The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a hotbed of all things automotive, including new products. It’s not unusual for manufacturers to unveil their latest and greatest wares at the show, and that’s one of the show’s draws.
The 2024 SEMA Show has a great selection of new products for 4x4s and off-roading. We found everything from new winches to steering components to suspension kits. Read on for an overview of some of the new products from the show.
What it is: Wilwood Aero6-DM Direct-Mount Toyota Truck Brake Kit
About: Wilwood’s new Aero6-DM direct-mount caliper brake kit fits 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma trucks and 2003-2014 4Runner SUVs with 17-inch or larger wheels. It replaces the cast-iron, four-piston calipers and stock rotors with direct-mount, net-forged six-piston calipers. It also includes premium iron alloy one-piece rotors. The company says the result is improved performance and pedal feel.
More info: wilwood.com
What it is: Carbon Offroad 12kV3 Electric Winch
About: Carbon Offroad has 10 years of innovation into its new 12kV3 winch. The company says the unit is the lightest weight 12,000-pound-capacity winch in the world. Among other things, it has an IP68 rating and a breathable membrane-style motor breather for heat expansion and contraction.
More info: carbonoffroadusa.com
What it is: Apex Chassis Tacoma KIT400 Heavy-Duty Tie Rods
About: If you want to upgrade your 2005-2024 Tacoma’s steering system, Apex Chassis says that this kit offers unparalleled strength and durability and it’s designed to withstand the toughest off-road conditions. Each tie rod includes an SAE 1045 solid steel forged housing, SAE 4140 hot forged chromoly ball studs, and a pre-threaded zerk housing.
More info: apexchassis.com
What it is: Atlas Transfer Case Park Brake
About: The new Advance Adapters Atlas Transfer Case Park Brake fits Atlas transfer cases that are built with the company’s new tailhousing. It allows direct braking to the rear driveshaft. This not only ensures safe parking, but it also allows you to complete easier front “digs” for vehicle positioning and for turning in tight off-road situations. It works in conjunction with the Atlas’s ability to drive the front wheels only.
More info: advanceadapters.com
What it is: ARB USA Portable Brushless Twin Compressor
About: This new portable twin compressor uses brushless motors, which deliver up to 50 percent more air output. This system has active cooling fans that automatically activate to cool the motors, which enhances reliability and extends their lifespan. Additionally, protection against voltage and overload issues is handled by smart diagnostics. For ease of use, polarity correcting wiring allows the clamps to connect to either battery terminal.
More info: arbusa.com
What it is: RIVAL 4×4 Aluminum Engine Skid Plate
About: The new RIVAL 4×4 aluminum engine skidplates fit the 2021-and-up Toyota Tundra, 2022-and-up Toyota Sequoia, and 2021-and-up Lexus LC300. Each skidplate is laser cut from deep-stamped 1/4-inch-thick aluminum alloy and requires no drilling to install. The result is both a light weight and high-strength solution for underbody protection from rocks, logs, and scrapes.
More info: rival4x4usa.com
What it is: ICON Vehicle Dynamics Ford F-150 3.5-4.5-Inch Stage 6 Suspension System
About: This kit fits 2021-2023 Ford F-150 4WD trucks. This 3.5-4.5-inch Stage 6 Suspension SYS Tubular UCA/Leaf Pack kit essentially converts the factory suspension to a Tremor/Raptor hybrid. The result is improved suspension performance. For example, the tubular Delta Joint Pro upper control arms emulate Tremor geometry with leaf springs from ICON Gen2 Raptor systems. The kit also includes new steering knuckles, 2.5 Series shocks with dual compression damping via CDXS, and more.
More info: iconvehicledynamics.com