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  • Superwinch expands with new Winch Research and Design Center in Portland, Oregon

    Superwinch, a leader in manufacturing world-class winches for industrial and consumer applications, announced the opening of a new research and design facility in Portland, Oregon. The new Winch Research and Design Center is led by Brent Nasset, Superwinch head of engineering.

    The new facility will house additional design and manufacturing engineers that will work with our existing teams in Tavistock, UK and Dayville, CT. The site will focus on creating market-leading new products.

    “Portland has a wealth of talented engineers with the specific skills and experience we need to hit the ground running,” says David Burns, Superwinch President and CEO. “Superwinch is combining a world-class development center with a world-class engineering team. The new R&D center will play an instrumental role in our continued success.”

    About Superwinch

    Superwinch’s 45 years of experience is unmatched in engineering, designing, building and testing winches for recreation, recovery, industrial, utility and military pursuits. Superwinch’s global manufacturing facilities have grown to manufacture a broad range of winches; from electric to hydraulic, worm gear to planetary gear, and lead the marketing in advanced winching control.

    Superwinch 1,000 to 50,000 pound capacity winches can be found in diverse industries and applications across the globe sharing Superwinch’s trademark first class design, quality, value and solid construction for safe, simple and reliable operation. Learn more at www.superwinch.com.

  • BFGoodrich presents Race-Dezert Heroes and Legends: Rob MacCachren

    BFGoodrich presents Race-Dezert Heroes and Legends: Rob MacCachren

    Off-road racing legend Rob MacCachren has had a long, illustrious career in off-road racing but is far from retired. Born in Las Vegas, NV, Rob started racing at 16 years old and climbed his way up to becoming one of the most prolific off-road racers in the world.

    Known as an extremely smooth and disciplined driver, Rob has won nearly every major race in short course and desert off-road racing, including The Baja 1000 and Crandon.  Rob is the racer to beat, with more than 280 race wins on BFGoodrich Tires. Come meet Rob at his race shop in Hemet, CA. Listen to how he got involved in off-road racing and what motivates him to continue battling for every race win.

    About BFGoodrich® Tires 
    With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich® Tires is dedicated to providing high performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. Combining technical expertise with 40 years of motorsports experience, BFGoodrich® Tires delivers tires for a full range of driving experiences from ultra-high performance street, to off-road terrain with one common theme – extreme performance. Come upgrade your performance with BFGoodrich and see where our tires can take you at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter at @BFGoodrichTires.

    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.

  • Kurt Busch Crew Chief Tony Gibson is Top MOOG® ‘Problem Solver’ in Chase Opener at Chicagoland Speedway

    Kurt Busch Crew Chief Tony Gibson is Top MOOG® ‘Problem Solver’ in Chase Opener at Chicagoland Speedway

    Southfield, Michigan, September 22, 2015.Tony Gibson, crew chief for Kurt Busch and the No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS, won the MOOG® Steering and Suspension brand’s “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after Busch finished third in Sunday’s myAFibRisk400.com 400 NASCAR® Sprint Cup event at Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, Ill. Gibson’s win, coming in the opening round of the 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup, moves him into a six-way tie for third place in the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” standings. MOOG is the Official Steering and Suspension of NASCAR. (more…)

  • RUGGED RIDGE HITS THE ROAD WITH ALL-NEW CUSTOM 53 FOOT TRAILER

    RUGGED RIDGE HITS THE ROAD WITH ALL-NEW CUSTOM 53 FOOT TRAILER

    Jeep Parts and Accessories Industry Leader Increases Presence at Off-Road Events and Shows for 2015-2016

    Suwanee, Ga. (September 22, 2015) – Leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep® parts and accessories, Rugged Ridge, today announced that it is hitting the road with a custom designed trailer to raise the bar on their show efforts at Jeep and off-road events in 2016.

    Featuring Rugged Ridge’s iconic orange Jeep Wrangler (JK) Unlimited known as “Mango”, the 53 foot tri-axle gooseneck trailer showcases a vivid mountainous scene making the Jeep look truly larger than life, invoking the Jeep lifestyle. (more…)

  • Team FC4x4 Wraps Up 2015 Season with Show & Swap

    Team FC4x4 Wraps Up 2015 Season with Show & Swap

    It was an incredible day of 4×4 showing and shining this past weekend in Farmington, New Mexico.  Hosted by the Cliffhangers 4WD Club, this year’s annual event was a success with many custom 4x4s, UTVs, and used parts available on display and for sale.  Temperatures in the mid-eighties and a cloudless sky made for a great day of fun.  Four Corners 4×4 was front and center with M.O.R.E. and Superchips who also helped to sponsor the event.

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    We had the opportunity to take an awesome 2008 4-Door JK to the show.  We built this rig for a customer a couple years ago and it’s currently for sale.  The impressive build sheet includes a 430 HP Hemi Conversion, Atlas 4-Speed, Currie RockJock 60s, among many other bullet proof upgrades.

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    There was also an RTI (Ramp Travel Index) competition, so Mariah decided to pull the JK up the ramp on its stock suspension.  Scoring just under 600 points, our 1” Body lift from M.O.R.E. make just enough room for the 34” BFGoodrich tires.

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    With the end of the season here and fall on its way, we wanted to take a minute and thank everyone on our team by hosting an End of Season Party!  We would love to host you and a guest at our home and shop on Saturday, October 3rd starting at 4:00pm.  Please come out and join us as we share team stories from the last four years of competition and talk about our plans for 2016.

    Official 2015 Marketing Partners:  Mountain Off Road EnterprisesSuperchipsClayton Off Road ManufacturingNew York BlowerSavvy Off Road, BFGoodrich TiresFastenal, DynoMaxMetalCloak, JAZ ProductsTom Wood’s Custom Drive ShaftsBilstein USAGoBigBanners.com, 4x4tricks.com, Griffin Radiator,Yukon Gear & AxleSouthwest ApplianceDurango Electrical Services, & Durango Muffler & Brake.

  • It’s a ‘Spook-tacular’ Season to Save on Rancho(R) Performance Shocks & Struts

    It’s a ‘Spook-tacular’ Season to Save on Rancho(R) Performance Shocks & Struts

    Rancho RS9000™XL, quickLIFT™ Loaded, RS7000®MT & RS5000™X Purchases May Qualify for the Popular Reward Available this Fall

    Long Beach, Cali., September 21, 2015 – Not only is the fall a “spook-tacular” time to get out on the trails for some fun, it’s a great time to save on shock and strut upgrades from Rancho performance suspension and shocks.

    The Rancho “Shocktober” promotion, available at participating retailers and vehicle service provider locations nationwide between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2015, will provide off-road enthusiasts driving trucks, SUVs, Jeeps or other custom off-road rigs with a chance to save on the fourth unit in a four-corner sale. (more…)