SEMA - Is there a problem in traveling with all the sickness that is going on right now?
While working on preparations for attending the SEMA show in Las Vegas next week I was listening to the radio news stories. There is story after story about the Flu and the H1N1 virus going on all over the country. The PowerandPlay crew will be trapped on jets and in airports for almost 10 hours just to get to the event. Is there a problem in traveling with all the sickness that is going on now? It seems that when ever I travel - I get the seat next to the weird person on the jet or the person that wants to read a book on the red eye flight. Does this also put us at risk of catching the flu just to go to the SEMA show?
This made me start thinking – What is everyone doing if anything to try and keep from catching anything while trapped on a jet or in airports? Is there anything that you can really do?
I am excited about seeing all the hot new products presented by the manufactures. Awesome cars and trucks that have cutting edge appeal and make for a lot of great pictures. Let’s see how the manufactures are going to do business in 2010. Are they going to keeping laying low and waiting for the market to come back or who will be the ones that are charging ahead and “Going Out for Business” not “Going out of Business”?
Good friends, great show and the best food makes the trip a must for anyone in the industry.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Forest Service study says negative effect on local economy will be minimal – Yep and national health care will pay for its self!
Forest Service study says negative effect on local economy will be minimal – Yep and national health care will pay for its self!
PowerandPlay.com - This is all so classic of our NEW world government of the future. It is also a lot of BS. The economic impact of Dixie Run 2009 to the Sparta Tennessee area was 1.5 million dollars. The study that the local forest service claims is no where near what...... the private and Government trails teams studies found. Compare a tank of fuel in a truck to a motorcycle. The food purchased to carry in a truck as opposed to carried on a motorcycle - They have killed the local economy and do not care. Tell me which carries more and causes the most economic impact!! The greenies are once again moving to make sure that their agenda is carried out no matter what happens to REAL people~!
Read the article at:
http://www.cherokeescout.com/articles/2009/10/20/news/doc4ade11732f0f4994576184.txt
PowerandPlay.com - This is all so classic of our NEW world government of the future. It is also a lot of BS. The economic impact of Dixie Run 2009 to the Sparta Tennessee area was 1.5 million dollars. The study that the local forest service claims is no where near what...... the private and Government trails teams studies found. Compare a tank of fuel in a truck to a motorcycle. The food purchased to carry in a truck as opposed to carried on a motorcycle - They have killed the local economy and do not care. Tell me which carries more and causes the most economic impact!! The greenies are once again moving to make sure that their agenda is carried out no matter what happens to REAL people~!
Read the article at:
http://www.cherokeescout.com/articles/2009/10/20/news/doc4ade11732f0f4994576184.txt
Thursday, October 15, 2009
RECREATIONAL GROUPS DECRY TELLICO CLOSURE
From John Craven – Public Relations Director For SFWDA
RECREATIONAL GROUPS DECRY TELLICO CLOSURE
October 15, 2009
Conservation groups dedicated to active and sustainable management of the Upper Tellico OHV Area expressed deep disappointment with the U.S. Forest Service decision to permanently close the Tellico trails. The decision, which follows an earlier “temporary” closure, was announced in documents published by the USFS yesterday morning.
Gary Parsons, President of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, reacted by saying, “the Forest Service is simply wrong in this decision. This public agency has ignored an independent study by Caliber Engineering and the recommendations of its own Trails Unlimited Team, which demonstrated effective management is attainable and offered specific suggestions to achieve that goal.”
The agency announcement by Forest Supervisor, Marisue Hillard again parroted the water quality issues long favored by preservationist special interests as the excuse for closure. Jay Bird, Chairman of the Rescue Tellico Committee noted, “the Tellico River is in excellent shape and complies with all legal requirements. Only through blatant modification of proper methodology, such as measuring turbidity levels during peak runoff, can the Forest Service claim there is legal basis to take any action, let alone closure.”
“Sadly, we are not surprised. It now appears the Forest Service knew it would close the Area years ago, and undertook the intervening “public process” to justify a decision already made,” said Greg Mumm, Executive Director of the BlueRibbon Coalition. “We are sorely disappointed that the Forest Service has determined it cannot effectively manage the Upper Tellico OHV Area that users have supported with millions of dollars in fees and thousands of hours of volunteer labor. With our recreational partners we will evaluate all options that may change that determination.”
