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Photo courtesy of Ace Whips

Over the past few months I have noticed an increase in Donks (lifted cars on big rims). As absurd as they may be, many of them simply command attention. I mean a Camaro on 30inch rims isn't my cup of tea, but it is extremely eye catching!

If you are at all interested in the reemerging Donk craze take a few minutes to view this web site http://acewhips.blogspot.com/

And if you want to see some very ridiculous stuff coming out of my home state of North Carolina be sure to go to you tube and search Camaro on 32s.

I'm back in Spokane, Washington to work on the Ultimate Adventure Jeep at Hazzard FabWorx and this weekend is the Moyie Mud Bog over in Idaho which We'll be attending.

This of course this gave me an excuse to explore craigslist looking for a cheap mud truck like this one!

I brought this home yesterday.  what is it?

 Should be fun for a small project.

Deadline is May 1st!

Did you mis out on the deadline for this years Ultimate Adventure, but still have the itch for a week long wheeling trip? Well, if you own a '07 and up Jeep Wrangler JK then you just might be in luck. There is still a week left for applicants to apply for the 2012 JK Experience. http://www.jk-experience.com/

I've attended every JK-X to date and have had an absolute blast on each. While I could describe the cool wheeling journey, sometimes it's best to see it in action. The good people from Project-JK came along and documented last years JK Experience and you can check out the 4-part series at their You Tube channel. www.youtube.com/user/wayalife

Built to bump.

OR-Fab’s new heavy duty Jeep XJ front bumper was inspired by Cherokee owners who wanted strong trail protection that would also enhance the vehicle’s appearance. The bumper is manufactured from 3/16-inch steel plate that is precision laser cut and CNC press brake formed to create a tapered-angle design. The V-shape gives the vehicle greater approach angles, even with 37-inch diameter tires.
The new bumper comes in two styles. OR-Fab PN 83241 features a 2.5-inch diameter steel grille guard with light mount tabs.  Both fit 1984-2001 model Jeep Cherokee XJ’s and attach onto the factory bumper location with minimal cutting of the stock front fenders. The slim design increases airflow to the front of the grille and the integrated winch mount is designed to fit an 8,000 lbs. remote style winch. Some 9,500 lbs. remote style winches will fit with minor modifications to the Jeep’s core support for added clearance.
Both bumper designs come in a wrinkle or gloss, heavy-duty powdercoat finish, and feature two reinforced D-ring mounts, mounting hardware, and two heavy-duty D-rings. All OR-Fab
bumpers are made in the U.S.A. For more information contact, Performance Automotive Group, P.O. Box 3450, Chino Valley, AZ 86323. Visit them online at www.ORFab.com.

Iphone Traction!

The new officially licensed Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC iPhone case is now available from RC4WD. Featuring a detailed, sculpted Baja Claw tread pattern made from durable RC4WD rubber, this iPhone case offers the ultimate style and function. It is available for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, and is perfectly fitted to help protect it from potential impact shock.

“I know I’m biased, but I think this is the coolest iPhone case around,” stated Ken Warner, VP Sales & Marketing, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. “It’s the ultimate in stylish, tough iPhone accessories. Now I can have the Baja Claw tires on my truck, and an iPhone case to match. That’s just cool.”

Available now from RC4WD, the iPhone case product number is Z-S0664 and retails for about $19.99. Mickey Thompson, Baja Claw TTC and the Mickey Thompson logo are property of Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. For more information or to order, visit http://store.rc4wd.com/Mickey-Thompson-iPhone-4-4s-Case_p_2226.html. 

About Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
Max-Trac Tire *** Inc., dba Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, markets racing and high-performance tires and wheels for street, strip, truck, and off-road applications. The company was founded in 1963 by racing legend Mickey Thompson and is headquartered in Stow, Ohio, USA.  For more information, visit http:/www.mickeythompsontires.com/.

Get your soot fix!

Diesels On The Mountain and Truck Fest take place August 3-5. Competitors from across the US and Canada will converge in Colorado to battle for top honors in sled pulling, drag racing, the dyno competition, and the show-n-shine categories. Sponsors and media should contact ATS as soon as possible to reserve spots.

