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As we get closer to the holidays, you’re going to want to take advantage of the handy wish list feature. Use one of the ‘Add to Wish List’ buttons to start building your personal wish list. Once your list is complete, enter the e-mail addresses of anyone that you would like to send your wish list to such as kids, parents, spouse, neighbors, cousins, 2nd cousins, aunts, uncles, pets or anyone else that you think you can con into buying gifts for you. But no matter who you send your list to, I hope you find this tool useful. Check out New Products and Specials to get started.

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We have been anticipating the arrival of the 05+ Nissan Xterra ARB Front Bumper for quite some time now and with them about 5 weeks away i’ve put together this package deal for those that place their order before November 1st, 2009.

Along with the bumper itself, you will receive the matching ARB fog lights along with a Rugged Rocks Aluminum fairlead for use with synthetic winchline. The bumper will be delivered via truck freight, and each customer will be contacted to arrange a drop off day and time for the delivery driver. Just like the rest of our orders, you will recieve a tracking number via e-mail as soon as the bumper ships.

Truck Freight delivery is a flat rate of $150 anywhere in the continental US.

ARB – Front Winch Bumper w/ Fog Lights & Rugged Rocks Fairlead – Nissan Xterra ‘05+ (Shipping Early Nov.)

05+ Nissan Differential Gears

The Titan gears are becoming a reality. The install kits are are being assembled for the M226 and will be on the shelf shortly. The M226 Gear sets themselves are on the shelf. The Titan front M205 differential gears are also on their way but we’re looking at another 3 – 4 months until they are ready to ship. I don’t have any new info on the C200K and R180 differentials other than we’ll be looking at doing them after the M205 Gears are done. Nissan M226 Rear Gears

(W)D21 ‘87 – ‘95 Pathfinder / ‘87 – ‘97 Hardbody Chromoly Axle Shafts

Eventually I’d like to do both the 31-spline and the 33-spline upgrade chromoly axle shafts, but to start, I’m focusing on the 31-spline versions that will be a direct replacement in a much stronger version. These axle shafts are ideal for the guy that already has a 31-spline ARB locker, lock-rite or Detroit locker. Otherwise if you are looking for chromoly axle shafts as well as looking to install a locker at the same time, I recommend you do the 33-spline upgrade package that i mentioned in a previous update and can be viewed in the blog here: Nissan H233B Pathfinder 33-Spline Axle Upgrade Package I’m looking to put the 31-spline verions into production on September 18th but I need at least 4 sets pre-ordered by then. You can pre-order them here: 31-Spline Chromoly Axle Shaft Kit

5.38 H233B Differential Gears

If you are planning on doing a Solid Axle Swap on your Nissan and have been looking to have deeper gears than 5.13, I’ve been working on the next step, 5.38. They are currently being R&D’d and I should have final pricing soon. We will be needing pre-orders for these gear sets right before we go into production with these. I’ll have more info in a later newsletter update.

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These bolt on wheel spacers are designed to give you a little more width without changing out your axle for a wider one. Great for use on solid axles conversions to make the front axle similar in width the wider rear axle found on 86 and up Toyota trucks. Bolt pattern is 6 stud on a 5.5″ round circle. Features safety graded studs and matching nuts for proper fit. Made from Billet 6061-T6 aluminum. Grade 8 Studs, Grade 10.9 nuts. Five sizes available. Shipped as a set of 2 spacers w/nuts. Every spacer features a precision machined surface. Only high quality nuts and studs that are hardness graded and stamped are used. View Wheel Spacers

(Sale Ends 9/7/09) The only complete bolt-on suspension system for your 4WD Pathfinder. The Calmini full system features signature plate upper control arms which allow for correct factory alignment and maximum articulation. This is the system to start building your Pathfinder into a capable off-road rig. The complete system includes new laser crafted upper control arms, Vecton bushings, sleeves, new upper ball joints, new 27.5mm heavy duty torsion bars, heavy duty rear lift coils, rear track bar bracket, brake line extension bracket, complete hardware and CALMINI performance shocks. Kits also comes complete with installation instructions.

Yes, you read it correctly, ARB is proud to announce the development and release of an alloy aluminum version of the already strong ARB Roof Rack Cage. With two years of extensive research and development in the harshest conditions of the Australian Outback, this rack is ready for any abuse. Identical to the steel equivalents in terms of size and fitment, but 40% lighter than the steel cage, these
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Summer is almost here, and that means the really hot weather is just around the corner. Even though the hot season is literally an annual event, many people drop their guard and put themselves at great risk.

No one is immune to these forces. In late April a border patrol agent suffered either heat stroke or heat exhaustion while patrolling in the Otay Mountain Wilderness area in California.
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February 15, 2009

Jason Havlik is no stranger to sacrifice and dedication to his country.  He served in the Gulf War as an Army Reservist, spent a decade in active duty in the Army, served as Deputy Sheriff in South Florida, and served in Iraq as a private contractor.

In spite of his service, or more likely because of it, Mr. Havlik is saying thanks in a big way to the men and women who have been injured while dedicating their lives to keeping us here at home safe.  As Founder and President of Wheelers For the Wounded Mr. Havlik has organized over twenty trail runs and camping excursions throughout the country for those military personnel.  With help from local off road clubs and big name sponsors he will be hitting the trails starting in Florida on April 4-5, 2009 in his newly outfitted 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.  At the end the Jeep will be auctioned off to one lucky winner.

The mission of Wheelers For the Wounded is three fold.  First, to provide the country’s wounded military members with much deserved fun traversing terrain in off-road vehicles.  Second, is to increase awareness about our country’s men and women in uniform and to encourage others to do something nice for our service members.  The final goal is to raise money for military based charities.

If you would like to get involved or just say thanks to Mr. Havlik and all those he’s supporting through Wheelers for The Wounded please visit the website at www.wheelersforthewounded.org.  Join the discussion, make a donation, or even get out on the trails with them.