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  • AAM introduces industry-first EcoTrac (TM) Disconnecting All Wheel Drive

    AAM introduces industry-first EcoTrac (TM) Disconnecting All Wheel Drive

    AAM-EcoTracDETROIT, MICHIGAN-December 19, 2013 – American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) today announced the introduction of the automotive industry’s first disconnecting all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.  EcoTrac TM on the all-new 2014 Jeep® Cherokee.

    AAM’s EcoTrac TM Disconnecting All Wheel Drive is a new approach to minimizing the effect of inertia and drag on a vehicle’s driveline system by disconnecting many of the rotating components from the driveline when they are not needed.  AAM’s EcoTrac TM disconnects at the power transfer unit (PTU) and the rear drive module (RDM) allowing  large portions of the driveline to discontinue rotating while in front-wheel drive.  These components include both the PTU and RDM hypoid gear sets, the bearings associated with the gear sets, and the driveshaft.  The result?  The benefits of an all-wheel-drive system without the sacrifice to fuel economy and emissions.  (more…)

  • OMIX-ADA DEBUTS HISTORIC JEEP® COLLECTION AT 2013 SEMA SHOW

    OMIX-ADA DEBUTS HISTORIC JEEP® COLLECTION AT 2013 SEMA SHOW

    Omix-ADA’s Off Road Success Center to Include Military Jeeps Three Early Prototypes and a Live Build by Veterans

    Omix-ADA Historic Jeep Prototypes - 1941 Ford GP 1941 Willys MA and 1941 Bantam BRC-40Suwanee, Ga. (October 15, 2013) – Omix-ADA® today announced it will debut a portion of its collection of historic Jeeps® at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas at the company’s Off-Road Success Center, located in the upper South Hall lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Omix-ADA will display several wartime Jeeps –including three early prototypes– in conjunction with the company’s patriotic theme and live on-site build of a modern military-inspired Jeep Wrangler (JK) at this year’s show. (more…)

  • Expansion of Popular Rancho® RockGEAR™ Off-Road Accessories Line Continues

    Brake Line Kits, Diff Glide Plate, Diff Covers and Versatile Rear Bumper Now Available for a Wide Variety of Jeep Wranglers, Cherokee

    Rancho RockGEARLong Beach, Calif., July 31, 2013 – The Rancho® RockGEAR™ line continues to expand, bringing U.S.-made heavy-duty off-road accessories to popular off-road Jeep vehicles. The new RockGEAR products include extended-length front/rear brake line kits, differential glide plate, differential covers and a rear bumper with tire carrier and jack mount. (more…)

  • 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 SEMA Show, the center provides those interested in learning about the off-road market with a place to exchange ideas, learn new concepts for success and network with other like-minded people. (more…)

  • MetalCloak’s Overlines™ for JK – Run 37’s with No Lift

    Rancho Cordova, CA   January 18, 2011 MetalCloak has once again changed the game in the Jeep Tube Fender industry with the release of the Overline™ Tube Fenders with Quick Release Flares for the Jeep Wrangler JK and JK Unlimited. The term Overline refers to the unique mounting system that places the fender above, or over, the lines where the stock flares and typical tube fenders mount. Using a dynamic bracing system, MetalCloak’s incredibly strong fenders provide the most clearance and the best object deflection angle in the industry, giving wheelers the option of running 37” tires on a stock JK with no lift.  As for fitment, ease of installation and quality of manufacturing, for those who know MetalCloak’s well-earned reputation, they don’t disappoint, hugging the curves of the JK like they were meant to be. (more…)

  • Rusty’s 5.5 JK Wrangler Long Travel Kit

    Rainbow City, AL, 12/27/10 – Rusty’s new JK long travel kit is the result of many hours at the computer, in the shop and extensive testing. We use our proven radius arm system in the front as well as the rear, something we had used only on local custom vehicles. Now, Rusty’s JK system can be installed in most any garage and it does require welding. We spent countless hours developing our new long travel mounting brackets using our keyed and tabbed bracket technology. In simple terms the .250 thick brackets are laser cut and CNC formed. Once formed on the press brake, the keyed and tabbed technology bracket simply go together like a puzzle, this mean precision fit without the use of jigs. (more…)