Friday August 3rd features the sled pull/ truck pull at the Adams County Fairgrounds venue. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. All  competitors and spectators are invited. Classes will range from stock trucks to heavily-modified dedicated pullers. 2012's sled pull will be sanctioned by NSPA (National Sled Pullers Association) and will feature NSPA's pulling sled which is one of the newest and latest-technology sleds in the country.

Saturday August 4th ATS will host a dyno competition & open house BBQ at our Arvada facility. ATS will open the doors at 8:00 a.m. with dyno runs beginning soon after. Different classes will be available to competitors who enter for a dyno session. Classes will be structured similarly to those for the sled pulls and will provide a great chance at prizes for trucks at all levels of modification. Sponsors will have spaces available to display their products, show vehicle, and hand out literature. Sponsor banners will be displayed around the facility during the dyno competition. Option 2 sponsors will have a dyno competitor class dedicated to their company.

Sunday August 5th Truck Fest transfers the excitement to Bandimere Speedway - sponsored by Merritt. Events for Sunday include drag racing, vendor midway, rock crawling, ATV racing, and show-n-shine competition starting at 8:00 a.m. Spectators will see some of the most unique and detailed vehicles in the truck genre. Many of the country's fastest trucks will be in attendance to lay down impressive quarter mile times. As with Saturday, Sunday's competition and spectator opportunities are open to everyone. Drag racing trucks should have either upward-firing exhaust stacks, or use a temporary exhaust turn-up pipe for this year's racing to prevent fogging of the timing system.

A new Defender on the horizon, 640hp Viper, and an Air Ride Ram.

I just got back from the NYC Auto Show and was able grab a few photos during my time at the show. While there wasn't a ton of new and exciting unveils as far as the 4x4 world is concerned, there was plenty of cool rides and concept vehicles to look at.

One of the more unique opportunities I got to partake in was driving the New Land Rover Defender concept. Normally these are show only prototypes, so the fact that I got to put it in gear and cruise around a bit was extremely rare. Land Rover is definitely looking to get their head backing into the off road enthusiast core market, and we hope they continue on their new path.

Another cool 4x4 to note was the new Ram 1500 which is 500 pounds lighter and fitted with a load leaving air ride rear suspension.

Admittedly, I am a more of a truck guy, but enjoy playing car enthusiast from time to time. The new SRT Viper is simply  bad ass and we were excited to see the snake back. Maybe we can get one of their new 640 engines and stuff it into a mud truck....Nah, we've already been down that road before!

Oh, and you can finally buy a flying car. But is sure is ugly!

Sleep on wheels

Bivouac Camping Trailers manufactures lightweight, off-road camping trailers for outdoor adventure enthusiasts who are looking for an alternative to the heavy, cumbersome and more costly trailers.  BCT’s flagship trailer, the M.O.A.B. ® Fort, truly is the Mother Of All Bivouacs.  It is self-contained and offers all the amenities of a larger travel trailer, in a smaller, more affordable package.

Trailer packages now starting at $5495.00

Length: 10.2 ft
Width: 6 ft
Clearance: 16 in with 30 in tires
Axle: Torsion with electric brakes
Storage: 19.7 ft3
Curb Weight: 1300 lbs

Bivouac Camping Trailers, 21628 N. Central Ave., Suite 6, Phoenix, Arizona, 85024; Call (480) 235-5557 or visit our website at www.moabaz.com for more information.

Pictures are shown with available options.

Wrangler adjustments from Iron Rock

Iron Rock Off Road has a new aftermarket solution for the TJ rear end. Just like all of their track bars, this one is made with 1.25" SOLID cold rolled steel bar. This material can withstand a beating and so can the powdercoat and zinc plated finish! It will bolt in the factory location, and it's adjustable to fit 0-6" of lift. Use this bar to recenter your rear axle under the frame either with or without an aftermarket axle bracket

Iron Rock Off Road
www.ironrockoffroad.com
952-210-7185

 Ultimate Adventure 2012 is coming up quick, and every year we round up a great group of sponsor to help us put on this insane adventure trip.  Jeep is our title sponsor this year and as such we'll be building a new 2012 2-door Wrangler.  The majority of the build up is occurring at Hazzard Fabworx, in Spokane, Washington, and we'll be having regular updates on the progress here and in the magazine.

