Metalcloak continues their trend of innovation with the Adjustable REAR Bump Stop System. Like most of us, you’ve probably guessed what size bump stop you need for your lift kit, fender and tire combination. Guess no more. Following the success of the Adjustable Front Bump Stop System that uses hockey-like pucks to provide the option… Continue reading Metalcloak’s Adjustable Rear Bump Stop System Makes Designing Your JK Suspension Easy
Month: October 2013
Some Habits of Highly Admired 4 Wheelers
We all know a person we enjoy when they go 4-wheeling with us. And you are not alone in your view. Everyone likes this person’s company. Have you ever stepped back and asked what is it you appreciate about them? What habits do they exhibit that you would like to adopt? Here are some of… Continue reading Some Habits of Highly Admired 4 Wheelers
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AT THIS YEAR’S SEMA SHOW
STOW, OH – Oct. 31, 2013 – Founded by the legendary Mickey Thompson and friend Gene McMannis in 1963, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) will celebrate 50 years of innovation and product excellence during the 2013 SEMA Show. Make plans to visit booth 43035, South Hall, lower level.
ARB Introduces New 2012+ Jeep Wrangler JK Skid Plate
As the first solid axle model vehicle ARB Engineers tackled for skid plates, the Jeep Wrangler JK presented many new issues that needed to be overcome. Among those, the skid plates panel had to mount in such a way that it allowed full movement of the front axle and all of its locating components during… Continue reading ARB Introduces New 2012+ Jeep Wrangler JK Skid Plate
Superlift Suspension Releases 2.5″ Lift Kit
Kit fits 2007-2014 Jeep JK Wrangler 2-Door (K932) and 4-Door (K931) – Fits Right and Left Hand Drive Models West Monroe, LA — The JK series Wrangler is an enjoyable daily driver with considerable off-road capabilities; a true “double duty” vehicle with mass appeal. The question is how to make a good thing better without sacrificing the… Continue reading Superlift Suspension Releases 2.5″ Lift Kit
Flex Trax – Urethane Rubber Tire Traction
In the winter of 1994, Tony Bright was visiting an automotive dealership with a display featuring tire chains. Twenty six years of engineering experience led him to ponder the following question: Why do people buy these? They are difficult to install and they do not stay on. Once they fly off your tire they get tangled in your… Continue reading Flex Trax – Urethane Rubber Tire Traction
Amanda Products Introduces Ultra SS Chassis at SEMA
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LIVONIA, MICHIGAN OCTOBER 24, 2013: Amanda Products will be displaying a new Ultra SS 4-Seater Chassis at SEMA Show Booth #37091 in the Offroad Hall. This rolling chassis will feature component parts built by Amanda Products specifically for the offroad market. Amanda Products will also be seeking input on new products and product improvements from… Continue reading Amanda Products Introduces Ultra SS Chassis at SEMA
RUGGED RIDGE INTRODUCES VINTAGE INSPIRED FENDER FLARES
Hurricane Flat Fender Flares Built for Two and Four-Door ’07-’14 JK Wranglers Offer a Unique Look Modeled After the 1941 Willys MA Suwanee, Ga. (October 24, 2013) – Jeep® enthusiasts can now get an aggressive never-before-seen off-road look for their ’07-’14 Jeep Wrangler JK with the introduction of Rugged Ridge’s newly designed Hurricane Flat Fender Flares. Drawing inspiration… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE INTRODUCES VINTAGE INSPIRED FENDER FLARES
Philips X-tremeVision Headlight Bulb Puts Up to 100% More Light on the Road
Offers drivers maximum performance and nighttime driving visibility Farmington Hills, MI… Philips Automotive North America, a division of Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG), offers its X-tremeVision Headlight Bulb for drivers that want the maximum lighting performance available. The Philips X-tremeVision is the brightest and most powerful bulb in Philips Automotive’s recently launched line of premium upgrade headlight… Continue reading Philips X-tremeVision Headlight Bulb Puts Up to 100% More Light on the Road
