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  • BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 Reimagined on Small Scale for Radio-Control Vehicles

    BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 Reimagined on Small Scale for Radio-Control Vehicles

    Latest-generation off-road tire miniaturized for RC-hobbyist community

    GREENVILLE, S.C., July 17, 2018 — Radio-control car enthusiasts have a new way to improve the performance of their RC vehicles. BFGoodrich® Tires, a leader in off-road tire development for the past 40 years, has partnered with Pro-Line Racing, a leader in RC parts and accessories, to reimagine the BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3 as a fully-licensed RC vehicle tire. (more…)

  • Rugged Ridge Releases New Hitch Thimble and Halo Recovery Rope for Universal Off-Road Applications

    Rugged Ridge Releases New Hitch Thimble and Halo Recovery Rope for Universal Off-Road Applications

    Simple Combination Turns Standard Hitches into a Vital Recovery Device

    Suwanee, Ga. (July 10, 2018) – Rugged Ridge®, a Truck Hero Inc. company and leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep®, truck and off-road parts and accessories, today announced the availability of its new Hitch Thimble and Halo Recovery Rope for various applications. (more…)

  • ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2018-UP Jeep Wrangler JL 2.5″ Suspension Systems

    ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2018-UP Jeep Wrangler JL 2.5″ Suspension Systems

    ICON Vehicle Dynamics is excited to announce the release of our full lineup of 2.5″ suspension systems for the 2018-UP Jeep Wrangler JL. Aimed at drastically improving (not just maintaining) on and off-road ride quality these systems include a combination of dual rate coil springs, 2.0 Aluminum Series or 2.5 Series shocks, link arms, track bars, bump stops, sway bar end links, and all necessary hardware for a complete install. The JL is a much more “refined” vehicle compared to previous Wranglers, and with improved suspension geometry and more robust components this new Jeep sees significant performance gains with the introduction of ICON suspension products. (more…)

  • Travis Pastrana and David Donohue Climb to Victory on Yokohama Tires in the ‘Race to the Clouds’

    Travis Pastrana and David Donohue Climb to Victory on Yokohama Tires in the ‘Race to the Clouds’

    Pastrana, on ADVAN A052 street tires, takes the inaugural Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Pikes Peak Hill Climb Trophy by Yokohama; Donohue wins Time Attack 1 on ADVAN A005 slick tires

    SANTA ANA, CA. – (June 26, 2018) –Yokohama Tire’s successful return to the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was highlighted by the inaugural running of the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Pikes Peak Hill Climb Trophy by Yokohama and victory in the Time Attack 1 class. Travis Pastrana took the win in the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport class on ADVAN A052 street tires, while David Donohue captured the win in Time Attack 1 on ADVAN A005 racing slicks. (more…)

  • ARB 4×4 Accessories is proud to announce BP-51 suspension for the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series

    ARB 4×4 Accessories is proud to announce BP-51 suspension for the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series

    Old Man Emu (OME) is pleased to release the latest application of BP-51 High Performance Internal Bypass Shock Absorbers engineered specifically for the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series. This package consists of 2 front shocks, 2 rear shocks and 2 fit kits. Two different lift versions will be available with the first version suitable for lifts up to 50mm (2 inch) and the second-long travel version suitable for lifts of 75-100mm (3 to 4 inch).

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  • RUGGED RIDGE EXPANDS ITS LINE OF CARGO AREA PROTECTION FOR 2015-2018 JEEP RENEGADE

    RUGGED RIDGE EXPANDS ITS LINE OF CARGO AREA PROTECTION FOR 2015-2018 JEEP RENEGADE

    New C3 Cargo Cover Offers Complete & Configurable Interior Trim Coverage

    Suwanee, Ga. (June 26, 2017) – Omix-ADA, a Truck Hero Inc. company and a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep®, truck and off-road parts and accessories, today announced the availability of its new Rugged Ridge C3 Cargo Cover for 2015-2018 Jeep Renegade BU models. (more…)