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Best Electric Scooters for Kids and Adults
Electric scooters can be of great fun, but also of great help when commuting from one place to another. When compared with cars, or even electric bikes, electric scooters are light, compact, easy to store and maintain, rather affordable, etc.
Electric scooters with large wheels are very similar to electric bikes with small wheels and with only Full Electric Bike riding mode - often, it is only the label that tells us if it is an electric scooter or an electric bike.
Note: Laws and regulations regarding electric scooters may differ from state to state (or from country to country), but they are not the topic of this article.
When looking for a new electric scooter, there are few important things to look for, including:
- Battery: electric scooters are powered using energy stored at the onboard battery.
Smaller electric scooters intended for kids, especially entry-level models are usually powered via sealed lead-acid or even Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, while larger units are being powered almost exclusively using lithium batteries.
Lithium batteries are mostly Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) or Lithium Polymer batteries, ensuring low weight and high energy capacity.
However, in order to keep the lithium batteries as safe as possible, lithium batteries come with built-in Battery Management Systems (BMS) that protect the battery from unwanted events like high/low voltage, high/low temperature, high current, and similar.
Stored energy in the battery varies from 40-50 Wh for entry-level models to 500-600 or even more Wh for adult commuting/professional electric scooters.
- Range of the electric scooters depends on the battery capacity, terrain type, user weight, riding style, availability of regenerative braking system, and similar.
Range varies from 8-10 miles (14-16 km) to 40+ miles (64+ km) for most models.
However, when declaring electric scooter range, some brands also provide information about the weight of the user and average, usually constant, speed.
Maximum range is practically always measured on flat terrain with no slopes.
- Weight of the electric scooter depends on its size, intended use, battery type, frame material, and similar.
On average, electric scooters weigh from 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg) to 45-50+ pounds (20-23+ kg) - such a wide weight range just shows how different electric scooters may be.
- Load Capacity again depends on the intended use and frame material and ranges usually from 150 pounds to 300+ pounds (~68 - 136+ kg).
The performances of the electric scooters depend on the user weight, so don't expect, for example, the same hill-climbing speed for the 100 and 250 pounds users.
Note that the load capacity includes the user and any other load that may be carried by the user, for example, a backpack full of books.
- Motor Power ranges from 100-150 watts to 500+ watts. In many cases, this is a continuous motor power, with the surge motor power usually being twice the continuous power.
Surge power, if not prevented electronically, increases the maneuverability, hill-climbing, and similar, but for a very short time, sometimes for just a few seconds.
Electric motors can be mounted in front of the rear wheel with the power transferred via a chain, or the electric motor is integrated with the rear wheel (rear hub electric motor).
Although most electric scooters feature single gear, some models feature a simple 2-gear system, with the first gear being used for hills and the second gear being used for everyday rides.
Since the safety of the electric scooter rider depends on her/his experience, some models offer different drive modes, for example, Eco mode, Standard mode, and Sport mode.
But, this is model-specific and not all models support it.
- Maximum Speed ranges from 8-10 mph (14-16 km/h) to 20+ mph (32 km/h).
Maximum speed is measured on the flat terrain and is usually given for the specific user weight.
Heavier users usually can develop "almost" maximum speed, but they just have a somewhat longer acceleration time.
- Controls and Display allow the user to control the electric scooter and they also provide information about the unit's status, including the speed, battery remaining charge, and similar.
Controls and Display are usually on or between the handles.
Some electric scooters are WiFi/Bluetooth enable units and can be monitored using a smartphone App, which generally can provide more information than the display on the scooter itself.
- Frame Material is usually steel or aluminum. Aluminum is stronger by weight, but also somewhat more expensive than high-quality steel - a good steel frame doesn't have to be heavy and the high-quality steel is certainly not cheap.
Personally, both materials are good - the user should focus on the scooter's total weight and size, including folded size, especially if there is a lack of storage space.
- Folding Frame allows the user to store and carry the electric scooter more easily.
Almost all electric scooters can be folded, one way or another, decreasing the size and footprint.
- Wheels Size: electric scooters come with relatively small wheels, which usually range between 5 and 10 inches (~12.7 - 25.4 cm).
Electric scooters with larger wheels, for example, 10" wheels are very similar to electric bikes with only Full Electric Bike ride modes - some electric scooters even feature a detachable seat, making them almost indistinguishable from smaller electric bikes.
Users of electric scooters with smaller wheels should be extra careful when riding over uneven and bumpy terrain.
- Brakes on electric scooters come in various forms and they usually include regenerative braking via some sort of Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), disc brakes, or even caliper brakes.
When the user wants to stop slowly, KERS converts kinetic energy into electric energy which is then stored in the battery for future use.
And when the user wants to stop quickly, mechanical brakes are used to stop the electric scooter in a controlled manner - or as controlled as possible.
In order to increase the safety and prevent the wheels from blocking during braking, some models even feature a brake Anti-Block System (ABS).
- Tires ensure firm and safe contact with the surface. Tires may be made from urethane, solid rubber, or tires may be air-filled rubber tires.
Urethane, solid rubber, and similar solid tires are puncture-free tires, but they also don't absorb the bumps and vibrations during rides as well as air-filled tires.
- Suspension System is not very common on electric scooters.
The suspension system can be in the form of a front spring damper, front fork shock absorbers, and rear single or dual shock absorbers.
The suspension system in combination with air-filled tires can make the ride much smoother and is more common in adult electric scooters intended for everyday commuting.
- Safety Systems increase the safety of the user and the safety of the electric scooter and may include front and rear lights, rear brake light, anti-theft lock, display lock, and similar.
Also, most electric scooters are "kick start" scooters - the user has to manually achieve a certain speed (usually around 3 mph/5 km/h) before the motor can start.
Note: most electric scooters are very simple and intuitive to use, but when they arrive, be sure to thoroughly read their manual in order to get accustomed to your new electric scooter! And whatever You do - safety first!
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Long Story Short: When looking for your "ideal" electric scooter, be sure to choose according to your own needs and preferences.
And if You a new to electric scooters, start slowly with the full safety equipment including helmet, knee/elbow pads, wrist guards, gloves ... People often underestimate protective gear, until it is too late. Again, if You are new to electric scooters, be careful and start slowly - safety first!
Here is the list of our latest Electric Scooters reviews and recommendations, ordered according to the added date:
Segway Ninebot F40 Foldable Electric Scooter features a very balanced design, offering good power, long range, high capacity battery, and lightweight design and all at a reasonable price.
Segway Ninebot F40 electric scooter is intended for everyday commuting and leisure rides over flat terrain, but it will also go well over slopes and not too much bumpy terrain.
Published: June 23, 2023.
Gyroor X8 Foldable Electric Scooter is designed for teenagers and adults that need a relatively strong and agile electric scooter that can also be used for both everyday commuting and having fun.
Gyroor X8 Foldable Electric Scooter offers a strong rear hub motor, large battery, relatively fast battery charger, shock absorbers, App control, safety lock, safety lights, etc. Considering its price, Gyroor X8 Foldable Electric Scooter has plenty to offer.
Published: November 4, 2022.
Razor EcoSmart Metro Chain Driven Electric Scooter is a rather versatile e-bike/e-scooter, intended for persons 16+, featuring relatively large air-filled wheels, a strong motor, sturdy and strong construction, and a few more interesting features like seat, luggage rack, basket, and similar.
Razor EcoSmart Metro Chain Driven Electric Scooter features a very balanced design which surprisingly also includes lead-acid batteries and not lithium ones. But, the unit has a powerful-enough motor, good range, and hill-climbing ability, which would be better, of course, if lithium batteries of the same weight were used - that would also increase the price of this electric scooter ...
Published: May 20, 2022.
Segway Ninebot MAX G30P is a very popular electric kick start electric scooter featuring a well-balanced design, offering great range, good speed, three riding modes, foldable construction, good maneuverability, etc.
Segway Ninebot MAX G30P electric scooter is suitable for everyday commuting, but also for leisure rides over flat terrain - Segway Ninebot MAX G30P climbs hills rather well, but this also depends on the user's weight.
Published: November 18, 2021.
Gotrax XR Ultra Electric Scooter is a relatively lightweight electric scooter designed for everyday commuting over flat terrain and depending on the user's weight and riding habits even for rides up and down the hills and slopes.
Gotrax XR Ultra Electric Scooter features foldable construction from durable aluminum alloy, allowing the user to carry the unit easily and to store it not requiring much space.