 Here is the current list of sponsors, we'll have further updates on each company in the upcoming weeks.

Official 4x4
Jeep
www.jeep.com

Official Tire                          
Nitto tire
nittotire.com

Official Transfer Case      
Off-Road Design
970.945.7777
www.offroaddesign.com

Official Winch                     
Warn
800.543.9276
www.warn.com

Official Suspension          
Zone Off Road
888.998.9663
www.zoneoffroad.com

Official Recovery Rope   
Bubba Rope
877.499.8494
www.bubbarope.com

Official Fenders                 
GenRight
805.584.8635
www.genright.com

Official Armor                     
Synergy
 805.242.0397
www.synergysuspension.com

Official Axle 
SpiderTrax
800.286.0898.
www.spidertrax.com

Official Retailer                  
Off-Road Power Products
866.379.8685
www.offroadpowerproducts.com

Official Fabricator/Build Shop
Hazzard Fabworx Off Road
509.995.1176
www.hazzardfabworx.com

Snatch it up!

Up to 7/16" wire/synthetic rope
4.5 Ton working load limit
40,000 lb breaking strength (started to fail at 41,432 lbs during testing)
Zinc plated, laser cut construction
Zinc plated, precision machined steel sheave (will not damage synthetic rope)
Oil impregnated bronze bushing
Easy to use
Maintenance free
Made in USA from start to finish

Pewe is still out in the deserts of northern Africa retracing the trails of the Long Range Desert Group from WWII and he's checked in one more time.

"Last cell service as we air down and head west into the Gilf Kebir.

Awesome. We should emerge north of the Great Sand Sea in the Sahara in about 8 days.. Or so with our two 70 year jeeps. We are 100 KM north of the Sudanese border, and may slip into Libya as well. Great plains of flat sand with no dunes, unlike the US, then incredible transverse dunes.

Rick"

 Rick Pewe is out amongst the dunes and camels of Egypt right now idling his way across the barren sands in a theoretical reincarnation of the famous Long Range Desert Group, one of the daring teams that battled German tanks in Northern Africa during World War 2.

 Pewe and his troop will be exploring the 1000 KM of Egyptian sands in stock unrestored but serviced military Ford and Willys jeeps.  They were converted to 12-volts, but otherwise stock.  After 3-days in the customs at the port they are finally on the move.

for more updates check out the 4WOR facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/4wheeloffroad

BFGoodrich Tires, in collaboration with Tread Lightly! and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), today announced the trails selected for its 2012 Outstanding Trails program.  Nominated for uniqueness, terrain type and enthusiast following, the trails selected for this year's program are Blanca Peak Trail in Blanca, Colo.; Mirror Lake Trail in Sierra National Forest, Calif.; and Bents and Dents Trail in Mount Olive, Ala.

Launched in 2006, the Outstanding Trails Program is dedicated to the responsible use and preservation of off-road trails while promoting the trails' conservation efforts.  To help with costs associated with the trail's conservation efforts, BFGoodrich Tires will also present a grant to the associated off-road clubs at events throughout the year.

"We're proud to see the amount of support and attention that the Outstanding Trails program has received over the last seven years," said Renato Silva, light-truck brand category manager for BFGoodrich Tires.  "We've met 29 tremendous clubs and their volunteers along the way, and all of them are equally passionate about spreading the message of responsible four-wheeling.  It's been great to work side by side with them to help maintain some of North America's most beautiful trails."

BFGoodrich Tires 2012 Outstanding Trails
During the course of the year, BFGoodrich Tires will be at club events associated with these trails to highlight the uniqueness of each location and educate off-road enthusiasts on the responsible use of the trails.  The clubs will also receive a $4,000 grant for preserving the scenic off-highway trail system and continue conservation efforts for three of America's most beautiful areas for off-roading.  
 
* Blanca Peak Trail, nominated in 2011, is a rocky six-mile trail with many granite outcroppings. It offers many challenging obstacles, including Jaws 1-4, as well as views of the valley, Como Lake and spectacular mountain scenery.  The trail is maintained by Creeper Jeepers Gang, a family oriented 4-Wheel Drive club, which promotes safe and environmentally sensitive off-road recreation and family.

