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  • Some Habits of Highly Admired 4 Wheelers

    4x4Training - Papoose FlatsWe all know a person we enjoy when they go 4-wheeling with us. And you are not alone in your view. Everyone likes this person’s company.

    Have you ever stepped back and asked what is it you appreciate about them? What habits do they exhibit that you would like to adopt?

    Here are some of the habits I have identified of highly admired four wheelers. The list is neither exhaustive nor refined. There is plenty of room for you to pull it apart, reorganize it, add to it and come up with a better list.  (more…)

  • MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AT THIS YEAR’S SEMA SHOW

    Mickey Thompson - 50 yearsSTOW, OH – Oct. 31, 2013 – Founded by the legendary Mickey Thompson and friend Gene McMannis in 1963, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) will celebrate 50 years of innovation and product excellence during the 2013 SEMA Show.

    Make plans to visit booth 43035, South Hall, lower level. (more…)

  • ARB Introduces New 2012+ Jeep Wrangler JK Skid Plate

    Jeep JK ARB SkidAs the first solid axle model vehicle ARB Engineers tackled for skid plates, the Jeep Wrangler JK presented many new issues that needed to be overcome. Among those, the skid plates panel had to mount in such a way that it allowed full movement of the front axle and all of its locating components during suspension cycling. Next it had to allow for the many different suspension systems and aftermarket control arms available on the market for this popular vehicle. (more…)

  • Superlift Suspension Releases 2.5″ Lift Kit

    Kit fits 2007-2014 Jeep JK Wrangler 2-Door (K932) and 4-Door (K931) – Fits Right and Left Hand Drive Models

    Superlift JK SuspensionWest Monroe, LA — The JK series Wrangler is an enjoyable daily driver with considerable off-road capabilities; a true “double duty” vehicle with mass appeal. The question is how to make a good thing better without sacrificing the on-road driving traits that have helped make this Wrangler the best-selling Jeep in history? Superlift provides the answer with their new 2.5″ lift that allows clearance for 33″ diameter tires, even during extreme off-road articulation. For 35″ tires, Superlift’s optional compression travel dampener kit is recommended to prevent tire / fender scrub during extreme articulation. (more…)

  • Flex Trax – Urethane Rubber Tire Traction

    Flex TraxIn the winter of 1994, Tony Bright was visiting an automotive dealership with a display featuring tire chains. Twenty six years of engineering experience led him to ponder the following question: Why do people buy these? They are difficult to install and they do not stay on. Once they fly off your tire they get tangled in your brake lines, causing major damage to your vehicle and likely the highway system. He found the only logical conclusion must be that people buy tire chains due to the lack of a better and safer option. With that Flex Trax™ was conceived. (more…)

  • Amanda Products Introduces Ultra SS Chassis at SEMA

    Amanda Ultra SS Chassis - Artec IndustriesLIVONIA, MICHIGAN   OCTOBER 24, 2013: Amanda Products will be displaying a new Ultra SS 4-Seater Chassis at SEMA Show Booth #37091 in the Offroad Hall.  This rolling chassis will feature component parts built by Amanda Products specifically for the offroad market.  Amanda Products will also be seeking input on new products and product improvements from industry leaders at the show, and from enthusiasts on Facebook during the same timeframe.  Everyone taking the survey will be entered to win a new Xbox One.  “The SEMA booth is coming together nicely and we are excited to enter this aftermarket world with quality partners,” said Robert Gruschow, President of Amanda Products USA.  “We look forward to meeting many more and receiving feedback so we can continue to produce US-based parts that benefit the off-road industry.” (more…)