Published: October 18, 2021.
Hiboy S2 Pro Electric Scooter is a strong and durable electric scooter designed for everyday commuting and for rides on both flat and somewhat uneven terrain.
Hiboy S2 Pro Electric Scooter comes with a strong electric motor, high capacity lithium battery, regenerative and dual-disc brake system, relatively large wheels, three types of lights, etc., making the Hiboy S2 Pro Electric Scooter one of the most popular electric scooters for adults.
Published: September 29, 2021.
Razor E100 Electric Scooter is a simple and surprisingly tough and durable electric scooter for kids, age 8+. It features an all-steel frame and fork, designed for everyday use and somewhat abuse, just don't do it too often.
Razor E100 Electric Scooter is powered by a pair of 12V lead-acid batteries and features a 24V electric motor with chain drive, helping with a smooth ride and keeping the price in check.
Published: September 29, 2021.
Gotrax GXL V2 Commuting Electric Scooter is a foldable and affordable, very popular electric scooter, suitable for everyday commuting and quick leisure rides.
Gotrax GXL V2 Commuting Electric Scooter features several improvements over the previous model, including an improved console, improved battery, better folding mechanism, etc. making it one of the most popular models on the market.
Published: September 29, 2021.


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The Superlift 6" Bracket style lift kit for the Avalanche retains factory ride quality, steering geometry and CV axle angles. Front differential housing trimming is not required. Superlift designed this lift kit using laser-cut bracketry and full-width crossmembers. A replacement centerlink keeps the tie rods in phase with the lower control arms to address steering linkage geometry. To prevent excessive stress loads to the factory pitman arm and idler arms, the stabilizing link will prevent fore and aft centerlink movement.
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Our family has been through more than our share of car seats over the years. As I shop for car seats for my children, Britax’s reputation for safety and reliability always puts their car seats at the top of the list. If you want a convertible seat that will grow with your child from harness to booster, the Britax Pioneer is a safe and affordable option. However, some parents may prefer to upgrade to the Britax Frontier or Britax Pinnacle for additional ease-of-use and safety features.
The Britax Pioneer is a forward-facing car seat that grows with your child by easily converting from harness to booster mode. When your child is ready for a forward-facing seat, the Britax Pioneer offers design and safety features that will ensure both your child’s comfort and your peace of mind. The Pioneer’s price puts it in the upper middle price range of convertible booster seats but is still the lowest-priced option of Britax’s three convertible seats. If you want the brand reliability of a Britax without the premium price tag, the Britax Pioneer is a good option.
- Child Weight – Forward Facing Harness 2 years and 25, up to 70 lbs
- Child Weight – Booster 40 – 110 lbs
- Child Standing Height – Forward Facing Harness 30 – 58″
- Child Standing Height – Booster 45 – 62″
- Child Seated Shoulder Height – Forward Facing Harness 12.5 – 20.5″
- Child Seated Shoulder Height – Booster 15 – 23″
- Product Weight 21 lbs
- Product Dimensions – Harness Minimum 19″ W x 28″ H x 21″ D
- Product Dimensions – Harness Maximum 19″ W x 35″ H x 21″ D
- Product Dimensions – Booster Minimum 19″ W x 28″ H x 21″ D
- Product Dimensions – Booster Maximum 19″ W x 35″ H x 21″ D
- Seating Compartment Height 21.5″
- Seat Area Depth / Width 13.5″ / 12″
- Shoulder Width 15.5″
The Britax Pioneer comes with a one-year warranty and a nine-year expiration date.
Safety is my top priority in choosing a car seat. I’m a good driver with a clean driving record, but accidents happen. When I choose a car seat, I want to be confident that I’m investing in a product that will keep my child safe. The Britax Pioneer offers several safety features that strongly appeal to me.
Side Impact Protection
The Pioneer features an energy-absorbing shell and foam-lined headrest with two layers of side-impact protection. Side-impact protection is important to me because while most collisions are front or rear impact, side-impact collisions are often the most dangerous to children. However, a good car seat or booster seat substantially reduces the severity and rate of injuries to children.
Energy diverting features
One of the things a car seat should do is absorb impact forces and redirect them away from your child. The Britax Pioneer offers two energy-diverting features:
- Impact-absorbing base that compresses to reduce the force of a collision, diverting impact forces away from your child.
- V-shaped tether that minimizes seat rotation, reduces the force of a crash, and diverts energy away from your child
These features mean the car seat is designed so that in a collision either the seat or your vehicle will absorb the force of the impact rather than your child. This reduces the risk of injury and reduces the severity of injuries such as whiplash or head trauma that might occur. I like seeing these feature in a car seat.
I want my car seat to be strong enough that it won’t fracture under the force of a collision. The Britax Pioneer has a steel frame that reinforces the seat’s connection to the vehicle, adding extra strength where you need it most.
Britax has a great reputation for safety, and the Britax Pioneer gets a âBest Betâ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute
Ease of Use
Safety is important, but I also want a car seat that is easy to use. The car seat should not be another source of hassle in your life, and problems like difficult installation, constantly twisting harness straps, and difficulty in cleaning have made me dump more than one hard-t0-use car seat for a better model. The Britax Pioneer avoids many of these common issues and offers several features parents will love.
Ease of installation is a top priority for me in choosing a car seat. I want something that’s secure, but I’ve had to do battle with more than one car seat when it came time to unhook the LATCH connection so I could move or clean the seat. The Britax Pioneer has push button LATCH connectors which click into place and are easily released with the push of a buttonâno wrestling required. However, the Britax Pioneer does not have the ClickTight seat belt installation system available on other Britax models.
Here are the installation videos:
Easy to Adjust
Car seats should easily grow along with your child. The Britax Pioneer has a 9-position quick adjust harness that allows you to easily adjust the seat without rethreading the harness. The nine available positions make it easy to find the best fit for your child’s safety and comfort, and not having to rethread the harness makes adjusting the seat just a matter of pushing a lever and adjusting the seat.
This video shows how to adjust the harness and seat height:
We take long car trips to visit family, so I want my children to be comfortable in their seats. I like the wide wings on the headrest that provide space for a napping child to rest his or her head, and the upholstery and padding look plush and thick. I also like that the cupholders can be stowed when needed but are still integrated into the seatâI despise the clip-on cupholders that easily get lost or broken. As another plus, the ten color options will make it easy for you to find a design that you and your child will both love.
If you’ve ever had a child get sick in the car, you know what a chore it can be to remove the seat cover and thoroughly clean the seat. The Britax Pioneer’s easy-remove cover allows you to remove the seat cover for washing without requiring you to rethread the harness. That’s a big plus in my book, but it’s tempered somewhat by the fact that the cover is not machine washable. The cover has to be hand washed and line dried, and I’m concerned how much dry time the padding will require since it can’t be machine dried.
This video shows how to remove the seat cover.
The NHTSA gives the Britax Pioneer a five-star ease-of-use rating. The only concerns they note are that sizing information is not next to a full body picture of the child in the child restraint system and that there are no pictures on the labels showing how to convert the seat to the different modes of use. These are minor concerns I don’t see adversely affecting most parents’ use of the seat.
How it Compares
Britax has a full line of high-quality car seats. I mentioned early on that the other Britax models have some additional features. See the details of how the Pioneer compares to the Frontier here. And here’s a comparison of the Britax Frontier vs the Pinnacle. The Graco Nautilus 65 is yet another very popular car seat and we compare it to the Britax Pioneer here.
While I like many features of the Britax Pioneer, I do have a few concerns.
Many parents do not know that the LATCH system comes with a weight limit. The Britax Pioneer user manual specifies not to use the lower anchors with a child weighing more than 45 pounds. Some parents report difficulty using the vehicle seatbelt to correctly install the seat in harness mode.
If you anticipate using the seat in harness mode for a child weighing more than 45 pounds, you may prefer the ClickTight Installation system available on the Britax Frontier and Pinnacle. Both these seats also offer additional features such as an energy absorbing harness and EZ-buckle system. The Pinnacle also boasts 3 layers of side-impact protection, an additional layer compared to the two layers of protection featured on the Pioneer.
The Britax Pioneer is also a large and bulky seat. The seat weighs 21 pounds, so it’s not something you’re going to want to lug through the airport. This may not be a concern if you plan to install the seat in your car and leave it there, but if you anticipate frequently moving the seat between cars, you may want to look at a lighter model.
