Diamond Bar, CA (July 26, 2012) – Dealers, jobbers, installers and other specialty-equipment industry enthusiasts attending the 2012 SEMA Show will be able to learn all about the dynamic Jeep and off-road lifestyle market through the new Off-Road Success Center, presented by OMIX-Rugged Ridge. Located in within the Trucks/SUV section in booth 30147 at the 2012… Continue reading OMIX/Rugged Ridge Announces Off-Road Success Center at 2012 SEMA Show
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Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Welcomes John Deere to its Ranks
ROV Manufacturer Brings More Than 175 Years Experience to ROHVA IRVINE, Calif., July 25, 2012 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association proudly welcomes the agricultural, turf, forestry and construction equipment manufacturer Deere & Company to the organization of leading ROV manufacturers. As the newest ROHVA member, John Deere joins others in the industry to protect and… Continue reading Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Welcomes John Deere to its Ranks
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS CREEPER LOCK™ LINE WITH ADDITION OF WHEELS FOR JKs
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is expanding their product mix to include more products specifically engineered for Jeeps. They are now offering their signature Creeper Lock wheels for Jeep Wranglers made from 2007 to present (JKs). These are the same super strong, heavy duty wheels that are on all the Trail-Gear competition and test vehicles. They have been extensively… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS CREEPER LOCK™ LINE WITH ADDITION OF WHEELS FOR JKs
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS ROCK DEFENSE™ LINE TO INCLUDE COMPLETE ARMOR FOR FJ CRUISERS
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is now offering their signature armor for FJ Cruisers. Trail-Gear is releasing their complete line of Rock Defense™ trail armor for FJ Cruisers today (Friday, July 13). The line consists of two styles of front bumper with optional skid plate upgrade; as well as a rear bumper with optional additional support tube kit. Consumers… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS ROCK DEFENSE™ LINE TO INCLUDE COMPLETE ARMOR FOR FJ CRUISERS
New Yokohama Tire Corporation Video Highlights the Return of Off-Road Champion Heidi Steele to Racing after Becoming a Mother
FULLERTON, CA. – (July 13, 2012) – The return of five-time off-road champion Heidi Steele to pro racing after giving birth to her first child is presented in a new video by Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC). The nine-minute video, created by Air, Land + Sea Films, is on YTC’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/yokohamamotorsports. “The video is… Continue reading New Yokohama Tire Corporation Video Highlights the Return of Off-Road Champion Heidi Steele to Racing after Becoming a Mother
RUGGED RIDGE DEVELOPS UNIQUE SNORKEL SYSTEM FOR ’07 – ’11 JK JEEPS
Innovative New Design Created As A Result Of Enthusiast Feedback Suwanee, Ga. (July 11, 2012) – Following feedback from Jeep® owners online, Omix-ADA®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep accessories, today announced the availability of the new, patent pending Rugged Ridge® Modular XHD Snorkel System for two and four-door Jeep Wrangler JK models from 2007-2011 with the 3.8L engine. The new… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE DEVELOPS UNIQUE SNORKEL SYSTEM FOR ’07 – ’11 JK JEEPS
2010+ Toyota 4Runner ARB Under Vehicle Skid Plate System
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT: The first skid plate panels system specifically designed for SUVs, these panels feature the same construction as the current range of panels, ie. pressed and folded 3mm steel. Due to the Prado 120/150, 4Runner and FJ Cruiser sharing the same chassis platform, the same skid plate design has been used for the… Continue reading 2010+ Toyota 4Runner ARB Under Vehicle Skid Plate System
King Shocks Racers Dominate Chairman's Cup and Ultra4 Race at the Big House
The Traxxas, Torc series returned to Crandon International Raceway for the Forest County Potawatomi, Chairman’s Cup race, rounds 5 and 6 of the series and for the first time, Ultra4 racers on the legendary track known as the “Big House.”
AMERICAM AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES TRAVEL TRAILER CAMERAS
San Jose, California, USA, June 7, 2012 : As anyone who has ever towed a travel trailer knows, extended mirrors simply do not give enough rearward vision. The blind spot becomes frustratingly clear when trying to change lanes or make just about any other maneuver, even disregarding backing up. This lack of rearward vision clearly highlights… Continue reading AMERICAM AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES TRAVEL TRAILER CAMERAS
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Returns This Weekend
High-flying off-road action, CruiserFest ’12 on tap TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (June 18, 2012) —One of the wildest events of the year is on tap at Miller Motorsports Park this weekend, June 23-24, as the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series makes its third annual visit to Utah. The high-flying, non-stop, adrenaline-fueled action provided by the… Continue reading Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Returns This Weekend
TRAIL-GEAR ADDS POWER STEERING PUMP WITH TACOMA SERPENTINE PULLEY KIT TO ROCK ASSAULT™ LINE
Fresno, CA-In response to customer requests, Trail-Gear has expanded its Rock Assault™ line with the addition of a Power Steering Pump with Tacoma Serpentine Pulley kit, released today (Friday, June 15, 2012). This new steering kit combines Trail-Gear’s 1,450 PSI or 1,650 PSI power steering pumps with a Tacoma Serpentine Pulley. The TC style power steering pumps feature… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR ADDS POWER STEERING PUMP WITH TACOMA SERPENTINE PULLEY KIT TO ROCK ASSAULT™ LINE
Master Pull SBO30000
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 SBO30000
TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ROCK ASSAULT™ 9 AXLE HOUSINGS WITH 3.5-INCH TUBING
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. is expanding their Rock Assault™ 9 line with the option of 3.5 inch tubes for the Rock Assault™ Axle Housings today (Friday, June 8, 2012). “The increased tube diameter offers hard-core wheelers a little more strength and resistance to bending when taking on those extreme obstacles,” said Matt Messer, Trail-Gear CEO. “The Rock Assault™ 9’s strength… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ROCK ASSAULT™ 9 AXLE HOUSINGS WITH 3.5-INCH TUBING
Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Racer Heidi Steele Takes 2nd at Baja 500
In her first race of the season, the reigning Class 6 champ handles the tough course on off-the-shelf Geolandar M/T+® tires FULLERTON, CA. – (June 5, 2012) – In her first race of the season, Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-roader Heidi Steele returned in style, taking second place at June 1-3 SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada,… Continue reading Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Racer Heidi Steele Takes 2nd at Baja 500
TRAIL-GEAR LAUNCHES BUNDLED PACKAGES TO OFFER GREATER SAVINGS TO CUSTOMERS
Fresno, CA-Today (Friday, June 1, 2012) Trail-Gear, Inc. is launching a series of bundled product packs at discounted prices. “We are always looking for new ways to provide our customers with greater value. We put together some innovative product packages to provide exceptional value,” said Matt Messer, Trail-Gear CEO.
