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15 new socket sets, unveiled by GearWrench

GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES NEW BIT SOCKET, BIT DRIVER, AND UNIVERSAL BIT SOCKET SETS New Sets Provide Increased Access in Tight Spaces for Various Automotive Jobs SPARKS, MD (January 13, 2015)­ GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access to automotive technicians, today unveiled 15 new socket sets in three different styles. New styles… Continue reading 15 new socket sets, unveiled by GearWrench

BFGoodrich® Tires Bringing Baja Champion Tire and Contingency Program To King of the Hammers

GREENVILLE, SC (Jan 12, 2014) – On the heels of one of the most successful desert racing seasons in recent memory, BFGoodrich® Tires is highlighting its championship race tire products and a strong contingency program for the winner of the 2015 King of the Hammers held February 6 in Johnson Valley, Calif. Once again this… Continue reading BFGoodrich® Tires Bringing Baja Champion Tire and Contingency Program To King of the Hammers

New Nissan Titan Diesel Pickup Truck With Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine Is the Latest Addition to U.S.’s Emerging Diesel Vehicle Market

New Clean Diesel Truck Unveiled This Morning at Detroit Auto Show Detroit –  A major new addition to the diesel pickup truck stable was introduced this morning as Nissan unveiled its new 2016 Nissan Titan powered by a Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine during the opening day of this year’s North American International Auto… Continue reading New Nissan Titan Diesel Pickup Truck With Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine Is the Latest Addition to U.S.’s Emerging Diesel Vehicle Market

Rod Hall’s Championship 1969 Bronco Returns to Baja

The ORMHOF/Rod Hall Championship Bronco Returns to Baja On December 15th, 2014, racing legend Rod Hall pulled his championship Bronco from the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) museum in Reno, Nevada, and into the shop for a full restoration. This April, Hall, who has achieved more podium finishes that any American off-road racer, will slip behind… Continue reading Rod Hall’s Championship 1969 Bronco Returns to Baja

Husky Towing Products Announces New Hitch System

Super quiet Center Line™ TS – weight distribution with integrated sway control Morgan Hill, CA, November 2014 – Husky Towing Products announced the most comprehensive product launch in Husky history with its innovative new Center Line TS weight distribution hitch system. The Center Line TS combines weight distribution and sway control in a strong, lightweight design that delivers… Continue reading Husky Towing Products Announces New Hitch System

Jimmy¹s 4×4 and LetzRoll Offroad Racing partner for 2015

MESA, AZ  LetzRoll Offroad Racing is proud to announce their new partnership with Jimmy’s 4×4 for the 2015 Racing season.  The 2015 chassis for the ESAB Welding & Cutting / Yukon Gear and Axle #4493 is an Independent Front Suspension design and represents the next step in the LetzRoll Offroad Racing program.  Building upon the… Continue reading Jimmy¹s 4×4 and LetzRoll Offroad Racing partner for 2015

Nitto Tire Now Title Sponsor of King of the Hammers Off-Road Race

Manufacturer of race-winning Grappler off-road tires rolls forward in support of Ultra4’s premier event as Title Sponsor of the 9th Annual King of the Hammers. Fast Facts: Proven winner Nitto Grappler light-truck tires officially aligned with toughest one-day off-road race in the USA. Nitto involvement escalates from 2014 Presenting Sponsor to 2015 Title Sponsor. Nitto-powered… Continue reading Nitto Tire Now Title Sponsor of King of the Hammers Off-Road Race

2015 Vision X ULTRA4 vs. SRRS East/West Shootout Presented by Sway-A-Way

Dec. 23rd, 2014 – JOHNSON VALLEY, CA: After a successful debut in 2014, the Vision X ULTRA4 vs. SRRS East/West Shootout presented by Sway-A-Way will be returning to Johnson Valley, CA during KOH Week 2015. The event which pits the Southern Rock Racing Series (SRRS) Rock Bouncers against ULTRA4 cars in a shootout will again… Continue reading 2015 Vision X ULTRA4 vs. SRRS East/West Shootout Presented by Sway-A-Way

