2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Built as the Ultimate Off-Road Vehicle With Help from Rugged Ridge Suwanee, GA (August 1, 2012) – OMIX-ADA, the world’s largest independent manufacturer and wholesaler of Jeep® parts and accessories, today announced that famed Jeep builder Dave Doetsch will publicly unveil his latest project Crush Recovery at the OMIX/Rugged Ridge Off-Road Success Center at the 2012… Continue reading DAVE DOETSCH TO DEBUT “CRUSH RECOVERY” JEEP® AT OMIX/RUGGED RIDGE OFF-ROAD SUCCESS CENTER DURING 2012 SEMA SHOW
Johnson Valley OHV Area Final Environmental Impact Statement has been released.
ORBA is reviewing the FEIS and working with the California Motorized Recreation Council, and Ecologic Partners on comments. The Long awaited Johnson Valley OHV area Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was released last Friday in Washington, D.C. View Document Here The nearly 1200 page document will be reviewed by ORBA legal council at Ecologic Partners… Continue reading Johnson Valley OHV Area Final Environmental Impact Statement has been released.
TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ARMOR PACKS FOR TACOMAS
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is now offering their signature armor for Toyota Tacomas in two new, all- inclusive Armor Packs. These Armor Packs offer customers an even greater savings over Trail-Gear’s already low prices. The first of the two packs launching today (Friday, July 27), the Tacoma Armor Pack, includes bumper-to- bumper body armor for Toyota Tacomas built… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ARMOR PACKS FOR TACOMAS
OMIX/Rugged Ridge Announces Off-Road Success Center at 2012 SEMA Show
Diamond Bar, CA (July 26, 2012) – Dealers, jobbers, installers and other specialty-equipment industry enthusiasts attending the 2012 SEMA Show will be able to learn all about the dynamic Jeep and off-road lifestyle market through the new Off-Road Success Center, presented by OMIX-Rugged Ridge. Located in within the Trucks/SUV section in booth 30147 at the 2012… Continue reading OMIX/Rugged Ridge Announces Off-Road Success Center at 2012 SEMA Show
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Welcomes John Deere to its Ranks
ROV Manufacturer Brings More Than 175 Years Experience to ROHVA IRVINE, Calif., July 25, 2012 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association proudly welcomes the agricultural, turf, forestry and construction equipment manufacturer Deere & Company to the organization of leading ROV manufacturers. As the newest ROHVA member, John Deere joins others in the industry to protect and… Continue reading Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Welcomes John Deere to its Ranks
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS CREEPER LOCK™ LINE WITH ADDITION OF WHEELS FOR JKs
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is expanding their product mix to include more products specifically engineered for Jeeps. They are now offering their signature Creeper Lock wheels for Jeep Wranglers made from 2007 to present (JKs). These are the same super strong, heavy duty wheels that are on all the Trail-Gear competition and test vehicles. They have been extensively… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS CREEPER LOCK™ LINE WITH ADDITION OF WHEELS FOR JKs
MetalCloak’s 6Pak(TM) Upgrade Breathes New Life into Your Long Arm Kit
With the introduction of the revolutionary 6Pak Long Travel Compact Body Shock Absorber, the engineers at MetalCloak continue to find more and more applications for the wheeling community. Their newest kit on the market is designed to provide more travel and better ride quality for your existing Long Arm Kit. The kit comes in two… Continue reading MetalCloak’s 6Pak(TM) Upgrade Breathes New Life into Your Long Arm Kit
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS ROCK DEFENSE™ LINE TO INCLUDE COMPLETE ARMOR FOR FJ CRUISERS
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is now offering their signature armor for FJ Cruisers. Trail-Gear is releasing their complete line of Rock Defense™ trail armor for FJ Cruisers today (Friday, July 13). The line consists of two styles of front bumper with optional skid plate upgrade; as well as a rear bumper with optional additional support tube kit. Consumers… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS ROCK DEFENSE™ LINE TO INCLUDE COMPLETE ARMOR FOR FJ CRUISERS