* Mirror Lake Trail, also nominated in 2011, is located in the Sierra National Forest about 13 miles east of Shaver Lake on Highway 168.  The trail features beautiful lake scenery with steep boulders and large hills for the more experienced off-roader. The trail is maintained by Lock and Low 4-Wheel Drive Club, which promotes family four-wheeling and fosters safety and education of responsible four-wheeling. Lock and Low is an active member of the California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs

* Bents and Dents Trail is one of the premier trails in a vast trail system of extreme obstacles at Gray Rock ORV Park in Mount Olive, Ala. The trail is one of the most extreme and versatile trails at the park, with lines to accommodate vehicles with a variety of modifications. The Bents and Dents trail starts in a valley and winds its way uphill to a large rock garden area with various ledges and rock sizes. For the most extreme drivers and rigs there is an alternate line at the top end of the trail on the right side called the lunch line it is ridiculously steep and off camber. This trail, as well as many others in the area, is maintained by Central Alabama Offroad Society (C.A.O.S.), which promotes safe family oriented four-wheeling from mild to wild.

"For the past seven years, UFWDA has been honored to be a partner in this program alongside BFGoodrich Tires and Tread Lightly!," said Todd Ockert, former UFWDA Director of Environmental Affairs.  "The three trails and clubs nominated in 2012 are top notch, and it was personally a pleasure to nominate Mirror Lake Trail and the Visalia Lock and Low Club for this award. They are dedicated to maintaining Mirror Lake Trail and working well with the Forest Service to enable public access to Mirror Lake."

About the Outstanding Trails Program
The BFGoodrich(r) Tires Outstanding Trails program was established in 2006 to raise awareness for responsible use and preservation of off-road trails while providing support in the trails' conservation efforts.  Through 2011, the Outstanding Trails program has recognized 27 off-road trails and 27 clubs across 16 states and two trails in Canada.  The program has provided more than $100,000 in grants in support of the various trails conservation efforts.

Both Tread Lightly!(r) and UFWDA are non-profit organizations dedicated to responsible and ethical outdoor recreation.  BFGoodrich Tires collaborated with these two groups to select the finest off-road trails and continues to work with these organizations on restoration and education initiatives.

United Four Wheel Drive Associations is the world's leading representative of all-brand, four wheel-drive enthusiasts.  UFWDA benefits, developed and tested over the past 30 years, include four-wheel-drive safety and awareness education; such user ethics programs as adopt-a-road, conservation volunteer and volunteer trail patrol; assistance with new club formation; education seminars to aid four wheelers through complex state and federal programs affecting trail access;  internet forums designed to instantly connect members globally; and unlimited member access to its full-time legislative advocate and nationally recognized attorney who works exclusively for four-wheel-drive enthusiasts to protect access and prevent road and trail closures.  For more information on the UFWDA log on to www.ufwda.org or call 1-800-44-UFWDA (800-448-3932).

Tread Lightly! is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible recreation through ethics education and stewardship.  Tread Lightly!'s strategic educational message, along with its training and restoration initiatives, are designed to instill an ethic of responsibility in outdoor enthusiasts and the industries that serve them. The program is long-term in scope with a goal to balance the needs of those who enjoy outdoor recreation with the needs of the environment. The federal government recognizes this by acknowledging Tread Lightly!(r) as a sole-source service provider of education and training on how to be environmentally and socially responsible while using motorized and mechanized vehicles in off-highway settings.

Using motorsports as a proving ground for more than 40 years, BFGoodrich(r) Tires is involved in every type of racing, including oval, sports car, drag, desert, dirt, rally and extreme rock crawling. BFGoodrich Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports experience, delivering a high-performance tire for every type of vehicle. Visit BFGoodrich Tires at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/BFGoodrichTires.

Back in the October 2011 issue we showed you a quick peak at the new on-board air kit from Air Zenith for off-road trucks and promised a more in-depth look at what it takes to plumb that system. Well after various setback and distractions we're glad to report that the system is together and fully functional. Yes, we could have half-assed it together quicker but we wanted to make sure we had all the best parts and the best installation to show you guys.

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/trail/131_1110_e_z_upgrades_air_on_board/index.html

So you are asking, is this the guide to installing an on-board-air kit? Nope. It's yet another tease. Watch for the full story coming soon!