It’s hard to know how any car seat will fit in a particular car without trying it, but the seat has a fairly large profile. If you drive a smaller car with a tight back seat, you may want to look at a slimmer model of car seat.
To find the list of the best booster seats with harnesses, we compiled a list of great choices.
Consumer Rating Summary
Consumer reviews show that the Britax Pioneer is a widely-used and generally well-liked booster seat.
Babies âR Us–4 out of 5 stars, 97 reviews
Target–4.1 out of 5 stars, 150 reviews
Walmart–4 out of 5 stars, 100 reviews
The Britax Pioneer upholds the brand’s reputation as an industry leader in car seat safety and reliability. I like the side-impact protection and features that divert energy for a collision away from your child. The easy to remove seat cover is a plus, although I prefer a machine-washable cover. The nine harness positions and easy to adjust seat height also put points in the âeasy to useâ column. While some parents may prefer the safety and premium options available on Britax’s higher-priced options, the Britax Pioneer is a good option for parents who prioritize both safety and affordability.


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There is a 12-inch digital instrument cluster with five reconfigurable tiles and analog or digital gauges to choose from.
A 12-inch Uconnect 5 infotainment system is standard on every 2023 Ram 1500.
Moreover, all RAM models include a rear-seat reminder and LED hitch lamp.
Multifunction tailgate with deployable step is included with Ram 1500.
The Ram 1500 offers an extendable bed, cargo divider, and adjustable tie-down hooks.
Seats are upholstered in leather, and the headliner is made of suede.
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Ram RED Edition comes with a UV-C glove box light that kills bacteria in three minutes.
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This week, we're taking a look at Hothead Headliners. If you have a Jeep Wrangler with a hard top, you may have looked into such products from MOPAR or other vendors. Hothead Headliners first appeared on the market in 2009. Sold by Mark Ambrose Enterprises, Inc., these headliners were constructed in Mark's upholstery shop. Mark's shop has since switched to products aimed specifically at the Jeep Wrangler, with other items like a soft-top headliner and floor-pan insulation becoming popular over recent years. However, the flagship product, the hard-top headliners, remain the most sought-after. The newest model headliner is constructed from a base of 1/8" water-proof automotive panel boards, plus 1/4" thick, high density, cross-linked polyethylene insulating foam. On top of this, 3/16" thick automotive headliner fabric, with foam backing, gives the color you see on the inside of your Jeep Wrangler, as seen below.The Hothead Healiners can be ordered in a variety of colors, some to match the OEM coloring of your seats or interior trim panels. The aformentioned foam-backed automotive headliner material can be colored in Black, Graphite, Medium Dark Grey, Ox Grey, or Medium Dark Oak. The Medium Dark Oak color matches the two-toned interior found on certain Jeep Wrangler JK and JK Unlimited models (above), such as the Rubicon and the Sahara, while the Graphite option matches some of the cloth seats found on lower model Jeep JK's (below).Great for both keeping your Jeep warm in the winter and cool in the summer, these headliners install in a snap, with study 3M VHB tape! This product provides an OEM look and feel, great for a new or used Jeep Wrangler JK. While it is not recommended to remove and replaced these panels often, due to the sturdy nature of the 3M tape, the Hothead Headliners can be removed if needed, keeping the individual mats intact. This is great if you either sell the hardtop and wish to keep the liners, or worst case, total your Jeep, and want to transfer the headliners to the new hardtop. Regardless, it's nice to have the option, which would certainly be welcome in either of the above scenarios. Here it is worth noting that some competitor's products are designed for a one time installation, and may tear or come apart upon removal, potentially costing you money in the long run.Not only can this product be removed if needed, but these headliner panels also install without having to take the OEM hardtop off of the vehicle. Many similar products require the removal of the factory hardtop, but with the Hothead liners, installation is a snap, especially since you don't have to recruit a few friends to remove and reinstall the hardtop! To close, these panels provide not only insulation from the cold, they also reduce road and wind noise while improving the sound of your stereo. As far as sound deadening qualities, road/wind noise decreased by about 3 to 6 decibels. This is great for both music and having phone conversations while inside the vehicle, for example. So if you've entered the market looking for a great headliner to protect you from the heat and cold, dampen the noise in the interior of your Jeep, or just to give your factory hard top a more high-end feel, the Hothead Headliner is for you! Order today, from RubiTrux.com!
At the conclusion of Part 1, we left the above HEMI LJ in two pieces on the garage floor. Now, with the tub lifted off the frame, we can begin installing the Brute kit itself. As noted before, this Jeep Wrangler LJ Rubicon was recently purchased by a customer. As the customer wanted a V8 Brute, the LJ seemed the logical choice, as it already featured a HEMI conversion. The LJ Rubicons were offered from 2004-2006 with certain offroad upgrades such as factory lockers, Dana-44 axles, and a Rock-Trac NV241 transfer case, among others. The V8 conversion on this Jeep is a 5.7L HEMI coupled to a 545RFE 4-speed automatic transmission sourced from a Dodge pickup.As previously mentioned, we decided to go ahead and remove the remainder of the tub from the frame after cutting the Jeep in half. This gives plenty of room to weld, as well as add in some frame reinforcement. As some of you may already know, many Brute vehicles are plagued by the “Brute bounce”; this is due to the nature of a pickup platform on a Jeep frame. Some Brutes have this issue more than others. To counter this, the frame was reinforced directly underneath the driver seat, with the reinforcing plate extending back towards the rear wheels. But first, let's get to the initial frame modifications. As this is an LJ, the AEV frame extensions were first cut down, and along with the frame sleeves, were then added to the frame. The AEV jigs were used to hold all of this in place while the welds were dropped in by Chris Minnich (below). On the right of the welded frame rail, you can see where the body mounts were initially removed; these will be added back in a later step.Above, the rear frame extension is test fitted; this is where the second winch will be housed in the dual-winch setup. Below, the tub is placed back onto the frame for fitment of the doors, top, cab closeout, and bed. After the tub is secured, the AEV cab closeout is added, clamped down, and the doors are test fitted before the closeout is welded in place. As you can see, the cab closeout completely wraps around the remnants of the OEM tub, both along the floor at the rear of the cab, and just behind what's left of the factory roll-bar.
Fitment of the top, doors, and tub is very important during this step. Below, the forward bed mount and rear frame extension are temporarily added via a few tack welds to check fitment of the bed. Once everything is in place and checked, the bed is removed. After the bed is taken back off of the Jeep, the forward bed mount is welded in; alignment of this piece is essential to the fit of the Brute bed.If you look closely in the picture of the forward bed mount (above), you can spy a fishplate on the driver-side frame rail. These are frame reinforcements supplied by AEV, and are applied to the insides of the frame. The prior welds and any rough surfaces on the frame are ground down to ensure that these plates sit flush. After more measuring and double-checking, the rear frame extension is also welded into place, this time with a pair of outbound fishplates, shown below.Now that the cab closeout, frame extension and the bed supports are all in place, it's time for the frame reinforcements. The cab is lifted off of the frame a second time, to give Jesse Robertson more room to work with the frame reinforcement (below). These plates are welded to the frame directly under the front floorboards and leading back to the forward bed mount. This will help to counter the inherent problem of the “Brute bounce”. After both sides of the frame are reinforced, the entire assembly is painted before the tub and truck bed are bolted to the frame.
Once everything is back on the ground, a set of AEV highline fenders are added to complete the AEV Brute build. These highline fenders were removed from an '06 Brute that passed through the shop, as the buyer wanted standard fenders with extended flares on his build, and holding onto these proved a worthwhile investment. As many of you may know, AEV no longer produces the highline kit, and these fenders are getting hard to come by (below).After the highline fenders are added, the tailgate is bolted up to the bed and the Brute is pulled out of the garage bay. As we've yet to receive the proper rear driveshaft, we pulled the truck out in front-wheel drive to load it onto the trailer. Below, check out pictures of the Brute before it left for the body shop; it's certainly come a long way from the soft-top LJ that it once was! After the Brute returns we'll be taking a look at some of the future upgrades planned, such as a long-arm lift kit and 37” tires, so stay tuned and let us know what you think!