Crandon to Remain Exclusive Home to the TORC Series
Multi-year agreement makes Crandon International Off-Road Raceway home to the TORC Championship DANA POINT, Calif. – A multi-year deal has been reached between TORC (The Off-Road Championship) and Crandon International Off-Road Raceway, giving the Series the exclusive rights to race short-course off-road events at the legendary venue. Crandon is regarded as off-road’s most admired track… Continue reading Crandon to Remain Exclusive Home to the TORC Series
Blue Torch Fab Peter Basler Back-to-Back Southern Rock Racing Series Champion
BIRMINGHAM, AL OCTOBER 17, 2013: Blue Torch Fab Peter Basler took the Southern Rock Racing overall Season Championship, for the second consecutive season. Peter sat within the top two to three positions during the beginning of the season, until the Gray Rock event in Blue Torch’s backyard, where the team put themselves into first place… Continue reading Blue Torch Fab Peter Basler Back-to-Back Southern Rock Racing Series Champion
Trick-Tools new JMR RaceLine Series
Trick-Tools is proud to announce the release of its newest product line, the RaceLine Series from JMR. The RaceLine Series features a tube bender, bender dies, and tube notcher (all sold separately). This product series is designed for the fabricator on a budget, who is still looking for quality, heavy duty features, and fully featured… Continue reading Trick-Tools new JMR RaceLine Series
New Off Road Event Comes To Northern Nevada
Silver State 4-Wheel and Off-Road Jamboree to be held July 14-19, 2014 at the Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada October 15th, 2013 Jeff Knoll shocked the off-road industry in March, 2011 when heannounced he would be stepping away from the King of the Hammers (KOH), Ultra4 racing, and Hammerking Productions, Inc. Now the largest off-road race in the… Continue reading New Off Road Event Comes To Northern Nevada
OMIX-ADA DEBUTS HISTORIC JEEP® COLLECTION AT 2013 SEMA SHOW
Omix-ADA’s Off Road Success Center to Include Military Jeeps Three Early Prototypes and a Live Build by Veterans Suwanee, Ga. (October 15, 2013) – Omix-ADA® today announced it will debut a portion of its collection of historic Jeeps® at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas at the company’s Off-Road Success Center, located in the upper South Hall… Continue reading OMIX-ADA DEBUTS HISTORIC JEEP® COLLECTION AT 2013 SEMA SHOW
EnerSys® Expands Product Line – Adding Group 34 and Group 78 Batteries to ODYSSEY® Performance Series™ Product Line
READING, Pa., (October 15, 2013) – EnerSys® has expanded its ODYSSEY® Performance Series™ battery product line to include a Group 34 battery and Group 78 battery, designed specifically for consumer passenger and commercial vans, custom and classic cars and SUVs. The ODYSSEY® Performance Series™ 34-790 battery and the ODYSSEY® Performance Series™ 78-790 battery both feature 792… Continue reading EnerSys® Expands Product Line – Adding Group 34 and Group 78 Batteries to ODYSSEY® Performance Series™ Product Line
65,000 FANS ENJOYED WEEKEND AT LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO
Pomona, Calif. – (October 11, 2013) More than 65,000 off-road enthusiasts filled the Pomona Fairplex to check out everything off-road from 300-plus vendors including new vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, racing demos and more, at the 2013 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire. In addition to the line-up of trucks, Jeeps, UTVs, ATVs,… Continue reading 65,000 FANS ENJOYED WEEKEND AT LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS HOSTS BRIAN DEEGAN TO INTRODUCE THE NEW DEEGAN 38 TIRE DURING 2013 SEMA SHOW MEDIA CONFERENCE
