April 17, 2014, Blackfoot, Idaho. W.E. Rock Events is pleased to announce the continuation of our sanctioning agreement with W.E. Rock Japan, run by Naozumi Tsuda and Tsuda Racing. W.E. Rock Japan holds five events over the course of their annual season, most under the name JimRock that feature many extreme Suzuki buggies competing on… Continue reading W.E. Rock Renews Sanctioning for W.E. Rock Japan
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MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES DEEGAN 38™ LIGHT TRUCK TIRE
STOW, OH – Feb. 28, 2014 – Mickey Thompson’s innovative new light truck tire, the Deegan 38, is scheduled for availability in April. Developed with five-time Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) champion and 16-time X Games medalist Brian Deegan, the Deegan 38 is the ultimate mud-terrain tire delivering aggressive performance, respectable street manners and… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES DEEGAN 38™ LIGHT TRUCK TIRE
Trick-Tools JMR TN1000 Tubing Notcher – New Design
The TN1000 tubing notcher from JMR incorporates the same high quality features that JMR is known for and now has a new design! The TN1000 features a 2 ½” O.D. capacity, a positive zero point for a perfectly centered notch, and is capable of notching in a 210 degree arc, perfect for building roll cages… Continue reading Trick-Tools JMR TN1000 Tubing Notcher – New Design
Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program Donates More Than $27K in Off-Road Grants
Suwanee, Ga. (March 25, 2013) – Following its November launch at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Rugged Ridge today announced that so far its Trail Access Program has awarded six grants totaling more than $27,000 to non-profit off-road organizations. The first round of donations included grants to the following organizations for the purpose of keeping recreational trails open… Continue reading Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program Donates More Than $27K in Off-Road Grants
Four Corners 4×4 – CONSISTENCY KEY ELEMENT FOR DURANGO OFF ROAD RACING TEAM
DURANGO, CO – Four Corners 4×4 traveled to Tucson, Arizona to compete in the second round of the Dirt Riot Endurance Racing Southwest Series at MC Motorsports Park on April 5th. In Dirt Riot Endurance Racing, teams compete on a 5-10 mile long circuit during an established time limit. Competitor finishing order is determined by the number of… Continue reading Four Corners 4×4 – CONSISTENCY KEY ELEMENT FOR DURANGO OFF ROAD RACING TEAM
FOX Expands Product Offerings with Evolution Series IFP Shocks for Jeep Applications
FOX offers Jeep owners a new level of valve with the introduction of the Evolution Series IFP shocks for under $100. El Cajon, Calif. – For four decades, FOX has been an industry leader in the design and development of high performance shocks that are tested by winning snowmobile, mountain bike, ATV, UTV, and off-road athletes around the… Continue reading FOX Expands Product Offerings with Evolution Series IFP Shocks for Jeep Applications
LetzRoll’s Andrew McLaughlin Takes First Place in Tucson Dirt Riot with ADS Shocks
April 8, 2014 – Tucson, AZ – Congratulations to Andrew McLaughlin and the LetzRoll Racing Team for their first place finish in the Dirt Riot Race Series in Tucson, AZ in their ADS shock equipped #4493 Ultra4 car. McLaughlin started the race with eight other cars and maintained first place for the entire race averaging roughly 12 minutes… Continue reading LetzRoll’s Andrew McLaughlin Takes First Place in Tucson Dirt Riot with ADS Shocks
Steinjäger Magnet Drop in Side Mirror for Jeep Wranglers
Steinjäger, Inc. introduces a new ‘patent pending’ drop-in mirror to fit JK and TJ Jeep Wranglers. This new product uses a magnet to lock the mirror in place in the door’s upper hinge, eliminating the need for tools or set screws. Drop In Door Side Mirrors have been popular for a number of years with… Continue reading Steinjäger Magnet Drop in Side Mirror for Jeep Wranglers
ARB: Unlock Your 4×4’s Potential with Air Lockers
Discover how ARB Air Lockers will enhance the traction of your 4×4 in any terrain. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia. ARB Air Lockers provide the ultimate in traction, control and performance. Now with a five year, unlimited mile warranty across the range. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRl4pRTvRz4 We are happy to release this new video, as it is… Continue reading ARB: Unlock Your 4×4’s Potential with Air Lockers
New 25 Watt Bar Clamp Mounted LED Spotlight Released by Larson Electronics
Larson Electronics has announced the release of a powerful new LED spotlight designed to mount to the rails, cages and roll bars commonly found on marine craft and utility and all-terrain vehicles. The BCML-LED25WRE bar clamp mounted spotlight offers high light output in a durable, low profile housing and operates on any voltage from 12… Continue reading New 25 Watt Bar Clamp Mounted LED Spotlight Released by Larson Electronics
Trick-Tools JMR TB-1000 Tubing Bender
New for 2014 is the TB-1000 bender from JMR Manufacturing. This high quality machine is priced for the hobbyist and produces professional results. A 2-1/2 inch bending capacity and 180 degree capability makes this an amazing value. This unit features 110v electric/hydraulic power with a simple control lever to bend at approximately 3 times the… Continue reading Trick-Tools JMR TB-1000 Tubing Bender
King Shocks Reign Dominant at 2014 King Of The Hammers
GARDEN GROVE, CA – February 13, 2014 – Year after year, the King of the Hammers (KOH) off road desert racing hybrid event has proven to be most challenging for both man and machine to conquer. The Men (and women) are bold competitors who choose to take on the punishing endurance race hoping to claim victory in… Continue reading King Shocks Reign Dominant at 2014 King Of The Hammers
Ram 2500 & 3500 Trucks Can Have Extra Capacity and Clearance with New PML Front Cover