This week, we're taking a look at a new line of Superchargers by Sprintex! Based out of Perth, Austrailia, Sprintex has been building superchargers for over 30 years, and entered the US market about two years ago. The Sprintex Supercharger uses a unique twin screw mechanism, resulting in a product that is more energy efficient and produces less heat and noise than other competitors. With the Sprintex superchargers, your stock Jeep engine will receive improved torque from idle and a solid increase in performance and power, something every Jeep owner can appreciate.The first step in most Jeep builds are a lift kit and larger tires; however, many owners fail to realize that a lifted Jeep will lose a significant amount of performance, especially off the line. The traditional approach to this problem is to regear the axles or drop in a larger engine (which usually involves some amount of drivetrain modification as well). But what happens when you're happy with the stock engine and drivetrain, or a regear doesn't cut it? Sprintex superchargers may be the solution for you! Offered for the 4.0L Inline-6, the 3.8L V6, and the 3.6L V6 Pentastar, a Sprintex supercharger will give your Jeep the extra power and torque you need! The twin screw setup mentioned before reduces stress on the engine through a lower discharge temperature and pressure across the RPM range, and features NO LAG! For automatic transmissions, PCM/TCM modification may be required, just be sure to list your engine/transmission combination when contacting us about a supercharger from Sprintex, and we'll take care of the rest!Now for the specs. With the new Pentastar 3.6L (2012+ Jeep Wrangler, pictured above), the Sprintex supercharger results in 54% more horsepower and 28% more torque. The stock 195 WHP increases to 302 WHP, and the torque specs go from 239 ft/lb to 307 ft/lb! With the old 3.8L (pictured below) found on the 2007-2011 Jeep Wrangler JK and JK Unlimited, the horsepower is increased by 60%, from 171 WHP to 218 WHP, and the torque goes from 197 ft/lb to 253 ft/lb! The 3.8L also features dedicated tuning and complete support by Diablosport. These superchargers are fully bolt-on, and also increase the torque off idle and at lower RPM's as well! For the classic 4.0L Inline-6, gains are 42% more horsepower and 34% more torque over stock! The WHP goes from 152 to 216, and the torque specs go from 193 ft/lb to 259 ft/lb. Tuners are included for 2005-2006 models, and are supported by Diablo InTune i1000. Up the power on your TJ or LJ, and get the most out of your bulletproof 4.0L!Along with all of these new products, we recently had the opportunity to test drive the 3.6L Sprintex Jeep Wrangler JK! Pictured at the top of this article, this 2-door features a stock suspension and tire combination with a 6-speed manual transmission, and performed right off idle, just as Sprintex claims. The extra boost of speed was great for climbing the hilly terrain in Boone, and would work well with larger tires and a lift kit. Overall, the kit provided a clean, OEM appearance in the engine bay of the Wrangler JK, and we can't wait to see this Jeep enter the next stage of it's build, which includes a lift kit, bumpers, and large tires!To conclude, we were impressed with the Sprintex supercharger, and it would make a great addition to any Jeep build; we're excited to carry this line of Jeep products from Sprintex, and we hope you check them out if you're thinking of a supercharger for your Jeep Wrangler JK or 4.0L TJ/LJ Wrangler!
You may recognize this Jeep from an earlier blog post. This clean 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ Rubicon features a 5.7L HEMI mated to a 545RFE 4-speed automatic transmission. This Jeep retains a mostly stock appearance with a 2.5" Old Man Emu lift kit, OEM Moab wheels, and LT285/75R16 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires. We'd had this LJ around the shop for a couple months when a customer dropped by asking about a V8 Brute. This customer ended up purchasing the LJ and asking us to do the AEV Brute conversion in shop. Quite a few tears were shed when the first cuts were made, especially since this was such a pristine LJ, but the build has since come along nicely. This Brute is currently at paint, and we can't wait for it to get back in the shop for the long-arm kit and 37" tires, among other things! First off, the AEV Brute conversion itself.While well known for aftermarket products for the current-generation Jeep Wrangler JK, AEV traces it's roots back to the 1990s, with some of the first AEV conversions being stretched YJ's and TJ's. In the early 2000's, AEV produced the Brute kit, which converts a standard TJ or LJ into a pickup truck, complete with a removable hard-top and a steel bed with fold-down tailgate. The Brute is commonly seen coupled with AEV's highline fender kit, which matches the fender flares and body lines of the AEV truck bed with those on the front fenders.First, we started by removing the soft-top, and pulled the doomed LJ into one of our garage bays. Chris Minnich, the lead technician, is shown below removing the stock fenders and liners. Meanwhile Jesse Robertson, the Service Manager, strips out the roll bar padding, rear seat, and carpet. The AEV Kit was placed in the neighboring bay, and the parts were set out on the floor. These included the jigs and frame extentions for the LJ frame, the rear of the new tub/cab, the hard top itself, and the pickup bed. The OEM tailgate, spare tire mount, taillights, front seats, and license plate setup were also taken off.Now we're entering into the realm of no return as the rearmost portion of the OEM roll-bars are cut and unbolted from the tub by Jesse. All electrical connections leading from the front of the Jeep to the rear (this model came equipped from the factory with a hard-top) are also disconnected and removed, as well as the rear bumper, fuel door and bezel for the gas tank filler/neck. The extra roll-bar padding is removed and then wrapped around the remaining roll-bar segment. Before modification of the tub begins, a cover is placed over the dashboard to help protect against the cutting and welding taking place during the next steps.After the J-rails are removed and the rear-most section of the tub is unbolted from the frame, the body is carefully marked before Jesse breaks out the sawzall. The spot welds and seam sealer in the bed of the LJ are drilled out and removed, respectively. During this step, it may be helpful to heat the sealer with a small torch before using a chisel to pry it away from the tub. Afterwards, the interior cuts are made by Chris with an air-powered reciprocating saw. Once all of the seam sealer has been removed and the spot welds across the bottom of the tub have been drilled out, this piece is ready for removal.The rear tub section is then picked up off of the frame and discarded. While converting a TJ will yield less of a rear tub section, an LJ tub provides the perfect dimensions for an off-road trailer. We're kicking around a few ideas involving some 35's and a spare axle we've got at the shop, so stay tuned! The next step in the Brute build involves trimming out the remaining sheet-metal in preparation for fitment of the AEV cab closeout. This closeout wraps around the remaining body of the Jeep, so careful cutting of the door sill and rearmost sheet-metal is required to ensure correct fitment of the AEV part.
If you look closely in the above image, you can see the lip right behind the e-brake where the AEV cab closeout will meet the OEM sheet metal. Correct alignment of the closeout is essential in sealing the new truck cab with the doors and the AEV hard top. Below, Chris drills out the remaining spot welds and takes an air saw to the door sill while Jesse does the same for the passenger-side. After these pieces are removed and any remaining body sealer is chiseled away, the frame is one step closer to being cut in half.
Next up, the gas tank and drive-shaft are removed and placed aside, while the brake, fuel, and lines for the lockers are either removed or pried from the frame and secured out of the way. Since the exhaust is extended as part of the conversion, we used this opportunity to cut off the pipes at the skid plate as well. The rearmost body mounts, located exactly where the frame was to be cut, are also removed by Chris, and the factory welds are ground down.
At this point, the AEV jigs can be used to mark the frame; however, we went a different route with our measurements before breaking out the chainsaw. The frame is then marked, cut in half, and rolled back.
Just kidding, we didn't actually use the chainsaw, the cuts were made with an electric reciprocating saw, which made short work of the frame. Chris is shown below marking a guide line into the frame with a cut-off wheel, to follow a few seconds later with the saw perched atop the rear 33" tire.The initial plan was to leave the front section of the tub attached to the forward part of the frame during the conversion, but we elected to remove it after making these cuts, so as to have more room to work when welding the frame back together. It helps to have access to a lift for these conversions. After cutting, the frame was put on jack-stands, the lift-arms readjusted and placed under the tub, the steering shaft and electrical hookups were disconnected, and the tub was unbolted from the frame. The lift was then used to hoist the tub out of the way, for the framework to begin!There you have it, a mint-condition LJ chopped up in pieces over the course of two afternoons; next up, the frame extensions are added, along with supports for the bed and more!
