Top Gear from the 2012 Off-Road Expo

Oct. 12, 2012 By Jaime Hernandez
Every year the Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California, brings out the best in off-road.  From the latest gear and hard parts to trail ready rigs and race trucks--if it’s off-road, you’ll probably find it here. 

We always keep our eyes open for the latest products that will give our readers insight on cutting-edge off-road performance and enjoyment on the trail or track. Come along and explore with us as we highlight some of this year’s Off-Road Expo top gear.

TJM's 80 Series Land Cruiser was sporting their new 4-inch suspension & TJM Stealth recovery winch with synthetic line. Look for more good things to come from TJM.

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Method Race Wheels' new 20-inch Beadlocks are being tested on a select number of race trucks and pre-runners running BFG 42-inch Baja T/A tires. They will be racing at the upcoming 45th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 and should be available very soon to the Off-Road Nation.

Swag Off-Road Baja Bins are a great way to secure your loose cargo and tools in the back of your off-road vehicle. Made from lightweight aluminum, they are designed to fit 8- and 24-gallon Rubbermaid Action Packers.

The M.O.A.B. Fort camping trailer by BIVOUAC is said to be the “Swiss Army Knife” of camping trailers. Featuring a Tepu tent, sink, cooking stove, and BBQ, among other camping amenities. Looked functional to us.

Willwood's new Jeep JK Big Brake Kit features massive stopping power with a large 4-piston caliper and 14-inch drilled & slotted rotor.

Dynatrac’s new Free-Spin Heavy-Duty Hub Conversion Kit for 2009+ Dodge Ram 2500/3500 is designed to replace the factory unit bearings with fixed spindles for superior strength, and smooth performance.

Grub Hub--the little kitchen that could. Pack it, roll it, cook. This little outdoor kitchen setup gets you cooking with ease in the middle of the desert or top of a mountain. Its aluminum construction make it a sturdy and light companion for the next off-road adventure.

These new Toyota Hilux Pick-up R/Cs from RC4WD bring back to life retro leaf-spring suspension, camper shells and working winches for fun and play. They even come with a driver Chuck Norris action figure--because he said so.

Black Rhino Wheels is making a big dent in the truck & Jeep market with their new rugged wheel designs. Look for a future in-depth article on Black Rhino Wheels here on Off-Road.com.

Painless had a new dual-battery system to show at Off-Road Expo, providing an easy and safe way to add a dual battery system to your Jeep or 4x4.  This custom JK set-up really works well with the second battery in the rear.

Artec Industries offers some nice full-width, low-profile axle trusses, 4-link systems and numerous metal fabrication pieces to build your ultimate trail rig axles and suspension.

Nitro Gear just added some new gear sets for 2005+ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Ram 1500 using a Chrysler 8.25" Ring & Pinion.  Available in 3.73, 4.10, 4.56 and 4.88. They also just introduced 4.88 gears for 2007+ Tundra & Land Cruiser.

There are always more great products to see and people to meet at the Off-Road Expo.  If you ever get the chance, make sure to come out to the show.  You won’t be disappointed. See you next year!

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