DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— Fine-tuning the rear suspension travel of your Jeep XJ has never been easier, thanks to Rough Country’s Jeep XJ Shackle Relocation Kit. Featuring a set of frame brackets and shackle brackets, this kit relocates the stock shackle positioning, preventing it from bottoming out against the unibody. Once installed, the shackle is capable of a much greater range of motion, offering increased articulation for off-road use. Whether you run a stock or aftermarket shackle, need to accommodate various sized leaf springs, or want to use in conjunction with a separate lift kit, these shackle brackets offer 5 different mounting points which allow you to select the shackle angle you prefer with the equipment you have. Depending on which mounting point you select, this kit can provide up to 1.5″ of lift as well. These powder coated components feature 100% bolt-on installation, making them one of the easiest Shackle Kits to install in the industry, all at an industry leading price of $119.95 (more…)
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Optimum Articulation – Fine Tune Your Jeep XJ with Rough Country’s Shackle Relocation Kit
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Factory Five Announces All-New 818 Model and Design Contest with Grassroots Motorsports Magazine
Wareham, MA – May 11, 2001 – Factory Five Racing, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of “build-it-yourself” component car kits, announces an all-new model slated for production in 2012, and an exciting design competition hosted by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine.
The 818 (named for the vehicle’s target weight of 1,800 lbs./818 kg.) is based on tough Subaru Impreza/WRX running gear. This is a departure for Factory Five whose cars are typically powered by American V8 engines. The new car is a 95” wheel base, mid-engine, rear wheel drive configuration. This newest Factory Five is intended as an export-capable model and will accommodate left hand and right hand drive configurations. The chassis and suspension/drivetrain are complete and the company is sponsoring an online design contest hosted by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine. Over 150 design submissions have already been received and the company is offering $6,500 in prize money to the winning designers. (more…)
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MasterCraft Safety’s New Super Duty “XD” Suspension Seat Brings Race Quality And Comfort To Ford Trucks
Ford’s Super Duty pickups are ubiquitous not just as towing and chase vehicles for desert races, but also at construction and work sites all over the country. Now owners of these trucks can experience the same level of comfort the Jeep market has come to know through the Baja RS and the same level of engineering as the 3G off-road race seat. Designed after the legendary MasterCraft Safety Baja RS suspension seat, the new XD seat is one inch wider to take advantage of the generous cabin space in the Super Duty and can comfortably fit up to a 44-inch waist. This new suspension seat is offered in four popular color combinations to compliment any interior, including All Black – vinyl/cloth; All Black – vinyl only; All Gray – vinyl/cloth; and All Gray – vinyl only. Unlike many other suspension seats on the market, the MasterCraft Safety meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) compliance. (more…) -
Premier Trailer Towing Products announces release of Ball Swappers™ Upgrade for Diversi-Tech™ Adjustable Ball Mounts
Albert Lea, MN February 7, 2011, Premier Trailer Towing Products announces the release of a Ball Swappers™ upgrade for Diversi-Tech™ ALBM and STBM series adjustable ball mounts. Ourpatented Stainless Steel interchangeable trailer ball system that is unrivaled by any trailer ball systemon the market today, now paired with these exceptional vertically adjustable ball mounts makes forthe most versatile towing system available. The Diversi-Tech™ ball mounts are available in foursizes, 4” Drop, 6” Drop, 8” Drop and 10” Drop. Our Ball Swappers system with 1 7/8”, 2”, and 2 5/16”Balls with capacity up to 12,000lbs only made from Stainless Steel in the U.S.A. With this pairing wenow have the most compact and light weight package available with vertical adjustment and 3 ballsizes. This system will fit behind the seat of a regular cab pickup. In addition this product won theprestigious International Media Award at the 2010 SEMA show. (more…) -
Ultra4s Dominate the Desert at Silver State 300
April 30, 2011- Las Vegas, NV: From grocery-getting Expeditions to monstrous blue-tubed buggies, it was hard to miss the unlimited 4-wheel drive class known as Ultra4 at last weekend’s Best in the Desert Silver State 300. The Ultra4 class, identifiable by their 4400 numbers, proved once again that they can hold their own in the desert: They were both the largest class at the start line and the largest class to cross the finish line at Saturday’s 300 mile high-speed race through Nevada’s scenic back country. The drivers had weather on their side as cool temperatures kept overheating issues at bay and windy conditions made passing easier on a course that is already known to be a smooth, fast course well suited for many of the Ultra4 cars. (more…) -
GenRight Off-Road finished the BITD Silver State 300 in 3rd Place!
Simi Valley, CA 5/5/11 – Coming off of a second place finish at the 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers Tony Pellegrino and the GenRight team were ready to get back in the seat and go racing again. As race day grew closer the anticipation continued to grow. It all started with the results from the starting position draw where Tony drew the first starting position. This was great way to start the Best in the Desert Silver State 300 considering how far in the back of the pack they had started at the King of the Hammers. (more…)
