Author: RockCrawler.com

  • CTEK Introduces the MUS 3300 Battery Charger System

    CTEK_mus3300_CMYK_HRTwinsburg, Ohio – The MUS 3300 from CTEK is the perfect battery charger for households with multiple vehicle types. CTEK’s unique battery charging system allows owners to outfit all their 12 volt equipment with an easy access charging port that makes connecting to the charger fast and safe. From cars to lawn mowers to snowmobiles, the MUS 3300 can monitor and maintain all common battery types including AGM batteries. Using the mode button, consumers can conveniently select the type of battery and walk away because the CTEK MUS 3300 charger will handle the rest. (more…)

  • RUGGED RIDGE ANNOUNCES NEW ECLIPSE SUN SHADE FOR ’07-’13 JEEP JK WRANGLERS

    New Product Shields Driver and Passenger from the Sun Requiring No Modifications to the Jeep

    Eclipse Sun Shade Installed CloseupSuwanee, Ga. (July 16, 2013) – Rugged Ridge today announced the availability of its new Eclipse Sun Shade, built for 2-door and 4-door Jeep® Wrangler JK’s from 2007 – 2013.

    Designed to provide an open air-experience while shielding passengers from harsh sunlight, the Eclipse Sun Shade features reinforced mesh construction. The sun shade installs between the front portion of a JK’s sport bar and windshield, giving both the driver and passenger a “top down” feeling, while providing added protection from the sun. (more…)

  • Trail-Gear is now offering a 2-Gallon Fluid Carrier

    Trail Gear 2-gallon fluid containerTired of having fluids bouncing around in the back of your truck, buggy, and/or off-road vehicle? Our TG 2-Gallon Carrier is your solution to this problem. The TG 2-Gallon Carrier organizes and secures gallon jugs of your automotive fluids.

    Our TG 2-Gallon Carriers are CNC laser cut and formed out of 16 gauge steel. The latch is a topquality spring draw latch with a 200lb breaking force that features a safety catch to prevent accidental openings. Predrilled mounting holes are included so you have the option of bolting it on or welding it on to your rig. Shipped raw & ready to paint. (more…)

  • OMIX-ADA/RUGGED RIDGE TO FEATURE ACTOR R. LEE ERMEY AKA “THE GUNNY” AT 2013 SEMA SHOW IN LAS VEGAS

    Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant and “Full Metal Jacket” Actor to Support Live Military-Inspired Jeep® Build as Part of Patriotic Celebration in Upper South Hall Lobby

    1944 Willys Jeep SASSuwanee, Ga. (July  10, 2013) – Omix-ADA® and Rugged Ridge today announced that R. Lee Ermey, “The Gunny,” will appear as a guest celebrity at the Off Road Success Center in the Upper South Hall Lobby during the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 5-7.

    Best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the motion picture “Full Metal Jacket,” Ermey, a devoted and retired marine, will hold several autograph sessions throughout the week at the Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge Off Road Success Center alongside Omix-ADA’s historic military Jeep® collection. The Gunny will be onsite in the Upper South Hall Lobby from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday (11/5), Wednesday (11/6) and Thursday (11/7) as part of his support for a live Jeep® build. (more…)

  • Dsquared Racing Finishes in Badlands and Qualifies for KOH 2014

    Dsquared RacingColorado based Dsquared Racing announces a 15th place finish in the 2013 Ultra 4 Regional Series Race at Badlands Off Road Park in Attica, Indiana June 29th.  The race hosted just over 30 Ultra 4 competitors and was a two hour lap race.  Although the previous year was noted for dusty conditions causing poor visibility, this year extensive rain and mud changed track conditions considerably.  Attica hosted a parade and festival that the competitors participated and on race day an estimated 8000 fans were in attendance. (more…)

  • RUGGED RIDGE EXPANDS HOOD CATCH AVAILABILITY WITH KIT FOR JEEP® ‘97-‘06 TJ WRANGLER

    Popular Design First Available for JK Wranglers Now Offered For Older Jeeps

    Rugged Ridge Jeep TJ Aluminum Hood Catches - InstalledSuwanee, Ga. (June 20, 2013) – Following the successful debut of Rugged Ridge’s billet aluminum hood catches for 2007-2013 Jeep® JK Wranglers at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the company today announced the availability of hood catches for 1997 – 2006 TJ Wranglers.

    The Rugged Ridge aluminum Hood Catch Kits for TJ Wranglers are built as a strong direct replacement for the OE catches that degrade and fail after years of off-road abuse. Built in the same black powder-coated finish as Rugged Ridge’s earlier JK kit, the TJ kit also incorporates an adjustable tension rod guaranteeing a precise fit. As with the JK kit, installation is a breeze for any do-it-yourselfer with just basic hand tools; the catches were designed to be a bolt-on solution using the same mounting points as the factory hardware. (more…)