RECREATIONAL GROUPS DECRY TELLICO CLOSURE
October 15, 2009
Conservation groups dedicated to active and sustainable management of the Upper Tellico OHV Area expressed deep disappointment with the U.S. Forest Service decision to permanently close the Tellico trails. The decision, which follows an earlier “temporary” closure, was announced in documents published by the USFS yesterday morning.
Gary Parsons, President of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, reacted by saying, “the Forest Service is simply wrong in this decision. This public agency has ignored an independent study by Caliber Engineering and the recommendations of its own Trails Unlimited Team, which demonstrated effective management is attainable and offered specific suggestions to achieve that goal.”
The agency announcement by Forest Supervisor, Marisue Hillard again parroted the water quality issues long favored by preservationist special interests as the excuse for closure. Jay Bird, Chairman of the Rescue Tellico Committee noted, “the Tellico River is in excellent shape and complies with all legal requirements. Only through blatant modification of proper methodology, such as measuring turbidity levels during peak runoff, can the Forest Service claim there is legal basis to take any action, let alone closure.”
“Sadly, we are not surprised. It now appears the Forest Service knew it would close the Area years ago, and undertook the intervening “public process” to justify a decision already made,” said Greg Mumm, Executive Director of the BlueRibbon Coalition. “We are sorely disappointed that the Forest Service has determined it cannot effectively manage the Upper Tellico OHV Area that users have supported with millions of dollars in fees and thousands of hours of volunteer labor. With our recreational partners we will evaluate all options that may change that determination.”
To All Southern Four Wheel Drive Association Members and Supporters
October 14, 2009
To All Southern Four Wheel Drive Association Members and Supporters:
The long awaited Forest Service decision concerning the fate of the Upper Tellico OHV Area is now known. In a conversation with Forest Supervisor Marisue Hilliard I was informed of agency’s decision to permanently close this beautiful area. I don’t think anyone is surprised by the decision based on Forest Service’s past comments and published preferred alternative. We are however extremely disappointed in this decision and as I told Marisue during our conversation we believe that they are wrong in making this decision.
From an association stand point, we will handle this professionally and along with Blue Ribbon Coalition and United Four Wheel Drive Associations move forward with the battle to get this area back open. While not the decision we wanted, it is the decision we have been handed and we now know the direction we must follow. More information will be shared over the next few days but I wanted to get this message out to everyone today.
Let RESCUE TELLICO be the battle cry! We have only begun to fight.
Thanks for your support,
Gary Parsons President Southern Four Wheel Drive Association
To All Southern Four Wheel Drive Association Members and Supporters:
The long awaited Forest Service decision concerning the fate of the Upper Tellico OHV Area is now known. In a conversation with Forest Supervisor Marisue Hilliard I was informed of agency’s decision to permanently close this beautiful area. I don’t think anyone is surprised by the decision based on Forest Service’s past comments and published preferred alternative. We are however extremely disappointed in this decision and as I told Marisue during our conversation we believe that they are wrong in making this decision.
From an association stand point, we will handle this professionally and along with Blue Ribbon Coalition and United Four Wheel Drive Associations move forward with the battle to get this area back open. While not the decision we wanted, it is the decision we have been handed and we now know the direction we must follow. More information will be shared over the next few days but I wanted to get this message out to everyone today.
Let RESCUE TELLICO be the battle cry! We have only begun to fight.
Thanks for your support,
Gary Parsons President Southern Four Wheel Drive Association
U.S. Forest Service Announces Decision on Upper Tellico OHV Trails System
U.S. Forest Service Announces Decision on Upper Tellico OHV Trails System
ASHEVILLE, NC ….The US Forest Service announced today that it is permanently closing the Upper Tellico OHV trail system in order to correct serious erosion problems in the Upper Tellico River watershed in Cherokee County, NC.
"When we first began our analysis we hoped we could make repairs and modifications to the existing OHV Trail system that would correct the water quality problems while still allowing for some level of OHV use in this area to continue," said National Forests in North Carolina Supervisor Marisue Hilliard. "Unfortunately we discovered that repairing the existing problems and maintaining these Upper Tellico OHV trails in the future would be much more difficult than we expected," Hilliard said.
"Our analysis has shown the problems to be worse than we first thought," said Forest Supervisor Hilliard. "The 39 mile Upper Tellico OHV Trail System is currently contributing unacceptable levels of sediment into the Tellico River and its tributaries. The Forest Service is in violation of its own standards and North Carolina state water quality standards because visible sediment from the OHV trails is reaching the Tellico River and its tributaries in hundreds of locations. Many of the trails are on steep slopes and they all occur on very erodible soils. Much of the Tellico OHV trail system runs parallel to streams in the area, with over six miles within 100 feet of streams. The locations of these trails make it extremely difficult to prevent sediment from reaching the streams even if we are successful in repairing existing problems. " Hilliard said.
