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Month: May 2010

  • RockCrawler RZR install: MotoAlliance Viper EX4000 winch

    DSC_1390 (Small)MotoAlliance has built a nice reputation in the UTV/ATV market for their affordable yet high-quality winches…add on the two year warranty that comes stock with their Elite series, and you’ve got a great value.  But why add the winch so soon?  It may not appear to be a high priority, but bigger tires and more suspension only means you are stuck further into the boonies…self-recovery can be a requirement.

    The Viper Elite EX4000 model was chosen for the synthetic line, remote control, snatch block and aluminum hawse…all included in the package.  4000# should be plenty for a 1000# RZR, and the snatch block is right there should more power be needed. (more…)

  • Kevin Yoder Takes More Checkered Flags in his Fast Red Rock Buggy

    GRASS VALLEY, CA     MAY 14, 2010    Kevin Yoder has had an exceptional start to the 2010 racing season.  His “fast red” PitBull Tires Rock Buggy made its debut on PowerBlock TV in front of 5million SpikeTV viewers just before he took on the 2010 Griffin King of the Hammers finishing a very respectable 13th.  Yoder has already completed two short course VORRA races finishing 2nd in both, and finished 3rd at the BITD Bilek Racing Silver State 300, putting him in 2nd place in both the Grand Slam of Offroad Racing and VORRA series.  All of these successes have come within 3 months in the same barn built buggy that he has built and raced over the last five years. (more…)

  • All Terrain Research “Chassis Ribs”

    DSC_1387 (Small)Another major recommended addition for a stock or LE model RZR are “Chassis Ribs” from All Terrain Research.  Like the previously installed “Chassis Bones,” these help prevent the RZR chassis from bending during jumping/landing by tying the rear suspension mounts together.

    (Yes, you will jump your RZR…and yes, it is fun…don’t kid yourself!)

    The install is simple and easy, and should take less than :30 minutes.  Tools required are a 15mm combination wrench, a 15mm socket and short extension, a floor jack to take the weight off the suspension, a hammer, a tapered drift and a pry bar….and that’s it.  Short but sweet.  I barely even got dirty. (barely, since walking into my shop usually requires a change of clothes, even if I don’t touch a thing) (more…)

  • Superlift Releases 2″, 4″ and 6″ Lifts for 2010 Dodge Ram HD Pickups

    Superlift, an industry leader in Dodge lift systems, is now shipping 2010 Ram 2500/3500 4×4 applications. Offerings begin with a mild 2″ Level-It kit — front coil spacers that clear 33″ tires. Moving up, Superlift’s 4″ and 6″ lift kits both have replacement coil springs (different rates for Hemi and Cummins applications), upper and lower link arms, a track bar bracket, and rear leveling blocks. The 6″ kit (shown), which fits 37s, super-sizes the appropriate components and adds a transmission drop bracket as needed. (more…)

  • SUZUKI LAUNCHES 2010 KINGQUAD 450AXi 4X4 and an Early Release of the 2011 KingQuad 500AXi PS

    Brea, CA, May 7, 2010 —American Suzuki is proud to announce the addition of two new models to the Suzuki ATV line up; the 2010 KingQuad 450AXi 4X4 and an early look at the 2011 KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering. Suzuki has carefully planned the introduction of each and every new machine to the market according to dealer inventory levels and a stabilizing ATV industry. “We are excited to see the industry stabilizing and moving in the right direction.” Said Steve Bortolamedi, Senior Communications Manager at American Suzuki. “With that, we are excited to introduce more 2010 product and the beginning of our 2011 product line. We feel we have taken the proper steps to release the right product at the right time for our dealers, and ultimately, our customers.” He added. “Our manufacturing facility in Atlanta, GA is getting geared up for a busy year, because these two new class leading units are just the beginning of what is to comprise a robust line-up of Suzuki ATVs, and both of these exciting new machines will be hitting dealer floors this July/August.” (more…)

  • IPF PERFORMANCE HEADLAMP REPLACEMENTS

    At ARB’s request, IPF Performance Lighting developed the a replacement headlamp kit to improve the lighting performance and beam pattern over the original equipment head lights for the Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2010).

    FEATURES

    • Dedicated optimum light output lens pattern
    • Hardened glass lens
    • IPF H4 Super J Beam 55/60 watt bulbs
    • Supplied as a complete kit
    • Quick Installation (more…)