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Good Day All,:) Just wanted to put a message out there to let everyone know that we will be able to take orders for the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee starting next week. If anyone has any questions just give me a call at 775-315-7135 Thanks Bill Baker

Although it has been evident for some time that General Motors' sale of its Hummer brand to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co., Ltd., we didn't expect for word to come down today that the negotiations are dead and the brand will be wound down. Unfortunately, judging by a press release just issued by GM, that's exactly what will be happening. According to John Smith, GM's vice president of corporate planning and alliances, "One year ago, General Motors announced that we were going to divest Hummer, as part of focusing our efforts on Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac going forward. We have since considered a number of possibilities for Hummer along the way, and we are disappointed that the deal with Tengzhong could not be completed." As we learned from the Saab sale saga, GM announcing that the brand will be wound down does not completely extinguish hope for another buyer to slip in in the 11th hour, but it does seem highly improbable that a new party will pick up...

An easy and accessible recovery strap holder. One that’s easily mountable inside or outside of the vehicle. Whether it's a Jeep, F.J., Defender, Rover, or Rock buggy. Maybe you need one for your pick up. Works well with buggys, or Rhino's and or Ranger's. Desert racers, why not have a quick and fast way to yours? Here's some more ideas on where they can be mounted, tail gates, bumpers, tire carriers, roof racks). Roll bars, or interior plastic panels. One that's non- rusting, light weight, non-sparking. One that can be pad locked. You'll always have that recovery strap when you want it or need it. Simple coil the strap and insert the outside handle loop thru the door and the left side of the holder, and shut the door/ cover. Now install the stainless steel wing nut. Now install the pad lock. Your done. This will keep your strap from walking away. Can be used with either a 20' or 30' strap. Finally an easy way to access a recovery strap. Yeah!

Derek Trent is entered in the Fourwheeler magazine's Top Truck Challenge for 2010 !!!!! He still has to be voted in . I believe the voting will start in February and end in March . We will keep everyone updated as we will need everyone's help to vote him in ! http://blogs.fourwheeler.com/6613692/editorials/ttc-2010-cut-off-looming/index.html -Lisa

They keep trying to close more OHV trails and land use in CA all the time, the tree huggers want the land left natural and wild for hiking use only. Yet they fall silent when this effort comes back to bite them right in the a$$. Here's an update recently released on the findings of why the largest wild fire in LA county history raged so out of control. http://www.fresnobee.com/state/story/1709620.html If that land had been accessible to OHV use then they would have been able to get fire equipment and personnel into it, the damage would have been significantly reduced. I think its great when an official finding and report is so in their face of blatant tree hugger ignorance.

More of a rumor than "news" but interesting none the less. http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6599481/news/chryslers-5-year-plan-leaked-major-changes-ahead/index.html

Quadra-Lift air suspension The available Quadra-Lift system adds up to 4.5 inches of lift (when adjusted from park mode) supported by four-corner air springs for a smoother, more cushioned drive. You can literally elevate the vehicle to maneuver over off-road obstacles. Selec-Terrain traction control system This unique system allows you to control the vehicle's driving capabilities based on the environment. Switch between Sport, Snow, Mud/Sand and Rock mode for added control. All new, all improved engine Think of it as an intelligent workhorse. The All New 3.6L V6 engine features Variable Valve Timing (VVT), showing an increase of 33 percent in horsepower and 11 percent in torque over its predecessor - while also improving fuel economy up to 11 percent.

We are doing our best to have a Reno4x4 and Rock Gods wheelin day at the Throne. We are working on legal issues as well as insurance concerns. When we finally open the park to local clubs, the upper competion lines will not be open. Comp lines will not be open in all fairness to W.E. Rock and Calroc competitors. Please be patient, we really want our local people to be able to wheel at The Giants Throne. :D

Hey all, our Dynojet 250IX dyno will be arriving this weekend. It is widened to fit all atv's and utv's with long travel suspension systems. We also added the motorcycle front wheel clamp. We are working on rates and install. So, starting next week will be able to dyno and tune your toys!! Come by next week and see us!! http://www.dynojet.com/motorcycle_dyno/images/products/dynamometers_individual/model_250ix_lrg.jpg Dustin

Trent Fabrication has been working with a new Offroad TV show . The series should be aired on the Outdoor channel sometime in the near future . You can check it out here www.krawlernation.com

http://news.aol.com/article/virginia-tech-students-found-slain/643888?ncid=bannadusaolp00000002

Guess they are targeting "us" with this so thought it appropriate to post this here... http://rgj.com/article/20090818/NEWS/90818047/-1/news1802 Seems kind of silly to waste money on some advertising campaign when they could have just posted to or even become a part of the message boards that cover off road use in the area for free. I mean there's living proof even here that people planning to come in and off road from out of town go to the local message boards for info first. If nothing else, maybe the BLM should just get with the times already and start their own message board on their own web site just dedicated to off road use. Use the advertising campaign money to promote the new web site and people would flock to it, and not only read the requests, but be able to raise points and ask questions. My personal feelings are the tree huggers are just getting away with being out of check on their cries and issues and you'll never make them happy as long as there is even...

The Chrysler/Fiat deal closed today allowing the 700+ dealership closings to go forward. But what does this mean for Jeeps? http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/10/news/companies/chrysler_fiat/index.htm This doesn't look good for Jeeps.

Off Road Innovations of Reno and Nevada Motorsport Productions are proud to announce, The Giants Throne A place off road crawlers of all kinds can go play on the rocks in a controlled environment. All levels of wheeling from beginner course to competition level lines. Opening, testing and event schedule to fallow Details still in negotiations, as information become available we will post it here.

Great Article on the Jerrari, Harry. :thumbsup:

Chris Ridgway wins a gold in adaptive moto-x for the second year in a row at the X-games ! Chris Ridgway is a member of the Trent Fab Rock racing team . He is Derek's Co-Driver for KOH and he is our Primary driver for Nor-Cal and XRRA . Chris could really use help in this poll for rider of the weekend in the X-games . http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.racerxonline.com%2F&h=f46c566f6c8579aef78fa4aa7ed40741 You can also catch Chris racing the Trent Fab #22 Buggy August 15th at the NorCal rock racing Finals . Visit their website at http://www.norcalrockracing.com/Norcalrockracing/Home.html Thanks to everyone ahead of time ! -Lisa

o is the anti christ: I knew it!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raCRSjnT0Wc&feature=player_embedded

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090709/ap_on_re_us/us_fossett_search

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1026/chrysler-to-match-cash-for-clunkers-incentive/;_ylc=X3oDMTE5cXZpbm9rBF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLXRvZGF5BHNsawNjaHJ5c2xlci1jYXNo no matter your political affiliation that is pretty impressive.

Got the press release today. Crawl Magazine will resume publishing in the fall of 09. It will be good to have them back! :thumbsup:

http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Etire%2Etrailgrappler Kinda plain looking for Nitto but would be interesting to see how they perform.