Bolt-On Replacements Are Designed To Outperform Original HoodLatches Suwanee, Ga. (October 30, 2012) – Rugged Ridge, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep accessories, todayannounced the release of its all-new billet aluminum Hood Latch Kits for 2007-2013 Jeep® JK Wrangler. An age-old problem for Jeep owners, factory hood latches degradeover time and fail causing hoods to rattle or even become unsecuredwhile driving. After extensive research and countless hours of testingand evaluation, Rugged Ridge has developed its all-new aluminumHood Latch Kit to outperform where the original latches fall short.Constructed from high strength aluminum, each Kit features anadjustable tension rod to guarantee a long-lasting, precise fit on any2007-2013 JK Wrangler.
AM General to Offer HUMVEE® Kit to Civilian Market
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Oct. 30, 2012 – AM General today announced the launch of a new program to sell civilian HUMVEE kits comprised of certain military-style HUMVEE body and chassis components minus the powertrain. Initial orders for this one-of-a-kind kit are now being taken at the newly launched HUMVEE C-Series web site, genuinehumveekit.com, for the base… Continue reading AM General to Offer HUMVEE® Kit to Civilian Market
Polaris RZR XP 900s take on the Rubicon UTV Challenge
I have been riding here since the early 1990s. First in a Jeep CJ7 that was never complete. I was always looking for something new to make the trail easier or more comfortable. Then in 1998 I bought a Jeep TJ. The new Jeep with a lift kit and 33 inch tires was more capable… Continue reading Polaris RZR XP 900s take on the Rubicon UTV Challenge
ARB INTENSITY LED LIGHTS
In 2009 ARB engineers started a development program to produce an ARB driving light with a completely new design incorporating the latest LED technologies. Unlike light bars that were growing in popularity, ARB required a light that was compatible with current bull bar designs and traditional driving light mounting points. They also needed to be… Continue reading ARB INTENSITY LED LIGHTS
Rock Meets Rally at 2013 King of the Hammers
Denver, Colorado (Oct 25, 2012) – Two distinct driving styles come together to take on the 2013 King of the Hammers! American Rock Rods has joined forces with Doug Siddens from RZRForums.net to take on one of the most brutal races in history, the 2013 King of Hammers UTV race, which will be held February… Continue reading Rock Meets Rally at 2013 King of the Hammers
2013 Ford Racing Raptor Assault Schedule Announced
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (October 25, 2012) — The new Ford Racing F-150 SVT Raptor Assault program, based at Miller Motorsports Park, has announced its full schedule for the 2013 season. The Ford Racing Raptor Assault program provides hands-on experience in high-performance off-road driving on a variety of terrain at the state-of-the-art facility just outside Salt Lake… Continue reading 2013 Ford Racing Raptor Assault Schedule Announced
Credit for Off Road Race Wins Goes to RCV Performance Products Ultimate CV Axles for Ford Twin Traction Beam Suspension
Loves Park, IL: “The reliability of RCV CV axles for the Ford TTB allows us to take wins, and finish on the podium more consistently than ever before” states 2012 Traxxas Torc Series Formula 4×4 Champion Brad LaMarche. “We were facing a problem breaking the u-joints and axle shafts on our Ford Twin Traction Beam axle,… Continue reading Credit for Off Road Race Wins Goes to RCV Performance Products Ultimate CV Axles for Ford Twin Traction Beam Suspension
Royal Purple Introduces All-New Max-Clean Fuel System Treatment
3-in-1 Fuel Additive Keeps New Engines Clean and Improves Vehicle Performance Porter, TX. (October 25, 2012) – High performance lubricant manufacturer, Royal Purple, today announced the introduction of its newest product, Max-Clean®. Max-Clean is a state-of-the-art fuel system treatment that cleans injectors, restores fuel economy and reduces both engine buildup and tailpipe emissions. Royal Purple’s… Continue reading Royal Purple Introduces All-New Max-Clean Fuel System Treatment
Julian Hard Cider HERO Racing Enters the Baja 1000
This coming November 14-17, the HERO Racing team (HELPING EVERYONE REACH OUT) is entered into the most grueling off-road race in the world, The SCORE International Baja 1000. What makes the HERO Racing team different than any other is that one of our 3 race bikes is the first all-amputee team in the race’s history.… Continue reading Julian Hard Cider HERO Racing Enters the Baja 1000
JEEP WRANGLER JK STUBBY BAR
The Jeep Wrangler JK stubby bar has been developed for the off-roader who is after a winch platform all while maintaining maximum clearance for larger diameter tires. Generally vehicles that run larger than 35 inch tires may rub the tire on the wings of a traditional style ARB Deluxe bar. The JK Stubby Bar eliminates… Continue reading JEEP WRANGLER JK STUBBY BAR
Lucas Oil Products Extends Title Sponsorship of Off-Road Expo through 2015
More than 60,000 Off-Road Fans Attended This Year INDIANAPOLIS (October 23, 2102) — Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has agreed to extend its title sponsorship of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire through 2015. The event, produced by The Promotion Co. Inc. — Family Events of Indianapolis, Indiana, is held annually in October at… Continue reading Lucas Oil Products Extends Title Sponsorship of Off-Road Expo through 2015
TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES MORE TRAIL SPIKES AND INDIVIDUAL ARB REPLACEMENT PARTS
Fresno, CA-In response to customer requests Trail-Gear, Inc. has expanded their Trail Spike product line with the addition of Trail Spikes sized for smaller tubing and released a variety of ARB products for sale individually beginning Friday, October 19th. “Along with the success and popularity of the 1.75-inch O.D. tubing Trail Spikes, we have received a lot of… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES MORE TRAIL SPIKES AND INDIVIDUAL ARB REPLACEMENT PARTS
