Category: Press Release

  • 2014 Off-Road Expo and Red Bull Straight Rhythm Team Up For Epic Motorsports Weekend at Fairplex on October 4

    2014 Off-Road Expo and Red Bull Straight Rhythm Team Up For Epic Motorsports Weekend at Fairplex on October 4

    2014 ORE LOGOPOMONA, Calif. (September 3, 2014) – The 2014 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire is set to partner with Red Bull Straight Rhythm, an innovative take on supercross, for an epic motorsports at Fairplex in Pomona, CA.  Southern California’s largest off-roading event returns Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 for full days off action-packed festivities including off-road vehicle ride alongs, ATV/UTV ride and drives, an RC test track, celebrity autograph sessions, off-road racing demos and more. New this year, Off Road Expo will host on-site motocross trials throughout the day with 10-time AMA National Trials Champion Geoff Aaron, as well as the chance to meet several Red Bull athletes at the Trials course from 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm including Geoff Aaron, Tarah Geiger, Mike Day, Bryce Menzies, Ivan Ramierz, Aaron Colton and Kendall Norman.  Off Road Expo fans are invited to head over to the Fairplex Auto Club Raceway on Saturday afternoon to witness the evolution of supercross at Red Bull Straight Rhythm. Red Bull Straight Rhythm will offer a $10 discount to fans who show their Off-Road Expo ticket at the Red Bull Straight Rhythm box office on-site on Saturday, October 4.  (more…)

  • MAKITA RELEASES NEW 18V LXT BRUSHLESS 3-SPEED IMPACT WRENCH WITH 4.0AH BATTERY

    MAKITA RELEASES NEW 18V LXT BRUSHLESS 3-SPEED IMPACT WRENCH WITH 4.0AH BATTERY

    Makita_XWT02M_KitLa Mirada, CA – Makita has released a new cordless fastening solution for automotive, installation and fabrication trades with the 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed ½” Impact Wrench. The new XWT02M combines the extended run time of brushless motor technology with the new 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 4.0 Ah battery, as well as 3 speed settings for unmatched performance for fastening applications with half-inch sockets. (more…)

  • Longfield T-Case Output Flanges Back In Stock

    Longfield T-Case Output Flanges Back In Stock

    100085-1-KITThe Longfield T-Case Output Shaft is made from aerospace-grade 4340 chromoly steel making

    this output shaft 70% stronger than the OEM output shaft. The Longfield T-Case Output Shaft

    was specifically designed as a direct drop-in OEM replacement, so you don’t have to use a

    custom machined tail housing or special bearings and seals that are never in stock. We are

    so confident in this product that we are offering our legendary No Questions Asked Lifetime

    warranty.

    Type Torque at Failure

    Toyota OEM 2,687 ft-lbs

    Longfield 4,573 ft-lbs

    Application Data:

    • 1979-1995 Toyota Pickup & 4Runner (RF1A Gear Driven T-Case)

    Made in the USA

    Longfield T-Case Output Shaft, 100085-1-KIT, $250.95

  • Bushwacker Founder’s Award to Recognize Truck/SUV Builder’s Passion and Dedication

    Bushwacker Founder’s Award to Recognize Truck/SUV Builder’s Passion and Dedication

    Founders Award TrophyPortland, OR (8/27/14) — Bushwacker, Inc., a manufacturer of exterior truck and automotive accessories, will be presenting its inaugural Founder’s Award at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas on November 6 at 3:00pm in the Bushwacker booth (#30017) in Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall. (more…)

  • ICON 2005-UP Toyota Hilux Suspension Systems

    5ea8daf9-791d-4873-b522-507a0b13fbdcAlthough many think the Hilux is more or less similar to a Tacoma it is, in fact, a very different vehicle. The frame is very stout, and the rear suspension is designed for quite a bit more load and service than a Tacoma. These differences prompted an approach to this international chassis that was quite different than the USDM counterpart. In standard fashion, ICON engineers took an all-encompassing approach and addressed the Hilux’s suspension as a whole rather than focusing on one particular component. The result of this is a dramatic increase in wheel travel and damping ability, translating into outstanding vehicle control and ride quality both on and off-road. (more…)

  • Trail-Gear is now offering 4.24 T-Case Gears for your Sidekick, Vitara, and Geo/Chevy Tracker

    Trail-Gear is now offering 4.24 T-Case Gears for your Sidekick, Vitara, and Geo/Chevy Tracker

    302882-3-KITIf you plan on taking your rig down the toughest trails, lower transfer case gears are essential. Nothing worse than hitting the trail and not having enough power to push your oversized tires. Our Trail-Creeper 4.24:1 T-Case Gears is just what you need! Our Trail-Creeper 4.24:1 T-Case Gears are constructed out of high quality materials for superior strength and to take the punishment that any trail has to offer. These gears provide a 135% low range reduction from the stock 1.8:1 gears giving you the power and control needed to conquer the most difficult of obstacles. The Trail-Creeper 4.24 T-Case Gears will also include input and output seals.

     

    Why buy Trail-Gear 4.24 Gears?

    • High Quality Materials

    • Precision fitting spline fit for long life

    • 135% gear reduction for more power and control on the trail

    A full-color set of instructions is also included in this kit! This is the only full set of instructions out

    there on the market for the 4.24 gears.

    Note: Clearancing inside your t-case is required for installation

    Application Data:

    • 1991-1998 Suzuki Sidekick 4WD

    • 1991-2001 Geo Tracker 4WD

    • 1991-2001 Chevy Tracker 4WD

    • 1995-1997 Suzuki x90 4WD

    • 1999-2001 Suzuki Vitara 4WD

    Trail-Creeper 4.24 T-Case Gears, 302882-3-KIT, $576.45