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Day: October 31, 2013

Metalcloak’s Adjustable Rear Bump Stop System Makes Designing Your JK Suspension Easy

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 of 1” to 4” in Bump Stop, Metalcloak’s Adjustable Rear Bump Stop System for the JK Wrangler allows you to easily change the Bump Stop to fit your JK’s specific needs. Each kit comes with eight rectangular pucks (four for each side) manufactured from trail-proven natural thermoplastic rubber designed to mount in a staggered pattern (1” high to 4” high, depending on need) providing a full and complete bump stop option. Just Install. Test. Adjust. It’s that easy. Metalcloak, It’s Your Jeep, Only Better (more…)

October 31, 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 the habits I have identified of highly admired four wheelers. The list is neither exhaustive nor refined. There is plenty of room for you to pull it apart, reorganize it, add to it and come up with a better list. (more…)

October 31, 2013
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. (more…)

October 31, 2013
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 suspension cycling. Next it had to allow for the many different suspension systems and aftermarket control arms available on the market for this popular vehicle. (more…)

October 31, 2013
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 on-road driving traits that have helped make this Wrangler the best-selling Jeep in history? Superlift provides the answer with their new 2.5″ lift that allows clearance for 33″ diameter tires, even during extreme off-road articulation. For 35″ tires, Superlift’s optional compression travel dampener kit is recommended to prevent tire / fender scrub during extreme articulation. (more…)

October 31, 2013
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 brake lines, causing major damage to your vehicle and likely the highway system. He found the only logical conclusion must be that people buy tire chains due to the lack of a better and safer option. With that Flex Trax™ was conceived. (more…)

October 31, 2013