Category: Press Release

WARN® INDUSTRIES AWARDED GOLD WORLD EXCELLENCE AWARD BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Warn is one of only six companies in the U.S. to be so honored CLACKAMAS, OR (May 28, 2013) – Warn Industries, Inc. has been chosen by Ford Motor Company as a Gold winner in its World Excellence Awards, an honor that puts Warn in the elite class of only 14 companies worldwide. Warn President John… Continue reading WARN® INDUSTRIES AWARDED GOLD WORLD EXCELLENCE AWARD BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY

DICK CEPEK® TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES 12 NEW FUN COUNTRY RADIAL SIZES IN MAY 2013

STOW, OH – May 17, 2013 – Dick Cepek is introducing 12 new sizes of the Fun Country radial this month. With a unique hybrid design, the completely redesigned Fun Country is one of the most impressive all-terrain tires in the history of the Dick Cepek line. Wide lateral and offset tread grooves, together with the… Continue reading DICK CEPEK® TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES 12 NEW FUN COUNTRY RADIAL SIZES IN MAY 2013

GEARWRENCH UNVEILS HIGH-STRENGTH WHEEL PROTECTOR IMPACT SOCKET SET

New Sockets Offer Unprecedented Durability and Strength, Last Three Times Longer than Other Thin Wall Sockets SPARKS, MD (May 20, 2013) – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, today announced its High-Strength Wheel Protector Impact Socket Set, sku # 84946. The new GearWrench… Continue reading GEARWRENCH UNVEILS HIGH-STRENGTH WHEEL PROTECTOR IMPACT SOCKET SET

MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES 12 NEW BAJA ATZP3 SIZES AVAILABLE MAY 2013

STOW, OH – May 16, 2013 – The new all-terrain Baja ATZP3 with PowerPly three-ply sidewalls is Mickey Thompson’s next-generation, all-terrain tire. The Baja ATZP3 combines unique design elements, tire technology and engineering to deliver excellent off-road traction, a quieter ride and superior durability for today’s light trucks and 4×4’s. 

GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES 2-POSITION RATCHETING SCREWDRIVER WITH LED LIGHTS

Added LED Lights Help Improve Access and Visibility in Work Area SPARKS, MD (May 13, 2013) – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, today announced the new 2-Position Ratcheting Screwdriver with LED light technology. The new screwdriver (sku # 82788) has two LED… Continue reading GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES 2-POSITION RATCHETING SCREWDRIVER WITH LED LIGHTS

ProMark Offroad Introduces New 5000 lb UTV Winch

PLYMOUTH, Minnesota (May 9, 2013) – The new Outback 5000 lb ATV / UTV winch from ProMark Offroad is one of the toughest, most powerful winches available for ATVs, UTVs, and side by side vehicles. This electric winch is specifically engineered for the toughest jobs an ATV owner can throw at it. From offroad recovery to… Continue reading ProMark Offroad Introduces New 5000 lb UTV Winch

Trail-Gear is now offering a Beadlock Wheel for a TJ, XL, Ford, and other applications

Trail-Gear is expanding our Creeper Lock Wheel line to include wheels for TJs, Ford Rangers, and many other applications! Creeper Locks are 17″ X 9″ wheels with a backspacing of 3.75″ standard (4.25” and 5” backspacing available upon request. Call your favorite Authorized Trail-Gear Dealer or TG Customer Service for lead time and pricing). Each… Continue reading Trail-Gear is now offering a Beadlock Wheel for a TJ, XL, Ford, and other applications

Impact Shows Their True Colors With Affordable New Race Suits

Impact by MasterCraft Safety is now offering their popular Racer driving suit in new color combinations.  Black with light grey, black with red, and black with blue join the single color suits for a custom look at an affordable price.  With sizes ranging from Small to XXX-Large there is a suit for every size, shape,… Continue reading Impact Shows Their True Colors With Affordable New Race Suits

Dana Introduces New SVL™ Ring and Pinion Gearing for Light Vehicles

MAUMEE, Ohio, April 22, 2013 – Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) announced today it has introduced its SVL™ brand of light-duty ring and pinion gearing to provide additional coverage and ratios for the most popular light vehicle applications. The new offering of ring and pinion gearing include 7.5”, 8.8”, 9”, 9.5”, 10.25”, and 11.5” ring gear… Continue reading Dana Introduces New SVL™ Ring and Pinion Gearing for Light Vehicles

