STOW, OH – August 1 2013 – The new Trail Country radial from Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels (Dick Cepek), a true all-terrain tire for light trucks and SUVs, is scheduled for availability in 26 popular sizes by the end of August. Proven Dick Cepek design elements combine with modern technology and a five-rib tread pattern… Continue reading DICK CEPEK® TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES NEW TRAIL COUNTRY RADIAL IN 26 POPULAR SIZES
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Expansion of Popular Rancho® RockGEAR™ Off-Road Accessories Line Continues
Brake Line Kits, Diff Glide Plate, Diff Covers and Versatile Rear Bumper Now Available for a Wide Variety of Jeep Wranglers, Cherokee Long Beach, Calif., July 31, 2013 – The Rancho® RockGEAR™ line continues to expand, bringing U.S.-made heavy-duty off-road accessories to popular off-road Jeep vehicles. The new RockGEAR products include extended-length front/rear brake line kits, differential glide plate, differential covers and a rear bumper with… Continue reading Expansion of Popular Rancho® RockGEAR™ Off-Road Accessories Line Continues
Superchips Flashpaq now Available for 2011 3.8l Jeep JK
With the addition of 2011 3.8 JK tuning, the Superchips 3870 Jeep Flashpaq is the most powerful and reliable 2011 Wrangler performance tuner available in the market today. Forget the other over-priced and underperforming products that masquerade as 2011 Jeep tuners and take advantage of true increased performance, mileage, and an abundance of user-adjustable options with the Superchips Flashpaq… Continue reading Superchips Flashpaq now Available for 2011 3.8l Jeep JK
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS RETURNS AS OFFICIAL TIRE SPONSOR OF CARLISLE TRUCK NATIONALS
STOW, OH – July 29, 2013 – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels returns to the Carlisle Truck Nationals as the 2013 Official Tire Sponsor. The Carlisle Truck Nationals, scheduled Aug. 2-4 in Carlisle, Pa., features more than 2,000 custom trucks, 4x4s, SUVs, vans, big rigs and classic trucks creating one of the largest truck events… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS RETURNS AS OFFICIAL TIRE SPONSOR OF CARLISLE TRUCK NATIONALS
Trail-Gear is now offering a Nissan Patrol ARB and Detroit Locker
Nissan Patrol Detroit Lockers offer full and positive traction for serious rock crawling. Detroit lockers work like a ratchet wrench, allowing one wheel to spin faster as needed for going around corners but does not allow either wheel to go slower than the drive speed. Totally automatic with no buttons to press. Solid reliability.
Nitro Big Pinion Conversion Kit for Dana 44
The Nitro Big Pinion conversion kit for the Dana 44 is a significant increase in strength for your traditional type Dana 44 axle by allowing the fitment of the later “New Generation” type gears that are used in late model Jeep Wrangler JK rear axles. Larger 24 spline Pinion shaft which measures 1.25” vs. standard… Continue reading Nitro Big Pinion Conversion Kit for Dana 44
CTEK Introduces the MUS 3300 Battery Charger System
Twinsburg, Ohio – The MUS 3300 from CTEK is the perfect battery charger for households with multiple vehicle types. CTEK’s unique battery charging system allows owners to outfit all their 12 volt equipment with an easy access charging port that makes connecting to the charger fast and safe. From cars to lawn mowers to snowmobiles, the MUS 3300… Continue reading CTEK Introduces the MUS 3300 Battery Charger System
RUGGED RIDGE ANNOUNCES NEW ECLIPSE SUN SHADE FOR ’07-’13 JEEP JK WRANGLERS
New Product Shields Driver and Passenger from the Sun Requiring No Modifications to the Jeep Suwanee, Ga. (July 16, 2013) – Rugged Ridge today announced the availability of its new Eclipse Sun Shade, built for 2-door and 4-door Jeep® Wrangler JK’s from 2007 – 2013. Designed to provide an open air-experience while shielding passengers from harsh sunlight, the… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE ANNOUNCES NEW ECLIPSE SUN SHADE FOR ’07-’13 JEEP JK WRANGLERS
Trail-Gear is now offering a 2-Gallon Fluid Carrier