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In February, 2009, the Forest Service sought public comment on a detailed environmental assessment which looked at six alternatives for future management of the Upper Tellico OHV trail system including a preferred alternative of closing the OHV trail system.
"After careful considering the 2,400 public comments we received and thoroughly reviewing all alternatives in the environmental assessment, I have selected Alternative C, which closes the OHV System," said Hilliard. "While we are closing the 39 mile OHV Trail system we will be keeping 13 miles of FS system roads in the area open year round or seasonally for highway legal vehicles. This will provide access for hunting, fishing and other recreation activities. We also will be paving and reconstructing a portion of HW 420-1 which accesses private land and serves as a through route from TN to NC for recreationists visiting the Tellico area. Closed roads and trails will be stabilized and rehabilitated to eliminate future sedimentation into the Tellico River," Hilliard said.
"While I realize that our OHV recreationists are understandably disappointed with this decision on Tellico, I want to reassure our OHV users that we are committed to maintaining other OHV trail opportunities on the National Forests in North Carolina which are located on more suitable sites" said Hilliard.
Other national forest OHV trail systems in North Carolina include:
Wayehutta, Nantahala NF, 21 miles (21 miles ATV and motorcycle),
Brown Mountain, Pisgah NF, 34 miles (6 miles 4WD, 27 miles ATV, 34 miles motorcycle)
Badin Lake, Uwharrie NF, 16 miles (16 miles 4WD, ATV and motorcycle)
Black Swamp, Croatan NF, 8 miles (8 miles 4WD, ATV and motorcycle)
Copies of the decision notice, environmental assessment, proposed additional supporting documentation can be found at http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/nepa/tusquitee/tellico.htm
For more information contact:
Tellico Project Coordinator, Candace Wyman 828-230-5039 (cell)
Tusquitee District Ranger, Steve Lohr 828-712-6317 (cell).
ASHEVILLE, NC ….The US Forest Service announced today that it is permanently closing the Upper Tellico OHV trail system in order to correct serious erosion problems in the Upper Tellico River watershed in Cherokee County, NC.
"When we first began our analysis we hoped we could make repairs and modifications to the existing OHV Trail system that would correct the water quality problems while still allowing for some level of OHV use in this area to continue," said National Forests in North Carolina Supervisor Marisue Hilliard. "Unfortunately we discovered that repairing the existing problems and maintaining these Upper Tellico OHV trails in the future would be much more difficult than we expected," Hilliard said.
"Our analysis has shown the problems to be worse than we first thought," said Forest Supervisor Hilliard. "The 39 mile Upper Tellico OHV Trail System is currently contributing unacceptable levels of sediment into the Tellico River and its tributaries. The Forest Service is in violation of its own standards and North Carolina state water quality standards because visible sediment from the OHV trails is reaching the Tellico River and its tributaries in hundreds of locations. Many of the trails are on steep slopes and they all occur on very erodible soils. Much of the Tellico OHV trail system runs parallel to streams in the area, with over six miles within 100 feet of streams. The locations of these trails make it extremely difficult to prevent sediment from reaching the streams even if we are successful in repairing existing problems. " Hilliard said.
-more-
Page 2 of 2
In February, 2009, the Forest Service sought public comment on a detailed environmental assessment which looked at six alternatives for future management of the Upper Tellico OHV trail system including a preferred alternative of closing the OHV trail system.
"After careful considering the 2,400 public comments we received and thoroughly reviewing all alternatives in the environmental assessment, I have selected Alternative C, which closes the OHV System," said Hilliard. "While we are closing the 39 mile OHV Trail system we will be keeping 13 miles of FS system roads in the area open year round or seasonally for highway legal vehicles. This will provide access for hunting, fishing and other recreation activities. We also will be paving and reconstructing a portion of HW 420-1 which accesses private land and serves as a through route from TN to NC for recreationists visiting the Tellico area. Closed roads and trails will be stabilized and rehabilitated to eliminate future sedimentation into the Tellico River," Hilliard said.
"While I realize that our OHV recreationists are understandably disappointed with this decision on Tellico, I want to reassure our OHV users that we are committed to maintaining other OHV trail opportunities on the National Forests in North Carolina which are located on more suitable sites" said Hilliard.