For the last update, you may have noticed our new Hydro Blue JKU Sport. We're excited to say that this vehicle sold in record time, and we're sure the owner will be nothing short of amazed with the build quality and capabilities of this Jeep. The second Jeep, briefly mentioned in last week's post, is a 2016 Firecracker Red Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport. We chose a different look for this build; while the Hydro Blue JKU features a standard AEV package, this Jeep was loaded down with a full Maximus-3 and Hard-Rock build package. The Hard-Rock is the highest trim option available on a Jeep Wrangler JK or JK Unlimited, even above that of the Rubicon. The Rubicon Hard-Rock features unique rock sliders, modular front and rear bumpers, and special wheels, among other accessories. While this certainly makes the Hard-Rock eye-catching, a standard Hard-Rock is about $5,000 higher than a standard Rubicon, making the price eye-catching as well.Fortunately, MOPAR offers the bumpers found on the Hard-Rock, and a company called Maximus-3 manufactures a full line of accessories, such as stinger hoops and tire carriers, for these factory bumper systems. Unlike older models, the current generation OEM Jeep bumpers have been unable to accept a winch without modification since the 2007 redesign. Maximus-3 and the Hard-Rock JK platform address these problems, providing winch-ready bumpers, as well as several winch-related products, such as fairleads, winch mounting plates, and winch-hook anchors.The Hard-Rock bumpers and sliders are far superior to the OEM equipment found on the Sport, Sahara, and Rubicon packages, and are no doubt on many a new owner's mind when going Jeep shopping for the first time. However, the premium price associated with these accessories may cause many to discount ever owning such a Jeep. We decided to kit this JKU Sport out with some Maximus-3 upgrades, and since we've recently had some Hard-Rock JK's come through the shop for work, we had a set of these unique rock rails and wheels around the shop as well. As you can see, when coupled with an AEV lift kit and a set of 35" mud-tires, this build package transforms a JK Sport from a standard mall-crawler to an off-road machine.For starters, this Wrangler Sport is equipped with an AEV 3.5" DualSport SC Suspension and 35x12.50x17 BFG KM2 Mud-Terrain Tires on OEM Hard-Rock Wheels. We did use wheel spacers to offset the 35's, since the stock 17x9 Hard-Rock wheels lacked the offset to run this tire size without rubbing. The MOPAR Hard-Rock bumper and Maximus-3 setup allow this JKU Sport to accept a Warn Zeon 8s Synthetic Rope Winch. The Maximus-3 accessories featured on the front bumper include the winch-mount, black fairlead, red winch hook anchor, d-ring mounts, and fog light brackets, as well as a bumper hoop to protect the grille and winch from trail damage.The rear MOPAR hard-rock bumper was equipped with an AEV tire-carrier, to carry the larger 35" tires. The OEM tailgate will not support a tire larger than 33" for an extended period of time. Eventually, the tailgate latching mechanism and hinges will become damaged, as the excessive weight of the tire will pull the tailgate away from the body. Hence, the need for an aftermarket tire carrier. While there are many aftermarket tire carriers to choose from, the AEV option fits directly to the MOPAR hard-rock bumper, and along with the hard-rock rock rails, gives this Jeep JKU a nice OEM look, with a hint of ruggedness.
On the interior, we've added the Alpine X009-Wra headunit, giving the driver a larger screen for GPS, radio, and entertainment options. A full set of red GraBars have also been added, to help with entering and exiting the vehicle, as this JKU is several inches taller than stock. Some owners forget that in addition to the lift kit, larger tires add to the height of the vehicle as well. For example, on this Sport you have 3.5" plus the increase from 32" to 35" tires, which comes out to about 5" in total. While this may not look like much on paper, hauling yourself up into a taller vehicle day after day can become tiring, so the GraBars are a welcome addition! Other interior upgrades include a full custom leather interior by Alea Leather, and a painted interior bezel/trim piece set in firecracker red, to match the OEM paint.For lighting, this Jeep has a pair of Baja Designs XL Pro Auxiliary Lights, JW Speaker 8700 Evolution 2 LED headlights, Recon LED taillights, smoked turn signals, side markers, and JW Speaker 6145 J Series Fog Lights. A 50" LED light bar by Baja Designs is mounted to the top of the windshield by a pair of Rock Slide Engineering brackets, and an SPOD 6 Switch System controls all of the aftermarket lighting from an easy to reach position inside the cab.
Other aftermarket accessories include a two-tone AEV Heat Reduction Hood, ensuring that the 3.6L has plenty of ventilation, especially for those days at the beach during the summertime heat! The two-tone Wildboar Aggressive Hawkeye Grille gives this Sport a unique and stylish appearance, and the two-tone paint-job goes well with the AEV hood. The lower half of the Hawkeye grille also blends in with the OEM fender flares and the dark colors of the bumper, fairlead, wheels and tires, providing a great transition among the colors on the front-end.If you like our new Sport builds, let us know! We've sold both the Hydro Blue and this Firecracker Red, and have a third one on the way! As mentioned before, the Sport lacks the popular factory upgrades found on our usual Rubicon builds, but if you're looking for a daily driver or a high-end Jeep that can still hit moderate trails, one of our Sport builds may be for you!
First of all, you may be wondering what a Sport is doing on our website, especially with our mainstay being the Rubicon trim package, and we wouldn't blame you! However, the fact of the matter is this, a Rubicon isn't for every buyer, and the standard equipment found on the Rubicon may not be used often or even needed by some. For instance, the 4:1 Rock-Track transfer case or the electronic sway bar disconnect system. If you aren't planning on low-speed crawling or disconnecting your sway bar on a regular basis, perhaps a Sport or Sahara package would better suit your needs. Also, the Rubicon Dana-44's are nice, but with a regular Dana-44 and Dana-30 standard in every non-Rubicon JK, a Sport or Sahara is great for running 35's. With this in mind, let's check out the first of our Sport line, a 2016 Hydro Blue Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport!
The first reason this build stands out is the color, Hyrdo Blue. While most of our builds are usually more subdued, we went with a two tone black/blue look with this Sport. No question about it, the color combination makes this JKU stand out from the crowd. The two tone Aggressive Hawkeye Grille by Wildboar and the MOPAR powerdome hood provide a solid transition from the OEM Hydro Blue color to the black colors in the bumpers, fenders, wheels and tires. If you look closely, you can spot one of the new Rigid Industries Midnight Edition 20" LED light bars, mounted to the AEV tubeless front bumper. JW Speaker 8700 Evolution 2 LED Headlights, JW Speaker 6145 J Series Fog Lights, Recon Turn Signals and Side Markers round out the lighting on the front-end. The JW headlights and fogs go great with the blacked out look, further accenting the Hydro Blue exterior.This JKU Sport is riding on an AEV 3.5" DualSport SC Suspension System with 35x12.50x18 Toyo Open Country M/T Tires and Fuel 18x9 Hostage Wheels. This combination provides the great ride quality of AEV with the benefits of an M/T tire, coupled with a little bit of street-style from the Fuel wheels. N-fab side steps and an AEV rear bumper and tire carrier combination round out the bumper and step package. The tire carrier also features a pair of Rigid Industries midnight Edition LED Pods, great for lighting up the night while backing out of a parking lot or driveway!Around town or on the highway, the Alpine X009-Wra Head Unit provides a larger screen for GPS and radio channel surfing, as well as giving the dash a more modern appearance. The interior trim accent set has been painted Hydro Blue, to match the exterior paint. This includes HVAC bezels, the trim pieces for the Alpine unit, door trim panels, and more! A full set of front and rear GraBars, also in Hydro Blue, were added to help with entering and exiting the Jeep. Also featured inside the Jeep are a full Alea Leather Interior with Hydro Blue stitching and front seat-heaters, as well as a Rugged Ridge A Pillar Switch Panel, to control the auxiliary lighting.As this is a Sport, the 4x4 system lacks the lockers found on the Rubicon, and does feature a 3.73 gear ratio. However, with the AEV lift kit, 35" M/T tires, and the legendary Command-Trac 4x4 system from Jeep, this Sport is still quite capable offroad. With that being said, if you're planning on running 37's and taking your Jeep further off the beaten path, the heavy-duty Dana-44s and factory lockers found on the Rubicon would be well worth the cost. However, if you aren't the hardcore offroad enthusiast, one of our Sport models is a great way to go, especially if you're leaning towards a daily-driver or commuter vehicle. You still get the RubiTrux touch without the high cost associated with a Rubicon, and with great accessories such as Alea Leather, the Alpine X009-Wra Headunit, and the AEV bumpers, this Sport is more than ready to hit the open road or the trails! Let us know what you think, and be sure to give us a call if one of our new Sport models is for you!
