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Day: March 1, 2010

  • Extreme Outback Announces Intelligent Dual-Battery Manager

    Extreme Outback Products now offers the IBS (Intelligent Battery System), a computerized dual-battery manager. Developed in Switzerland, the state-of-the-art system uses a RISC micro-computer to either isolate or link multiple batteries as needed. Normal operation separates the starting battery from the auxiliary one to safely power electrical accessories when the vehicle isn’t running. An override button links the batteries for high-load uses such as winching and is also used for self jump-starting. In-cab monitoring, which uses an LED display to show each battery’s state of charge (shown), is available. The system is offered in 12-volt and 24-volt models (controls four batteries). Installation involves an included power cable and a pre-made four-wire harness. The IBS won a Global Media Award as one of the best new products at the 2009 SEMA Show.

    For more information, please contact Extreme Outback Products, 866-447-7711, info@extremeoutback.com, www.extremeoutback.com.

  • New T-Runner Scale Parts

    New Product from RC4WD

    T-Runner Lexan Scale Body

    New T-Runner Scale Lexan body comes with molded front and rear bumpers, mirrors, brush guard and windshield wiper blades. These parts are standard equipment for the T-runner and also include a detailed decal and window trim sheets. Included with the body is a window mask for easy painting.

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  • Viking Offroad re-introduces the Tow Strap and Tree Strap

    Viking Offroad introduces the Tow Strap and Tree Strap: These straps are designed to improve strap quality and establish standardized colors which will increase safety when using recovery equipment. Viking Offroad and ARB have designed Orange Tow Straps used for Kinetic Vehicle to Vehicle Recovery and Green Tree Straps for Static Winching Recovery. Kinetic Tow Straps stretch and for safety purposes should never be used with a winch. Static Tree Straps have minimal stretch and can be used with winches. Viking Offroad and ARB are the first in the industry to develop standardized colors for recovery straps. (Details with part numbers and retail pricing below) (more…)

  • The Building Blocks of Power—Mopar’s 4.7L Stroker I-6 Long Blocks

    Need more power and low-end torque out of your 1991–2006 Jeep® Wrangler or Cherokee inline six-cylinder engine? Mopar’s new 4.7L Stroker long block engine assembly is the solution to beef up the Jeep 4.0L I-6 for towing, off-roading, or rock crawling.

    For more information on Mopar parts and to browse more than 100,000 Mopar parts, accessories and performance parts online at the Mopar eStore, visit http://www.mopar.com