Home

RockCrawler.com • Covering the world, one rock at a time!

Off-Road Racing Community ‘Takes out the Trash’ ahead of MINT 400 Race

The BFGoodrich MINT 400 race and Republic Services will host a desert cleanup Feb. 29 Event has removed more than 140,000 pounds of trash from the desert over multiple years BFGoodrich helps in the cleanup and rewards volunteers with a chance to win tires LAS VEGAS, Feb. 24, 2020 ― Hundreds of …

Jean Spectator Areas Filling Up Quickly!

Jean Spectator Areas are filling up quickly for the 2020 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400. Once the Jean spectator areas are full, spectating will be limited to the Primm Valley Start/Finish Line in Primm, NV. Do not wait to get your passes – They will sell out! Click here to purchase a Jean Spectator …

King of the Hammers (KOH)

Team Nitto Tire Sweeps the Podium at King of the Hammers

Josh Blyler earns his first King of the Hammers win with Team Nitto while Erik Miller and Marcos Gomez round out the top three spots at the opening race of the Ultra4 Racing season on Friday, February 7, 2020. Cypress, Calif. (February 10, 2020) – Nitto Tire U.S.A., a leading manufacturer of …

Yokohama Tire Names Two New Off-road Drivers for the 2020 Season

Justin Lofton (Trophy Truck) and Levi Shirley (Ultra4 4400 class) will compete on purpose-built GEOLANDAR® M/T-Spec R race tires SANTA ANA, CA – (Jan. 22, 2020) – Two new drivers are part of Yokohama Tire’s 2020 off-road racing roster. Three-time Mint 400 winner Justin Lofton is Yokohama’s new Trophy Truck driver …

King of the Hammers (KOH)Ultra4

Registration for KOH 2020 is Now Open!

Ready, Set, Register! That’s right ladies and gentlemen! Registration for the 2020 Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by Optima Batteries is now open! You can access registration, as well as rent YellowBrick trackers, purchase garage locations, and pay for your tech fees and qualifying (for those classes in which …

DynoMax Adds QuietCrawler Performance System for 2020 Jeep Gladiator 3.6L Trucks

Latest Stainless Steel DynoMax® Performance Exhaust Kit Delivers Clearance, Performance and Acoustics to Popular Open-Air Truck Model Las Vegas, Tues., Nov. 5, 2019 – The DynoMax® Performance Exhaust brand continues to add new exhaust systems to its comprehensive offering for Jeeps through the new, off-road-ready, high-clearance DynoMax® QuietCrawler™ stainless steel performance exhaust for …

BFGoodrich Takes Center Stage at the 52nd SCORE Baja 1000 Inbox x

World-renowned racers, reimagined iconic vehicles, title sponsorship push brand into spotlight ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, NOV. 15, 2019 — BFGoodrich® Tires is seeking its 31st overall win at the SCORE Baja 1000. The grueling race pushes the world’s best off-road drivers to their limits and tests equipment in a way no R&D laboratory …

Axle/Differential

Ultimate Dana 60™ Axles Now Available Without Brackets, Designed to Fit Any Application

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6, 2019 – Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it will be offering Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless™ axles, which remove the mounting brackets, allowing for smoother installation into virtually any application. End users will now be able to add the proper mounting brackets they choose. The axles otherwise include …

Yokohama Tire Sweeps SEMA Show’s ‘Best New Tire’ Awards

GEOLANDAR X-AT™ takes first place, ADVAN Apex™ and GEOLANDAR X-CV® earn runner-up awards SANTA ANA, CA – (Nov. 5, 2019) – Three “Best New Tire” awards were handed out at the SEMA New Products Award Breakfast in Las Vegas…and Yokohama Tire won them all. Yokohama’s GEOLANDAR X-AT™ extreme all-terrain tire was named the “Best New …

NEXEN TIRE ANNOUNCES THE ROADIAN GTX – ALL-NEW CROSSOVER SUV GRAND TOURING TIRE DELIVERING UNMATCHED RELIABILITY AND COMFORT

— New Roadian GTX Marks the Latest Addition to Its Robust Line of Long-Lasting, High-Performance Tires — DIAMOND BAR, Calif., (Nov. 5, 2019) — Nexen Tire America, Inc. announced the global debut of the all-new Roadian GTX grand-touring tire at this year’s Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association (SEMA) Show. The highly anticipated Roadian GTX encompasses …

Neapco Introduces Performance Series U-joints that Outperform the Competition

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.—Neapco®, a U.S.-based manufacturer of original equipment (OE) and aftermarket driveline products and systems since 1921, recently launched the next generation of universal joints under the Neapco Performance Series brand. This innovative u-joint design offers up to a 33 percent increase in ultimate strength and lower friction than …

Axle/Differential

Dana Introduces Aftermarket Drivetrain Upgrades for Jeep® Gladiator®

New Suite of Products Includes Ultimate Dana 60™ Axles LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2019 – Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) has introduced a line of aftermarket Dana axles and Spicer® drivetrain components for the new Jeep® Gladiator® (JT). The line of axle upgrades includes Ultimate Dana 60™ front- and rear-axles, as well as Ultimate Dana 44™ AdvanTEK® front …