Frana Transforms Short-Course Racer into Rock Racer for TREC Season Finale
Loves Park, IL (October 12, 2012) – After a great run at a MAORA race in Marengo, Indiana, John Frana and his RCV Performance/”the Official” Brand Name Prescription Card/Sway-A-Way/Rooster Synthetics/Frana Vehicles Honda-powered AWD Super Buggy headed to the Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica, Indiana for the TREC season finale. TREC, which stands for Trail Racing… Continue reading Frana Transforms Short-Course Racer into Rock Racer for TREC Season Finale
Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems Powers Brad Lovell to Dual Off-Road Championships
Lovell builds and repairs race rigs with Torchmate table on his way to championships in TORC Pro-Light and Ultra-4 Pro PHOTOS BY THOM KINGSTON RENO, NEV. – The days leading up to his TORC Pro-Light Championship race in Lancaster, Calif. on Sept. 29, Brad Lovell was where he can usually be found before each short-course race… Continue reading Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems Powers Brad Lovell to Dual Off-Road Championships
2010+ TOYOTA FJ CRUISER ROOF CONSOLE
Toyota’s FJ Cruiser is a retro vehicle, inspired by its iconic predecessor the FJ40. The FJ40 was a capable off road vehicle, but offered little in the way of interior features. While clearly more sophisticated than its ancestor, the current day FJ Cruiser has remained true to early 40 series interior styling. It has a… Continue reading 2010+ TOYOTA FJ CRUISER ROOF CONSOLE
Quick and Dirty: NEW Warn Zeon Winch Series
Quick and Dirty…Warn Industries has released a new generation of winches, their Zeon Series. This new series combines legendary Warn reliability with a sleek symmetrical modern design and will not only perform on the hardcore offroad rig, but will look great on your daily driver as well. Watch for more details in the next few… Continue reading Quick and Dirty: NEW Warn Zeon Winch Series
NEW ARB SKYDOME SWAG
This small ground tent is an Australian staple known commercially as a swag. While it may look like the combination of a bivvy and pup-tent to most North Americans, the SkyDome swag boasts some remarkable features that will have you stowing your current car camping tent in the garage permanently. This little beauty is fully waterproof… Continue reading NEW ARB SKYDOME SWAG
TEAM TRAIL-GEAR RACING LOGS SECOND WIN FOR
Fresno, CA-Team Trail-Gear Racing took home top honors at the NorCal Rock Race in Prairie City, California on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Driver Matt Messer and co-driver James Schofield beat out more than a dozen drivers in the 4400 class to stand at the top spot on the podium. Team Trail-Gear started off strong by beating out the… Continue reading TEAM TRAIL-GEAR RACING LOGS SECOND WIN FOR
Metalcloak Adds TJ/LJ to its List of “Game-Changing” Suspension Offerings
Rancho Cordova, CA October 2, 2012 After the critical acclaim for the JK “Game Changer” Suspension System featuring the revolutionary 6Pak(TM) Shocks (Patent Pending #61/520,240) and Duroflex(TM) Joints (Patent Pending #13/368,570), many wondered what Metalcloak would come out with next. The answer: A Game Changer for the TJ.
GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES FIRST OF ITS KIND 120XP RATCHET WITH 120 POSITIONS AND THREE–DEGREE SWING ARC
Innovative Ratchet Design Enables Unprecedented Access SPARKS, MD (October 1, 2012) – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, today announced the launch of the 120XP™ Ratchet. The new hand tool is the only ratchet that features 120 positions for every full rotation,… Continue reading GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES FIRST OF ITS KIND 120XP RATCHET WITH 120 POSITIONS AND THREE–DEGREE SWING ARC
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS OFFERINGS FOR FJ80s AND TRAIL TAGS LINE
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is expanding their offerings for FJs with the release of two new steering kits for FJ80s. Trail-Gear is also expanding their Trail Tag line with the addition of Trail Tags for their rear bumpers and tube doors. All four products are available for purchase beginning today (Friday, September 28). Trail-Gear is now offering a… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS OFFERINGS FOR FJ80s AND TRAIL TAGS LINE
2012 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ANNOUNCES THE OFF-ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (ORBA) AS CHARITY OF CHOICE
Buy Tickets with Code ORBA and Help ORBA’s Efforts to Save Land Use Rights in Johnson Valley, CA for Off Roaders POMONA, CALIF. (October 1, 2012) – The 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire will return to the Pomona Fairplex Saturday, October 6 through Sunday, October 7, with the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA)… Continue reading 2012 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ANNOUNCES THE OFF-ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (ORBA) AS CHARITY OF CHOICE
Brad Lovell Declared 2012 Ultra4 Pro Series Champion
September 26, 2012- Twin Peaks, CA: The 2012 Ultra4 Pro Series Championship began with the 2012 Griffin King of The Hammers and ended with the 2012 Ultra4 American Rocksports Championship last weekend in Tooele, Utah. More than 50 drivers from 20 states competed for a chance to be named the 2012 Ultra4 Pro Series Champion.… Continue reading Brad Lovell Declared 2012 Ultra4 Pro Series Champion
WIDIA Sponsors Ultra 4 Unlimited Class Racer
LATROBE, Pa. — WIDIA, a global tooling leader and past sponsor of individual racers, including the No. 1 WIDIA Chevrolet driven by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing’s Jamie McMurray in the 2011 April Martinsville NASCAR race, now is sponsoring the Ultra 4 unlimited class racecar driven by David Buchberger for the 2012–2013 Ultra 4 season. With this… Continue reading WIDIA Sponsors Ultra 4 Unlimited Class Racer