at Stage 3 Motorsports. 2019-2020 Ford Ranger Ford Performance parts offer many different types of modifications to make the Ranger a much more capable machine. Which Ford Performance part is right for you? Take an in-depth look below!

The good news about front bumpers for the 2011-2020 F150s is that there's a huge selection to choose from. The bad news about front bumpers for the 2011-2014 F150s, 2015-2017 F150s, or the 2018-2020 F150s is that there's a huge selection to choose from. We here at Stage 3 Motorsports have F150 bumpers out the wazoo, and there's even more that we'll probably add in the future. While having (arguably) too many choices is never a bad thing, navigating the myriad of options when it comes to a pretty pricey part like a front or rear bumper is enough to increase your anxiety level to the nth degree. The good news is that there's a two basic types of bumpers: boxed steel and tubular "Baja" style bumpers, and while one isn't inherently better than the other, there are good reasons to choose one or the other that will help narrow down your options and get you the F150 front bumper that's perfect for your truck's looks and application.

Take a look at some of our newest products from Ford Performance! There's a ton of choices out there when it comes to aftermarket performance parts, but only a select few are tried and true by Ford's own Performance Division itself. Ford Performance's own high-quality performance parts and accessories will give your Ford vehicle of choice the looks, performance, and capability it needs to handle any challenge on or off-road.

Never overlook fog light upgrades when beefing up your 2019-2020 Ford Ranger's lighting. Whether you are planning on adding lighting for the highway or off-road, fog lights can make a huge impact with much more output, performance and reliability over stock. There are numerous manufacturers and types of lights that you can choose from. You must choose between fog light conversion kits, LED projector fog lights, street-legal fog lights and off-road fog lights. We decided to install the 2019-2020 Ford Ranger Baja Designs Squadron SAE-Compliant Off-Road Amber LED Fog Light Kit onto our 2019 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Project Truck. These fog pocket lights are a great addition to our build.

It doesn't matter if you drive a Ford, Dodge, or Chevy. If you are looking to upgrade a part of your fuel system then an AirDog Fuel Preporator is the perfect tool for the job. These products fit directly with your specific vehicle to help greatly increase throttle response and flow rates. Each one of these products is super easy to install and includes all of the necessary hardware that you need to put this on your diesel truck. These products are created to completely bypass the factory fuel pumps and help to provide a positive supply of purified fuel to your engine which results in a long-lasting engine and a lot better throttle response in many cases. When looking at these products from AirDog there are three different models that you can choose from; AirDog I, AirDog II-4G, and AirDog Raptor Fuel pumps. Although we do have products that fit Dodge and Chevy, this article will mainly focus on the installation processes and features for AirDog Products that fit Fords.

Cargo management is an often overlooked area of upgrades that you can make to your 2005-2020 Toyota Tacoma or 2014-2020 Toyota Tundra. Here at Stage 3, we have bed accessories to make cargo management a breeze. These Toyota BEDSLIDE and DECKED bed accessories can help keep your gear clean and easily accessible while camping or off-road exploring, or you can keep your tools and equipment secure and organized for any work application. Whether you are interested in making life more comfortable when getting your gear from your truck bed or you want to make sure your expensive equipment is safe from prying eyes and sticky fingers, these cargo management systems are precisely what the bed of your truck needs.

Any Ford truck that yearns to flirt with treacherous off-road paths needs the assistance of off-road lighting to travel safely, and the 2019-2020 Ford Ranger is no exception. Off-road light mounts for the Ranger can replace or add to your stock lighting so you can see every obstacle that comes your way. The area around the A-Pillar should not be left untouched. One of the best options you can add is some A-Pillar Light Mounts to your aftermarket build. These lights serve as non-invasive, cost-effective way to add exceptional lighting in front of the truck. Who should you trust to fulfill your lighting needs? Diode Dynamics, Baja Designs or ZROADZ provide great light mounts that fit above your hood. While we went with Baja Designs to light our 2019 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Project Truck, any of these lighting options will make a huge difference.

SEMA 2020 has officially been canceled due to the current COVID-19 spikes taking place across the south and west parts of the United States. Considering the entire point of SEMA is being "hands on" with products and vendors, this news really isn't that surprising. It is unfortunate, however, and we at Stage 3 had some big plans for SEMA 2020 with our 2020 F150 5.0L Giveaway Truck functioning as the centerpiece. On the other hand, not being in the middle of a gargantuan viral incubator in the middle of Las Vegas likely to cause even more attrition among industry manufacturers and vendors alike is probably a good thing. As for our project truck, there's some good news and bad news. The good news is that we're still giving the truck away to one lucky winner in November, and you can still enter over on our Giveaway page. The bad news is that you won't have much of an opportunity to check out our truck, especially if you're out of state. Our friends over at SEMA will have something more official out shortly, but if you were waiting with bated breath to see our truck and meet us at SEMA, now would be the time to exhale into your face mask.

