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…)
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…)
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.
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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…)
Suwanee, Ga. (October 24, 2013) – Jeep® enthusiasts can now get an aggressive never-before-seen off-road look for their ’07-’14 Jeep Wrangler JK with the introduction of Rugged Ridge’s newly designed Hurricane Flat Fender Flares.
Drawing inspiration from the company’s own historical Jeep Collection, the Rugged Ridge Hurricane Flat Fender Flares combine the popular modern pocket style with the traditional flat fender design first found on the 1941 Willys MA. (more…)
Farmington Hills, MI… Philips Automotive North America, a division of Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG), offers its X-tremeVision Headlight Bulb for drivers that want the maximum lighting performance available. The Philips X-tremeVision is the brightest and most powerful bulb in Philips Automotive’s recently launched line of premium upgrade headlight bulbs. It delivers up to 100% more light than standard Halogen bulbs, providing drivers with maximum performance and nighttime driving visibility. Philips X-tremeVision headlight bulbs are street legal and DOT approved. They are designed to deliver the same quality as Original Equipment. (more…)