Author: RockCrawler.com

  • Trail-Safe™ Samurai Inner Axle Seals

    Samurai Axle SealTired of dealing with oil leaks from your front inner axle seal? Trail-Gear has remedied that issue by offering our new Trail-Safe™ Samurai Inner Axle Seal. The Trail Safe™ inner seal lip is totally supported by a garter spring applying constant force over the full 360º circumference. This prevents any deflection gaps and stops oil from bypassing the seal lip. The outer seal lip acts as a secondary seal and keeps debris and other contaminants away from the inner seal lip. (more…)

  • MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE SIDEBITER® II WHEEL AVAILABLE LATE SEPTEMBER

    Mickey Thompson SideBiter IISTOW, OH – Sept. 6, 2013 – The new Sidebiter II Wheel is one of several new additions to Mickey Thompson’s impressive wheel line. This tough, stylish wheel features the signature “Sidebiter” styling, a durable satin black finish, a seven-spoke design, and a new “pop-top” center with embossed center cap featuring the Mickey Thompson logo. Available in popular 15-, 16-, 17- and 20-inch diameters, the new Sidebiter II has a high load rating, a lifetime limited warranty for structural defects, and a one-year warranty on the finish. (more…)

  • MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE CLASSIC BAJA LOCK WHEEL AVAILABLE LATE SEPTEMBER

    Classic Baja Lock WheelSTOW, OH – Sept. 4, 2013 – The Classic Baja Lock Wheel is one of several new additions to Mickey Thompson’s impressive wheel line. This tough, stylish wheel features a finely machined simulated beadlock, a matte black protective finish, and is embossed with Mickey Thompson logos on the lock ring and center cap. Available in popular 15-, 16- and 17-inch sizes, the Classic Baja Lock has a high load rating, special trailer applications, a lifetime limited warranty for structural defects, and a one-year warranty on the finish.
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  • FOX Quick Adjusting Bypass (QAB) Technology Now Available

    Quick Adjusting Bypass technology is available as an option for all new 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5 FOX External Bypass shocks or as an upgrade

    FOX Quick Adjusting Bypass (QAB) TechnologyThe FOX Quick Adjusting Bypass (QAB) technology allows you to manually adjust bypass tubes, quickly and easily, making fumbling with tools and visually counting turns obsolete.

    The CNC Machined 6061-T6 aluminum adjustment knobs—anodized blue for compression or red for rebound–are knurled for increased grip, with laser-etched arrows indicating adjustment direction.  The adjuster has the same flow and range of adjustment as our regular bypass units. The new design has a definitive click at every quarter revolution of the knob, making adjustments simple and quick—tracking shock changes is now easier than ever. The knobs also feature an O-ring seal to keep moisture and contaminants out, insuring a reliable adjustment turn after turn. (more…)

  • Rugged Ridge Announces New Sherpa Roof Rack System for ’07-’14 JK Wrangler

    Versatile Roof Rack System Adds Utility to 2- and 4-Door Models

    Rugged Ridge Sherpa Roof Rack for 2-Door JK Wrangler Suwanee, Ga. (September 3, 2013) – Rugged Ridge® today announced the availability of its new Sherpa Roof Rack System for 2- and 4-door models of 2007-2014 Jeep JK Wrangler.

    Taking its namesake from the people of the Himalayas, the Rugged Ridge Sherpa Roof Rack is designed to add valuable cargo space above the roofline of JK Wranglers. A true bolt-on installation, the Roof Rack requires no modification to the Jeep’s body. (more…)

  • Brian Deegan and Dave Mason Jr. Earn LOORRS Podium Spots on Mickey Thompson Tires

    Brian Deegan STOW, OH – Aug. 30, 2013 – Rounds 11 and 12 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) competition Aug. 23-25 at the Wild West Motorsports Park in Reno, Nev., ended with plenty of podium finishes on Mickey Thompson tires.

    Mickey Thompson-sponsored Brian Deegan (Deegan Motorsports) earned a first place finish in the Pro 2 Unlimited class, and a second place finish in the Pro Lite class in round 11, and a second place finish in both Pro 2 and Pro Lite in round 12. Dave Mason Jr., who competes in the Pro Buggy Unlimited class, earned a third place finish in round 11.   (more…)