The kit includes an OB2 compressor that has a 100% duty cycle and pumps at 4.5cfm, a digital gauge, 5-gallon air tank, and wire harness. Sounds complete right? Nope. You still need a small fortune in fittings and hose. So after some conversations with a man who has built many mini trucks we figured out what was needed and set to work. The air line is from The Custom Connection and is 1/2", the compression fittings are from McMaster Carr, and the brass 90* fittings and plugs are from the plumbing isle at Home Depot.

The system will fill the tank from 0psi to 200psi in about 5-7minutes and once full will fill a 33" tire from 15psi to 35psi in under a minute. It's fast.

We still need to wire up the gauge and work out a regulator set-up to run air tools that want less PSI. Overall we are very happy though now that it is all plumbed and working.

We're in the process or reworking our 1999 Ford Ranger project truck and one of the most handy tools we've been using is our Miller Spectrum 375 Xtreme plasma cutter.

This machine is so small, light, and compact that it's hard to believe it's as powerful as it is. The machine weighs only 19lbs and is no taller or wider than a Monster Energy 'BFC'. The 375 is rated to cut up to 3/8" material, runs off of 220v and 115v with its patented MVP multi-voltage plug system, comes with a very nice carrying case that's complete with consumables kit with a separate storage box inside the carrying case, and has the new XT-30 torch.

Stay tuned for more on this amazing little machine!

Spectrum 375 X-TREME

Rugged Ridge, a division of Omix-Ada, has announced the introduction and availability of its first-ever PowerTop™ for the 2007-2012 JK Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited. The result of extensive research and development, Rugged Ridge’s introduction of the hydraulic PowerTop™, adds to its catalog of more than 500 custom-designed products built specifically for Jeep vehicles.

The patent-pending Rugged Ridge PowerTop™ design allows the convertible soft-top structure to be lowered or raised in as little as five seconds with the simple push of a button, effectively eliminating the need to exit the vehicle during the onset of inclement weather.

The Rugged Ridge PowerTop™ kit fits all four-door Jeep Wranglers built since 2007 and comes complete with everything needed to make the JK a true convertible while still retaining factory storage space and cargo areas. Each kit includes a heavy-duty, high-quality Topline® top with a tinted 30mil rear window, mounting frame, hydraulic system, wiring harness and step-by-step installation packet, all backed by an industry leading three-year warranty.

“Removing or replacing the Jeep’s traditional soft top requires a time commitment that can be inconvenient when the weather turns bad or when you simply want to enjoy an open-top experience,” said Omix-Ada CEO, Al Azadi. “The Rugged Ridge PowerTop eliminates this inconvenience and provides Jeep owners with a true convertible experience at their fingertips.”

The Rugged Ridge PowerTop™ is now available online and through select Jeep retailers nationwide for $4,999.99. For more information on the PowerTop™, other innovative Jeep and off-road products or to find an approved retailer/installer, please contact Omix-Ada at (770)-614-6101 or visit www.Omix-Ada.com.

Matco Tools knows that a major challenge technicians face is working in tight, cramped spaces.  In an effort to help minimize this frustration, Matco reengineered their popular ratcheting wrenches to include a 72-teeth line and the only 90-teeth line on the automotive market, both guaranteed to get in and out of tight spaces faster.

The improved ratcheting wrench design includes a 15-degree Knuckle Offset and best-in-class swing arc for enhanced performance that saves knuckles and grants easy access to small, confined spaces. 

The 7 and 9 Series are also constructed with higher carbon alloy steel for long-lasting quality and a ratcheting mechanism that's twice as strong as ANSI standards.  

"At Matco Tools, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality products at a price that makes sense. As technology improves in this ever-changing market, we strive to bring those advancements into our product development process to make tools smarter, stronger and more efficient," says Hilda Shipcka, senior product marketing manager for Matco Tools. "The 7 and 9 Series Ratcheting Wrenches are the strongest, most useful ratcheting wrenches on the market, and show our commitment to providing innovative solutions to our technicians."

A closer look at Matco's 7 and 9 Series include the following advanced features:

7 Series
* 72-teeth 7 Series delivers a 5° swing arc. Both allow users to work in tight areas and require less clearance to turn a fastener.
* Long-lasting quality with ratchet teeth that are twice as strong as ANSI standards and wrenches forged of higher carbon alloy steel and full polish finish.
* A lifetime warranty that provides quality reassurance.

