Tired of dealing with oil leaks from your front inner axle seal? Trail-Gear has remedied that issue by offering our new Trail-Safe™ Samurai Inner Axle Seal. The Trail Safe™ inner seal lip is totally supported by a garter spring applying constant force over the full 360º circumference. This prevents any deflection gaps and stops oil from bypassing the seal lip. The outer seal lip acts as a secondary seal and keeps debris and other contaminants away from the inner seal lip. (more…)
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Trail-Safe™ Samurai Inner Axle Seals
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MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE SIDEBITER® II WHEEL AVAILABLE LATE SEPTEMBER
STOW, OH – Sept. 6, 2013 – The new Sidebiter II Wheel is one of several new additions to Mickey Thompson’s impressive wheel line. This tough, stylish wheel features the signature “Sidebiter” styling, a durable satin black finish, a seven-spoke design, and a new “pop-top” center with embossed center cap featuring the Mickey Thompson logo. Available in popular 15-, 16-, 17- and 20-inch diameters, the new Sidebiter II has a high load rating, a lifetime limited warranty for structural defects, and a one-year warranty on the finish. (more…) -
Final Regular Season Dirt Riot Race Leads Into Nationals on a High Note
Class Winners: Pro 4400 4×4 – Bill Baird ; Pro 4500 – Jay Callaway ; Mod Trail – Kenn Hite ; Stock Trail – Travis Wilson ; UTV Class – Michael Stewart
PLACERVILLE, CA SEPTEMBER 4, 2013: The final Dirt Riot Southeast Series race, and regular 2013 season race, was held last weekend at the Durhamtown Plantation in Union Point, Georgia. “Opening up the Southeast series was a great idea and we look forward to growing this regional series again next year. I have to start with how awesome a facility Durhamtown Plantation is. There was lots to do on the grounds including motocross, ATV riding, UTV and 4×4 trails, a restaurant, laundromat, cabins and RV spaces and they even hosted a band for after the Saturday race,” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events. “As for racing, there is never a lack of entertainment at a Dirt Riot race. We were very excited to have Bill Baird bring his entire shop staff to cheer him on with his brand new car, and we had many others come over from the Central series to race.” (more…) -
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE CLASSIC BAJA LOCK WHEEL AVAILABLE LATE SEPTEMBER
STOW, OH – Sept. 4, 2013 – The Classic Baja Lock Wheel is one of several new additions to Mickey Thompson’s impressive wheel line. This tough, stylish wheel features a finely machined simulated beadlock, a matte black protective finish, and is embossed with Mickey Thompson logos on the lock ring and center cap. Available in popular 15-, 16- and 17-inch sizes, the Classic Baja Lock has a high load rating, special trailer applications, a lifetime limited warranty for structural defects, and a one-year warranty on the finish.
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FOX Quick Adjusting Bypass (QAB) Technology Now Available
Quick Adjusting Bypass technology is available as an option for all new 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5 FOX External Bypass shocks or as an upgrade
The FOX Quick Adjusting Bypass (QAB) technology allows you to manually adjust bypass tubes, quickly and easily, making fumbling with tools and visually counting turns obsolete.The CNC Machined 6061-T6 aluminum adjustment knobs—anodized blue for compression or red for rebound–are knurled for increased grip, with laser-etched arrows indicating adjustment direction. The adjuster has the same flow and range of adjustment as our regular bypass units. The new design has a definitive click at every quarter revolution of the knob, making adjustments simple and quick—tracking shock changes is now easier than ever. The knobs also feature an O-ring seal to keep moisture and contaminants out, insuring a reliable adjustment turn after turn. (more…)
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Rugged Ridge Announces New Sherpa Roof Rack System for ’07-’14 JK Wrangler
Versatile Roof Rack System Adds Utility to 2- and 4-Door Models
Suwanee, Ga. (September 3, 2013) – Rugged Ridge® today announced the availability of its new Sherpa Roof Rack System for 2- and 4-door models of 2007-2014 Jeep JK Wrangler.Taking its namesake from the people of the Himalayas, the Rugged Ridge Sherpa Roof Rack is designed to add valuable cargo space above the roofline of JK Wranglers. A true bolt-on installation, the Roof Rack requires no modification to the Jeep’s body. (more…)