Dana Adds Ratios to Spicer® Ring and Pinion Gear Offerings for Dana 44 and Dana 60 Models

MAUMEE, Ohio, April 22, 2013 – Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) announced today it has expanded its Spicer® ring and pinion gear options for Dana 44TM (226 mm) and Dana 60TM (248mm) rear axles to include additional ratios, while ensuring top-of-the-line part quality through the manufacturing processes. New ratios available for the Dana 44 and 60 axles include 4.56, 4.88,… Continue reading Dana Adds Ratios to Spicer® Ring and Pinion Gear Offerings for Dana 44 and Dana 60 Models

CELEBRATE FIFTY YEARS OF BAJA RACING WITH OFF-ROAD LEGENDS AT THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

Parnelli Jones and Dave Ekins will answer audience members’ questions at a tribute dinner that kicks off the Petersen’s one-day Off-Road Show and summer exhibition, Braving Baja: 1,000 Miles to Glory, presented by American Honda Motorcycle Division.  Los Angeles, Calif. (April, 2013) – To prove the durability of its motorcycles, American Honda sent a CL72 Scrambler… Continue reading CELEBRATE FIFTY YEARS OF BAJA RACING WITH OFF-ROAD LEGENDS AT THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

Baja Designs’ Scientists Evolve uService™ LED Lighting Systems

SAN MARCOS, CA – Baja Designs (BD) has always engineered and manufactured LED lighting systems with replaceable lenses and optics. Amazingly enough, almost all other LED bars are silicone sealed and not serviceable. If a BD lens is scratched or scored, you don’t replace the entire light as you do with most imported products, nor do you need… Continue reading Baja Designs’ Scientists Evolve uService™ LED Lighting Systems

TRUST YOUR TIE DOWNS? MAC’S PUTS ITS STRAPS TO THE TEST

Not all tie-downs are made alike, and to prove the strength and quality of its made-in-the-USA products, the owner of Mac’s Tie Downs entrusted his Jeep to the tie-downs at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari. Sagle, Idaho (April, 2013) – Mac’s Tie Downs are the strong and American made. Sure, the knock off brand cost less,… Continue reading TRUST YOUR TIE DOWNS? MAC’S PUTS ITS STRAPS TO THE TEST

MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS TEAMS UP WITH ROCKY RIDGE CUSTOM TRUCKS TO BUILD 100 LIMITED EDITION TRUCKS

STOW, OH – April 3, 2013 – Mickey Thompson has teamed up with Rocky Ridge Custom Trucks to build 100 limited edition Rocky Ridge Mickey Thompson Signature Series trucks. Each custom built 2013 Chevy or GMC 1500 truck will feature Mickey Thompson’s 20×9 Sidebiter wheels and 35×12.50R20 Baja ATZp3 tires as well as custom painted graphics featuring… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS TEAMS UP WITH ROCKY RIDGE CUSTOM TRUCKS TO BUILD 100 LIMITED EDITION TRUCKS

NEW RANCHO® ROCKGEAR™ ADDED TO INCREASE OFF-ROAD VERSATILITY OF POPULAR 2007-13 JEEP JK’S

Long Beach, Ca., April 1, 2013 –  Adding protection plus enhancing appearance, the latest Rancho® RockGEAR™ accessories increase the versatility and capability of the popular 2007-13 Jeep Wrangler JK. Adding to the Rancho brand’s comprehensive coverage for Jeep vehicles, the new RockGEAR components are built with Rancho’s “no compromises” approach and are available now at performance retailers throughout North America. All Rancho RockGEAR components are made… Continue reading NEW RANCHO® ROCKGEAR™ ADDED TO INCREASE OFF-ROAD VERSATILITY OF POPULAR 2007-13 JEEP JK’S

RANCHO LONG-ARM SUSPENSION NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2007-2013 JEEP WRANGLER JK’S

Long Beach, Ca., April 1, 2013 – Tenneco’s Rancho® brand of performance suspension systems and shocks has announced the release of an all-new long-arm suspension system (Part no. RS66105B with black arms/springs; RS66105 with red arms/springs) for 2007-2013 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles. One of the world’s most recognized brands of off-road suspension components and accessories, Rancho is manufactured and marketed by Tenneco (NYSE: TEN). To deliver… Continue reading RANCHO LONG-ARM SUSPENSION NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2007-2013 JEEP WRANGLER JK’S

