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Month: August 2010

  • Rough Country Announces 6” Chevy Lift That Prevents Axle-Wrap

    REVAMPED LIFT KIT NOW TO INCLUDE ANTI-WRAP REAR BLOCKS

    DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— Rough Country Suspension ® Products announces an innovative addition to the popular 6” Chevy 1500 Suspension Lift Kit. Rough Country’s new pre-fabricated anti-wrap rear blocks are custom designed to prevent axle-wrap – a common issue where the axle rotates opposite of the wheel under torque causing potentially severe damage to the vehicle. With a trapezoidal shape and wider surface area, these anti-wrap rear blocks are significantly less susceptible to wrapping and offer far greater peace of mind when towing or off-roading. This Chevy Lift Kit also includes a heavy duty skid plate, laser cut cross members, torsion bar cross-member drop brackets, and lifted knuckles. A set of front and rear Nitro 9000 Shock absorbers are included; featuring self adjusting Velocity Sensitive Valving – a revolutionary technology that varies the resistance valving incorporated in the shock according to piston rod speed. The 6” Chevy 1500 Suspension Lift caters to ’99 – ’06 4wd models and retails for $999.95. A non-torsion bar version is also available starting at $1199.95.

  • Rock Recovery™ Winch Line

    Trail-Gear knows that when it is time for a recovery that the last thing you need is a broken winch line, so we made our Rock Recovery™ Winch Line  from 100% pure Dyneema Fiber (SK-75), which is the strongest and most UV resistant material in the world for synthetic winch lines. Our Rock Recovery™ Winch Lines come with a stainless steel thimble and are all pre-stretched, 12-strand braids. They also come with the first 5 feet covered with a black nylon sleeve to protect the line from rocks and trees.

    Synthetic winch line is about 45% stronger than conventional steel cable and weighs only a fraction of what steel cable weighs. In fact, synthetic winch line is so light it floats on water. When steel cable winch line fails, breaks, or comes off of the attachment point it recoils from stored energy, snaps back, and can be deadly. There is almost no snap back at all with synthetic winch line because it does not store energy like the steel cable, this is why steel cable winch line is no longer permitted at most off road competitions or races. Synthetic winch line is very flexible, but does not curl or kink and will never cut your fingers.

    http://www.trail-gear.com/recovery#line

  • Norman Motorsports Hosts Fundraiser to Benefit FAST-Aid, Cruz Roja and the Emergency Services of Erendira at Dezert People 8 Premier

    Private Party ~ Facebook Friends of Roger Norman and Curtis Guise ~ Please RSVP

    RENO, NV     AUGUST 26, 2010  – Norman Motorsports in El Cajon, CA will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit FAST-Aid, Cruz Roja and the Emergency Services of Erendira this Saturday August 28, 2010, doors open at 2pm.  The premier of Dezert People 8 will be at 3pm and will show continuously throughout the afternoon. Charity gaming, a silent auction and other fun activities will round off the evening.

    Become a Facebook friend of Roger Norman or Curtis Guise and RSVP to the event to attend this very special benefit event.  Fans, Sponsors, and Friends are welcome, but must RSVP via Facebook. (more…)

  • New Raceline 982 Raptor Wheel Perfect for Trucks, SUV’s and Jeeps

    GARDEN GROVE, CA    AUGUST 25, 2010: The new Raceline 982 Raptor wheel is the best on the market for sport, heavy duty and 4 wheel drive trucks along with SUV’s and Jeeps.  The 982 Raptor wheel completes the look of your daily driver in either a machined and clear coated finish, or in a mirrored chrome plated finish with trendy black highlights creating a spoke look.  The wheel is also available in all black under the product name 981 Raptor Black.

    This brand new wheel comes in four sizes: 16×8, 17×9, 20×8.5 and 20×10.  They are available for 5, 6 and 8 lug trucks/SUV’s with various bolt patterns, back space and center bores. Raceline Raptor wheels have proven to be one of the best wheels on the market for Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Jeep, Toyota and Nissan Trucks, SUV’s and Jeeps.

    www.racelinewheels.com

  • Tacoma Rear Frame Reinforcement plates

    1995-2004 Tacomas have c-channel frames that are notorious for bending and cracking. The c-channel frame also contributes to axle wrap and wheel hoop at the rear axle. Toyota’s answer to this issue was to box in and reinforce the frame on the newer 05-09 Tacoma’s and FJ Cruisers. Our solution is our Taco Rear Frame Reinforcement Plates.

    This kit will help you avoid costly frame repairs and give your frame more strength, fixing many of the issues a c-channel frame causes while offroading. The kit comes complete with frame plates for both the left and right side. The kit is shipped unpainted and some modifications will be necessary when using this kit with a double cab.

    Fits 95-04 Standard or Extra Cab.

    http://www.trail-gear.com/tacoma#plates

  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s New ‘Tire Tips’ Educational Video Focuses on How to Choose a Truck/SUV Tire

    FULLERTON, CA (Aug. 25, 2010) – Consumers looking for guidance on how to choose the right tires for their trucks and SUVs can get answers from Yokohama Tire Corporation’s third installment of Tire Tips, a series of short educational videos created to help people learn more about tires, from proper maintenance to improving fuel efficiency.

    The “how to choose a truck/SUV tire” video is hosted by off-road racing champions Cameron and Heidi Steele. Cameron, who is also a TV commentator, was the host in the first two Yokohama Tire Tips videos: the importance of properly inflated tires and how to read the sidewall of a tire.  The latest video can be seen on Yokohama’s Website (www.yokohamatire.com) and YouTube. (more…)