Other national forest OHV trail systems in North Carolina include:
Wayehutta, Nantahala NF, 21 miles (21 miles ATV and motorcycle),
Brown Mountain, Pisgah NF, 34 miles (6 miles 4WD, 27 miles ATV, 34 miles motorcycle)
Badin Lake, Uwharrie NF, 16 miles (16 miles 4WD, ATV and motorcycle)
Black Swamp, Croatan NF, 8 miles (8 miles 4WD, ATV and motorcycle)
Copies of the decision notice, environmental assessment, proposed additional supporting documentation can be found at http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/nepa/tusquitee/tellico.htm
For more information contact:
Tellico Project Coordinator, Candace Wyman 828-230-5039 (cell)
Tusquitee District Ranger, Steve Lohr 828-712-6317 (cell).
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Cash for Clunkers
Cash for Clunkers
This Saturday I thought that I would check out the new vehicles at my local junk yard. Finding there was about 50 Cash for clunkers cars new to the lot – I was curious to see if any of them were Jeeps. By gollies there was… I found 3 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ’s that I removed lots of trim goodies both for need now and later. Having a lot of fun pulling used stuff off that I had paid premium dollars for earlier. I ran across a 1992 Jeep Cherokee and it was exactly like my sons. One of the things that we always do when at the Junk yard is to check out the mileage on the Cherokees to see if they can beat my sons at 255,000 miles. With his in need of a motor and the Jeep being so old we have been looking for a good take out instead of rebuilding his. Here is where it broke my heart. The Jeep that I was looking at had its engine killed thru the chemicals that the dealer had to install in the motor to get the “Clunkers” money. This little Jeep only had 125,000 miles on it and had many more miles to go. This could have been the perfect donor motor for his Cherokee except its life was terminated before its time.
I know that “Clunkers” was the government’s way to try and get the car market moving. guessing it did work for a while. But to a gear head who likes to work on cars and a guy who refuses to make car payments. The mark of the devil (Yellow paint across the spark plugs) will ever bring tears to my eyes. I hope that this was a one time program that will not continue to kill the cars that we love. To you it might be just an old junk car. To me they are vehicles that just need a new driveway to live in.
Greg G.
Powerandplay.com
This Saturday I thought that I would check out the new vehicles at my local junk yard. Finding there was about 50 Cash for clunkers cars new to the lot – I was curious to see if any of them were Jeeps. By gollies there was… I found 3 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ’s that I removed lots of trim goodies both for need now and later. Having a lot of fun pulling used stuff off that I had paid premium dollars for earlier. I ran across a 1992 Jeep Cherokee and it was exactly like my sons. One of the things that we always do when at the Junk yard is to check out the mileage on the Cherokees to see if they can beat my sons at 255,000 miles. With his in need of a motor and the Jeep being so old we have been looking for a good take out instead of rebuilding his. Here is where it broke my heart. The Jeep that I was looking at had its engine killed thru the chemicals that the dealer had to install in the motor to get the “Clunkers” money. This little Jeep only had 125,000 miles on it and had many more miles to go. This could have been the perfect donor motor for his Cherokee except its life was terminated before its time.
I know that “Clunkers” was the government’s way to try and get the car market moving. guessing it did work for a while. But to a gear head who likes to work on cars and a guy who refuses to make car payments. The mark of the devil (Yellow paint across the spark plugs) will ever bring tears to my eyes. I hope that this was a one time program that will not continue to kill the cars that we love. To you it might be just an old junk car. To me they are vehicles that just need a new driveway to live in.
Greg G.
Powerandplay.com
Thursday, September 3, 2009
SFWDA.org Dixie Run 2009 less than 4 weeks away – Come by the PowerandPlay.com display and say hi~!
SFWDA.org Dixie Run 2009 less than 4 weeks away – Come by the PowerandPlay.com display and say hi~!
Make sure if you are attending the Southern Four Wheel Drive Associations Dixie Run 2009 to come by our display and say hi. We will have some great new items on site for order and hopefully our new PowerandPlay.com easy up plus our PowerandPlay chairs. We look forward to a fun weekend of family fun and great rail riding. We will be taking pictures and even video at the event. See ya there PowerandPlay.com team.