Tired of having fluids bouncing around in the back of your truck, buggy, and/or off-road vehicle? Our TG 2-Gallon Carrier is your solution to this problem. The TG 2-Gallon Carrier organizes and secures gallon jugs of your automotive fluids. Our TG 2-Gallon Carriers are CNC laser cut and formed out of 16 gauge steel. The latch is… Continue reading Trail-Gear is now offering a 2-Gallon Fluid Carrier
OMIX-ADA/RUGGED RIDGE TO FEATURE ACTOR R. LEE ERMEY AKA “THE GUNNY” AT 2013 SEMA SHOW IN LAS VEGAS
Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant and “Full Metal Jacket” Actor to Support Live Military-Inspired Jeep® Build as Part of Patriotic Celebration in Upper South Hall Lobby Suwanee, Ga. (July 10, 2013) – Omix-ADA® and Rugged Ridge today announced that R. Lee Ermey, “The Gunny,” will appear as a guest celebrity at the Off Road Success Center in the Upper South… Continue reading OMIX-ADA/RUGGED RIDGE TO FEATURE ACTOR R. LEE ERMEY AKA “THE GUNNY” AT 2013 SEMA SHOW IN LAS VEGAS
Dsquared Racing Finishes in Badlands and Qualifies for KOH 2014
Colorado based Dsquared Racing announces a 15th place finish in the 2013 Ultra 4 Regional Series Race at Badlands Off Road Park in Attica, Indiana June 29th. The race hosted just over 30 Ultra 4 competitors and was a two hour lap race. Although the previous year was noted for dusty conditions causing poor visibility, this… Continue reading Dsquared Racing Finishes in Badlands and Qualifies for KOH 2014
RUGGED RIDGE EXPANDS HOOD CATCH AVAILABILITY WITH KIT FOR JEEP® ‘97-‘06 TJ WRANGLER
Popular Design First Available for JK Wranglers Now Offered For Older Jeeps Suwanee, Ga. (June 20, 2013) – Following the successful debut of Rugged Ridge’s billet aluminum hood catches for 2007-2013 Jeep® JK Wranglers at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the company today announced the availability of hood catches for 1997 – 2006 TJ Wranglers.… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE EXPANDS HOOD CATCH AVAILABILITY WITH KIT FOR JEEP® ‘97-‘06 TJ WRANGLER
Bigelow Motorsports ventures into GNCC UTV racing with a top 5 finish
Masontown, WV-June 16,2013– Bigelow Motorsports, known as a mainstay in Ultra 4 racing and Rockcrawling for the last decade has expanded into UTV and SXS racing this past weekend in the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) UTV racing series. Troy (Chris) Bigelow, brother to Doug Bigelow, piloted his 2013 Polaris 800 S to a top… Continue reading Bigelow Motorsports ventures into GNCC UTV racing with a top 5 finish
New Cutter Kit from Blair Equipment Co
New Rotabroach® Sheet Metal Hole Cutter Combo Kit TWO KITS IN ONE CONVENIENT PACKAGE Combines two of the most popular sheet metal hole cutter kits into one! Includes 13 Rotabroach Cutters Rotabroach Cutters make holes 3x faster and last 10x longer than twist drills or hole saws Made in USA
JK Armor: Gas Tank Skid Plate
DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— Do you want the ultimate armor for your Jeep JK‘s Gas Tank? Check out Rough Country’s new Jeep JK Gas Tank Skid Plate. This durable, 3/16″ plate steel Skid offers unbeatable protection for the underside of your Jeep. Go further off-road and free yourself from worry with this easy-to-install skid plate. Maneuver over rocks you… Continue reading JK Armor: Gas Tank Skid Plate
King of the Motos & Last Dog Stanging Coordinate Efforts
June 6, 2013 (Temecula, CA) – The organizers behind two US extreme endure races, King of the Motos and Last Dog Standing, have teamed up to promote both events. Extreme enduro races are gaining momentum worldwide and two of the largest enduro races in the US have joined forces with King of the Motos announcing this… Continue reading King of the Motos & Last Dog Stanging Coordinate Efforts
TREADWRIGHT: The New Watchman Takes Hold
Treadwright‘s Watchman (formerly known as the Sentinel) is now in full production. It has a new name and new sidewall, but the same high performance tread design. The Watchman has an aggressive, all-terrain pattern of interlocking tread blocks for superior handling of both on- and off-road conditions.