This week, we're taking a look at a new direction in LED lighting, the Midnight Edition LED's by Rigid Industries. These lights blend in perfectly to bumpers, dark grilles, windshields and more, through the innovative blacked-out design! In the past, LED light bars usually featured a black or colored frame with the center portion taking on a white or silver hue, due to the lens and construction of the light itself. This basically adds large silver and white strips to your bumper, windshield, and wherever else you add these lights. While LEDs certainly produce an awesome amount of light, and are far more efficient than older, conventional off-road lighting, such as the KC Daylighter, the look may not sit well with some owners. To some, especially those geared towards the "classic" 4x4 aftermarket accessories, or the owner who prefers a clean and uncluttered build, these huge strips still look out of place on a vehicle, even in 2016. Enter the Midnight Edition LED lights by Rigid Industries.These LED lights use Rigid Industries' Hybrid Spot Optic with a transparent black enamel coating, black oxide hardware, and blacked out logos on the housing. These lights blend in perfectly with dark grilles, mesh grille inserts, bumpers, the windshield, tire carriers, and more! For example, the 50" bar blends in with the windshield, and the cube "dually" LED's match aftermarket bumpers that usually feature a matte black or powdercoated black finish, such as the ARB and AEV bumpers we use on our Jeep JK builds. The Midnight Edition lights are offered in D-Series (cubes), E-Series (LED bars), and if you have a pickup truck or SUV, you may want to check out the Midnight Edition RDS-Series (curved LED bars). These lights are perfect for any truck, Jeep, 4x4, or offroad build, and are great for the owner looking to build a blacked-out 'rig, or for giving your vehicle that sleek, uncluttered look.The Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited pictured above is the first of our new Sport line, and features a few Midnight Edition lights along with an AEV build package. The LED's blend in great with the dual-tone Hawkeye Grille and the AEV tubeless front bumper. Coupled with JW Speaker headlights, fog-lights, and Recon smoked turn signals and side marker lights, the Rigid Industries E-Series 20" Midnight Edition light bar and the Midnight Edition LED Pods (mounted on the tire carrier), provide a sleek, stealthy look.These LED lights are very efficient, with the cubes pulling 1.1 amps each, 15.8 Watts, and with a peak beam intensity of 51245 cd. A 50" E-Series pulls just under 20 amps, 275 Watts, with 23,000 raw lumens of power. These lights are very durable, are made from high-quality materials, covered under the Rigid Industries Limited Lifetime Warranty, and are made right here in the USA! Rest assured that these lights are a tough, reliable, and worthy upgrade for your 4x4 offroad vehicle or daily-driver.So if you'd like to simplify your build, go for that "blacked-out" look, or you just want your LEDs to blend into your vehicle, check out the Midnight Edition LEDs by Rigid Industries. If you're interested in our new Sport line that was mentioned above, stay tuned! We've recently completed this Hydro Blue JKU, as well as a Red Maximus-3/10A Sport build; our new Sport line features the RubiTrux touch without the Rubicon price-tag!
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited LJ is essentially a modern take on the CJ-8 Scrambler, sharing the same 103" wheelbase that made the CJ-8 so popular in the 1980s. As the 1990's and 2000's saw the disappearance of the classic "sports bar" of the CJ period, the half-cab option for the Scrambler was not carried over to the Jeep LJ. However, certain aftermarket companies, such as AEV and GR8TOPS, produce half cab tops for Jeep vehicles, although this necessitates modification of the factory roll bar system. This Jeep in particular has a GR8TOPS half-cab instead of the usual AEV version found on our RubiTrux Conversions. GR8TOPS also produces half-cab replacements for the CJ-8 Scrambler, in addition to Safari Tops for the Jeep Wrangler YJ/TJ/LJ, which resemble the old Meyers and World Cab hardtops found on certain Jeep CJ models in the 1970s and 1980s.If the hardtop throwback to the CJ-8 isn't enough, this LJ Rubicon also has a custom Jeep CJ tailgate conversion. When the CJ was replaced by the Wrangler in 1987, someone thought it would be a good idea to change the fold down tailgate (as found on a pickup truck) to a swing out tailgate (common on small SUVs, such as the Toyota RAV-4). While to most this is an insignificant change, and it did allow AMC/Chrysler to place the spare tire on the tailgate, instead of a tire carrier (cutting down on production cost), there's just something about a fold-down tailgate. Perfect for creating a small work-space or holding tools, drinks, food or other items, a fold-down tailgate is an awesome addition to any Jeep, and will certainly give it a unique look. In the case of this LJ, there is room for the spare tire in the bed if needed, and the absence of a tire carrier displays the stamped lettering quite nicely.
Instead of the usual 4.0L Inline-6 this Jeep sports an AEV-installed 5.7L V8 HEMI! As this is a Rubicon LJ, front and rear Dana 44s are standard, along with the 4.10 gear ratio and factory lockers. The 4.10s turn the 35" Toyo Open Country M/T tires nicely, while the Poison Spyder beadlocks ensure that even when aired down, these tires will not become unseated! In order to fit the 35's, a Rubicon Express 4.5" long arm was added, although the LJ may appear shorter due to the heavy bumper and winch combination. An ARB bumper protects the front of the Jeep, as well as the Warn winch housed within. The rear bumper is a JCR Offroad Vanguard bumper with flush-mounted LED light cubes. Both bumpers and the truck bed have been coated in Line-X to ensure that they remain scratch, rust and fade-free!
The interior of this Jeep Wrangler LJ Conversion features an aftermarket Alpine head unit and American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) Seat Covers. The vehicle retains the factory carpet, as well as most of the OEM interior. However, note the small bezel above the radio and HVAC controls, designed to hold the Jeep Trail Guide navigation system. This small nav system is great for long road trips or excursions into unfamiliar territory, and even detaches from the bezel for use as a hand-held GPS unit!
To wrap this up, this very unique LJ has a potential overhaul planned soon, with new wheels, bumpers and more; so stay tuned for the updated build, we can't wait to add the RubiTrux touch to this one of a kind 'rig!
This week we're covering a great product for those looking to build an LCOG Jeep Wrangler JK or JK Unlimited. The Crusher Flares by Poison Spyder give your Jeep better tire coverage and an improved approach angle over the plastic OEM flares. As anyone who has been around the latest generation Wrangler knows, the factory sheet metal on most of the exterior is very thin. This can cause issues when heavy accessories, such as fender flares and rocker guards, come into contact with trees or boulders on the trail. Furthermore, the plastic OEM flares are prone to fading, and can crack while off-road. Many aftermarket fender upgrades and replacements, while better in regards to fading, are still plastic. On the same token, many metal fender flare upgrades for the Jeep JK and JK Unlimited lack an internal support for the thin factory sheetmetal.Enter the Poison Spyder Crusher Flares! These fender flares are perfect for both the weekend warrior and dedicated off-road 'rig. This product is available in both steel and aluminum, for those that are concerned with a light-weight build; these flares are also unique in that each set comes with an inner-fender brace. This inner-fender brace provides secure backing for the Crusher Flare, ensuring that the flare will not damage your stock sheetmetal, even when off-road! These fender flares also include rubber liners, to help protect the OEM paint on your Jeep from contacting the flare, as well as having room for mounting 3/4" round LED marker lights, to replace the OEM side markers. These LED lights are sold separately by Poison Spyder. The Poison Spyder Crusher Flares ship as bare steel or aluminum, and while Poison Spyder does not offer powdercoating, if your Jeep is being built at our shop, we can have these powdercoated and/or paint-matched on our end, just be sure to ask! These flares look great painted to match the vehicle, in gloss black or matte black, just check out the images below!
The Poison Spyder Crusher Flares have been used in many of our RubiTrux builds, and when coupled with an AEV 3.5" lift kit, can easily fit a 37" tire for a solid LCOG (Low Center of Gravity) Jeep Wrangler JK or JK Unlimited! If you'd like a shorter front fender flare, Poison Spyder offers the Crusher Flare in a narrow version, as seen below, but for optimal tire coverage, we recommend the standard length version.The steel Crusher Flares are constructed with a 3/16" mounting plate, a 1/8" top plate (the topside of the flare – made from aluminum), and the "rub rail", or outer tube, which is made from 1.5" x .120" DOM tubing. The aluminum flares consist of a 3/16" aluminum mounting plate and a 1/8" top plate in aluminum. The outer tube on the lightweight version is made from 1.5" x .188" annealed aluminum structural tubing, thicker than the steel DOM tubing mentioned above. A steel Crusher Flare weighs in at 31.6 lbs while the aluminum version comes in at 11.8lbs. The aluminum option is great for those looking to save weight, but there is a tradeoff; the aluminum cannot take the same amount of punishment that a steel flare will off-road. Keep this in mind when building your Jeep Wrangler JK!To conclude, if you're looking to make your Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited off-road ready, check out the Poison Spyder Crusher Flares. These flares will protect your Jeep off-road, and go great with a set of Poison Spyder Rocker Knockers or Body Armor. Offered in aluminum or steel, this product is great for the weekend-warrior or serious trail Jeep, depending on the application. Designed to follow and complement the factory body lines, these flares are a great practical solution to protecting your JK, and look great too!
