COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 15, 2012 – JT Taylor set forth on his 6th King of the Hammers adventure last week in the same car that he has driven for 5 of those years. After a high speed tumble during pre-running, the team thrashed to get the car back on all four in time for qualifying. JT started Fridays race in 68th and finished his race 18.5 miles from the finish line with a blown transfer case. “When we were 40 miles from the finish line I thought I would get to finish this race, but I got shot in the foot again,” said JT Taylor after recovering the rig. “But the time spent on the lakebed with friends, who I only get to see a couple times a year, makes it worth the trip nonetheless.” (more…)
Category: Press Release
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JT Taylor Starts 6th Consecutive King of the Hammers
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TJ Track Bar Relocation Bracket
PROMOTES PROPER ANGLES FOR IMPROVED HANDLING
DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— There’s an easier way to get the right angles after lifting your Jeep TJ, thanks to Rough Country’s new TJ Track Bar Bracket. This heavy duty bracket lets you keep your track rod in the stock location on the axle. Utilizing this bracket alleviates the task of drilling a new axle mount point so close to the original, meaning a faster and easier install with more peace of mind. This kit works perfectly with a stock track bar on a 4″ lift, or an adjustable, factory-style track bar on 6″ lifts. This kit also includes an extended pitman arm, allowing you to drop the drag link thus promoting a longer lifespan for tie rod ends – a common weak point on lifted Jeeps. Made with durable 1/4″ plate steel, the TJ Track Bar Bracket is ready to protect at all times, even under intense off-road action. This kit retails for $99.95
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John Currie Wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers John Currie Wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers
In a masterful display of driving skill, King Shocks racers John Currie and co-driver Gerald Lee won the inaugural Everyman Challenge held Sunday, Feb. 5th, 2012 at the King of the Hammers (KOH) event in Johnson Valley, Ca. Currie was competing against 18 other “stock” class competitors and also beat all 17 drivers in the much more altered “modified” class. Currie was running factory style coil springs on his Jeep, LJ and a single 2.5″ King “Smoothie” shock with a hose remote reservoir on each wheel. King’s smoothie shock is the most basic shock style in the King product line-up. What makes the King “Smoothie” stand out is the tunable internal valving, quality materials and strict precision tolerances that all contribute to the superior damping performance John Currie used to dominate the race. Currie finished a full 15 minutes ahead of the second place finisher who was driving a “modified” class rig. (more…)
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General Tire Kicks Off Best In The Desert Series Atop the Podium at 'Parker 425'
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Mikey Childress places third in class and sixth overall.
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Macrae Glass captures first 2012 class win for General Tire.
Fort Mill, SC – February 7, 2012. The Best In The Desert (BITD) Series kicked off at the “Parker 425” over the weekend in Parker, Arizona and Team GT started the 2012 season off on the right foot. Following a 12th-place qualifying effort, Mikey Childress fought through a course that over time; became rougher and tougher to navigate. The California-native worked his way through traffic to finish third in class 1 and sixth overall with a time of 7:37:51. A solid start to the season for the Team GT veteran. (more…) -
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Maxtrac Releases Forged Torsion Leveling Keys For 2011-12 Chevy HDs
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Maxtrac Suspension now offers ultra-strong forged torsion-bar leveling keys for comparable cost to weaker cast keys. By streamlining manufacturing and distribution, Maxtrac is able to sell premium-quality torsion keys at a highly cost-effective price point — MSRP is currently $149.95 for the 2011-12 Chevy 2500/3500 HD pickup applications, both 4×4 and 2WD. (Dealer-direct pricing is available, and margins are some of the best in the industry.) (more…) -
Jeep Wrangler JK Complete 4" OME Suspension System
OME SUSPENSION SYSTEMS:
Aftermarket four-wheel drive suspension is extremely complex. Determining the right solution for your vehicle and your requirements demands special attention to many factors. Unlike numerous aftermarket JK suspension systems on the market that only target lift height, OME offers a complete boxed kit that contains all the required components to fine tune the suspension for ride height and additional weight of accessories. All while maintaining the world famous OME ride quality. (more…)