While the Ford 9.75" rear end is one of the stoutest rear ends and axles in a half-ton truck, and while it's certainly able to handle nearly any application you have in mind for your awesome F150 or Raptor build, it's actually pretty annoying to actually live with, since it lacks a drain port and the fill port is placed on the side of differential housing and has this annoying tendency to rust itself to uselessness in places that use salt on the roads. That's why an F150 aftermarket differential cover is one of the most handy upgrades you can most handy upgrades you can make to a 9.75" equipped F150 or Raptor. Nearly all of these differential covers come with their own drain and fill ports, increased capacities, and revised designs that make them extremely effective upgrades over the stock cover. However, there's more than few to choose from which can make finding the right one for your kind of a pain.

Summer is just about over! While it's still a scorcher here in the Arizona desert, we're offering deals and discounts on great parts like, Fox Suspension, Venomrex wheels, aggressive bumpers, gears, lockable interior gun safes, and more! Looking to improve the ride of your truck? This month we're offering 10% Off Fox Suspension (Call-only Deal). Save 20% off Venomrex VR-602 Wheels for Ranger, Tacoma, & 4Runner. Use the code "BA10" for 10% off Body Armor products, and save 10% on all Console Vault products. And we've got a sweet add-to-cart deal which allows you to save 10% off all Motive Gear products. Save some bucks and get your rig setup for fall!

The 2019-2020 Ford Ranger could use more height for especially demanding off-road trails. While there is an abundance of 2019-2020 Ford Ranger aftermarket leveling options to remedy this shortcoming, you can go a number of different routes. You should start with 2019-2020 Ford Ranger aftermarket coilovers and few manufacturers produce better products than FOX. While we've had great experience with FOX parts to provide enough ride height to clear large rocks and protect the valuable components underneath your truck, the latest kit we tried on our 2019 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Project Truck took our suspension to the next level. When you are speeding across rocky trails, you can trust the 2019-2020 Ford Ranger FOX 2.5 Remote Reservoir Factory Race Series Front Adjustable Coilovers to handle whatever the path throws at you. The 2.5 coilovers were built for high-speed off-roading and provide so much more ability than FOX's 2.0 coilovers or leveled struts! Before you buy, learn a little more about what FOX's mighty front suspension kit provides, what it is made of, and how to install it.

The 2015-2020 F150s are some pretty capable trucks and can tow and haul just about anything you need to have a good time off-road or get the job done. That being said, it's not hard to run into stability and handling problems long before your F150 hits its GVWR or GCWR. The good news is that there's more than one way to prevent wonky handling on your truck when it's loaded down, especially when it's lifted or leveled. F150 Add-a-leaf Kits, Helper Springs, Extended Bump Stops, and Air Spring Kits are all potential solutions to your F150's handling problems when loaded down. Granted, there's pros and cons to each method that you probably should consider before taking a plunge into one of these upgrades. Check after the jump for the breakdown!

The fog lights on your Toyota are often overlooked items when upgrading your killer off-road build. In all honesty, improving the performance and light output of your fog lights can provide massive advantages when tackling the harshest trails and darkest back roads. Here at Stage 3, we have the high-quality aftermarket parts you want to upgrade your 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Fog Lights, 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma Fog Lights, 2010-2020 Toyota 4Runner Fog Lights, or 2014-2020 Tundra Fog Lights.

The 2019-2020 Ford Ranger performs okay on off-road paths, but when the truck is left at stock, you're opening up your 2.3L EcoBoost engine to degradation over time. For especially treacherous trails, the stock EcoBoost power and torque also may not be able to give you the punch you need to pass through safely. When you add some of our 2019-2020 Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost Engine Parts & Upgrades, your truck will run more efficiently and cleanly with impressive performance boosts. The addition of 2019-2020 Ford Ranger cold air intakes, intake scoops, or an air filter will help prevent contaminants from getting into your engine and intake. Adding a 2019-2020 Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost Oil Catch Can or 2019-2020 Ford Ranger Snorkel also helps keep your important intake and engine cleaner. For those performance gains you crave and for the ability to read accurate readings, 2019-2020 Ford Ranger Custom Tuning is essential. You'll find no shortage of bolt-on engine upgrades at Stage 3 Motorsports!