New Yokohama Tire Corporation Video Highlights the Return of Off-Road Champion Heidi Steele to Racing after Becoming a Mother
FULLERTON, CA. – (July 13, 2012) – The return of five-time off-road champion Heidi Steele to pro racing after giving birth to her first child is presented in a new video by Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC). The nine-minute video, created by Air, Land + Sea Films, is on YTC’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/yokohamamotorsports. “The video is… Continue reading New Yokohama Tire Corporation Video Highlights the Return of Off-Road Champion Heidi Steele to Racing after Becoming a Mother
RUGGED RIDGE DEVELOPS UNIQUE SNORKEL SYSTEM FOR ’07 – ’11 JK JEEPS
Innovative New Design Created As A Result Of Enthusiast Feedback Suwanee, Ga. (July 11, 2012) – Following feedback from Jeep® owners online, Omix-ADA®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep accessories, today announced the availability of the new, patent pending Rugged Ridge® Modular XHD Snorkel System for two and four-door Jeep Wrangler JK models from 2007-2011 with the 3.8L engine. The new… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE DEVELOPS UNIQUE SNORKEL SYSTEM FOR ’07 – ’11 JK JEEPS
Tin Benders Off-Road Club Donates $10,000 to Help Save Johnson Valley OHV Area.
TIN BENDERS 4X4 CLUB OF CALIFORNIA (founded in 2000)HELD THEIR 8TH ANNUAL TIN BENDER JAMBOREE BBQ & FUNDRAISER IN JOHNSON VALLEY OHV AREA. The United States Marine Corps would like to limit OHV use in Johnson Valley, but a dedicated group of offroaders called the Tin Benders 4×4 Club, whose membership includes families from around… Continue reading Tin Benders Off-Road Club Donates $10,000 to Help Save Johnson Valley OHV Area.
2010+ Toyota 4Runner ARB Under Vehicle Skid Plate System
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT: The first skid plate panels system specifically designed for SUVs, these panels feature the same construction as the current range of panels, ie. pressed and folded 3mm steel. Due to the Prado 120/150, 4Runner and FJ Cruiser sharing the same chassis platform, the same skid plate design has been used for the… Continue reading 2010+ Toyota 4Runner ARB Under Vehicle Skid Plate System
King Shocks Racers Dominate Chairman's Cup and Ultra4 Race at the Big House
The Traxxas, Torc series returned to Crandon International Raceway for the Forest County Potawatomi, Chairman’s Cup race, rounds 5 and 6 of the series and for the first time, Ultra4 racers on the legendary track known as the “Big House.”
AMERICAM AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES TRAVEL TRAILER CAMERAS
San Jose, California, USA, June 7, 2012 : As anyone who has ever towed a travel trailer knows, extended mirrors simply do not give enough rearward vision. The blind spot becomes frustratingly clear when trying to change lanes or make just about any other maneuver, even disregarding backing up. This lack of rearward vision clearly highlights… Continue reading AMERICAM AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES TRAVEL TRAILER CAMERAS
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Returns This Weekend
High-flying off-road action, CruiserFest ’12 on tap TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (June 18, 2012) —One of the wildest events of the year is on tap at Miller Motorsports Park this weekend, June 23-24, as the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series makes its third annual visit to Utah. The high-flying, non-stop, adrenaline-fueled action provided by the… Continue reading Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Returns This Weekend
TRAIL-GEAR ADDS POWER STEERING PUMP WITH TACOMA SERPENTINE PULLEY KIT TO ROCK ASSAULT™ LINE
Fresno, CA-In response to customer requests, Trail-Gear has expanded its Rock Assault™ line with the addition of a Power Steering Pump with Tacoma Serpentine Pulley kit, released today (Friday, June 15, 2012). This new steering kit combines Trail-Gear’s 1,450 PSI or 1,650 PSI power steering pumps with a Tacoma Serpentine Pulley. The TC style power steering pumps feature… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR ADDS POWER STEERING PUMP WITH TACOMA SERPENTINE PULLEY KIT TO ROCK ASSAULT™ LINE
