Innovative Ratchet Design Enables Unprecedented Access SPARKS, MD (October 1, 2012) – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, today announced the launch of the 120XP™ Ratchet. The new hand tool is the only ratchet that features 120 positions for every full rotation,… Continue reading GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES FIRST OF ITS KIND 120XP RATCHET WITH 120 POSITIONS AND THREE–DEGREE SWING ARC
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TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS OFFERINGS FOR FJ80s AND TRAIL TAGS LINE
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is expanding their offerings for FJs with the release of two new steering kits for FJ80s. Trail-Gear is also expanding their Trail Tag line with the addition of Trail Tags for their rear bumpers and tube doors. All four products are available for purchase beginning today (Friday, September 28). Trail-Gear is now offering a… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS OFFERINGS FOR FJ80s AND TRAIL TAGS LINE
TS3000R – The Dawning of a New Era
The world’s most advanced and unique family of driving lights has just expanded. J.W. Speaker has just released the latest in the TS3000 family of high intensity LED driving lights – the TS3000R. This brand new, 6” round driving light breaks all the rules with its massive light output, vibration-resistant construction, extremely low power consumption, and 50,000+ hours… Continue reading TS3000R – The Dawning of a New Era
DYNOMAX® EXHAUST SYSTEMS ADD NEW OFF-ROAD SPECIFIC COVERAGE TO POPULAR JEEP PLATFORM
Monroe, Mich., Sept. 17, 2012 – After the release of the industry’s first off-road “Evolution Competition” system for Jeep® vehicles this past spring, Tenneco’s DynoMax® performance exhaust brand has added additional coverage of the popular design to fit 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L V6 platforms (Part no. 39522). Available at performance retailers nationwide, the DynoMax… Continue reading DYNOMAX® EXHAUST SYSTEMS ADD NEW OFF-ROAD SPECIFIC COVERAGE TO POPULAR JEEP PLATFORM
Trail-Gear Adds Steel Beadlocks to Creeper Lock(tm) Line and Introduce the Industry’s First 6-Ply Limit Straps
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc., widely known for the affordability of their products, has just added steel beadlock wheels to their Creeper Lock™ line today (Friday, September 14). “Beadlocks are expensive. We wanted to offer wheelers an affordable option for outfitting their vehicles,” explained Bob Herold, Trail-Gear Vice-President of Product Development and Sales. “These beadlocked wheels are… Continue reading Trail-Gear Adds Steel Beadlocks to Creeper Lock(tm) Line and Introduce the Industry’s First 6-Ply Limit Straps
2012 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ROLLS INTO POMONA FAIRPLEX
350-plus Exhibitors, Amazing Expo-only Deals, Racing Demos, Freestyle Motocross, ATV Test Rides and More POMONA, CALIF. (September 15, 2012) – The 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire will invade the Pomona Fairplex Saturday, October 6 through Sunday, October 7, with everything off-road including new vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, ATV test rides, freestyle motocross… Continue reading 2012 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ROLLS INTO POMONA FAIRPLEX
New Eezi-Awn K9 Roof Rack System
Salt Lake City, UT September 11, 2012. New for the fall of 2012, Eezi-Awn introduces the K9 Roof Rack System. It is the next level in expedition grade roof rack systems. The K9 Roof Rack System is thinner, stronger, more aerodynamic, and more functional that any expedition rack on the market today. The front to… Continue reading New Eezi-Awn K9 Roof Rack System
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE NEW CLASSIC III WHEEL
STOW, OH – September 10, 2012 – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) is proud to introduce the new Classic III wheel for light trucks and SUV’s. Available in popular 15-, 16- and 17-inch sizes, the Classic III offers a higher load rating for heavier loads and hauling with a greater number of fitments… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE NEW CLASSIC III WHEEL
Master Pull® Synthetic Rope Snatch Block