California Motorized Recreation Council Generates Big Congressional Impact in Attempt to Save 160,000 acre Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area
The California Motorized Recreation Council (CMRC), an umbrella group of the eight largest Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) associations in California, has organized a national effort to help save the world-renowned Johnson Valley OHV area in California. Mobilizing enthusiasts from across the country, and utilizing its relationship with the Livingston Group of Washington DC, CMRC has succeeded… Continue reading California Motorized Recreation Council Generates Big Congressional Impact in Attempt to Save 160,000 acre Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area
NEW ROTABROACH® MASTER KITS FOR THE ULTIMATE HOLEMAKING PACKAGE
Blair Equipment Co., Inc. (Swartz Creek, MI), producers of precision sheet metal holemaking tools and spotweld cutters that are used in automotive body repairs, fabrication and restoration introduces two new Rotabroach Master Kits. Each of the new kits are an all in one set containing 16 different sizes of Rotabroach Cutters for drilling holes in materials up to ¼”… Continue reading NEW ROTABROACH® MASTER KITS FOR THE ULTIMATE HOLEMAKING PACKAGE
Tacoma 50 State Legal Header
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS ROCK RIPPER™ LINE AND DROPS PRICES Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. has expanded their Rock Ripper™ line with the addition of a 50 State Legal Header for Toyota Tacomas and significantly reduced the prices of the existing headers in the line this week. “We want to offer our customers the best parts at the best prices,” said… Continue reading Tacoma 50 State Legal Header
TRAIL-GEAR RE-RELEASES ROCK SLIDERS FOR 1997-2006 JEEPS Wranglers
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. re-released their Rock Sliders for 1997-2006 Jeep Wranglers (TJ models) today (Friday, May 11, 2012). Trail-Gear has redesigned their TJ Rock Slider and is now offering them at a better price than before. Rock Sliders or Rockers Guards are used to provide protection to the rocker panels of vehicles. Trail-Gear’s TJ Rocker Guards and TJ… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR RE-RELEASES ROCK SLIDERS FOR 1997-2006 JEEPS Wranglers
Boom Mat Introduces:Jeep Wrangler Sound Deadening Headliner for 1997-2006 TJ's
AVON LAKE, OHIO (MAY 11, 2012) – Boom Mat™, a division of Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) and a leading brand of automotive performance acoustical and thermal insulation, introduces a new Jeep Wrangler Sound Deadening Headliner for 1997-2006 TJ models. Riding in a Jeep is great fun except for the truck’s propensity for interior noise that makes it difficult to… Continue reading Boom Mat Introduces:Jeep Wrangler Sound Deadening Headliner for 1997-2006 TJ's
RCV Ultimate IFS CV Axles for GM Trucks Overcome the Limitations of OE CV Axles
RCV Ultimate IFS CV Axles for GM pickups and SUV’s provide ultra-high strength and an articulation range that original equipment CV axles can’t match. The CV axles are a direct replacement for 2006 and up GM 1500, 2500, and 3500 series vehicles. RCV Ultimate IFS CV Axles handle heavy throttle and sharp steering angles with… Continue reading RCV Ultimate IFS CV Axles for GM Trucks Overcome the Limitations of OE CV Axles
Utah Kicks Off 2012 Season
Grassroots off-road series showing promising growth TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 8, 2012) — The newly-created Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series – Utah kicked off its 2012 season on the Off Road Short Course at Miller Motorsports Park this past Saturday, May 5. The regional racers set out on Friday afternoon to test their vehicles on the… Continue reading Utah Kicks Off 2012 Season
Al’s Liner System Allows You to Achieve an Attractive and Professional Quality Bed Liner in Your Own Garage
The Al’s Liner System is a premium polyurethane DIY bed liner kit designed to outperform all other Bed Liner Systems. The Al’s Liner Kit has everything you need, and is applied in 4 simple steps. The Al’s Liner Air Texture Gun allows users to vary coating texture and thickness effortlessly. Completion takes less than four… Continue reading Al’s Liner System Allows You to Achieve an Attractive and Professional Quality Bed Liner in Your Own Garage
Team Trail-Gear Triumphs at Cinco de Baja
Fresno, CA-Team Trail-Gear Racing took home top honors at the Ultra4 Western Regional Series Cinco de Baja race just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Driver Matt Messer and co-driver James Schofield beat out more than 50 drivers across 12 classes to achieve the overall fastest time and the unofficial fastest lap speed of the… Continue reading Team Trail-Gear Triumphs at Cinco de Baja