STOW, OH – Oct. 10, 2013 – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) has announced a new date and time for the scheduled media conference at this year’s SEMA show. Now scheduled for Tuesday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m., booth 43035, Mickey Thompson will host racing icon Brian Deegan to help introduce the new Mickey… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS HOSTS BRIAN DEEGAN TO INTRODUCE THE NEW DEEGAN 38 TIRE DURING 2013 SEMA SHOW MEDIA CONFERENCE
WARN INDUSTRIES TO UNVEIL NEW POWERPLANT 9.5 AND 12 ALONG WITH PREMIUM ACCESSORIES AT THE 2013 SEMA SHOW
CLACKAMAS, OR (October 10, 2013) – As part of this year’s SEMA Show, Warn Industries will be introducing the new PowerPlant™. The PowerPlant 9.5 and PowerPlant 12 combine a powerful winch with a high performance air compressor to become the ultimate vehicle-mounted multi tool. The PowerPlant 9.5 has a pulling capacity of 9,500 lbs., while the… Continue reading WARN INDUSTRIES TO UNVEIL NEW POWERPLANT 9.5 AND 12 ALONG WITH PREMIUM ACCESSORIES AT THE 2013 SEMA SHOW
Special Discounted Rate on ODYSSEY® Battery Orders Placed at the SEMA Show
Available at Online Store Kiosk, SEMA Show, Booth No. 24863, Central Hall READING, Pa. (Oct. 9, 2013) – EnerSys® has announced that it will be offering a 10 percent discount for any ODYSSEY® battery orders placed at the 2013 SEMA Show (Nov. 5 – Nov. 8, 2013). The discount includes freight and is valid only for… Continue reading Special Discounted Rate on ODYSSEY® Battery Orders Placed at the SEMA Show
Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Honors Five New Inductees
(Reno, NV Oct. 7, 2013) The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame inducted 5 new well deserving off-road legends on Friday, October 4 in Pomona, California. Reaching its highest attendance yet, the sold out show consisting of almost 300 guests filled the banquet room and helped in honoring the late Larry Bergquist, Bob Chandler, Frank DeAngelo,… Continue reading Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Honors Five New Inductees
Amanda Products Enters the Off-Road Market
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Featuring New Products and Welcoming Suggestions for More LIVONIA, MICHIGAN OCTOBER 4, 2013: Drawing upon four decades of excellence in design, Amanda Products is a new division of Amanda Bent Bolt (Amanda Manufacturing). Amanda currently designs, manufactures, and sells innovative parts exclusively to many original equipment manufacturers. The company is now expanding its reach to… Continue reading Amanda Products Enters the Off-Road Market
OMIX-ADA/RUGGED RIDGE TO DEBUT SERGEANT ROCK JEEP AT OFF ROAD SUCCESS CENTER DURING 2013 SEMA SHOW
Patriotic 2014 Jeep Wrangler from Revered Off-Road Builder Dave Doetsch To Feature Latest Parts From Rugged Ridge and Alloy USA Suwanee, Ga. (October 8, 2013) – Omix-ADA®, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of Jeep® parts and accessories, announced today that famed Jeep builder Dave Doetsch will publicly unveil his latest project, Sergeant Rock, at the OMIX/Rugged Ridge Off-Road Success… Continue reading OMIX-ADA/RUGGED RIDGE TO DEBUT SERGEANT ROCK JEEP AT OFF ROAD SUCCESS CENTER DURING 2013 SEMA SHOW
Liquid Image announced as new title sponsor for Olympus Offroad
Parker Colorado – October 3 2013 Olympus Offroad is excited to announce Liquid Image as a Title Sponsor. Liquid Image will be fulfilling all media capturing needs. Olympus is an up and coming team that will be bringing 4 cars to the track in 2014 to Ultra4 and Dirt Riot. Olympus finished on the podium… Continue reading Liquid Image announced as new title sponsor for Olympus Offroad
Marked MotorSports Jake Hallenbeck Named 2013 Ultra4 Rookie of the Year
RENO, NV OCTOBER 3, 2013: At the end of a very successful season Jake Hallenbeck, driving the orange CKRC Hobbies sponsored #4775 car, was named the Ultra4 Rookie of the Year. The team, which was formed in November of 2012, stayed consistent all year. They got their first podium when finishing 3rd at the Ultra4 American… Continue reading Marked MotorSports Jake Hallenbeck Named 2013 Ultra4 Rookie of the Year