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DICK CEPEK® TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES 12 NEW FUN COUNTRY RADIAL SIZES IN MAY 2013

STOW, OH – May 17, 2013 – Dick Cepek is introducing 12 new sizes of the Fun Country radial this month. With a unique hybrid design, the completely redesigned Fun Country is one of the most impressive all-terrain tires in the history of the Dick Cepek line. Wide lateral and offset tread grooves, together with the… Continue reading DICK CEPEK® TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES 12 NEW FUN COUNTRY RADIAL SIZES IN MAY 2013

GEARWRENCH UNVEILS HIGH-STRENGTH WHEEL PROTECTOR IMPACT SOCKET SET

New Sockets Offer Unprecedented Durability and Strength, Last Three Times Longer than Other Thin Wall Sockets SPARKS, MD (May 20, 2013) – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, today announced its High-Strength Wheel Protector Impact Socket Set, sku # 84946. The new GearWrench… Continue reading GEARWRENCH UNVEILS HIGH-STRENGTH WHEEL PROTECTOR IMPACT SOCKET SET

MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES 12 NEW BAJA ATZP3 SIZES AVAILABLE MAY 2013

STOW, OH – May 16, 2013 – The new all-terrain Baja ATZP3 with PowerPly three-ply sidewalls is Mickey Thompson’s next-generation, all-terrain tire. The Baja ATZP3 combines unique design elements, tire technology and engineering to deliver excellent off-road traction, a quieter ride and superior durability for today’s light trucks and 4×4’s. 

MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS RETURNS AS TOUGH TRUCKS CHALLENGE TITLE SPONSOR

STOW, OH – May 15, 2013 – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels returns this year as the Tough Trucks Challenge title sponsor. The 2013 Tough Trucks Challenge is part of the 28th annual spring 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals beginning with the first event May 17-19 at the Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio.

GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES 2-POSITION RATCHETING SCREWDRIVER WITH LED LIGHTS

Added LED Lights Help Improve Access and Visibility in Work Area SPARKS, MD (May 13, 2013) – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, today announced the new 2-Position Ratcheting Screwdriver with LED light technology. The new screwdriver (sku # 82788) has two LED… Continue reading GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES 2-POSITION RATCHETING SCREWDRIVER WITH LED LIGHTS

ProMark Offroad Introduces New 5000 lb UTV Winch

PLYMOUTH, Minnesota (May 9, 2013) – The new Outback 5000 lb ATV / UTV winch from ProMark Offroad is one of the toughest, most powerful winches available for ATVs, UTVs, and side by side vehicles. This electric winch is specifically engineered for the toughest jobs an ATV owner can throw at it. From offroad recovery to… Continue reading ProMark Offroad Introduces New 5000 lb UTV Winch

Trail-Gear is now offering a Beadlock Wheel for a TJ, XL, Ford, and other applications

Trail-Gear is expanding our Creeper Lock Wheel line to include wheels for TJs, Ford Rangers, and many other applications! Creeper Locks are 17″ X 9″ wheels with a backspacing of 3.75″ standard (4.25” and 5” backspacing available upon request. Call your favorite Authorized Trail-Gear Dealer or TG Customer Service for lead time and pricing). Each… Continue reading Trail-Gear is now offering a Beadlock Wheel for a TJ, XL, Ford, and other applications

Impact Shows Their True Colors With Affordable New Race Suits

Impact by MasterCraft Safety is now offering their popular Racer driving suit in new color combinations.  Black with light grey, black with red, and black with blue join the single color suits for a custom look at an affordable price.  With sizes ranging from Small to XXX-Large there is a suit for every size, shape,… Continue reading Impact Shows Their True Colors With Affordable New Race Suits

SEMA Hails Proposal to Save Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area

Rep. Paul Cook’s Legislative Solution Would Also Provide Access for Marine Corps Training Diamond Bar, CA (April 23, 2013) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has endorsed a proposal by Rep. Paul Cook that would end a five-year debate on how to expand the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) base at Twentynine Palms, California.  Under… Continue reading SEMA Hails Proposal to Save Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area

Dana Introduces New SVL™ Ring and Pinion Gearing for Light Vehicles

MAUMEE, Ohio, April 22, 2013 – Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) announced today it has introduced its SVL™ brand of light-duty ring and pinion gearing to provide additional coverage and ratios for the most popular light vehicle applications. The new offering of ring and pinion gearing include 7.5”, 8.8”, 9”, 9.5”, 10.25”, and 11.5” ring gear… Continue reading Dana Introduces New SVL™ Ring and Pinion Gearing for Light Vehicles

Dana Adds Ratios to Spicer® Ring and Pinion Gear Offerings for Dana 44 and Dana 60 Models

MAUMEE, Ohio, April 22, 2013 – Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) announced today it has expanded its Spicer® ring and pinion gear options for Dana 44TM (226 mm) and Dana 60TM (248mm) rear axles to include additional ratios, while ensuring top-of-the-line part quality through the manufacturing processes. New ratios available for the Dana 44 and 60 axles include 4.56, 4.88,… Continue reading Dana Adds Ratios to Spicer® Ring and Pinion Gear Offerings for Dana 44 and Dana 60 Models

CELEBRATE FIFTY YEARS OF BAJA RACING WITH OFF-ROAD LEGENDS AT THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

Parnelli Jones and Dave Ekins will answer audience members’ questions at a tribute dinner that kicks off the Petersen’s one-day Off-Road Show and summer exhibition, Braving Baja: 1,000 Miles to Glory, presented by American Honda Motorcycle Division.  Los Angeles, Calif. (April, 2013) – To prove the durability of its motorcycles, American Honda sent a CL72 Scrambler… Continue reading CELEBRATE FIFTY YEARS OF BAJA RACING WITH OFF-ROAD LEGENDS AT THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

