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  • Nitto Terra Grappler G2 All-Terrain Tire

    Nitto Terra Grappler G2 All-Terrain Tire

    Nitto’s new Terra Grappler G2 all-terrain light truck and SUV tire delivers balanced on-road and off-road performance with a compelling mileage warranty.

    1Cypress, Calif. (September 23, 2014) – Ask any enthusiast what they want out of a tire and the answer you get is almost always proceeded by the word “more” – more traction, more stability, more sound abatement, more tread life, and more style. Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., a leading manufacturer of off-road and street performance tires, has listened to enthusiasts and announced the evolution of the company’s flagship light truck and SUV tire – the Terra Grappler G2. Available in both OE-replacement and plus-size fitments, the G2 was engineered to balance enthusiasts’ all-around performance demands with unprecedented treadwear.

    Although the G2 visually resembles the original Terra Grappler, the tire has been re-engineered inside and out. The Terra Grappler G2 uses a new rubber compound that’s unique in Nitto’s current Grappler line which significantly improves treadwear. In fact, Nitto’s limited treadwear warranty for the Terra Grappler G2 covers 50,000 miles for LT-metric and floatation sizes and an eyebrow-raising 65,000 miles for hard-metric sizes. (more…)

  • Off-Road Celebrities Descend on Pomona for 2014 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo

    Off-Road Celebrities Descend on Pomona for 2014 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo

    Red Bull Athletes, Off-Road Racers and More October 4-5

    2014 ORE LOGO (1)POMONA, Calif. (September 18, 2014) – The 2014 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire brings the industry’s top celebrities to Fairplex, in Pomona Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 for a weekend of all-things off-roading. From Red Bull athletes to celebrity Baja 1000 racers, Off-Road Expo is the place to meet the best in the industry, grab an autograph and even check out action-packed racing demos. In addition to the big name appearances, this year’s expo will feature the hottest off-road vehicles, products and accessories, as well as thrilling Red Bull Motocross trials demonstrations, Rubicon Trail off-road ride alongs, ATV and UTV test drives, an RC demo track, autograph signings, bikini contests and more!

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  • Exhaust Welding Clamp Set from Icengineworks

    Exhaust Welding Clamp Set from Icengineworks

    1Custom Header Design just got easier with the Exhaust Tack Welding Clamp Set from Icengineworks. Now, the fabricator can preview, adjust, and clock the pieces before they are tack-welded together, saving both time and material. Micro adjustments can be made quickly and easily without the hassles of weld and cut adjustments, so you can create a precise and unique custom header. For more information on this product and many other top of the line tools, visit our website at www.trick-tools.com or give us a call at 1-877-826-7268.

  • Cora Jokinen Acquires Torq-Masters Inc. the Manufacturer of Aussie Locker

    Cora Jokinen Acquires Torq-Masters Inc. the Manufacturer of Aussie Locker

    AussieLocker_color_verticalRochester, NY – September 15, 2014: Torq-Masters Technology, the developer of the Aussie locker announced the retirement of Bill Cole, founder and owner of the company.  “After many years in the off road industry and having passed the personal 70 year old milestone it was time for younger ownership to take over the company,” said Bill Cole.

    The company announced the sale of Torq-Masters Aussie lockers to woman business entrepreneur Cora Jokinen.  Cora is a long time Offroad enthusiast and Aussie sponsored Rock Crawler.  Cora says of Torq-Masters: “Bill Cole along with his team of engineers, technical services and customer support personnel has built the USA made Aussie Locker brand to be known Worldwide for superior strength, performance and reliability. This team will continue to provide World Class products and support to its customers and dealers under the new ownership.” (more…)

  • ICON 2007-UP GM 1500 Suspension Systems

    ICON 2007-UP GM 1500 Suspension Systems

    FITS ALUMINUM & STEEL SUSPENSION MODELS

    4ICON Vehicle Dynamics’ 2007-UP GM 1500 1-3” suspension systems are designed to dramatically increase the on and off-road ride quality of Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. With wheel travel and ride quality in mind, ICON engineers researched each component of the GM platform’s suspension and addressed any areas where performance could be extracted. After this initial step, an array of products including coilovers, rear shocks, and upper control arms were developed and put to the test in varying terrain and extreme conditions. Once these products had seen many miles of on and off-road abuse without failure, they were organized into several stages that deliver unique levels of performance to the vehicle. (more…)

  • RUGGED RIDGE ADDS NEW SIZES TO X-CLAMP MOUNTING SYSTEM

    RUGGED RIDGE ADDS NEW SIZES TO X-CLAMP MOUNTING SYSTEM

    Accessory Clamps Even More Versatile With The Addition of Smaller Fitments For Tubing 1.25-2.00-Inches

    Rugged Ridge X-Clamps - Product Closeup (High Res)Suwanee, Ga. (September 4, 2014) – Rugged Ridge® today announced the availability of a smaller version of the company’s popular X-Clamp Mounting System. Adding to the previous clamps that fit 2.25-3.00-inch diameter tubing, the new clamps fit smaller tubes such as those found on roof racks and pre-runner push bars measuring 1.25-2.00-inches.

    Designed with the same great versatility as the larger clamps, the new fitment is a perfect way to mount hi-lift jacks, cameras, off-road recovery gear, lights and more to a Jeep®, truck, SUV or UTV. (more…)