JT Taylor Ultra4 Car Takes Green Flag at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO JUNE 13, 2012 – JT Taylor is headed to Crandon International Off-Road Raceway to take the Torchmate / Tube Shark Ultra4 car and put it in the Big House for the inaugural Ultra4 event. “There is no way I was going to miss an opportunity to race this weekend,” said JT Taylor. “After going… Continue reading JT Taylor Ultra4 Car Takes Green Flag at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway
Master Pull SBO30000
Master Pull, the leader in synthetic ropes and off road recovery gear, has released a snatch block that is finally up to par with the synthetic winch lines they produce. Made specifically for use with synthetic rope only, the SBO30000 snatch block is rated to 30,000 lbs breaking strength, yet weighs only 3.7 lbs, making… Continue reading Master Pull SBO30000
4" Jeep WJ Longarm Kit
INCREDIBLE FLEX, UNBELIEVABLE PRICE DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— The long awaited WJ 4″ Longarm Kit is a comprehensive package including everything needed for a great suspension lift while maintaining the vehicle’s crucial center of gravity. Upgrade your WJ and gain aggressive looks, extreme flex, and enough ride height to run up to 31″ tires. Make no mistake, this kit… Continue reading 4" Jeep WJ Longarm Kit
TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ROCK ASSAULT™ 9 AXLE HOUSINGS WITH 3.5-INCH TUBING
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. is expanding their Rock Assault™ 9 line with the option of 3.5 inch tubes for the Rock Assault™ Axle Housings today (Friday, June 8, 2012). “The increased tube diameter offers hard-core wheelers a little more strength and resistance to bending when taking on those extreme obstacles,” said Matt Messer, Trail-Gear CEO. “The Rock Assault™ 9’s strength… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ROCK ASSAULT™ 9 AXLE HOUSINGS WITH 3.5-INCH TUBING
Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Racer Heidi Steele Takes 2nd at Baja 500
In her first race of the season, the reigning Class 6 champ handles the tough course on off-the-shelf Geolandar M/T+® tires FULLERTON, CA. – (June 5, 2012) – In her first race of the season, Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-roader Heidi Steele returned in style, taking second place at June 1-3 SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada,… Continue reading Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Racer Heidi Steele Takes 2nd at Baja 500
TRAIL-GEAR LAUNCHES BUNDLED PACKAGES TO OFFER GREATER SAVINGS TO CUSTOMERS
Fresno, CA-Today (Friday, June 1, 2012) Trail-Gear, Inc. is launching a series of bundled product packs at discounted prices. “We are always looking for new ways to provide our customers with greater value. We put together some innovative product packages to provide exceptional value,” said Matt Messer, Trail-Gear CEO.
California Motorized Recreation Council Generates Big Congressional Impact in Attempt to Save 160,000 acre Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area
The California Motorized Recreation Council (CMRC), an umbrella group of the eight largest Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) associations in California, has organized a national effort to help save the world-renowned Johnson Valley OHV area in California. Mobilizing enthusiasts from across the country, and utilizing its relationship with the Livingston Group of Washington DC, CMRC has succeeded… Continue reading California Motorized Recreation Council Generates Big Congressional Impact in Attempt to Save 160,000 acre Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area
RJ Anderson partners with SXSPerformance.com for remainder of 2012 WORCS series
RJ Anderson of Walker Evans Racing, one of the hottest upcoming stars of Lucas Short Course Off Road Racing and SXSPerformance.com will partner for the remainder of the 2012 WORCS series, as Anderson chases a championship in his Polaris RZRXP UTV. Coming off a win in Round 5 of the WORCS series at Racetown 395,… Continue reading RJ Anderson partners with SXSPerformance.com for remainder of 2012 WORCS series