This week, we're taking a look at a new line of products we recently started carrying on the website. VPR 4x4, LLC manufactures products for several 4x4s, from the Toyota Fortuner to the Jeep Wrangler JK! Established in 1998, VPR 4x4 is best known for their line of off-road bumpers. The mainstay to the Jeep Wrangler JK product line are the Ultima bumpers, of which there are quite of few different variations. As this can be confusing for the new buyer, we'll run through the differences below!The VPR-137-S takes a few cues from the traditional "stubby" design, and features higher "wings" on both ends of the bumper in order to meet the lines for OEM and most aftermarket fenders. The bumper itself features two 1" D-ring mounts, and can be ordered in both raw steel and a black powder-coated finish. The 137-S features two cutouts for either OEM or aftermarket fog lights, as well as a front bumper hoop. The hoop features tabs for mounting additional off-road lights, and all Ultima bumpers can fit Warn VR12000, VR8000-s, VR10000, 9.5xp, VR10000-s, M8000, and M8000-s winches. The VPR-137-S also provides your Jeep Wrangler JK or JK Unlimited a better approach angle through the tried-and-true "stubby" design, giving your Jeep a distinct advantage when climbing obstacles off-road.The next bumper, the VPR-126, features a modular design with several configurations. The base 126 model ships as a full-length bumper, featuring tabs for mounting aftermarket fog lights, room for mounting LED lights in the detachable "wings", a cutout "JK" logo, and an inset VPR logo. This bumper fits all Warn winches mentioned above, with room for a roller-fairlead. The VPR-126-SP6 is the same full-width version as above, plus two 1" D-ring mounts on either side of the winch cutout, and turn signal lenses on the outside of the full-width "wings" (below).The VPR-126-EW (below) is a mid-length bumper, giving you an improved approach angle over the full-length bumpers while still retaining some protection for the fenders. The winch mounting setup for this bumper is a little different, featuring a Jeep grille in place of the fairlead cutout. The bumper hoop on this model serves to protect the winch and roller fairlead as they are mounted higher, in a rather exposed position. However, this provides greater access to the winch, as well as an additional surface for mounting auxiliary lights. The final 126 model, the VPR-126-S-S (second image down, the Gecko Green JKU), is identical to the 126-EW, minus the hoop and winch mounting setup, with the winch being moved back to the base 126 location.
Next up is the VPR-135-SP6, offering a durable one-piece construction that keeps with the body lines of the Jeep Wrangler JK and JK Unlimited. This bumper also has cutouts for OEM or aftermarket fog lights, as well as outboard cutouts for turn signals, in addition to the aftermarket single row LED light bars, measuring about 10". The 135-SP6 also features a bumper hoop, and the winch mounting setup is inside the bumper, as found on the 126 and 137 models. 1" D-ring mounts are included.Last but not least, the VPR-134 and VPR-134-S. The 134 has the same design as the 135-SP6, minus the cutouts for the LED light bars and turn signals. The winch and factory fog light cutouts remain, as well as the 1" D-ring mounts. The 134-S is a mid-length version of the 134, extending just past the OEM grille, and retains the bumper hoop, D-ring mounts, fog light and winch cutouts. As with all mid-width bumpers, the VPR-134-S gives a great balance between an increased approach angle and protection for the front fenders and grille of your JK!
In addition to the above front bumpers, VPR offers a rear bumper that can be ordered with or without a VPR tire carrer. This swing out tire carrier is great if you're running a spare over 33" in size, as seen on the blue Line-X Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited, below. On the stock OEM tailgate/tire carrier setup, when a tire exceeds 33", the tailgate can become damaged over time. The VPR-123 rear bumper is made from A36 lightweight steel and features the same 1" D-ring mounts as the front bumpers. A sturdy latching mechanism ensures that your carrier will be rattle-free. Ships bare steel or can be powdercoated upon request. Even if you're not running a spare, or you chose to retain the OEM wheels/tire combination, the VPR-123 bumper looks great without the tire carrier, and makes an awesome addition to any build, including this JK-8!
So if you're in the market for a new Jeep Wrangler JK or JK Unlimited bumper, check out our selection of VPR4x4 products! VPR4x4 also manufactures rock sliders, a roof rack, and a unique Rally front bumper (not part of the Ultima series). Again, Ultima bumpers fit Warn VR12000, VR8000-s, VR10000, 9.5xp, VR10000-s, M8000, and M8000-s winches, and can be shipped raw steel or powdercoated black for an additional charge, depending on your budget and the nature of your build! From the daily-driver to the dedicated off-road 'rig, check out VPR4x4, today!


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Axxess AX-TOYUSB USB Adapter to Retain the OE USB in select Toyota vehiclesThe AX-TOYUSB from Axxess is for use when you want to retain the OE USB port on select Toyota vehicles. The radio must utilize the rear USB port.
Features of Axxess AX-TOYUSB USB Adapter to Retain the OE USB in select Toyota vehicles
- Retains OE USB port on select Toyota vehicles with radio that utilizes rear USB port
- Compatible with Honda Accord Sport 2017
- Compatible with Toyota 4-Runner 2014, Camry/Camry Hybrid 2012, Corolla 2012-2013, Prius (all) 2012, RAV4 2012, Sequoia (with NAV) 2012, Sienna (with NAV) 2012-2013, Tacoma (nonamplified) 2013, Tundra (nonamplified with NAV) 2012, Venza (all) 2013 & Yaris (hatchback) 2012
- Compatible with Lexus ES350 (non-NAV only) 2013, GS350 2013, GS450h 2013, LX570 2013 & RX450h 2013
Specifications of Axxess AX-TOYUSB USB Adapter to Retain the OE USB in select Toyota vehicles
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Beneath are some often requested questions and answers that you will see helpful if you are eager about buying a automobile at auction. A. Dealers can submit “profiles” to auction advertising departments, describing the types of automobiles they are taken with purchasing. A. The supplier should visit here communicate to the seller representative, ringman or other public sale official within the lane to facilitate a possible buy. A. Public sale certification is requested by the consignor and takes place before the sale. On the lookout for the very best and skilled auto detailer might be very difficult and one needs to be eager and focused in order that he or she can get the best auto detailing providers. The opposite process you should utilize to determine the standard auto detailing firm is through the use of the website of the company. One of many outstanding firms to choose is the Seattle auto detailing company. These days, these are available online as properly.
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And, unlike a car dealership, you won’t be capable of check drive the vehicle you bid earlier than you buy it. So, given the fact that buying a automobile at an auction anchor is kind of a unique expertise than shopping for one at a dealership, you might be wondering if there are any tips or methods for successful bidding; and indeed, there are.
After which, registered folks could be assisted in serving to others locate auctions of their space and acquire admission to the auctions by means of the exclusive entry rights that these on-line corporations have. Whenever you register a car for an auction it will be assigned a singular number and a particular location in the public sale yard.
Sure vehicle recals may be discovered on-line and reported information from sites like Carfax could be obtained, but even these sources don’t always have an entire you can look here historical past of the car. This public sale web site sells cars and different vehicles by 140 areas spread all through USA and Canada.
With the extensive use of the Internet immediately, many auctioneers have realized that they may attain as many people when they use the net as a medium to spread information of a New Hampshire public car public sale. A wonderful instance is DirectoryNH, which is an internet info center with headquarters located in Penacook, New Hampshire.
So all of us should settle for the truth that auto public sale actually works out to bless us with the best deal and inform our near and dear ones about this technique. On-line auto auctions are highly helpful as they are convenient, useful and a reasonable possibility. In any case, auto auctions are a huge source of revenue.
What you find yourself paying will after all depend lots on who turns up on the repossessed automotive auction to hitch within the bidding, however with so many auctions and so many vehicles, you are bound to seek out a wonderful made my day bargain. There are two ways you should buy a car from the positioning – First, you should buy it now or you can look ahead to public sale salvage automobiles.