Make sure if you are attending the Southern Four Wheel Drive Associations Dixie Run 2009 to come by our display and say hi. We will have some great new items on site for order and hopefully our new PowerandPlay.com easy up plus our PowerandPlay chairs. We look forward to a fun weekend of family fun and great rail riding. We will be taking pictures and even video at the event. See ya there PowerandPlay.com team.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Ready Lift 69-6000 SST Hybrid Lift Kit 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler JK in stock and shipping from PowerandPlay.com
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
My son has a Drug problem
My son has a Drug problem…
Recently I have figured out that my son has a drug problem and it is his moms and my fault. Since he was a baby we have drug him to church, drug him to school, drug him to karate and drug him to band. Guessing one of the worst drugs he was given was all my fault. I drug him to Southern Four Wheel Drive Association meetings and events. We drug him thru high school kicking and screaming to graduation. If we can stay on track he will graduate from UTI NASCAR Technical Institute next fall. He was part of an extremely talented high school band that is award winning and was for 4 years (that his mom and dad still chaperones). He has completed one Black belt in Ken-po and if he does well he will become a third degree black belt in Taekwondo this winter (less than 0.5% of all people who start Taekwondo reach this level). Another mistake I made, was allowing my son grow up listening to the likes of Bill O’Riley, Shawn Hanity and the worst David Borum. He has developed in to a very conservative young man who can hold his own with his piers and even teachers on current events and the politics of today.
One of the drugs that were pushed on him early on in life was being drug to the SFWDA “Dixie Run”. He developed deep rooted friendships with kids in the association that he still has contact with today. These kids communicate thru Face Book and My Space even developing a My Space group titled “Dixie Run”. They meet up at High School Football games and band competitions just to catch up what is going on in life.
Last summer the kid got a job as a courtesy clerk at Food City (we called them bag boys). He worked hard and saved his money. He then wasted his money by buying a 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ that is worn out. What really scares me is that you can see the drug part kicking in. He loves that Jeep and can not see that in reality it is a piece of junk, but to him it is a jewel. He had to work hard to get it in running order which has allowed us to spend time together – “It’s a Jeep thing I think you do understand”.
What got me to write this is that for getting close to 25 years I have had the question ask of me “What does Sothern do for me”? Well I have a hundred different answers that I can give you but I think that I am fast learning what Southern has done for me. It has done exactly what I was hoping for. I have had the chance to enjoy the outdoors with my son and see him develop in to what I hope is a good man. I have seen the effects of a little event we started years ago make life long friends even into a second generation. It has been the pleasure of getting to meet and be part of a great Southern family that really “cares” about each other. Years ago I had a member tell me why do you get so up-set this is only a hobby? Nope – it has been a life teaching experience for me that I will battle to the very end. I want to do all I can to make sure the Great Tellico OHV area stays open for my son and his friends to enjoy well into the future.
Our children are faced with so many problems and issues every day just like their parents. Maybe looking back at the last 17 years – Drugs are the answer…. We will see~!
Happy Trails,
Greg G.
Gear head - Concerned Parent
Staff writer PowerandPlay.com
Recently I have figured out that my son has a drug problem and it is his moms and my fault. Since he was a baby we have drug him to church, drug him to school, drug him to karate and drug him to band. Guessing one of the worst drugs he was given was all my fault. I drug him to Southern Four Wheel Drive Association meetings and events. We drug him thru high school kicking and screaming to graduation. If we can stay on track he will graduate from UTI NASCAR Technical Institute next fall. He was part of an extremely talented high school band that is award winning and was for 4 years (that his mom and dad still chaperones). He has completed one Black belt in Ken-po and if he does well he will become a third degree black belt in Taekwondo this winter (less than 0.5% of all people who start Taekwondo reach this level). Another mistake I made, was allowing my son grow up listening to the likes of Bill O’Riley, Shawn Hanity and the worst David Borum. He has developed in to a very conservative young man who can hold his own with his piers and even teachers on current events and the politics of today.
One of the drugs that were pushed on him early on in life was being drug to the SFWDA “Dixie Run”. He developed deep rooted friendships with kids in the association that he still has contact with today. These kids communicate thru Face Book and My Space even developing a My Space group titled “Dixie Run”. They meet up at High School Football games and band competitions just to catch up what is going on in life.
Last summer the kid got a job as a courtesy clerk at Food City (we called them bag boys). He worked hard and saved his money. He then wasted his money by buying a 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ that is worn out. What really scares me is that you can see the drug part kicking in. He loves that Jeep and can not see that in reality it is a piece of junk, but to him it is a jewel. He had to work hard to get it in running order which has allowed us to spend time together – “It’s a Jeep thing I think you do understand”.