Master Pull®, the leader in synthetic ropes and off road recovery gear, has released a snatch block that is finally up to par with the synthetic winch lines they produce. Made specifically for use with synthetic rope only, the SBO30000 snatch block is rated to 30,000 lbs breaking strength, yet weighs only 3.7 lbs, making… Continue reading Master Pull® Synthetic Rope Snatch Block
TRAIL-GEAR ANNOUNCES TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF NORCAL ROCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear has just announced that they will be the title sponsor of the final race in the 2012 NorCal Rock Racing Championship Series and for the entire 2013 series. “Team Trail-Gear had such a great time racing in the first two races of the series that we wanted to offer our support,” said Matt Messer, Trail-Gear CEO.… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR ANNOUNCES TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF NORCAL ROCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
2012 On Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series Deluxe Winch Bar
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT: The 2012 face lift 200 Series Toyota Land Cruiser features updated head lamps, grille and bumper designs which led to the requirement for a new ARB Deluxe bar design. With all the same features, the most noticeable difference from the previous model ARB deluxe bar is that the outer tube frame now… Continue reading 2012 On Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series Deluxe Winch Bar
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE NEW MICKEY METAL SERIES WHEELS
Stow, Oh. – September 6, 2012 – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) is pleased to introduce the new Mickey Metal Series wheels. These affordable, heavy duty steel wheels feature a tough black powder coat, embossed center cap, and the Mickey Thompson name stamped directly into the wheel face. Available in popular 15-, 16-… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE NEW MICKEY METAL SERIES WHEELS
RUGGED RIDGE EXPANDS LINE OF ALL TERRAIN FLOOR LINERS WITH NEW COLORS AND APPLICATIONS
Patented Floor Liners Now Available in Black, Gray and Tan For More Than 75 Different Jeeps, Trucks and SUVs Suwanee, Ga. (September 6, 2012) – Omix-ADA®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep®, truck and off-road parts and accessories announced today the availability of an expanded line of Rugged Ridge® All Terrain Floor Liners for Jeep, trucks andSUVs with all-new colors and applications. Available in… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE EXPANDS LINE OF ALL TERRAIN FLOOR LINERS WITH NEW COLORS AND APPLICATIONS
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Rolls Out Hands-On ROV Basic DriverCourseSM in California
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 5, 2012 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association is now offering its new Basic DriverCourse in Southern and Northern California, helping ROV drivers become familiar with these increasingly popular machines and learn about safe and responsible use. The DriverCourse combines the free, online ROV E-Course, plus nearly three hours of closed-range driving exercises supervised by a licensed ROHVA DriverCoach. … Continue reading Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Rolls Out Hands-On ROV Basic DriverCourseSM in California
TRAIL-GEAR LAUNCHES BUGGY BUILDERS, EXPANDS TACOMA ARMOR LINE AND DEBUTS AXLE SHAFT COLLARS
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. released three new products Friday (August 24). The first is a new product they are calling Buggy Builders, designed to help off-road enthusiasts get started building his or her ultimate off-road buggy. Trail-Gear also released armor for the current generation of Toyota Tacomas and an axle shaft collar to eliminate disengagement of the axle shaft… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR LAUNCHES BUGGY BUILDERS, EXPANDS TACOMA ARMOR LINE AND DEBUTS AXLE SHAFT COLLARS
King of the Motos Returns in 2013 as the Toughest Extreme Enduro in the U.S.
August 20, 2012 (Temecula, CA) – Touted as the toughest extreme enduro in the United States, King of the Motos, held in conjunction with King of the Hammers announced details of the 2013 event and has officially opened pre-registration. The “proof of concept” inaugural race in 2012 race was a self supported, twenty-one person invitational… Continue reading King of the Motos Returns in 2013 as the Toughest Extreme Enduro in the U.S.