Inglewood, CA – PML designed an extra capacity cover for the front differentials on 2003 to 2012 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks. This cover is a bolt on replacement for the stock cover on the American Axle Manufacturing (AAM) 9 1/4 inch ring gear differential used in these trucks. Because of many clearance problems with steering, U-bolts,… Continue reading Ram 2500 & 3500 Trucks Can Have Extra Capacity and Clearance with New PML Front Cover
Doing Work with Vision X Lighting’s Duralux LED Series Lights
February 7, 2014 – Auburn, WA – Vision X Lighting continues to expand it’s work-duty line-up with the new Duralux Series LED lights. Designed with fleet vehicles and working professionals in mind, each light combines durability and affordability for many on-the-job lighting needs. Available in 4 or 6 LED and 40 or 60 degree beam configurations, each light provides outstanding distance and more light… Continue reading Doing Work with Vision X Lighting’s Duralux LED Series Lights
Rancho® Announces Official Partnership with ORBA in an Effort to Help Benefit Off-Road Community
Tenneco’s Popular Performance Suspension and Shock Brand Becomes Sponsor of Off-Road Business Association Monroe, MI, Feb. 17, 2014 – Rancho®, a leader in the performance off-road industry, has announced its sponsorship of the Off-Road Business Association, Inc. (ORBA). ORBA is a national non-profit trade association of motorized off-road related businesses that formed to promote and preserve off-road recreation. ORBA proactively protects recreation access and… Continue reading Rancho® Announces Official Partnership with ORBA in an Effort to Help Benefit Off-Road Community
Trail-Gear is the Title Sponsor for the W.E.Rock Western Series
Fresno, CA – Trail-Gear has just announced that they will be the title sponsor of the WEROCK Western Series for the 2014 season. “Trail-Gear has been a partner with WEROCK for the past 8 years and will continue to support competitive rock crawling. Competitive rock crawling is still a love of mine and I am very excited to start… Continue reading Trail-Gear is the Title Sponsor for the W.E.Rock Western Series
ICON RAM 2500/3500 Coilover Conversion Systems
The 2003-2013 RAM 2500 / 3500 chassis is a solid foundation that makes for a competent heavy-duty work truck or a tough weekend warrior that’s able to take some serious off-road abuse. While these heavy-duty RAM trucks perform quite well off the lot, ICON Vehicle Dynamics engineers have spent a significant amount of time at… Continue reading ICON RAM 2500/3500 Coilover Conversion Systems
Rugged Ridge Announces New Tire Carrier System for Jeep JK Wrangler
Gen II Swing and Lock Tire Carrier System Offers Full Tailgate Function and Easy, No Drill Installation Suwanee, Ga. (February 11, 2014) – Rugged Ridge® today announced the availability of its new Gen II Swing and Lock Tire Carrier for the 2007-2014 Jeep® Wrangler JK, beginning April 1. Unlike previous designs, Rugged Ridge’s tire carrier maintains full mobility of the… Continue reading Rugged Ridge Announces New Tire Carrier System for Jeep JK Wrangler
ARB Universal Differential Breather Kit
A differential / axle breather serves the important purpose on a 4WD vehicle of venting the air pressure in drivetrain assemblies such as the differentials, transmission and transfer case. Under normal operations, these assemblies heat up and the air inside expands, increasing the pressure and thus the need to be vented to atmosphere is created.… Continue reading ARB Universal Differential Breather Kit
Four Corners 4×4 Completes 2014 Every Man Challenge
DURANGO, CO – Jason Kaminsky and Richard Jenkins with Four Corners 4×4 recently returned from their participation in the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge Ultra4 Stock Class endurance race held on February 6th. The event took place at the Johnson Valley OHV Area in California’s Mojave Desert. After a random 6 draw started Kaminsky and Jenkins… Continue reading Four Corners 4×4 Completes 2014 Every Man Challenge
BFGoodrich® Tires Driver Randy Slawson Wins Backdoor Shoot Out
GREENVILLE, SC (Feb 3, 2014) – BFGoodrich® Tires driver Randy Slawson, owner of Bomber Fabrication and the 2013 King of the Hammers, won the King Shocks Backdoor Shoot Out on Monday night utilizing the sticky compound of the new Baja T/A KR2. Second place Cody Waggner, also running BFGoodrich Baja T/A Krawlers, took second with only a half of… Continue reading BFGoodrich® Tires Driver Randy Slawson Wins Backdoor Shoot Out
Mopar Takes on ‘King of The Hammers’
HEMI® Crate Engines to Power Spec Class in Every Man Challenge Race Mopar joins the 2014 Griffin King of The Hammers off-road race in a new spec class to debut on Feb 6 in the California desert 8th annual King of The Hammers is an off-road event combining desert racing and rock crawling with four competitive classes… Continue reading Mopar Takes on ‘King of The Hammers’
ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® Named Official Battery Sponsor of ULTRA4 Racing and 2014 King of the Hammers
READING, Pa. (Feb. 5, 2014) – ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® has been named the official battery sponsor of ULTRA4 Racing and the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tire. In addition to the overall sponsorship, ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® has been named primary sponsor of the No. 4706 Spec Class car, which… Continue reading ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® Named Official Battery Sponsor of ULTRA4 Racing and 2014 King of the Hammers
Rancho® “Spring Promotion” Offers Enthusiasts Rebates for Performance Shock, Suspension Purchases
Long Beach, Feb. 4, 2014 – Performance enthusiasts looking to upgrade their suspension system and shocks can save through the Rancho “Spring Promotion” program running from March 1 through June 30, 2014. Consumers who participate in the Rancho “Spring Promotion” program will be able to earn up to a $400 Visa® prepaid debit card when they purchase a qualifying Rancho suspension system and performance shock… Continue reading Rancho® “Spring Promotion” Offers Enthusiasts Rebates for Performance Shock, Suspension Purchases