Buy Four LT Tires or Wheels, Get $50 Prepaid MasterCard

STOW, OH – March 25, 2013 – Starting April 1 through June 30, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) is offering consumers who purchase a set of four Baja STZ, Baja ATZ, Baja MTZ or Baja Claw TTC tires or select four Sidebiter, Classic III, Classic III Black, Classic Big Rig, or Mickey Metal Series… Continue reading Buy Four LT Tires or Wheels, Get $50 Prepaid MasterCard

RCV Performance Products Introduces Jeep JK 300M Steel Rear Axles for High Strength, Stiffness, and Shock Resistance

The RCV Performance Products Ultimate Dana 44 Rear Axle Set for Jeep JK is manufactured with 300M alloy steel for ultra-high strength, stiffness, and high shock resistance. The axle shafts are specially designed for rock crawling and other high stress off road applications. RCV uses 300M steel for several reasons; High metal strength enables axles… Continue reading RCV Performance Products Introduces Jeep JK 300M Steel Rear Axles for High Strength, Stiffness, and Shock Resistance

Al’s Liner Heat and Noise Reducer Keeps Vehicle Interiors Cool in the Summer and Warm in the Winter

Al’s Liner Heat and Noise Reducer (HNR) produces a comfortable atmosphere in vehicle interiors. HNR can be applied to interior roof, walls and floor to reflect exterior temperatures by 45°F or more. The coating can withstand temperatures up to 500°F. Al’s HNR is a proprietary blend of latex synthetic polymers, acrylic, PVA and vinyl styrene… Continue reading Al’s Liner Heat and Noise Reducer Keeps Vehicle Interiors Cool in the Summer and Warm in the Winter

MasterCraft Safety and Impact Ratchet Up For The Race Season With New Ratcheting Harnesses

Impact and MasterCraft Safety’s harnesses are some of the most popular in the racing industry today.  Used by the likes of Robby Gordon, Brian Deegan, Ron Hornaday, Antron Brown and even Tom Cruise in the new Jack Reacher movie, Impact by MasterCraft Safety has become the popular choice of drivers from NASCAR to NHRA to… Continue reading MasterCraft Safety and Impact Ratchet Up For The Race Season With New Ratcheting Harnesses

ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® Named Official Battery Sponsor of Brian Deegan, Short Course, Rally Car Racer and Freestyle Motocross Legend

READING, Pa. (Mar. 15, 2013) – EnerSys® announced today that its ODYSSEY® battery is the official battery of Brian Deegan, short course off-road truck and rally car racer, freestyle motocross rider, and pioneer in action sports. As official battery sponsor, EnerSys will provide ODYSSEY® batteries and technical support to Brian Deegan for his Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) PRO… Continue reading ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® Named Official Battery Sponsor of Brian Deegan, Short Course, Rally Car Racer and Freestyle Motocross Legend

Go RHINO! New Product Unleash Continues with the New 4” OE Xtreme, 5” OE Xtreme, and 6” OE Xtreme

The Go Rhino! OE Xtreme sidestep programs expands product offering to meet consumer demand BREA, CA, March 13, 2013 – The Go Rhino! new product unleash continues with 4” OE Xtreme welded end caps, 5” OE Xtreme stainless low profile car length sidestep, and 6” OE Xtreme wheel-to-wheel sidesteps. Go Rhino! continues to add more… Continue reading Go RHINO! New Product Unleash Continues with the New 4” OE Xtreme, 5” OE Xtreme, and 6” OE Xtreme

RUGGED RIDGE DEVELOPS ALL TERRAIN MODULAR STEEL BUMPER SYSTEM FOR ’07-’13 JEEP JK WRANGLER

New, More Affordable Bumper System Offered In Response To Customer Feedback Suwanee, Ga. (March 5, 2013) – Following the successful introduction of its XHD Modular Aluminum Bumper System, Rugged Ridge today announced it has developed an All Terrain Modular Bumper System made from steel for 2007-2013 Jeep JK Wrangler. Modeled after its XHD Modular Bumper System, Rugged Ridge set… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE DEVELOPS ALL TERRAIN MODULAR STEEL BUMPER SYSTEM FOR ’07-’13 JEEP JK WRANGLER