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Aftermarket Websites®: Built BY the Industry, FOR the Industry

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Aftermarket Websites® is a website-building service just for local automotive aftermarket resellers and installers. Our sites are designed to meet consumers where they want to research and buy—and present you as their number-one local option.

How It Works
Your Aftermarket Websites® site drives local traffic right to your door by ranking highly in online searches for the products, categories, and services you offer. If shoppers don’t know you exist, they can’t find you! Aftermarket Websites® helps to present you as your area’s premier option for aftermarket accessories to customers searching online.

What You Get
Because we’re in the automotive aftermarket, too, we have relationships with many of the industry’s biggest and best brands. You can upload the data for nearly a million products from more than 400 brands—and we keep that data current for you! You can choose the look and feel of your site and you get a shopping cart for online purchases, analytics tools, free support, and more—all at an incredible value thanks to the manufacturers that support Parts Pro.

  • Quickly upload hundreds of brands and hundreds of thousands of products to match your shop selection
  • Shoot to the top of Google search results to get found locally
  • Choose your site’s look and feel for a custom presentation
  • Enable shopping cart functionality to take online orders
  • Enjoy free support and automatic updates

Want to Go PRO?
If you’re looking for an even more supercharged site, you can get Year/Make/Model lookup with Aftermarket Websites® PRO, which is designed to give your customers an even better site experience. This next-level tier of service also comes with our Email Center email-management tool, engine-family lookup, full-width pages, enhanced third-party integrations, and more.

Cost
Base plans cost $49.95 per month, with a one-time $500 setup fee. PRO plans cost $299.95 per month, with a $1,499 setup fee. Existing base customers can go PRO by moving to the $299.95/month plan and paying a $999 upgrade fee.

To learn more about the value of Aftermarket Websites® or Aftermarket Websites® PRO, visit AftermarketWebsites.com or call (888) 251-4252 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST).

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ReadyPosts: Free Social Media Content to Market Your Business

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Working social media into your marketing plan is critical, but it can take time away from running your business. That’s why we created ReadyPosts: a FREE, time-saving library of curated content to keep your social channels fresh and active.

Accessed through your Parts Pro account, ReadyPosts is searchable by hashtag, description, part number, category, and supplier to help you quickly find top-notch industry content. You’ll find lifestyle images, product shots, videos, MAP-priced calls-to-action, and other useful media. These posts target the “discovery phase” of the consumer experience, letting users know what products are available to them and getting them curious enough to visit your shop in person—where you can close the sale.

Busy aftermarket resellers no longer have to spend hours searching for or creating content to use in their social media efforts. With ReadyPosts, you can just log on, search for what you want, download images, copy text, and instantly get the right message in front of your audience.

If you don’t already have a Parts Pro account, you can create one free by visiting PartsPro.com/rs. Get posting today!

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KW Suspensions: Height-Adjustable Spring Kits

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Dynamic looks and advanced steering are now available for drivers of select Audi, McLaren, and Volkswagen models thanks to KW Suspensions. The company’s new Height Adjustable Spring Kits provide OEM-quality dynamic driving, with chrome-silicon steel lowering springs, matching elastomers, and dust-protection systems.

These KW Suspensions kits give you full control of your vehicle thanks to continuous ride-height adjustment and customizable suspension lowering, which combine to provide a sporty, harmonious driving behavior.

Current applications include the following part numbers:

  • 253100CZ for 2021+ Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 (F2) with DRC
  • 25381054 for 2018+ Volkswagen Tiguan (MQB) and 2019+ Q3 Quattro
  • 25337004 for 2019–2020 McLaren 600LT with OE lift system

Features

  • Dynamic, OEM-quality driving
  • Continuous ride-height adjustment
  • Customizable suspension lowering
  • Sporty, harmonious driving behavior
  • Chrome-silicon steel lowering springs
  • Matching elastomers
  • Dust-protection systems
KW Suspensions Height Adjustable Spring Kits

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Flaming River (FR1515MU15): Manual Rack and Pinion for ’15-’20 Ford Mustang (S550)

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Engineered to reduce vehicle weight by 10–15 pounds, this manual rack and pinion is Flaming River’s answer to customer demand! Designed for 2015–2020 Ford Mustang (S550), the FR1515MU15 rack and pinion achieves its weight advantage by eliminating hoses, pulleys, and pumps. In addition, the billet aluminum mounting brackets can be adjusted to modify the piston angle for large tube headers and engine swaps in custom applications. Bolts into the same mounting location as the OEM Power Rack.

Note: requires Flaming River 9/16” -26 U-joint for installation (FR1709DD).

Features

  • For 2015–2020 Ford Mustang (S550)
  • 10–15 lb lighter than factory Mustang power system
  • Bolts into same mounting locations as OEM Power Rack
  • 51 1/2” overall length
  • 30” pivot point
  • 13” mounts center to center
  • 1/2” diameter mounting holes
  • 9/16” -26 spline pinion shaft
  • 12.11” inner ends (M14x1.5 male – M16x1.5 male)
  • Warranty: 1 year
Flaming River FR1515MU15 Manual Rack and Pinion for 15-20 Ford Mustang

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PROFORM (67215): Circle Track 750 CFM Carburetor

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PROFORM’s Race Series family of high performance carburetors just got bigger with the addition of the 750 CFM circle track carburetor (PN 67215). This PROFORM carb includes all the standout Race Series features you’ve come to expect, with special modifications to meet the needs of circle track racers. Features a lightweight aluminum construction (only 7.4 lb, all-new components), dual-inlet/four-barrel with mechanical secondaries, down-leg boosters, no choke, and molded wedge floats to keep fuel flowing in the turns.