What got me to write this is that for getting close to 25 years I have had the question ask of me “What does Sothern do for me”? Well I have a hundred different answers that I can give you but I think that I am fast learning what Southern has done for me. It has done exactly what I was hoping for. I have had the chance to enjoy the outdoors with my son and see him develop in to what I hope is a good man. I have seen the effects of a little event we started years ago make life long friends even into a second generation. It has been the pleasure of getting to meet and be part of a great Southern family that really “cares” about each other. Years ago I had a member tell me why do you get so up-set this is only a hobby? Nope – it has been a life teaching experience for me that I will battle to the very end. I want to do all I can to make sure the Great Tellico OHV area stays open for my son and his friends to enjoy well into the future.
Our children are faced with so many problems and issues every day just like their parents. Maybe looking back at the last 17 years – Drugs are the answer…. We will see~!
Happy Trails,
Greg G.
Gear head - Concerned Parent
Staff writer PowerandPlay.com
Monday, August 17, 2009
Disturbing trend that is beginning to affect US wildlife
The photo above captures a disturbing trend that is beginning to affect US wildlife.
Animals that were formerly self-sufficient are now showing signs of belonging to the Democratic Party... as they have apparently learned to just sit and wait for the government to step in and provide for their care and sustenance.
This photo is of a Democratic black bear in Montana nicknamed Bearack Obearma.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Make sure to register to win $200.00 in Free Parts for Your Jeep, Truck or SUV!
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
TruXedo 267101 tonneau covers for the 2004-2009 Ford full size flareside 6.5 foot bed in stock now at PowerandPlay.com
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In stock now and Shipping
TruXedo 267101 soft roll up cover features:
• Smooth look – no covered wagon style arched bows
• Works great in all weather conditions – Velcro is affixed to the side rails for continuous contact. No cumbersome snaps to freeze, stick, rust or break.
• Fast Install – Easy clamp-on installation in minutes
• Super quick one-person operation – no loose parts. Cover completely rolls up and self stores in seconds.
• Adjustable Tension Control – Integrated into the latching system for easy access. Adjusts in seconds to keep the cover tight.
Find more great TruXedo covers at PowerandPlay.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Country Pull-Pro Winch Bumper 3 Piece Black or Stainless at PowerandPlay.com
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Excluding Sport model
This new Big Country three piece modular design is a great new way to mount a 9,500 lb winch on the front of your Dodge 1500 truck.
Big Country Features:
Fully dyno-tested to fit up to 9,500 lb winches
Compatible with most all 9,500 lb winches on the market today
Super heavy duty, reinforced mounting brackets and hardware included
Designed to be easily bolted on – No drill installation
Factory tow hooks can be re-installed on the winch plate
Only comes in the modular 3 piece design
NOTE: Do not exceed vehicle manufactures recommended towing capacity!
533241 - Pull-Pro Winch Bumper 3 Piece - Black
5332240 - Pull-Pro Winch Bumper 3 Piece - Stainless
Big Country Pull-Pro Winch Bumper weighs 85 lbs.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Ground Force Complete Lowering Kits for the 2009 Dodge Ram 4WD at Power and Play.com
Ground Force Complete Lowering Kits for the 2009 Dodge Ram 4WD at Power and Play.com
Most complete tuned lowing kit for the 2009 Dodge Ram 4 wheel drive truck.
9983 – 2009 Dodge Ram 4wd – Regular Cab.
9984 - 2009 Dodge Ram 4wd – Mega Cab.
Ground Force kit includes:
• New performance front coils
• Cell foam bump stops
• Two performance shocks
• New rear performance coils springs
Ground Force kit:
2 inch drop front and 3 inch drop rear
Most complete tuned lowing kit for the 2009 Dodge Ram 4 wheel drive truck.
9983 – 2009 Dodge Ram 4wd – Regular Cab.
9984 - 2009 Dodge Ram 4wd – Mega Cab.
Ground Force kit includes:
• New performance front coils
• Cell foam bump stops
• Two performance shocks
• New rear performance coils springs
Ground Force kit:
2 inch drop front and 3 inch drop rear
Friday, July 3, 2009
Friday and it is 4th of July weekend - PowerandPlay.com
Friday and it is 4th of July weekend – Grillin out, Food, Parades, Music, fireworks and Family. Make sure and say a Prayer for our troops. Plus make sure that you tell someone in our Military and their families “Thank you for your service to our country”. Our elected officials/leaders might not say it but I will – God Bless America – The land that I love!!!