The 9 Series offers all that plus these upgrades:
* 90-teeth 9 Series delivers an industry-best 4° swing arc.  
* An anvil drive box end can be used to loosen or tighten 6pt, 12pt, spline, torx, square and even fasteners rounded off up to 50%.
* An exclusive, non-slip open end that works in both directions without reversing the wrench, allowing users to stop corner round off and remove fasteners up to 40% faster.

The 7 and 9 Series Ratcheting Wrenches are designed for the professional mechanic who values strength and accessibility in hand tools.  The new wrenches provide unrivaled strength in design, with the strongest ratchet teeth and the speed and efficiency to ratchet where others can't.

The new wrenches are available from Matco Tools distributors. To locate a distributor in your area, call 1-866-289-8665 or visit www.matcotools.com.

OPTIMA Batteries, the global leader in high-performance automotive and marine AGM batteries, adds an all-new product to the roster with the OPTIMA Chargers Digital 1200 12V Performance Battery Charger. The microprocessor-controlled product was initially introduced to the performance automotive aftermarket industry at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The OPTIMA Chargers Digital 1200 12V Performance Battery Charger enhances the performance of OPTIMA and other AGM batteries, recovers deeply discharged batteries and extends battery life. It also features a full text LCD display for charging, maintaining and fault mode indication. With a gauge that displays battery charging and fill rate with charger mode and fault messages, this new product offers one of the best user interfaces on the market. Other innovative features include an integrated LED work light with ergonomically designed DC charging clamps, quick set selections that prompt users with a quick and easy selection of charge profiles by battery type of battery maintainer by connection type, and USB charging for iPads, iPhones and other devices such as cameras and phones.

"This is our brand's first truly new product in years and the OPTIMA Chargers Digital 1200 12-volt Performance Battery Charger is something the market has been asking for and is something enthusiasts need," said Cam Douglass, director of product development and marketing for OPTIMA Batteries. "

This new product will revolutionize battery charging, as our other OPTIMA products do within the performance aftermarket."
The new 12 amp Digital 1200 product will be available for consumers to purchase later in April 2012. It can be used for charging flooded, AGM batteries, used in automotive, motorcycle, marine, tractor, power sports, RVs and more, as it will maximize the charging profile for each application, while giving every battery the ability to perform at the ultimate level. The Digital 1200 is optimized when used with high-performance AGM batteries but has enhanced charging capabilities that can also be used with all traditional types of automotive batteries.

In addition to the OPTIMA Chargers Digital 1200 12V Performance Battery Charger, OPTIMA Batteries produces some of the highest quality and performing automotive and marine batteries in the marketplace today. OPTIMA Batteries pushes to be ahead of the technology curve in order to provide The Ultimate Power Source for enthusiasts. Additional information about the OPTIMA Chargers Digital 1200 12V Performance Battery Charger can be found on the product page of the OPTIMA Batteries website.

CLASSIC TUBE has direct replacement stainless steel fuel and brake line kits for your venerable Jeep vehicle. Complete kits are available for the 1989-’06 Wrangler (with or without ABS), 1963-’83 CJ5 and 1976-’86 CJ7. Original equipment mild steel brake lines on the late ‘80’s to 2006 Jeep vehicles are corroding, and can cause catastrophic failure. Road debris, salt, off-roading and age have all taken a dangerous toll on these stock brake and fuel lines.

CLASSIC TUBE stocks brake, fuel, return, vapor, trans and vacuum lines for these popular Jeep models. All CLASSIC TUBE stainless steel hard lines are computer bent for 100% accuracy and have the correct end fittings for your application. Custom tubing can be created from your supplied pattern for engine swaps, brake upgrades or line relocation.

All CLASSIC TUBE hard lines are pressure tested and meet or exceed D.O.T. requirements. Industrial tubing can also be made to your specifications. CLASSIC TUBE has bulk tubing, bending tools, flaring tools and more for the do-it-yourselfer! To preview all their fluid transfer products, designed to make your job easier, visit www.classictube.com.