Dana’s Spicer Nickel Chromoly Axle Shafts are Engineered for Optimum Strength Off-road

HeatTreated for Added Strength Maumee, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2014 – Spicer® high-performance chromoly axle shafts – optimized for use with larger tires – have been introduced by Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN). The new Spicer® chromoly axle shafts are manufactured using SAE-4340 nickel chromoly steel for maximum strength and durability and are heat treated to… Continue reading Dana’s Spicer Nickel Chromoly Axle Shafts are Engineered for Optimum Strength Off-road

ICON 2014-UP RAM 2500 4WD 2.5″ Suspension Systems

The 2014 RAM 2500 4WD is a heavy-duty beast of a truck suited for use as a job site workhorse, a family toy hauler for those weekend getaways, or an off-road rig capable of taking some serious abuse in the dirt. The new RAM’s suspension has been completely redesigned with a radius arm front end… Continue reading ICON 2014-UP RAM 2500 4WD 2.5″ Suspension Systems

Dana Introduces Spicer® Performance Third Member Drop Out Axle Housings for Ford 9-inch Applications

Nodular-Iron and Lightweight-Aluminum Versions Offered Maumee, Ohio, Dec. 18, 2014 – Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) has introduced two new Spicer® high-performance third member drop out axle housings for Ford 9-inch applications. The new Spicer third members are available in either nodular iron, delivering the strength and durability required for off-road conditions, or premium-grade aluminum,… Continue reading Dana Introduces Spicer® Performance Third Member Drop Out Axle Housings for Ford 9-inch Applications

DynoMax(R) Adds High-Strength Torca(R) Couplers to Performance Exhaust Product Line

Monroe, Mich., Dec. 9, 2014  – DynoMax® Performance Exhaust will release several new high-strength Torca® coupler clamps on Jan. 1 that remove the need for pipe flares, slip joints or slotting, providing custom exhaust builders a serviceable joint and increased durability at the connection point of exhaust pipes. The new DynoMax coupler clamps are available in a variety of… Continue reading DynoMax(R) Adds High-Strength Torca(R) Couplers to Performance Exhaust Product Line

BFGoodrich Tires Provides Tire Solution for Red Bull Frozen Rush

BFGoodrich® Tires Prepared to Conquer Snow At Red Bull Frozen Rush NEWRY, Maine (January 7, 2015) – Coming on the heels of one of the most successful race seasons in years, BFGoodrich® Tires continues to dominate the landscape of off-road racing as it prepares to conquer another terrain – snow – at Red Bull Frozen… Continue reading BFGoodrich Tires Provides Tire Solution for Red Bull Frozen Rush

OMIX-ADA CONTINUES GRANT FUNDING FOR RUGGED RIDGE TRAIL ACCESS PROGRAM

Applications for Grants up to $5,000 Now Being Accepted for 2015 Suwanee, GA (December 9, 2014) – Omix-ADA®, the world’s largest independent manufacturer and wholesaler of Jeep® parts and accessories, today announced it will continue funding for its popular Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program for the 2015 calendar year. The program makes grants of up… Continue reading OMIX-ADA CONTINUES GRANT FUNDING FOR RUGGED RIDGE TRAIL ACCESS PROGRAM

Olympus Offroad to partner with Nitro Gear and Axle

Parker Colorado – December 5th 2014 Olympus Offroad is excited to partner with Nitro Gear and Axle as the Title sponsor for Olympus Offroad Racing for the 2015 Season. Nitro continues to solidify itself as an industry leader through leading edge products and competitive pricing that is difficult to match. With the addition of their new Billet third and… Continue reading Olympus Offroad to partner with Nitro Gear and Axle