Big 4th of July parade Saturday Farragut TN - http://powerandplay.com will be there with http://www.jeepjunkie.com Magazine. Great fun for the whole family, make sure and stop by and say Hello.
Greg G
PowerandPlay.com
Big 4th of July parade Saturday Farragut TN - http://powerandplay.com will be there with http://www.jeepjunkie.com Magazine. Great fun for the whole family, make sure and stop by and say Hello.
Greg G
PowerandPlay.com
Thursday, June 11, 2009
How long it will take GM to pay back the American Citizens
Just wondering how long it will take GM to pay back the American Citizens that loaned the money to save the labor unions… Yea like we will ever see the trillions that our leaders in Washington both Republican and Democrat have wasted in the last year~! Government by the people for the people – Right keep telling your self that.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
2009 Ford F-150 Pickup (excludes Flare Side) Bolt on look EGR Flares now at PowerandPlay.com
All new outback tough EGR 793374 Fender flares - 4 piece set. These EGR 793374 add 1.75 inches of tire coverage and has a flare height of 6.25 inches. EGR 793374 flares have a limited lifetime warranty and are easy to paint or can be left un-painted due to 100 percent UV stable material. Installs back into the original mounting holes there is no drilling required to install.
EGR 793374 features:
4 piece set
Additional 1.75 inches of additional tire coverage
Flare Height 6.25 inches
Limited Lifetime Warranty
No Drilling required
Easy to paint or leave un-painted
100 percent UV stable material
OEM quality
For more information on EGR Flares or products
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Superchips 3875 Flashpaq Jeep – Instock and Free Shipping at Powerandplay.com
Superchips 3875 Flashpaq Jeep at Powerandplay.com
Same day shipping
Superchips 3875 Flashpaq Jeep
1998-2006 – Jeep Wrangler TJ – 4.0L – 24 hp, 28 ft/tq
2007-2009 – Jeep Wrangler JK – 3.8L – 18 hp, 22 ft/tq
1999-2001 – Jeep Cherokee XJ – 4.0L – 24 hp, 28 ft/tq
1999-2004 – Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ – 4.0L – 21 hp, 20 ft/tq
2005-2008 – Jeep Grand Cherokee WK – 4.7L, 5.7L HEMI – 17 hp, 26 ft/tq
2006-2008 – Jeep Commander – 4.7L, 5.7L HEMI – 17 hp, 26 ft/tq
*Performance Improvements & Features vary by vehicle year, make and model.
Jeep owners will realize these Superchips EXCLUSIVE* features in the all-new Jeep Flashpaq 3875 programmer:
• Tuning for performance and low throttle response crawling
• 4-HI locking axle control
• Transfer case gear change correction
• Idle control for accessories
• Tire pressure monitoring system threshold adjustment
In addition to the Superchips performance improvements and exclusive features above, the Jeep Flashpaq 3875 programming includes enhanced throttle response, shift point adjustment, speed limiter and rev limiter adjustments, diagnostic trouble code reader and clear capability, calibrate speedometer for gear changes, industry leading drivability, improved ¼ mile and 0-60 times
For More Superchips Products, Click Here
Same day shipping
Superchips 3875 Flashpaq Jeep
1998-2006 – Jeep Wrangler TJ – 4.0L – 24 hp, 28 ft/tq
2007-2009 – Jeep Wrangler JK – 3.8L – 18 hp, 22 ft/tq
1999-2001 – Jeep Cherokee XJ – 4.0L – 24 hp, 28 ft/tq
1999-2004 – Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ – 4.0L – 21 hp, 20 ft/tq
2005-2008 – Jeep Grand Cherokee WK – 4.7L, 5.7L HEMI – 17 hp, 26 ft/tq
2006-2008 – Jeep Commander – 4.7L, 5.7L HEMI – 17 hp, 26 ft/tq
*Performance Improvements & Features vary by vehicle year, make and model.