Baja Designs’ Scientists Evolve uService™ LED Lighting Systems

SAN MARCOS, CA – Baja Designs (BD) has always engineered and manufactured LED lighting systems with replaceable lenses and optics. Amazingly enough, almost all other LED bars are silicone sealed and not serviceable. If a BD lens is scratched or scored, you don’t replace the entire light as you do with most imported products, nor do you need… Continue reading Baja Designs’ Scientists Evolve uService™ LED Lighting Systems

TRUST YOUR TIE DOWNS? MAC’S PUTS ITS STRAPS TO THE TEST

Not all tie-downs are made alike, and to prove the strength and quality of its made-in-the-USA products, the owner of Mac’s Tie Downs entrusted his Jeep to the tie-downs at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari. Sagle, Idaho (April, 2013) – Mac’s Tie Downs are the strong and American made. Sure, the knock off brand cost less,… Continue reading TRUST YOUR TIE DOWNS? MAC’S PUTS ITS STRAPS TO THE TEST

MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS TEAMS UP WITH ROCKY RIDGE CUSTOM TRUCKS TO BUILD 100 LIMITED EDITION TRUCKS

STOW, OH – April 3, 2013 – Mickey Thompson has teamed up with Rocky Ridge Custom Trucks to build 100 limited edition Rocky Ridge Mickey Thompson Signature Series trucks. Each custom built 2013 Chevy or GMC 1500 truck will feature Mickey Thompson’s 20×9 Sidebiter wheels and 35×12.50R20 Baja ATZp3 tires as well as custom painted graphics featuring… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS TEAMS UP WITH ROCKY RIDGE CUSTOM TRUCKS TO BUILD 100 LIMITED EDITION TRUCKS

Buy Four LT Tires or Wheels, Get $50 Prepaid MasterCard

STOW, OH – March 25, 2013 – Starting April 1 through June 30, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) is offering consumers who purchase a set of four Baja STZ, Baja ATZ, Baja MTZ or Baja Claw TTC tires or select four Sidebiter, Classic III, Classic III Black, Classic Big Rig, or Mickey Metal Series… Continue reading Buy Four LT Tires or Wheels, Get $50 Prepaid MasterCard

RCV Performance Products Introduces Jeep JK 300M Steel Rear Axles for High Strength, Stiffness, and Shock Resistance

The RCV Performance Products Ultimate Dana 44 Rear Axle Set for Jeep JK is manufactured with 300M alloy steel for ultra-high strength, stiffness, and high shock resistance. The axle shafts are specially designed for rock crawling and other high stress off road applications. RCV uses 300M steel for several reasons; High metal strength enables axles… Continue reading RCV Performance Products Introduces Jeep JK 300M Steel Rear Axles for High Strength, Stiffness, and Shock Resistance

Al’s Liner Heat and Noise Reducer Keeps Vehicle Interiors Cool in the Summer and Warm in the Winter

Al’s Liner Heat and Noise Reducer (HNR) produces a comfortable atmosphere in vehicle interiors. HNR can be applied to interior roof, walls and floor to reflect exterior temperatures by 45°F or more. The coating can withstand temperatures up to 500°F. Al’s HNR is a proprietary blend of latex synthetic polymers, acrylic, PVA and vinyl styrene… Continue reading Al’s Liner Heat and Noise Reducer Keeps Vehicle Interiors Cool in the Summer and Warm in the Winter

MasterCraft Safety and Impact Ratchet Up For The Race Season With New Ratcheting Harnesses

Impact and MasterCraft Safety’s harnesses are some of the most popular in the racing industry today.  Used by the likes of Robby Gordon, Brian Deegan, Ron Hornaday, Antron Brown and even Tom Cruise in the new Jack Reacher movie, Impact by MasterCraft Safety has become the popular choice of drivers from NASCAR to NHRA to… Continue reading MasterCraft Safety and Impact Ratchet Up For The Race Season With New Ratcheting Harnesses

Husky How-To Video – Detailed instructions on setting up a weight distribution hitch

Owners of conventional-style trailers can begin each trip with confidence knowing that their tow vehicle and trailer combination are properly set up with the help of an instructional video in the “Safe Towing” page at huskytow.com, the home of Husky Towing Products. Husky is committed to helping trailer owners properly equip their vehicles for safe and… Continue reading Husky How-To Video – Detailed instructions on setting up a weight distribution hitch

ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® Named Official Battery Sponsor of Brian Deegan, Short Course, Rally Car Racer and Freestyle Motocross Legend

READING, Pa. (Mar. 15, 2013) – EnerSys® announced today that its ODYSSEY® battery is the official battery of Brian Deegan, short course off-road truck and rally car racer, freestyle motocross rider, and pioneer in action sports. As official battery sponsor, EnerSys will provide ODYSSEY® batteries and technical support to Brian Deegan for his Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) PRO… Continue reading ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® Named Official Battery Sponsor of Brian Deegan, Short Course, Rally Car Racer and Freestyle Motocross Legend

GET YOUR MOAB DINER T-SHIRT & SUPPORT BRC!

  MOAB, UT (March 13, 2013) — Moab Diner, with help from RCH Designs, has partnered up with several off-road sponsors again this year to sell Moab t-shirts with a built-in support for The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC). The money raised from the sale of these shirts will help keep our trails in Moab, Utah open. … Continue reading GET YOUR MOAB DINER T-SHIRT & SUPPORT BRC!