At the auto-public sale you’ll find cars, trucks, SUV’s and mini-vans at a fraction of the worth that you will pay at the auto dealership. Furthermore, the range check out your url of merchandise people auction online is countless and intriguing – you would spend hours just shopping.
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Motorsport Paddle Shift System
OBR paddle shift gear shift system for motorsport offers the ultimate in performance, features and reliability, proven by race winning results worldwide.
The use of a paddle shift system - where allowed in motorsport race applications - offers many significant advantages. Since the engine ECU handles all shift requests and only allows gear changes when pre-programmed conditions are fulfilled. This prevents over-revving of the engine during down shifts, saving on costly engine rebuilds. Since the shift pressure is also controlled in closed loop by the engine ECU, this ensures that all actuated gear shifts are identical, there are no change in how the actual gear shift is performed, preserving the gearbox dog rings and gear wheels.
The OBR motorsport paddle shift all-in-one shift actuator has been carefully designed and engineered to become a single unit, combining valve block and shift actuator, reducing weight and simplifying installation. The paddle shift actuator unit feature diagnostic LED's on each of the two solenoid valves and clear access to valves for easy customer serviceability.
Spare parts such as replacement valves can be purchased individually or in pairs directly from OBR.
OBR motorsport paddle shift system is supplied with a powder coated air accumulator with built in 10 bar pressure sensor and air filter.
A pair of high quality CNC billet aluminium shift paddles are included along with separate air compressor unit.
OBR paddle shift hardware is directly compatible with any Euro 4, Euro 5, Euro 8 and Euro 12 engine management system ECUs from EFI Technology.
OBR paddle shift hardware can also be fitted into equivalent shift kits from other manufacturers. All parts are sold separately as well as in kit form.


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Edit RC have released these high-quality, CNC-machined, aluminum touring car shock absorbers which come pre-assembled with a 55mm length, perfect for replacing the stock plastic or friction shocks on your car. For convenient mounting, the shocks are fitted with pivot balls that swivel in plastic shock ends while a longer shock shaft end is included for cars that need longer shocks. Sold in pairs the shocks feature clip-on ride height adjusters and are supplied with a general purpose shock spring, but the shocks will also fit all standard size shock springs.
Serpent have a report online from the 3rd round of the South African 1/8th and 1/10th scale Nationals held at the very large Durban track recently. In qualifying it was Mike Wiseman all the way, taking the TQ with his Serpent 720 and 960 respectively continuing his dominant form from the first 2 rounds of the National series. In the 1/10th scale race it was a great dice between Mike Wiseman and Travis Carlyle, as they fought for the win with Wiseman eventually coming out on top. Finishing 2nd, Carlyle now leads the Championship with one round to go while another local youngster, Shaun White, rounded off the podium in 3rd. The 1/8th scale was fought out at a furious pace with four drivers contesting the lead, with Mike Wiseman, Hein Kotze, Jacques Liebenberg and Wayne Joelson never more than a few seconds apart. At the 20-minute mark, Kotze and Joelson came in to change tyres, which saw them lose time on Wiseman and Liebenberg who opted to run the full distance on one set. Liebenberg eventually dropped back a bit, giving Wiseman the win by over a lap at the end of the 45 minute final from Joelson in 2nd and Liebenberg 3rd.
KM Racing have contacted us to show use their latest new products, these new bearing sets for the Xray NT1. Available in steel and ceramic ball versions, they features rubber seals on both sides of the bearings and have lubricant and anti rusting oil pre applied. Sold in packs of 12 the bearings are size 10x16x4mm.
Xenon have announced the successor to their high performance race proven VS-1 micro-miniature speed controller, with the release of the VSS. A high specification controller, and only weighing in at 20 grams without the wires, the user can adjust drive frequency, throttle curve, punch control and brake adjustment. The controllers case has been made from aluminium for excellent heat dissipation while the entire box has been sealed to prevent dirt and other non welcome substances getting into the controller, making it perfect for off road racers.
Much More have released this new spray for cleaning engines, tires, motors, body shells and more, called Speed Cleaner 3. Charged with CO2, and so will not leave any moisture after use, the canister is equipped with a special 2 way steel nozzle that allows you to easily spray with or without the spray extension through a simple folding action.
Caster Racing have released details about their new 1/8th scale Factory buggy kit version of their ZX-1R. The kit now features a number of new CNC machined alloy parts such as the shock towers, radio plate and stiffener plates as well as some performance enhancing parts like ABS dual disk brakes, rubber sealed bearings, front, rear and center CVD’s and front and rear sway bars.
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Back in the middle of July we showed you CAD images of the Exotek TEK18 RC18 Chassis conversion Kit. Today we were contacted by Exotek with photographs of the final car and from the pictures it looks good. Billed as a no holds barred race chassis conversion for the hugely popular RC18 line of Associated kits, the kit features a number of changes including slotted rear biased 6 cell battery mounting in a 2mm carbon chassis.
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A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Lee Martin wins British Nationals for Novak – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> RB report on the 200mm Euros in Madrid – Link [rbproducts.com]
> Xray also have a report from the Euros in Spain – Link [teamxray.com]
> Team Orion SLPB LiPo’s with the Traxxas Connectors – Link [teamorion.com]
> Serpent racer Alessio Mazzeo is European Junior Champion – Link [serpent.com]
> EVO parts for the OCM Kaos DT-19 buggy – Link [neo-buggy.net]
> Bouvier & Soyeurt win the first 6hr enduro in Belgium – Link [mikovic.pmes-info.com]


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AMERICANA II Matte Black with Machined Lip wheels by Bravado®. Perfect for sports cars and sedans, this 1-piece wheel can set the style of your vehicle free. The Freedom series boasts a rounded five-star design that will give your vehicle beefy muscle car look and feel. Check product options to see available sizes.
Being a brand of Konig Wheels, Bravado Performance used all its experience to create the trend-setting series of flashy wheels. Recognized for their innovative design and superb craftsmanship, all wheels are produced to meet OEM specifications and exacting quality standards. Bravado Performance wheels will turn your vehicle into a genuine work of art, and draw attention to it whatever the place is. Whether for show or go, Bravado wheels are the wise choice.
- All wheels are custom made for each customer and are therefore Non-Cancelable and Non-Returnable.
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Regardless of what styles or sizes you're interested in, the one thing you can depend on to come with every wheels or wheels and tires order is the best buying experience in the business. From fitment help from our in-house wheel experts to shipping packages certified by UPS, we'll take care of you and your order every step of the way. We know how much of a financial investment you're making in a set of wheels or wheels and tires, and in return we'll deliver service and product that is second to none.CARiD ADVANTAGE
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We take pride in our fitment information and don't take our fitment guarantee lightly. You can depend on the fitment advice from our professionals because they have decades of knowledge and experience to draw from. Research the brands of equipment we use and the wheel accessories we offer and you'll find they're the finest in the industry, because we want you to have the best. The combination of products and services we provide cannot be matched, especially by a local tire store.
The leading designer and producer of the alloy wheels, accessories and other automobile supplies Konig Wheels Co. opened a new era in the aftermarket space. Konig's strict quality politics and revolutionary ideas changed the whole history of the alloy wheels. Having been in the automotive market for almost 30 years, it branched out from Pan Mar Corporation in 1983, and its history is the one of a truly successful company that is always one step ahead. Real King of kings, always mainstream, Konig Wheels are the first to try completely new designs, genuine designs of future, which nevertheless stay remarkable even with the years passing by.
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When choosing oil for your vehicle, you should always look or ask for API-licensed oil. API has made it easy to find these oils: licensed oils display one or both of the API motor oil quality marks—the API Service Symbol "Donut" and the Certification Mark "Starburst." These marks are part of API's Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS), a voluntary licensing and certification program that authorizes engine oil marketers meeting API requirements to display the API quality marks.
The API "Donut" identifies oils that meet current API engine oil standards. It includes the SAE viscosity grade of the oil, API standards met by the oil, and other important performance parameters.
The API "Starburst" signifies oils which meet the latest International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC) standard, currently designated ILSAC GF-6A. The ILSAC standards are developed by vehicle and engine manufacturers, oil and additive companies and industry trade associations such as API, ACC, ASTM and SAE. These oils provide engine protection while also delivering improved fuel economy and emission system protection.
The API "Shield" signifies oils which meet the current ILSAC GF-6B engine protection standard and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC). Note: This mark can only be applied to oils having a viscosity grade of 0W-16.
To learn more about API's EOLCS program and quality marks visit API's website.