Baja Designs: Bright Just Got Brighter
Baja Designs LED lights are now 20% brighter. The Scientists of Lighting are installing the newest versions of the XP-G and the XM-L manufactured in North Carolina by CREE. Baja Designs OnX, Squadron, and SII led lights are made with CREE’s new XM-L2 (10watt) and the Stealth LED light bars contain the new XP-G2… Continue reading Baja Designs: Bright Just Got Brighter
MaxTrac Releases Dodge Ram Lift Spindles
Anaheim, Calif. — MaxTrac Suspension is proud to announce its newest addition to their already extensive lineup of affordable signature series lift spindles. The new spindle fits the 2002-2008 Ram 2500/3500 2WD trucks, offering a full 3.5-inches of lift. Manufactured from extremely durable ductile iron and cast as a single piece, the spindle design offers a… Continue reading MaxTrac Releases Dodge Ram Lift Spindles
SPEED Energy Takeover at the 45th Annual Baja 500
Ensenada, B.C., Mexico (June 2, 2013) – As near perfect weather conditions blanketed the Baja California desert, 32 trophy trucks gathered in Ensenada for the running of the prestigious 45th Annual Tecate Baja 500. This event saw Robby Gordon of Orange, Calif., back behind the wheel of his familiar SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires / MAPEI… Continue reading SPEED Energy Takeover at the 45th Annual Baja 500
Creeper Locks Beadlock Wheels
What are Creeper Locks? Creeper Locks are Trail-Gear’s very own, super strong, heavy duty wheels. These wheels look great and come at an affordable Trail-Gear price! Creeper Locks are 17″ X 9″ wheels made from a solid piece of aluminum. Each wheel weighs a whopping 45 lbs with locking ring and hardware. These are no ordinary aluminum wheels,… Continue reading Creeper Locks Beadlock Wheels
PURCHASE FOUR QUALIFYING DICK CEPEK® TIRES OR WHEELS JUNE 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31 AND GET A $50 PREPAID MASTERCARD®
STOW, OH – May 31, 2013 – Purchase four qualifying new tires or wheels from Dick Cepek June 1 through August 31, including the new Fun Country radial, and receive a prepaid MasterCard® in the amount of $50. This special offer is available in both the United States and Canada, and the following Dick Cepek tire and… Continue reading PURCHASE FOUR QUALIFYING DICK CEPEK® TIRES OR WHEELS JUNE 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31 AND GET A $50 PREPAID MASTERCARD®
WARN® INDUSTRIES AWARDED GOLD WORLD EXCELLENCE AWARD BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Warn is one of only six companies in the U.S. to be so honored CLACKAMAS, OR (May 28, 2013) – Warn Industries, Inc. has been chosen by Ford Motor Company as a Gold winner in its World Excellence Awards, an honor that puts Warn in the elite class of only 14 companies worldwide. Warn President John… Continue reading WARN® INDUSTRIES AWARDED GOLD WORLD EXCELLENCE AWARD BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Baja 500 Preview with Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Off-Road Racing Teammates Heidi Steele and Jessica McMillin
FULLERTON, CA. – (May 28, 2013) – In March, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) made history by partnering with the first-ever all-woman Trophy Truck driver tandem in SCORE (Southern California Off Road Enthusiasts) racing: The Desert Assassins’ Heidi Steele and Jessica McMillin. YTC follows the teammates in this Q&A as they gear up for the Baja 500 race on May… Continue reading Baja 500 Preview with Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Off-Road Racing Teammates Heidi Steele and Jessica McMillin