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  • Chris Ridgway Misses Win by 34 Seconds at VORRA Desert Race

    He Prepares for 2010 X-Games as Reigning Gold Medalist

    APPLE VALLEY, CA – July 21, 2010:  Chris Ridgway participated in last weekends VORRA (Valley Off Road Racing Association) Fallon 250 desert race in the Trent Fab buggy and placed 2nd by a mere 34 seconds.  “It was a fast course, and we had no issues until the last lap when we got a flat.  When we got out to change it, we had lost the tool kit that had the lug wrench in it!  We jumped back in and had to run 20 miles on the Raceline Wheel to the next pit where one of our competitor’s pit crews changed it for us,” said Ridgway.  “While in the pits, we got passed for the lead and had to drive the last 10 miles at warp speed, but it wasn’t enough.” (more…)

  • Rock Defense™ Tube Doors

    Tired of beating up your stock doors on the rocks or hanging your head out the window so you can see where you’re going? Trail-Gear has the answer. We are proud to introduce our new Rock Defense™ Tube Doors for 2nd gen trucks and 4runners, the first of many applications to come. Our Rock Defense™ Tube Doors are the strongest on the market and made from 1 3/4” x .120” wall 1035 DOM tubing to ensure that they will protect you and your truck from the rocks. (more…)

  • Rock Assault™ Recovery Straps

    We all know that recovery is just a natural part of four wheeling and rock crawling, and we also know how it feels to not have the right recovery equipment when you need it. That is why Trail-Gear has looked long and hard to find just the right recovery straps for rock crawling and extreme four wheeling.

    Our Rock Assault™ Recovery Straps are made from 100% high-tenacity, polyester double ply webbing that is UV and abrasion resistant. The eyelets or loops are reinforced with an abrasion resistant material for maximum strength and durability.  The load or tow rating on the 2” wide straps is 18,000lbs, and the 3” wide straps have a tow or load rating of 35,000lbs.

    http://www.trail-gear.com/miscellaneous#recovery

  • Superlift Releases 2011 Ford Super Duty 2″-6″ Lift Kits

    New lift kits for 2011 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4x4s are now available from Superlift. These systems provide 2 to 6 inches of lift. “Short” kits consists of 2-inch-lift front springs or 2.5-inch Level-It front coil spacers. The 4-inch kit (shown with optional front braided-steel brake hoses) makes room for 35×12.50 tires; engine-specific coil springs, rear blocks, and all the necessary component-relocation brackets and hardware are included. A dropped pitman arm is added with the 6-inch kit, which clears 37×13.50 tires. Numerous options include a front 4-link conversion (compatible with all lift brands), carrier-bearing shims, and SS Bilstein monotube shocks and steering stabilizers. (Replacement rear springpacks, 8″, and 10″ kits will be released soon.)

    For more information, contact Superlift, 800-551-4955, www.superlift.com.

  • Atlas competition gear sets

    Advance Adapters is proud to release its Atlas competition, heavy duty gear sets.  As vehicles get built with bigger tires and more horsepower, things have to improve to compensate. The new gear sets have an increased Torque Capacity of 15%, an overall life expectancy increase of 300% (under standard operating conditions), an overall efficiency gain of 2 to 5% which allows cooler oil temperatures due to the increase in gear set efficiency, a reduction in gear noise of 3 to 5% in 4WD LOW, and a input shaft speed of 4000RPM. These gear sets are now in stock as well as some 300M shaft upgrade options.
    www.advanceadapters.com

  • Jason Scherer Encourages You To Vote In BFGoodrich 2010 SCORE Baja 1000 Wide Open Excursion Driver Competition

    DANVILLE, CA   JULY 12, 2010   BFGoodrich has opened up a competition among its sponsored drivers to see who will be the lucky driver of the Wide Open Excursion (WOE) car for the 2010 SCORE Baja 1000.  Jason Scherer, the 2009 King of the King of the Hammers, is in the hunt to add the Baja 1000 to his resume.

    The “Win a seat in WOE Challenge Car at Baja 1000” is the opportunity that Jason Scherer has been looking for to finally add the Baja 1000 to his racing career.  “It has been a race that I have always wanted to drive in, and if BFGoodrich can give me that opportunity, then I am going to take it!” said Scherer.  “Please go to the Nation of Go website and vote for me, it will be a great experience!” (more…)