Warn Industries Introduces 12 New Powersports Winches for ATVs and Side x Sides
Adding to its industry leading array of winches for off-roading and vehicle recovery, Warn Industries today launched two new lines of powersports winches that provide premium components and unequaled performance. The WARN(R) ProVantage and WARN Vantage lines, intended for both ATVs and Side x Sides, include a total of 12 new products. Warn Industries was… Continue reading Warn Industries Introduces 12 New Powersports Winches for ATVs and Side x Sides
Land Rover LR4 ARB Deluxe Winch Bar
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT With the latest model released by Land Rover, ARB engineers have created another eye-catching deluxe winch bar that is robust and practical. With folded pans, up swept wings, splash guards, Hi-Lift jack points, wing CB aerial mounts and O.E. style buffers, the Land Rover LR4 deluxe bar looks original and offers superb… Continue reading Land Rover LR4 ARB Deluxe Winch Bar
Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Off-Roaders Cameron and Heidi Steele Gearing up for ‘Vegas to Reno’ Race, August 16-18
Racers will use Geolandar® tires to tackle ‘the longest off-road race in the U.S.’ FULLERTON, CA. – (Aug. 14, 2012) – Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored Cameron and Heidi Steele – the husband and wife team known as “off-road racing’s power couple” – will be back in action at the Best in the Desert’s 534-mile “Vegas to… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Off-Roaders Cameron and Heidi Steele Gearing up for ‘Vegas to Reno’ Race, August 16-18
NEW RANCHO® RS7000MT MONOTUBE STRUTS RELEASED FOR 2007-12 CHEVY & GMC TRUCKS AND SUVS
LONG BEACH, CA, Aug. 7, 2012 – Tenneco Inc.’s Rancho® brand has recently released Rancho RS7000MT™ struts for a series of popular Chevy and GMC trucks and SUVs. Specifically engineered for 2007-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/Suburban/Tahoe and GMC Avalanche/Sierra/Yukon applications, the RS7000MT struts were developed through Rancho’s unique relationship with original equipment manufacturers as the performance ride… Continue reading NEW RANCHO® RS7000MT MONOTUBE STRUTS RELEASED FOR 2007-12 CHEVY & GMC TRUCKS AND SUVS
TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ROLL CAGE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FOR JEEPS
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. plans to shake things up with the launch of three new Jeep products. Trail-Gear will be debuting a new roll cage for Jeep Wranglers made from years 1987-1995 (YJs), front lower control arm brackets and cam bolts for Wranglers, Cherokees and Wagoneers with the following Body Style Designations: TJ; TJ-L or LJ; XJ; ZJ; and… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ROLL CAGE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FOR JEEPS
Torchmate Racing Launches Sponorship Search
During the month of August, Torchmate Racing will accept sponsorship proposals for its 2013 Motorsports Marketing Campaign. Torchmate Racing is seeking a wide variety of marketing partners including: racing team members, fabrication events, metal designers, shops, athletes and metal artists. Torchmate Racing is seeking to partner with the next great developer, the event promoter with… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Launches Sponorship Search
DAVE DOETSCH TO DEBUT “CRUSH RECOVERY” JEEP® AT OMIX/RUGGED RIDGE OFF-ROAD SUCCESS CENTER DURING 2012 SEMA SHOW
2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Built as the Ultimate Off-Road Vehicle With Help from Rugged Ridge Suwanee, GA (August 1, 2012) – OMIX-ADA, the world’s largest independent manufacturer and wholesaler of Jeep® parts and accessories, today announced that famed Jeep builder Dave Doetsch will publicly unveil his latest project Crush Recovery at the OMIX/Rugged Ridge Off-Road Success Center at the 2012… Continue reading DAVE DOETSCH TO DEBUT “CRUSH RECOVERY” JEEP® AT OMIX/RUGGED RIDGE OFF-ROAD SUCCESS CENTER DURING 2012 SEMA SHOW
TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ARMOR PACKS FOR TACOMAS
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is now offering their signature armor for Toyota Tacomas in two new, all- inclusive Armor Packs. These Armor Packs offer customers an even greater savings over Trail-Gear’s already low prices. The first of the two packs launching today (Friday, July 27), the Tacoma Armor Pack, includes bumper-to- bumper body armor for Toyota Tacomas built… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ARMOR PACKS FOR TACOMAS