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  • Drone-Free DynoMax® VT® System Available for 2014 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 Trucks

    VTKitSilverado_Sierra-CMYKMonroe, Mi., Dec. 2, 2014 – DynoMax® Performance Exhaust has added coverage of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 trucks through a new drone-free performance DynoMax® VT® system. The system will be available Jan. 1 at performance retailers throughout North America.

    The new DynoMax 2014 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 8-cylinder/5.3L engine (p/n 38531) performance exhaust kit includes a 25-inch DynoMax VT muffler.

    This muffler features a precisely calibrated internal valve that provides a drone-free driving experience. Offering maximum performance, the VT muffler design also includes slotted bushing ends; Continuous Roving Fiberglass (CRF) technology to absorb unwanted interior resonance and provide a rich, deep performance tone; and a show- stopping finish that includes an embossed body and high-impact micro-finish. (more…)

  • Common Problems With Starting Jeeps

    replacement-engineWhen it comes to starting Jeep engines, the three basic elements needed are air, spark, and fuel. There are a variety of issues that can affect whether or not your rig cranks including heat, cold, fluids, and wear and tear on Jeep parts and cables.

    Here are a few scenarios and remedies for getting a Jeep started. Keep in mind, there are different fixes for different models – what works for a contemporary 4-liter Cherokee won’t necessarily work for an older YJ. And before you go through too many diagnostics, always make sure you have fuel. (more…)

  • Rancho® Brand to Release 2015 Ford F-150 Suspension Systems

    F150_RS66500B-CMYKLong Beach, Calif., Dec. 1, 2014 – The Rancho brand will release two new systems soon for the 2015 Ford F-150 4WD truck, including 6-inch (RS66501B) and 4.5-inch (RS66500B) systems that will help to maximize handling and performance off-road and provide a rugged, performance stance to the popular truck series.

    The new Rancho Ford systems will include a newly designed one-piece, re-inforced subframe, constructed from high-strength, low-alloy steel and precision designed for superior fit and finish. The 4.5-inch Rancho Ford F-150 suspension system will be released during December and the 6-inch kit will be released in February 2015. (more…)

  • Trail-Gear is now offering LED Light Bars and Covers

    All 6 Inch CoversWant more protection for your TG LED Light Bars? Our LED Light Bar Covers will give you the extra protection you need as well as give your light bars a new stylish look.

    Our LED Light Bar Covers come in three different options: Black, Clear, and Amber.

    The opaque black covers keep you from blinding other drivers if you inadvertently turn your light bars on when driving on a public street or highway. These covers may be required by law in your state. Clear covers offer additional protection against debris and are great for racing. Amber covers improve visibility in dusty or foggy conditions.

    Each cover is sold individually. (more…)

  • Warn Industries Introduces a New Portable Winch Powered by a Handheld Power Drill

    Drill-Winch-Action-001-300x200Clackamas, OR (11/4/14) – Warn Industries announces a breakthrough in portable winch design with its new WARN Drill Winch. Anywhere you can take your portable drill, you can take, and use, the Drill Winch. It’s ideal for moving rolling loads onto pickups or trailers. The Drill Winch also has many other uses, such as moving heavy nursery stocks, or helping out around the mechanic shop or on the farm. The lightweight, ultra-portable WARN Drill Winch features a 500-pound pulling capacity. (more…)

  • THE BATTLE OF THE BAJA

    unnamed (13)Colorado Springs, CO 11/18/14 – We have had several class wins in the Baja but the race is not something you ever really conquer. No matter how many times I race there, it never fails to drop my jaw. It has little to do with a typical American desert race, it is the Baja 1000. The only thing you can prepare for is for everything to go awry. At times the race is peaceful, other times intense with screaming crowds, often terrifying with unseen hazards hiding in a sinister haze.

    WE TAKE AN EARLY LEAD

    I had the privilege of driving the start of the race this year for the BFGoodrich Tires BC-1 car. The start definitely falls in the “intense” category and I loved every minute of it. The excitement and hazard of the fans lining the course has no equivalent. Fans try to touch the car as it goes by and dumbest of all – even lie in the road on the far side of jumps. While a wild ride, we made it through with nothing but positive experiences and put 35 miles on the 2nd place car in the first 308 miles.  (more…)