One of the easiest upgrades that you can do to your 2017-2020 F250 or F350 is to upgrade your truck's fog lights. Although they seem like something that is small and insignificant, changing your fog lights can actually make a huge difference when it comes to visibility and safety. For example, if you're one that likes to take your truck off-road every once in a while, then a decent set of fog lights is a must-have. The ones that originally come stock are alright for around-town driving, but they lack a bit when it comes to going off-road. With fog lights as with most things you have a lot of options, which is why we will break down the top three brands that you should take a look at if you are in the market for an upgrade. The top three to look at are Baja Designs, Morimoto, Putco, and Diode Dynamics.

Nothing beats a deal on a hyper-aggressive and high-quality exhaust system, and our friends over at AWE allowed us to extend to you10% off all of their exhaust systems from now until July 19th, 2020! AWE's exhaust kits sound great and are made out of 304 stainless steel so that they sound amazing for the life of your vehicle of choice. Don't delay! This sale ends July 19th!

The 2021 Ford Bronco is officially back...sort of. When you and I will be able to get our grubby mitts on one remains up in the air for the time being. The good news is that on paper, the Bronco lineup seems like the Wrangler-destroyer that we've been waiting for and the trucks all look awesome thanks to the retro-futurism styling that would make the 2005 Mustangs blush. The bad news is that pricing starts off pretty high and some of the neater features mentioned in the reveal video are part of the "Sasquatch Package", whose pricing has not been released. While some of you out there in the world may be thinking that there's not much we at Stage 3 and the performance aftermarket can do to improve the Broncos or top Ford's "200 approved aftermarket parts", but we're inclined to disagree, and not just because we're stubborn. We're super-pumped for the resurrected Bronco, and we're going to be listing just about every Bronco part and accessory that we can get our hands on. Personally, my only gripe (other than price) is that there's no green paint option. An OD Green, off-road ready Bronco? Yes, please.

When you start upgrading your off-road Toyota build, you want to make sure you are getting the maximum amount of protection for your vehicle and every ounce of extra utility that can be added to your sweet build. The Toyota Body Armor upgrades available here at Stage 3 are the perfect additions for your aggressive off-road builds to ensure you're ready for anything the world has to throw your way. Whether you are interested in some front-end or rear-end protection, or you're after additional cargo carrying capacity these killer upgrades from Body Armor are exactly what you need to have your Toyota at peak off-road capability.

The 2019-2020 Ford Ranger performs decently as a day-to-day street ride, light off-road romp, or moderate towing vehicle. However, there is so much potential horsepower and torque that is lost from stock tuning. Being able to quickly switch between throttle adjustments to match the type of driving or towing you are doing would also benefit. If you additionally add massive new tires onto your Ranger, then your speedometer and odometer will read inaccurately. Adding 2019-2020 Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost Custom Tuning is the solution you need to fix these shortcomings. With so many new tuning, optimization, and calibration options, you will ride around town in a more powerful, better throttled, and accurately displayed Ranger.

Summer is heating up, and despite the blistering heat of Arizona, we're still offering great deals and discounts on some awesome wheels, aggressive exhaust kits, lighting, tonneau covers and much more! We're offering 15% Off Method Wheels, 10% Off Borla Exhaust, and 10 % off 5 Star Tuning & Select Afe Power. And we've got some great rebates on tonneau covers. Save some cash and get your rig ready for adventure this July!

We spend a ton of time, effort, and hard-earned cash on our off-road Toyota builds, so why take a chance with underbody damage that could totally ruin all those sweet aftermarket components you just installed on your Toyota? RCI Off-Road has the solution, the RCI Skid Plates. These skid plates are designed to strengthen and protect the underbody of your 2005-2020 Toyota Tacoma, or 2010-2020 Toyota 4Runner off-road build from pesky hazards that can damage or destroy those sweet, sweet, expensive components that are typically completely exposed. With these skids installed, you'll be sliding over rocks and debris while laughing directly in the face of Mother Nature.

Our dear Ford Overlords have revealed the 2021 Ford F150, and there's a lot to be excited about with the 14th generation of Ford's 1/2-ton pickup. The new 2021 F150 comes loaded down with features (at least in the higher trim levels that Ford was eager to show off), and they look great. We know this is going to be the 11th berjillion 2021 F150 overview that you've come across, and we're going to take a look at some of the smaller details that Ford touched on that could be good news for folks like us that are probably going to rip the truck apart and throw a bunch of aftermarket parts on it anyway. While all the new technology, options, styling, and whatever else are pretty exciting, the bigger questions are "Will it mod?" "Will it mod well?" and "Will it break when we throw it around?" We're going to take a look at those questions based on the information so far.