For additional information on these Jeep brake/fuel line kits, or about your special tubing project, contact CLASSIC TUBE, 80 Rotech Drive, Lancaster, NY 14086, 800-882-3711, Fax: 716-759-1014. Upgrade your Jeep’s vital tubing today!

Rumor has it all the forest service roads are getting new signs because of recent developments.

 But I may have started that rumor.....

It’s important for technicians to have powerful tools that are designed for tight automotive applications — which is why the company is kicking off spring with the launch of the 12V Infinium cordless and redesigned ratcheting wrench lines. The new tools feature a small and efficient design without sacrificing power.  The result is innovative products ready for even the smallest work spaces.

For maximum power in a compact design, Matco Tools has launched the 12V Infinium cordless line. The 12V Infinium lineup provides all the advantages of lithium ion, including no battery memory effect, the convenience of cordless, and consistent power and performance.  The tools deliver powerful results with monster torque thanks to a 2-speed transmission that provides more torque at lower RPMs. Plus, the entire platform can be charged on one universal charger that powers more than 10 tools.

The new line includes a cordless screwdriver, drill driver, impact wrench, ¼” air ratchet, 12V LED flashlight and a cordless mini polisher/fine sander.

In an effort to continue minimizing the frustration of working in cramped spaces, Matco also reengineered their popular ratcheting wrenches. The wrenches now include a 72-teeth line and the only 90-teeth line on the automotive market, both guaranteed to get in and out of tight spaces faster.  

The improved ratcheting wrench design includes a 15-degree Knuckle Offset and best-in-class swing arc for enhanced performance that saves knuckles and grants easy access to small, confined spaces.
The 7 and 9 Series are also constructed with higher carbon alloy steel for long-lasting quality and a ratcheting mechanism that’s twice as strong as ANSI standards.  

“At Matco Tools, we strive to bring advancements into our product development process to make tools smarter, stronger and more efficient,” says John Green, vice president of marketing for Matco Tools. “The 12V cordless tool and ratcheting wrench lines are prime examples of Matco’s dedication to providing solutions that meet the technician’s needs.”

The 12V cordless and ratcheting wrench lines are available from Matco Tools distributors. For more information on the product launches, or to locate a distributor in your area, call 1-866-289-8665 or visit www.matcotools.com.

Our friends at Bushwacker Off Road sent us this link...

http://www.change.org/petitions/the-u-s-senate-remove-the-orv-rule-and-provide-free-and-open-access

Please take a moment to read and sign to help keep our wheeling areas open for all to enjoy!

"This is of great importance because its effects will greatly impact the economy of Hatteras Island and the experience of visitors from all over the nation. This Recreational Seashore was set aside and dedicated “for the benefit and enjoyment of the American People”. With the new “rule” in place, an enormous loss of income will occur on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands as a result of closures and new restrictions. These new restrictions will have the effect of limiting commerce within the National Park Service fostered, tourism based, economies now extant within the eight villages surrounded by the Seashore. The Park Service was twice tasked with creating a rule for ORV use within the Seashore, and twice they failed. What they seek to do now is to “un-develop” the Seashore, that which Congress stated “which shall be developed for such uses (recreational) as needed” (16 USC459 sec.3) And they do so in violation of law wherein congress directs them not to conduct an activity in derogation of the mission established by congress for this area without “direct and specific” authorization from the Congress. (16 USC459 sec.1a-1) It is time to return this Seashore to the people to whom it belongs and put an end to the bureaucratic nightmare that will destroy the lives of the residents of the islands and change forever the mission given NPS by congress."

Check out this awesome video from the 2011 Hump-N-Bump event outside Las Vegas.

See it HERE - http://youtu.be/Yt0z6D3CAt0

Welcome to the 31st annual Hump-N-Bump official event video. We hope you enjoy it. This year's event was the biggest and best HNB ever with over 500 people in attendance. We want to thank everyone that joined us and hope that you will add our next Hump-N-Bump to your to-do list. A special thanks to our great sponsors and volunteers without which our event would not be possible. The 32nd Hump-N-Bump is scheduled for November 2nd & 3rd 2012. For more information on the Hump-N-Bump, Info on our local trails and important links including links to reach our industry leading sponsors please go to our club web site www.vv4w.org