Features

  • Race Series circle track carb
  • 750 CFM dual-inlet/four-barrel with mechanical secondaries
  • All-aluminum construction (weighs just 7.4 lb)
  • Square-type bore mount
  • Down-leg boosters
  • 100% new components (not reman or refurb)
  • No choke
  • Sold individually
PROFORM Circle Track 750 CFM Carburetor 67215

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Belltech (153712TP): 6”-8” Lift Kit for 2019+ Ram 1500

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The only currently available kit that can provide 6”–8” of lift for 2019-and-up Ram 1500, this Belltech lift kit fits all cabs except classic body. Engineered from the highest quality materials right here in the USA, the 153712TP kit is designed to provide the best ride of any suspension lift kit on the market.

Features include Belltech’s patented front Trail Performance adjustable struts; an all-new rear control arm drop-down bracket to maintain the 1500’s “anti-squat” and OE rear axle and suspension geometry; and new high-clearance cross-members, alignment cam bolts, and a billet-aluminum driveshaft spacer. Allows for up to 37” tall tires even at the lowest 6” lift setting.

Features

  • For 2019+ Ram 1500 (all cabs except classic body)
  • 6”–8” of vertical lift
  • Patented Trail Performance adjustable struts
  • All-new rear control arm drop-down bracket
  • High-clearance cross-members
  • New alignment cam bolts and billet-aluminum driveshaft spacer
  • Up to 37” tall tires even at lowest 6” setting
  • Engineered in the USA
Belltech 6-8 Inch Lift Kit for 2019+ Ram 1500

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OPTIMA Batteries (1200): Digital 1200 12-Volt Performance Charger and Battery Maintainer

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The Digital 1200 performance charger and battery maintainer from OPTIMA Batteries enhances the performance of 12-volt AGM and flooded OPTIMA batteries. It also recovers deeply discharged batteries and helps extend battery life. The 1200 charger and maintainer features a bright and easy-to-read backlit LCD gauge that displays charging status, fill rate, mode settings, and fault messages. Includes a USB charging port to keep other compatible devices topped off.

Features

  • Enhances the performance of OPTIMA and other AGM batteries
  • 12 amp max
  • Charges, conditions, and maintains 12 V AGM and flooded batteries
  • Recovers deeply discharged batteries and extends battery life
  • USB charging port
  • Polypropylene housing with easy-carry handle
OPTIMA Batteries Digital 1200 12V Performance Charger and Battery Maintainer

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AutoMeter Products (3903): 5” Sport-Comp Pedestal Tach (0-10,000 RPM)

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An inaugural inductee into the Hot Rod Speed Parts Hall of Fame, this ultra-responsive tachometer from AutoMeter Products can move the needle from 0 to 10,000 RPM in just 333 milliseconds, with a super-bright shift light to help you hit your marks perfectly. Built for a lifetime of service under the harshest conditions, the 3903 AutoMeter 5” Sport-Comp pedestal tachometer represents the absolute pinnacle of engineering and technology—no compromises made, no compromises required.

Features

  • Air core electric gauge moves the needle from 0 to 10,000 RPM in 333 ms
  • Traditional incandescent lighting at the front of the dial
  • 12 and 16 volt compatible
  • Suitable for nearly every street or race car electrical system
  • High-vis, user-programmable shift light
  • 5” (127 mm) housing
AutoMeter Products 5 Inch Sport-Comp Pedestal Tachometer 3903

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Belltech (15104): 2” Trail Performance Leveling Coilover Kit for ’19–’21 Ford Ranger

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For improved ride quality, handling, and off-road chops, the answer is this 2” Trail Performance leveling coilover kit from Belltech. Replacing the shocks and springs on 2019–2021 Ford Ranger (all drives), this height-adjustable product offers nonadjustable preset damping and up to 2” of lift with just the turn of the included spanner wrench. The 15104 kit is a premium, out-of-the-box solution that increases grip and reduces body roll—all while retaining daily driving comfort. Belltech ships this kit preassembled, with matched performance coil springs, bump stops, dust boots, and OEM-style top mounts.

Features

  • For 2019–2021 Ford Ranger (2WD & 4WD)
  • Improves ride quality, handling, and off-road performance
  • Preassembled and height adjustable
  • Up to 2” lift with the turn of the included spanner wrench
  • Out-of-the-box solution is ready to install.
  • Includes matched performance coil springs, bump stops, dust boots, and OEM-style top mounts
Belltech 2 Inch Trail Performance Leveling Coilover Kit for Ford Ranger 15104

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HushMat (30300): Quiet Tape™

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Versatile Quiet Tape™ from HushMat is the perfect toolbox addition for any installer or DIYer. Quiet Tape is an ideal solution for securing items like wires and cables or for eliminating rattling around plastic trim panels, doors, and more. It even tears easily using your hands, so you won’t need knives or scissors for on-the-fly application. Manufactured in the USA, single-sided HushMat Quiet Tape measures 1” wide and is reusable, with guaranteed adhesion. Available in 20-foot rolls (PN 30300).

Features

  • 1” wide, reusable, single-sided utility tape
  • Secures wiring, cables, and harnesses
  • Anti-rattle applications around plastic trim panels, doors, and more
  • Segments tear off easily by hand.
  • Guaranteed adhesion
  • Available in 20-foot rolls
  • Manufactured in the USA
HushMat Quiet Tape 30300

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