Archive for the 'Off-Roading' Category

Air On Demand: Warn 12V V-Twin Air Compressor

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Taking any vehicle off-road can put it to the test.  The harsh demands of a foreign terrain, pushing the drivetrain to the max — stuff is going to break, and you’re usually in a place where the nearest Pep Boys is 50 miles away. That means it’s up to you and your five-beers-deep buddy to […]

Putting The “X” In Xtreme: Black Diamond X2 Jeep Wrangler Long Arm Kit

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Jeep guys are always taking their trucks offroad — but if you’ve got a Jeep and want to go mudding, you’re gonna need some kind of lift kit. Black Diamond just released a kit called the X2, a long arm suspension kit with coilovers that gives you 7″ of lift and 14″ of travel. It’s […]

They’re Not Screwing Around Anymore: King 4″ Shocks

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

There’s a reason they call the new King Shock 4.0 the King Kong, and that’s because it’s freaking big and scary.  The mammoth 4″ diameter allows for more bottom-out control and better valving — and, of course, it’s got a ton of available adjustments.  If you’ve got the sack for it, and the truck […]

Go Big: Rancho Armada/QX45 Lift

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

If you have a two- or four-wheel drive Armada or QX45, then Rancho has a lift kit that’ll work for you. It gives you a 4″ suspension lift, with enough room to run a 35″ tall tire. The kit comes with absolutely everything to get the truck in the air, including front and rear subframe […]

6″ More Than I Got: BDS ‘07 GM Truck Lift

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

If you’re one of the lucky million or so people who’ve picked up an ‘07+ GM Truck in 2wd form, then we’ve got the lift kit for you. BDS Suspension has just released a 6″ suspension lift kit with everything you need to get your truck in the air. It comes with new leaf […]

Pro-Comp 6″ Suspension Lift

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Got a 4wd Toyota Tundra double cab? Well if you do, and you prefer to look down on your opponents, Pro Comp Suspension has the kit for you. It’s a 6″ suspension lift, and it comes with new knuckles and a suspension cage to keep the stock geometry kosher like pickles. Even better, they’ve got […]

Getting Jeepy With It: Jeep JK Lift Kit

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

If you’ve got a Jeep JK 4-door, Rubicon Express has designed a lift kit for you: the first and only radius arm lift kit for the new Jeeps. It gives you a 4-1/2″ lift and allows you to use a 37″ tall tire, for an even more aggressive look — not a bad combo […]

PSI On Demand: Oasis Compressors

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Whether you love to go off-roading and need air to power tools or pump up a tire, or you drive a bagged truck that lays out on 22s, you want a good compressor in your system. Lots of compressors out there work well enough for quick usage, but Oasis compressors put out enough air to […]

Katech’s New Battle Cry

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Katech brings the heat with a new series of engines they’re calling Desert Attack. The 427, based on the Chevrolet LS7, features titanium connecting rods, forged pistons, and a racing camshaft, and it makes 370 horses and 500 ft-lbs of torque. If that’s not enough power, you can step up to the Desert Attack 500, […]

A +5 HP Exhaust For Your 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Want to add 5 HP to your Ford F250 or F350? Advanced Flow Engineering just released two exhaust systems for 2003-2007 models equipped with the 6.0L V8 Powerstroke diesel. In addition to the extra horsepower, the new systems provide up to 16 more ft/lbs of torque, lower exhaust gas temperatures, and improved throttle response.