Jeep owners will realize these Superchips EXCLUSIVE* features in the all-new Jeep Flashpaq 3875 programmer:
• Tuning for performance and low throttle response crawling
• 4-HI locking axle control
• Transfer case gear change correction
• Idle control for accessories
• Tire pressure monitoring system threshold adjustment
In addition to the Superchips performance improvements and exclusive features above, the Jeep Flashpaq 3875 programming includes enhanced throttle response, shift point adjustment, speed limiter and rev limiter adjustments, diagnostic trouble code reader and clear capability, calibrate speedometer for gear changes, industry leading drivability, improved ¼ mile and 0-60 times
For More Superchips Products, Click Here
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Give Your Jeep Liberty/Dodge Nitro 1000 lbs. More Load Capacity – We have Air Lift 60820 at PowerandPlay.com
Give Your Jeep Liberty/Dodge Nitro 1000 lbs. More Load Capacity – We have Air Lift 60820 at PowerandPlay.comAir Lift 60820 Air Lift 1000 Kit; Coil Spring; Rear; No Drill; Installation Time - 1 Hour Or Less;
Air Lift 60820 Air Lift 1000 Kit
Provides More Stable Ride
Improves Handling And Braking
Fits Open Coil Springs
Up to 1000 lbs. of Leveling Capacity
Air Adjustable/Custom Tune
Reduces Roll/Sway And Bottoming Out
Tough Molded Polyurethane
Limited Lifetime Warranty
60820 Air Lift 1000 Kit
No Drill
Install time – 1 hour
For More Air Lift Products, Click Here
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
ACI Tonneau Covers Now Available For The 2009 Dodge RamBox at PowerandPlay.com
ACI Tonneau Covers Now Available For The 2009 Dodge RamBox at PowerandPlay.com
ACI Access Tonneaus roll-up cover features:
· Easy to install
· Rolls open or closed in seconds, allowing full bed usage and no need for removal
· Increases gas mileage by up to 10%
· Engineered to operate in all four seasons
· Lifetime Warranty covers all components, including the fabric
Each cover is made model specific for the tightest fit with your truck and are available for most Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Mazda and Toyota pickup trucks. Following their tradition of innovation and quality, ACI now offers model-specific roll-up tonneau covers for the following truck model.
Truck Model: 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - 5’7” Bed with RamBox™ Cargo Management System
Part # Cover Model
14199 Access® Roll-Up Cover
24199 Access® Limited Roll-Up Cover
34199 LiteRider® Roll-Up Cover
For More ACI Products, Click Here
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Edge Customer Bailout Promotion ending soon
Edge Customer Bailout Promotion
Please don't forget about the Edge customer bailout promotion that runs through the end of April. The economy is tough and Edge is ready to bail you out! For a limited time, Edge Products is offering a cash-back incentive for purchases of any new Juice with Attitude, Evolution, or Insight product. Purchase a new Juice with Attitude, Evolution, or Insight product from Mar 11 - Apr 30 and Edge will give you $50 (Juice with Attitude), $25 (Evolution), or $20 (Insight) back, respectively.
Buy a product from any authorized MVP dealer. The MVP dealer can offer you half of the total discount at the time of sale.** You can claim the other half of your bailout money from Edge by downloading the Edge Products Customer Bailout claim form and sending it to Edge Products. Click Here to download a copy of the customer rebate claim form. Purchases must be made during the promotional period – Mar 11—Apr 30 – in order to qualify. All claim forms must be sent to Edge Products and post marked by May 15, 2009 in order to qualify for cash-back incentives.* To view a list of MVP Authorized Dealers in your area Click here or click on the Dealer Locator link at the top of the page.
* Note: Cash back from manufacturer applies only if the product is purchased from an authorized MVP dealer. If the product is purchased directly from Edge Products, the $100, $50, or $40 is given as a discount from the original price at the time of purchase.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
2009 F-150 Magnaflow Dual Exhaust now available at PowerandPlay.com
2009 F-150 Magnaflow Dual Exhaust
Material: 100% Stainless Steel
Tubing O.D. Size: 3/2.5in.
System Type: Cat-Back
TIP O.D. Size: 3.5in.
TIP Quantity: 2
Single/Dual: Dual
Exit Position: Split
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
New Skyjacker Jeep Wrangler TJ Bent Long Arm Kits now at PowerandPlay.com
New Skyjacker Jeep TJ Bent Long Arm Kits
- Available in 4, 6 and 8 inch lift heights
- Skyjacker TJ40RR1K 4" Bent Arm Rock Ready I System
- Skyjacker TJ60RR1K 6" Bent Arm Rock Ready I System
- Skyjacker TJ80RR2K 8" Bent Arm Rock Ready II System
- 80% Increase in the Length of the Lower Control Arm
- Integrated 2-Piece Sub-Frame Assembly
- Adjustable FLEX Front & Rear Track Bar
- Double Disconnect Front Sway Bar End Links & extended rear sway bar end links
- D.O.T. Certified Extended Length front & Rear Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
- Unique Front Axle Differential Cradle
- Extreme Drop Pitman Arm
- Heavy-Duty Steering Stabilizer
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