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  • JEEP WRANGLER JK STUBBY BAR

    The Jeep Wrangler JK stubby bar has been developed for the off-roader who is after a winch platform all while maintaining maximum clearance for larger diameter tires. Generally vehicles that run larger than 35 inch tires may rub the tire on the wings of a traditional style ARB Deluxe bar. The JK Stubby Bar eliminates this issue on the Jeep JK since the bar is only as wide as the vehicle’s grille panel. (more…)

  • TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES MORE TRAIL SPIKES AND INDIVIDUAL ARB REPLACEMENT PARTS

    Fresno, CA-In response to customer requests Trail-Gear, Inc. has expanded their Trail Spike product line with the addition of Trail Spikes sized for smaller tubing and released a variety of ARB products for sale individually beginning Friday, October 19th.

    “Along with the success and popularity of the 1.75-inch O.D. tubing Trail Spikes, we have received a lot of our customers asking for Trail Spikes for 1.5-inch O.D. tubing,” explains Aaron Young, Trail-Gear Engineer. “The Trail Spikes were a fun project, so I was happy to re-visit them to give the customers what they want.” The new, smaller Trail Spikes can be welded on to any 1.5-inch O.D. x .120 wall tubing in place of an end cap. They are made of 2 inches of solid steel and retail for $27 a pair via the Trail-Gear website. (more…)

  • Frana Transforms Short-Course Racer into Rock Racer for TREC Season Finale


    Loves Park, IL (October 12, 2012) – After a great run at a MAORA race in Marengo, Indiana, John Frana and his RCV Performance/”the Official” Brand Name Prescription Card/Sway-A-Way/Rooster Synthetics/Frana Vehicles Honda-powered AWD Super Buggy headed to the Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica, Indiana for the TREC season finale. TREC, which stands for Trail Racing Endurance Circuit, is a monthly two-hour endurance race that runs on a seven mile long course that winds its way through the eight hundred acre off-road park. John Frana and his crew chief Ryan Brumund competed this spring with only limited success. The October race would have the Northern Illinois team run well, only to a have a navigation error prevent a podium finish. (more…)

  • 2010+ TOYOTA FJ CRUISER ROOF CONSOLE

    Toyota’s FJ Cruiser is a retro vehicle, inspired by its iconic predecessor the FJ40. The FJ40 was a capable off road vehicle, but offered little in the way of interior features. While clearly more sophisticated than its ancestor, the current day FJ Cruiser has remained true to early 40 series interior styling. It has a sparse vertical dash that offers limited storage and accessory mounting locations.

    The Outback Roof Console provides a practical location for your CB or long range radio. Positioning the radio just above the rear view mirror ensures it is clearly visible from the driving position. The microphone and cable are hooked out of the way, yet are easily reached when needed. Roof consoles arrive ready for a standard DIN size radio installation with optional sized adapters available (see chart below) . (more…)

  • NEW ARB SKYDOME SWAG

    This small ground tent is an Australian staple known commercially as a swag.

    While it may look like the combination of a bivvy and pup-tent to most North Americans, the SkyDome swag boasts some remarkable features that will have you stowing your current car camping tent in the garage permanently.

    This little beauty is fully waterproof and made of water and rot proof canvas, heavy enough that you won’t have to worry about snags or tears or damage from rolling around the back of your 4×4. With the optional cargo swag-bag (coming soon), strap it to your roof rack or spare tire and save your precious cabin space for more weather sensitive items. (more…)

  • TEAM TRAIL-GEAR RACING LOGS SECOND WIN FOR

    Fresno, CA-Team Trail-Gear Racing took home top honors at the NorCal Rock Race in Prairie City, California on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Driver Matt Messer and co-driver James Schofield beat out more than a dozen drivers in the 4400 class to stand at the top spot on the podium.

    Team Trail-Gear started off strong by beating out the entire field in their first heat and running a close second to Alex Hardaway despite a flat tire in the second heat to earn a front row start position in the main race. The main race lasted only 17 minutes but provided a lot of action for both the racers and the spectators. “Alex Hardaway had a clean shot from his start position, but he got hung up on the first rock section,” describes Messer “I rammed him to get him off the rocks. He rolled in the next rock section opening the door for us. James [Schofield] gave me the thumbs-up so I hammered it. We stayed out front all the way to the checkered flag.” (more…)