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  • Rancho® Performance Adjustable Control Arms Available for Stock or Lifted Jeeps

    Rancho® Performance Adjustable Control Arms Available for Stock or Lifted Jeeps

    Long Beach, Calif., Aug. 15, 2016 – New Rancho® performance front and rear upper and lower adjustable control arm upgrade kits are available for Jeep applications.

    Designed to fit stock or lifted Jeeps, Rancho adjustable control arms for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler JKs, TJs and LJs are engineered to work on a range from stock to four-inches of lift, allowing adjustment for caster and pinion angles. To determine what Rancho adjustable control arms fit your vehicle, visit www.GoRancho.com and navigate to the “New Products” starburst in the upper left of the home page. (more…)

  • GEARWRENCH® RELEASES ELECTRONIC TORQUE WRENCH HOW-TO VIDEO

    GEARWRENCH® RELEASES ELECTRONIC TORQUE WRENCH HOW-TO VIDEO

    Viewers Can See the Wrenches’ Speed, Strength and Access in Action

    SPARKS, Md. (August 8, 2016) – GearWrench®, an innovative hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength, and access to automotive technicians, today released a new video showcasing its popular Electronic Torque Wrench (ETW) line. Available nationwide, the Electronic Torque Wrenches provide high quality, outstanding features and great value. (more…)

  • Watch The Gentleman’s Guide to Racing NORRA Mexican 1000 Film

    Watch The Gentleman’s Guide to Racing NORRA Mexican 1000 Film

     

     

    By now, you’ve all caught wind of a duo dubbed The Gentleman’s Guide to Racing. Made up of wheel man Michael “Skiny” Power and Cultural Attache Spanish Tony, The GGTR takes its audience on a journey into an unfamiliar world inhabited by a dying breed of gentlemen racers. You might have first seen them at The Mint 400 or Baja 1000 but they’ve long had skin in the game of off-road.  Earlier this year, they took their brand of humor to the NORRA Mexican 1000 and documented their trials and tribulations in a very rare Nissan Class 1 truck that George LaMonte rescued from the crusher and brought back to life.  Here’s their story!

    CLICK HERE TO WATCH THEIR ADVENTURE UNFOLD

    About Race-Dezert.com
    Race-Dezert.com was created by off-road enthusiasts, giving off-roaders a place online to share information about the sport and culture of off-road racing.  Based in Southern California, Race-Dezert.com highlights the off-road disciplines of desert racing, short course off-road, stadium truck racing, rally raid, rally racing and rock crawling.Our goal is to connect the world of off-road racing globally, bringing people together through the common denominator of off-road culture.  Whether you are a racer, a promoter, a chase team member, a casual fan, or just interested in learning about off-road, Race-Dezert.com is a place where you can learn about the sport and culture of off-road racing.

  • Rancho® Releases Latest Generation of Versatile Geometry Correction Brackets for Jeep Wrangler JKs

    Rancho® Releases Latest Generation of Versatile Geometry Correction Brackets for Jeep Wrangler JKs

    Long Beach, Calif., August 2, 2016 The latest generation of Rancho® Jeep Wrangler JK geometry correction brackets – specifically engineered for convenience and versatility in a durable, affordable package – are here and were designed to further improve suspension performance, fit and finish and to return caster to factory spec on lifted JKs. (more…)

  • Suzuki RHD High Steer Kit, Samurai & Jimny

    Suzuki RHD High Steer Kit, Samurai & Jimny

    The Trail-Gear Suzuki High Steer kit has been engineered specifically to work with stock Suzuki RHD Samurai and Jimny axles. This complete kit features solid forged 8620 steel steering arms, heavy duty 1 ¼" x .250" wall DOM Drag Link and Tie Rod, FJ80 tie rod ends and all necessary hardware. This kit even includes the hard-to- find 1:10 taper reamer for reaming out your stock Pitman arm! The Trail-Gear Suzuki RHD High Steer kit has been designed for easy installation. It is a must-have for a spring over axle set-up!

    Available Options:

    • Suzuki RHD High Steer Kit (Samurai/Jimny JB31), 304020-3- KIT, $313.95
    • Suzuki RHD High Steer Kit (Jimny JA11), 304021-3- KIT, $313.95
  • Mile Marker Announces New Ownership & Expansion Plans

    Mile Marker Announces New Ownership & Expansion Plans

    Recent Ownership Change Sparks Aggressive Growth Plan

    Pompano Beach, FL (07/11/16) – Mile Marker Industries, a leading manufacturer of rescue gear and equipment for the automotive aftermarket and OEM sectors, has confirmed the company has been acquired by private equity firm HRH Boca, LLC. The new ownership comes with an ambitious strategic vision, building upon the company’s heritage of professional quality products. Mile Marker will retain its name and headquarters in Pompano Beach, Florida. (more…)