{"id":46029,"date":"2017-11-10T12:52:47","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T20:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=46029"},"modified":"2017-11-10T12:52:47","modified_gmt":"2017-11-10T20:52:47","slug":"best-off-road-and-4x4-products-from-sema-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/best-off-road-and-4x4-products-from-sema-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Off-Road and 4×4 Products from SEMA 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We at Racing Junk are just getting into telling you about all the awesome things in the world of off-road racing<\/a> and 4-Wheelin\u2019. We\u2019ve run a couple of short news stories<\/a> that told you about off-road vehicles and races\/events and their results. Today, we\u2019re going to give you a run-down of the best new off-road and 4X4 products introduced at SEMA 2017.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re not going to go into brush guards, fender flares and steps or any other cosmetic upgrades, though. We\u2019re going to give you our picks for the best parts that will actually make your vehicle more capable and safer off-road. We\u2019re going to show you products from Titan, Holley\/Accel, MaxTrax, SuperSprings, Specialty Products\/SPC Performance and Wiseco.<\/p>\n

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Titan Trail Trekker II Fuel Tank Gives You the Confidence to Venture Farther Off Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Titan Trail Trekker II<\/a> fuel tank gives you the confidence to safely go farther than ever before. Never again will you have to worry about staying close to \u201cbase-camp\u201d where the extra fuel is, or staying relatively close to \u201ccivilization\u201d and the gas stations it entails. This external extra fuel tank has you covered to allow you to go that extra mile.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy Titan Fuel Tanks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This fuel tank from Titan Fuel Tanks won a top new product award at the SEMA 2017 Show last week because it lets you bring along extra gas in case your main tank runs dry. Instead of the dangerous Jerry Cans that can come loose, bounce around and become a hazard, this one is designed to bolt between your Jeep Wrangler\u2019s rear gate and the spare tire on five-inch, six-inch and eight-inch bolt patterns. This year\u2019s version looks better than ever before and also gives you improved rear visibility over earlier versions.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy Titan Fuel Tanks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The tank is made of cross-linked polymers that are military-grade for extra strength. and it\u2019s backed by Titan\u2019s Lifetime Warranty, so you know it is not only secure but also tough and durable.\u00a0 Titan also built extra safety features into the tank that most others don\u2019t have: It\u2019s fully-grounded so the risk of fire and explosion are greatly reduced, and the venting system gives it superior rollover protection. The 12 gallons that the tank can hold can mean the difference between getting back to camp after a day in the rocks and spending a night out in the middle of those rocks. The SEMA new products judges awarded it a runner-up as one of the best new products.<\/p>\n

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Get Out of Trouble with the MaxTrax JaxBase<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The upper, wheel side of the JaxBase, whether you\u2019re using it to get unstuck or as a base for your jack.
Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether you\u2019re stuck in snow, mud or ice or you get a flat tire while driving on them, MaxTrax<\/a> has you covered. The Australian company makes a line of ultra-strong reinforced nylon traction enhancement products that are UV-stabilized so they will remain the same bright and vivid color they were when you bought them for as long as you own them. Their JaxBase is a new product designed for two purposes: to help you get unstuck and to give you a solid base for a jack.<\/p>\n

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This is the side that faces down.
Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They\u2019re sized so as to be a perfect base for your jack when you have to change a tire or climb under your rig for any reason. They are constructed of the same super tough reinforced nylon as are their big brothers, but they\u2019re about half the size, making them not only convenient and useful for off-roaders, but for anyone who lives where treacherous weather and road conditions are the norm during winter. Sized at 20 inches by 13 inches, a set of two will fit nicely in all but the smallest trunks and fit snugly under their bigger brothers the Extreme and MkII. The International 4WD Trainers Association<\/a> (I4WDTA) has listed MaxTrax\u2019s JaxBase as a \u201crecommended product.\u201d<\/p>\n

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SumoSprings from SuperSprings International, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I don\u2019t have to tell you that whether you\u2019re driving an autocrosser, daily driver or a lifted off-road rock crusher, suspension jounce that\u2019s severe enough to jam up against the bump stops can shake fillings loose. It’s not good for your chassis or suspension either, to be honest. What we need is something to replace the stock bump stops that are almost rock hard; something that has varying degrees of give when the suspension approaches full compression.<\/p>\n

SuperSprings heard your fillings rattling on the floorboards and came out with SumoSprings<\/a> as the answer to all of our prayers. These little pieces of closed micro-cellular urethane should have been selected as one of the top new off-road\/4X4 products of the year at SEMA, but they weren\u2019t.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here\u2019s how they work: They\u2019re about twice the height of your stock bump stops, so they come into play about two to three inches (of suspension travel) before the stock rubber stops do. As the underside of the frame comes into contact with the SumoSprings, they begin to compress and slow the suspension travel with an increasing amount of counterforce. Let\u2019s put it this way: Stock bump stops feel like being body slammed on a wrestling mat<\/a>, whereas SumoSprings feel like hitting a stunt airbag off a one story building<\/a>. Tell your dentist to forget about that vacation on the Riviera – you\u2019re buying SumoSprings.<\/p>\n

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SPC Performance\u2019s Adjustable Upper Control Arms Correct Alignment in Lifted Toyotas<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One problem often encountered when lifting and installing bigger tires on four-wheel-drive trucks is that doing so radically changes the suspension geometry. This can cause drift while driving on or off road, which can be dangerous. Caster that\u2019s been radically changed by lifting can also cause bigger tires to drag in the wheel well, especially when turning.<\/p>\n