ICON 2010-2014 Ford SVT Raptor RXT Rear Suspension System

The Ford SVT Raptor is an extremely capable truck that has captured the attention of the off-road community over the past few years. Since the Raptor’s release ICON Vehicle Dynamics’ engineers have pushed this vehicle to extremes in order to develop the most sophisticated suspension components on the market. From the brutal deserts of the… Continue reading ICON 2010-2014 Ford SVT Raptor RXT Rear Suspension System

General Tire Continues as Official Tire of Jeepspeed

Fort Mill, SC – December 4, 2014. General Tire and Jeepspeed announced today that General Tire has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship to continue as the official tire of the Jeepspeed Desert Race Series beginning January 2015. Since 2008, General Tire has been the official tire of Jeepspeed with teams utilizing the famed GRABBER tire.… Continue reading General Tire Continues as Official Tire of Jeepspeed

2014-15 Rancho® Master Catalog Highlights Latest Performance Lift Kit & Ride Control Product Line Expansion

Long Beach, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014 – An expanded product offering of performance lift kits, shock absorbers, off-road protective products and more are highlighted in the new Rancho Master Catalog (RAN-0814). The new catalog – which includes several of Rancho’s new six-inch, U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 126 (FMVSS-126) certified kits – also features a… Continue reading 2014-15 Rancho® Master Catalog Highlights Latest Performance Lift Kit & Ride Control Product Line Expansion

Trail-Gear is now offering our very own Verso(tm) T-Case Adapter and Fully Built Transfer Cases

Looking to get rid of your chain-driven t-case and upgrade to a gear-driven transfer case without the hassle and expense of installing a new axle?  Trail-Gear has the answer to your problems with our new Verso™ T-Case Adapter. The Verso™ T-Case Adapter allows for the use of a gear- driven t-case with a driver-side drop… Continue reading Trail-Gear is now offering our very own Verso(tm) T-Case Adapter and Fully Built Transfer Cases

RUGGED RIDGE GIVES AWAY FULLY-EQUIPPED “READY TO ROCK” JEEP® AT 2014 SEMA SHOW

Nampa, Idaho Resident Drives Home from Las Vegas Convention Center in Custom Jeep Valued at More Than $45,000 Suwanee, Ga. (December 2, 2014) – Rugged Ridge, a leading manufacturer of high quality Jeep, truck and off-road accessories, gave away a custom 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited as part of a sweepstakes held at the company’s Off… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE GIVES AWAY FULLY-EQUIPPED “READY TO ROCK” JEEP® AT 2014 SEMA SHOW

Drone-Free DynoMax® VT® System Available for 2014 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 Trucks

Monroe, Mi., Dec. 2, 2014 – DynoMax® Performance Exhaust has added coverage of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 trucks through a new drone-free performance DynoMax® VT® system. The system will be available Jan. 1 at performance retailers throughout North America. The new DynoMax 2014 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 8-cylinder/5.3L engine (p/n 38531) performance exhaust kit… Continue reading Drone-Free DynoMax® VT® System Available for 2014 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 Trucks

Rancho® Brand to Release 2015 Ford F-150 Suspension Systems

Long Beach, Calif., Dec. 1, 2014 – The Rancho brand will release two new systems soon for the 2015 Ford F-150 4WD truck, including 6-inch (RS66501B) and 4.5-inch (RS66500B) systems that will help to maximize handling and performance off-road and provide a rugged, performance stance to the popular truck series. The new Rancho Ford systems… Continue reading Rancho® Brand to Release 2015 Ford F-150 Suspension Systems

Trail-Gear is now offering LED Light Bars and Covers

Want more protection for your TG LED Light Bars? Our LED Light Bar Covers will give you the extra protection you need as well as give your light bars a new stylish look. Our LED Light Bar Covers come in three different options: Black, Clear, and Amber. The opaque black covers keep you from blinding… Continue reading Trail-Gear is now offering LED Light Bars and Covers