DEI Introduces Jeep® Gladiator (JT) Headliner/Side Window Kit

Designed to add insulation and sound deadeningfor improved interior comfort and sound quality Avon Lake, OH, (October 24, 2019) – The Jeep® Gladiator open air pickup is one of the most exciting vehicles to be introduced by Jeep in years, and now DEI, the leader in automotive heat and sound control, is …

Win the 450hp “Hero Edition” Jeep Wrangler

Celebrate the legacy of the American hero when you enter to win the Ultimate Jeep Dream Giveaway brought to you by Bruiser Conversions, the leader in integrated engine conversions for Jeeps. This grand-prize Jeep is the world’s only dual-purpose, on-road/off-road Jeep Wrangler “Hero Edition.” Keep reading to learn more about …

Yokohama Tire Goes ‘Off the Road’ With New National Rebate Offer

SANTA ANA, CA. – (Aug. 1, 2019) – Yokohama Tire wants enthusiasts to hit the road – or even take their next adventure off road. To help, Yokohama is running a special “off the road” national rebate promotion. From now through August 31, consumers can earn up to $100 in …

Come Represent Ultra4 at Crandon Over Labor Day Weekend!

Are you ready for some Labor Day Weekend fun at the Big House? It’s going to be Epic! Announcing entry for the Ultra4 Battle at the Big House / Labor Day 50th at Crandon International Raceway in Crandon, Wisconsin! The race is August 31st and September 1st. You don’t want to miss this. It’s short …

DEI Introduces a Full Line of GOLD™ Heat Protection Products

Avon Lake, OH, (July 30, 2019) – DEI’s new GOLD™ product line, developed for high performance street and grassroots and professional motorsports, protects critical components – lines, hose and wire from excessive heat that can reduce performance or cause failure. Heat Sheath GOLD™ protects cables, hose and lines from excessive heat in …

Warn Industries Expands Its Epic Trail Gear Line of Soft Goods

Five new bags add to the WARN line of Epic Trail Gear soft goods All bags made with premium materials, are great for travel or trail use Clackamas, OR (6/17/19) – Warn Industries is adding more items to its lineup of premium, modular soft goods known as Epic Trail Gear. These …

Warn Industries Releases New Synthetic Rope and Soft Shackles

Clackamas, OR (6/24/19) – Warn Industries has released an all-new, innovative lineup of synthetic rope products. Designed by Warn and specifically made for vehicle recovery, these products pair exceptional strength and durability with a unique high visibility, reflective appearance. Introducing WARN® Spydura® Nightline Winch Ropes, Extensions, and Soft Shackles. A New, Innovative Take …

Yokohama Tire Named Official Tire of Crandon International Raceway

SANTA ANA, CA. – (June 14, 2019) – Yokohama Tire continues to add to its impressive off-road racing legacy. The tire maker announced today it has partnered with Crandon International Raceway, making Yokohama the “Official Tire” of the legendary off-road facility. “Yokohama is proud to have finalized our exciting new …

RUGGED RIDGE ANNOUNCES NEW HD STUBBY BUMPERS FOR 2007-2019 WRANGLER JK/JL APPLICATIONS

Trail-Proven Design and Innovative New Features for the Serious Off-Roader Suwanee, GA (June 11, 2019) – Rugged Ridge®, a Truck Hero Inc. company and leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep®, truck and off-road parts and accessories, today announced the release of its new HD Stubby Front Bumper for 2007-2018 Wrangler JK and 2018-2019 …

Nexen Tire Builds Custom Jeep Gladiator to Honor Deserving Purple Heart Recipient

Nexen Hero program kicked off May 15 announcing a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S equipped with 35-Inch Nexen Roadian MTX Xtreme Off-Road Mud Terrain Tires will be given to a deserving Purple Heart recipient Legendary car builder Kenny Pfitzer of Zero to 60 Designs in Corona, Calif. selected to lead …

Yokohama Tire Delivers Ultimate Off-road Performance and Comfort with the All-new GEOLANDAR X-AT™

SANTA ANA, CA. – (May 28, 2019) – Rugged gets redefined with Yokohama Tire’s new GEOLANDAR X-AT™extreme all-terrain tire. Designed for pickup trucks, Jeeps and SUVs, the X-AT goes on sale July 1 with 27 sizes planned, ranging from 15 to 22 inches. “The GEOLANDAR X-AT delivers it all,” said …

American Powertrain Adds XL Wide Universal Crossmember to the X-Factor Line

Cookeville, TN, May 13, 2019 – American Powertrain has now added XL Wide Universal Crossmembers to their X-Factor product offerings. This new X-Factor crossmember, available in silver or black, adjusts from 40″-46″ wide for wider full frame cars and trucks. The crossmember fits Tremec 5-speeds T-5, TKO and all Tremec 6-speeds using …

Home