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This screen capture from a Specialty Performance video shows what happens to your suspension geometry as you lift your truck.
Image by Mike Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Specialty Performance Products\/SPC Performance has you covered, though. Their new adjustable front upper control arms<\/a> for Toyota trucks allow you to correct not only caster issues caused by lifting and the installation of big mud tires, but the camber issues<\/a> these upgrades cause. In fact, these adjustable front upper control arms give you the ability to change camber by up to two degrees in either direction (positive or negative) and caster by up to four degrees positive. The ball joints also have an incredible 84 degrees of deflection, whereas the OEM joints only offer 60 degrees.<\/p>\n

Camber and caster are adjustable by the use of a camber eccentric on the lower control arms, which is a large washer with the hole for the bolt offset to one side. Caster is also adjusted by removing the load from the suspension and changing the orientation of the keyed rectangular washer on top of the control arm. Not only will installation and proper adjustment of these control arms<\/a> make your truck safer and easier to drive, it\u2019ll also save you money in tire wear.<\/p>\n

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TEN Factory\u2019s Chromoly Jeep Front Axles Give Increased Wear and Life <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Strength and durability are important traits in any product manufactured for off-road use. That\u2019s true whether you\u2019re using your rig just for fun or whether you plan to enter it into something like the Mint 400 out in the Nevada desert. TEN Factory has you covered with their new chromoly front axles for the Dana 30 and the Dana 44 in 66-86 Jeeps. Models covered include:<\/p>\n

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  • 66-83 CJ5<\/li>\n
  • 66-75 CJ6<\/li>\n
  • 76-86 CJ7<\/li>\n
  • 81-85 Jeep Scrambler<\/li>\n
  • 71-80 IHC Scout II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    TEN Factory uses the latest advances in technology when they design and manufacture these axle shafts. Once they\u2019re forged, milled and heat treated, they\u2019re given a strong black oxide finish so they look good as well as being strong enough to offer you a ten year warranty. These axles have 27 splines, are made from 4340 chromoly and are 32.31 inches in length so they\u2019re exact matches for the OEM units your older Jeep already has.<\/p>\n

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    Wiseco Racer Elite Forged Two-Stroke Pistons<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Hey dirt bikers, I bet you thought we forgot about you. Well, shame on you for thinking that. Wiseco introduce a new line of Racer Elite pistons for two-stroke dirt bikes. These pistons are all forged and make use of the latest materials science and precision machining equipment to deliver pistons that are stronger, perform better and last longer than the originals.<\/p>\n

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    Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Since they\u2019re for two-stroke engines, it\u2019s not coincidental that Wiseco named them Racer Elite 2-Stroke Series pistons. These pistons are made for 2002-2018 KTM 125-SX and 2014-2018 Kawasaki KX85 bikes. Two stroke engines are notoriously difficult to find pistons for that are the perfect size for the cylinder bore. Wiseco got around this problem with something they call ArmorFit. This is a new technology coating on the piston skirt that allows it to adjust itself to fit any cylinder bore.<\/p>\n

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    Extreme close-up of the proprietary ArmorPlate coating that make Wiseco Racer Elite and Racer Elite 2-Stroke Series pistons so strong.
    Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Wiseco also introduced a number of other pistons for small engines using some of the same technologies and materials as the Racer Elite 2-Stroke Series pistons. There\u2019s a piston kit for the 2016-2017 Yamaha YXZ1000R, the 2017-2018 Honda CRF450R and the 2017-2018 Ski Doo 850 ETEC Snowmobile. Additionally, there were three new Racer Elite Forged Piston kits introduced as well. These are for the following bikes:<\/p>\n

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    • 2016-2017 Honda CRF250R<\/li>\n
    • 2013-2018 KTM 450 SX-F<\/li>\n
    • 2010-2018 Suzuki RMZ250<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Added Bonus – Take a Break Away from Camp with Truck Airbedz<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Photo by Enilda Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      I don\u2019t know about you, but I love air mattresses, both at home and out camping. The problem is that even at home sitting on top of my bed\u2019s box spring, they seem to develop leaks all too soon, and those leaks can be a pain in the you-know-what to find and fix. That\u2019s why I was so stoked when I came across the Airbedz booth in the South Hall at SEMA. In fact, that\u2019s why I went back and visited their booth at least once on all three days.<\/p>\n

      The Truck Airbedz air mattress from Pittman Outdoors is designed to fit perfectly in the bed of your truck. It requires minimal maintenance and care. I poked one of the ones they had on display with my keys a few times, and not only did doing so not provoke an angry reaction from the Airbedz rep there, it didn\u2019t provoke the leak in the mattress I was expecting. That\u2019s because they\u2019re made out of a material that is at least twice as strong as the material in a standard airbed.<\/p>\n

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      Image by Mike Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      They\u2019re big, fluffy and comfy too. Like I said, they\u2019re designed to fit perfectly, and I mean perfectly, in the bed of your truck; they\u2019ve even got indents for the wheel wells. You don\u2019t need a tiring hand pump or an electric one with a long cord, either, because they come with a built-in electric pump powered by a rechargeable battery. Even better, Pittman offers an optional set of inserts that fit into the wheel well cutouts so you can be just as comfortable at home as you are out in the great outdoors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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