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  • 2010+ Toyota 4Runner ARB Under Vehicle Skid Plate System

    DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT:

    4runnerThe 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 four vehicles. However, a second kit has been built to suit the Prado 150 and 2010+ 4Runner with Kinetic suspension system as a slightly different lower ‘bulge’ is required in the front panel due to the positioning of the kinetic sway bar. (more…)

  • King Shocks Racers Dominate Chairman's Cup and Ultra4 Race at the Big House

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    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.” (more…)

  • AMERICAM AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES TRAVEL TRAILER CAMERAS

    cameraSan 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 the need for an item more effective than mirrors. (more…)

  • Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Returns This Weekend

    High-flying off-road action, CruiserFest ’12 on tap 

    Lucas OilTOOELE 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 series’ trucks and buggies has proven to be very popular with Utah fans. There are nine separate racing classes, four for trucks, two for buggies and three for karts (small, truck-bodied off-road buggies). In addition to well-known off-road racing stars like Utah’s Jerry Daugherty, Carl Renezeder, Curt LeDuc and Rob McCachren, the series is enjoying an influx of action sports stars such as motocross legends Jeremy McGrath, Brian Deegan, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg and Carey Hart. Skateboarding pioneer Danny Way will be making his off-road racing debut this weekend as well  (more…)

  • TRAIL-GEAR ADDS POWER STEERING PUMP WITH TACOMA SERPENTINE PULLEY KIT TO ROCK ASSAULT™ LINE

    Trail-GearFresno, 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 all steel housings to handle extreme heat and put out 4 GPM or 4.5 GPM of flow and 1,450 PSI or 1,650 PSI of pressure, respectively. Each pump is bench tested to ensure quality. The 1,450 PSI pump is designed for use in a hydraulic ram assist application and the 1,650 PSI pump will run all full hydraulic applications popularly used in rock crawling today. The 1,650 PSI pump has a #6 JIC male fitting on the pressure port and a #10 JIC fitting on the suction side. (more…)

  • JT Taylor Ultra4 Car Takes Green Flag at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway

    crandonCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO    JUNE 13, 2012  –  JT Taylor is headed to Crandon International Off-Road Raceway to take the Torchmate / Tube Shark Ultra4 car and put it in the Big House for the inaugural Ultra4 event.  “There is no way I was going to miss an opportunity to race this weekend,” said JT Taylor.  “After going to Crandon for the last two years pitting for Brad Lovell and learning the history, I know that this is yet another opportunity to show the capabilities of our Rock Buggies.” (more…)