Author: RockCrawler.com

  • Kevin Yoder Takes More Checkered Flags in his Fast Red Rock Buggy

    GRASS VALLEY, CA     MAY 14, 2010    Kevin Yoder has had an exceptional start to the 2010 racing season.  His “fast red” PitBull Tires Rock Buggy made its debut on PowerBlock TV in front of 5million SpikeTV viewers just before he took on the 2010 Griffin King of the Hammers finishing a very respectable 13th.  Yoder has already completed two short course VORRA races finishing 2nd in both, and finished 3rd at the BITD Bilek Racing Silver State 300, putting him in 2nd place in both the Grand Slam of Offroad Racing and VORRA series.  All of these successes have come within 3 months in the same barn built buggy that he has built and raced over the last five years. (more…)

  • Superlift Releases 2″, 4″ and 6″ Lifts for 2010 Dodge Ram HD Pickups

    Superlift, an industry leader in Dodge lift systems, is now shipping 2010 Ram 2500/3500 4×4 applications. Offerings begin with a mild 2″ Level-It kit — front coil spacers that clear 33″ tires. Moving up, Superlift’s 4″ and 6″ lift kits both have replacement coil springs (different rates for Hemi and Cummins applications), upper and lower link arms, a track bar bracket, and rear leveling blocks. The 6″ kit (shown), which fits 37s, super-sizes the appropriate components and adds a transmission drop bracket as needed. (more…)

  • SUZUKI LAUNCHES 2010 KINGQUAD 450AXi 4X4 and an Early Release of the 2011 KingQuad 500AXi PS

    Brea, CA, May 7, 2010 —American Suzuki is proud to announce the addition of two new models to the Suzuki ATV line up; the 2010 KingQuad 450AXi 4X4 and an early look at the 2011 KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering. Suzuki has carefully planned the introduction of each and every new machine to the market according to dealer inventory levels and a stabilizing ATV industry. “We are excited to see the industry stabilizing and moving in the right direction.” Said Steve Bortolamedi, Senior Communications Manager at American Suzuki. “With that, we are excited to introduce more 2010 product and the beginning of our 2011 product line. We feel we have taken the proper steps to release the right product at the right time for our dealers, and ultimately, our customers.” He added. “Our manufacturing facility in Atlanta, GA is getting geared up for a busy year, because these two new class leading units are just the beginning of what is to comprise a robust line-up of Suzuki ATVs, and both of these exciting new machines will be hitting dealer floors this July/August.” (more…)

  • IPF PERFORMANCE HEADLAMP REPLACEMENTS

    At ARB’s request, IPF Performance Lighting developed the a replacement headlamp kit to improve the lighting performance and beam pattern over the original equipment head lights for the Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2010).

    FEATURES

    • Dedicated optimum light output lens pattern
    • Hardened glass lens
    • IPF H4 Super J Beam 55/60 watt bulbs
    • Supplied as a complete kit
    • Quick Installation (more…)
  • Sportsman Racers Ready to Invade Crandon for MORR Test Session

    Appleton, WI (May 6, 2010) – As the MORR (Midwest Off Road Racing) membership continues to grow, so does the anticipation of the first Sportsman only test day at the “Big House” in Crandon, Wisconsin. After a few discussions between MORR president, Dan Vanden Heuvel and Crandon International Off-Road Raceway CEO, Cliff Flannery earlier in the year, everyone agreed that creating a test day at the TORC series’ biggest track would be a huge boost for all involved parties. (more…)

  • NEW RANCHO® WEBSITE MAKES IT EASY FOR ENTHUSIASTS TO UPGRADE SHOCKS, SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

    LONG BEACH, Calif., May 5, 2010 – Rancho – an industry leader in suspension innovation – has made it easier than ever to outfit your rig with the latest Rancho technologies through the newly redesigned www.gorancho.com website. Featuring more interactivity, simpler navigation and added content, the new Rancho website gives enthusiasts an opportunity to interact and engage in the brand’s online presence. (more…)