Ultimate Adventure Recap (Part 2 of 3 )
(If you missed Part 1, check it out here) Now that the dust has settled and we’ve all had the chance to read up on the Ultimate Adventure (aka UA) online and in the pages of Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road magazine I felt it would be good to include addition commentary on the trip, show some photos of the rigs in action, and re-hype the story. First, let me start off by saying it was an epic journey. Not in the sense of we were on a quest to find a ring or anything, but for 2 guys that grew up reading
Read MoreSEMA Recap
2011 SEMA Show: Each year there is a show that acts as the grand finale and jump start for the automotive industry. Out in the desert oasis of Las Vegas, hundreds of thousands make the trip for from around the US and abroad to see what’s new in the automotive aftermarket at the show that is known simply as SEMA. Last week was the 44th annual show held Nov.1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Over the years this show has grown to me the mecca of everything automotive, from performance to styling, cars, trucks, and motorcycles, lifted and lowered,
Read MoreGetting Set For SEMA
Zone’s been busy setting up the booth (#30170) and placing vehicles around the convention center in preparation for the start of the 2011 SEMA Show out in Las Vegas this Tuesday. With 2000+ companies exhibiting this show is is set to be largest in recent years. Here’s a quick teaser for now, stay tuned for plenty more on the booth, the vehicles, and the products to come in the days…
Read MoreZone MJ being prepped for SEMA
Project MJ prepped for SEMA Zone Offroad’s Project MJ, a 1990 Jeep Comanche built to take on the 2011 Ultimate Adventure hosted by Petersen’s 4Wheel & Offroad. After completing the trip the Jeep went on display at off-road events around the country before being torn back down to prepare for SEMA.Come see us in booth #30170 (South Hall, Upper Level) to check out the rig and what’s new for 2012!
Read MoreProject MJ being prepped for SEMA
It seems like deja vu, the MJ stripped down, parts strewn throughout the R&D shop, a quickly approaching deadline and long build list left to finish. After a 6 week scramble back in May-June to gather parts and build our 1990 Jeep Comanche in time for this year’s Ultimate Adventure, the rig, and its drivers, were put to the test during the week long journey traversing over 1000 miles, some half dozen trails, and scorching 100+ days. The trip gave the guys from Zone the opportunity to test out new prototype parts from a long arm suspension, skidplates, and bumpers
Read MoreOKtober Truckfest 2011
OK Auto 4wd: Stewartsville, NJ This past Sunday, October 16th, Zone Offroad attended OKtober Truckfest 2011 at OK 4WD in Stewartsville, NJ. At 9am participants flooded the entrance waiting anxiously to register their vehicles for the show-and-shine contest and get ready for the days activities. One of the highlights for the day had to include the Blackhawk helicopter operated by a crew of soldiers circling overhead, and eventually landed in the participant parking lot! When the dust storm settled and the chopper powered down, the band started rockin’ and participants continued to roll in. In addition to the show-and-shine contest,
Read MoreTestimonial: Zone Offroad 3″ JK (2 Door) Wrangler Suspension System
My name is Tim Noggle and I recently, about 3 weeks ago, purchase some tires and a lift kit for my 2012 Wrangler Rubicon from you. I have to say that I installed the kit myself in my garage over a weekend and it went great…your instruction sheets and fitment of the parts were perfect and well thought out. I really appreciate the quality of your products! Please tell Dave DeVormer and your team I appreciated their help and guidance. I am a loyal Zone OffRoad customer form now on! Some pictures attached of my project with all of 300
Read MoreMore Ultimate Adventure Coverage in 4W&OR Mag!
More UA Coverage! Check out the December 2011 issue of Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road Magazine for more coverage of the 2011 Ultimate Adventure. This issue covers the last few days of the journey around the Midwest as 20+ rigs get pushed to max tryign to complete this week long journey full of long road days, challenging off-road terrain, and immense heat and humidity. The UA combines some lucky readers, event sponsors, magazine staff, and a number of camera guys that have an eagle eye on the action. Dave DeVormer and Carter Reed, Zone Offroad Reps piloted the company’s ’90 Jeep
Read MoreTestimonial: Zone Offroad 3″ XJ Suspension System
Here is a photo and video of a 3” Zone Off Road Suspension lift kit on my 1994 Jeep XJ. I have had this lift going on 2 years and have put it through it’s paces. It has yet to fail on me and drives smoothly on the highway. I am extremely impressed and satisfied with your product and would recommend it to anyone. -Gonzo Thank you for your feedback, Gonzo! We are looking forward to more videos of your XJ in action! -The Zone Crew
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