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ABT Buggy 1
Buggies are for having fun!!!


At the 2005 WEROCK International we launched our ABT buggy.  We have racked up two 1st & two 2nds.

For those of you who have followed our business and website you will remember we gave you the scoop on the Spidertrax buggy.  Well now we go one better with an Australia first.

We reckon this is one sweet unit and will set the scene here in Oz.  The current prototype is a front engine single seater chassis that is built out of 1.5in DOM tube.

It sports some trick components such as:

- Power Glide Automatic Gearbox,
- Rockcrusher Dana 60 Steer Diffs Front & Rear,
- Double Ended Ram with Full Hydraulic Steering Front & Rear,
- Atlas 5:1 Transfer Case with 32 Spline Upgrades,
- Warn Rock Racing Winches,
- CTM Racing 300m Billet Axles Front & Rear,
- CTM Racing U joints Front & Rear,
- Front and rear Detroits,
- 350 Motech injected Chevy approx 400hp,
- CNC cutting brakes
- 40X13.5x20 Procomp X-terrains
- 20x10 Alloy Extreme Procomp Rims
- Staun Internal Beadlocks
- Fox 16 Airshoxs Front & Rear,
- PRP Racing Suspension Seat; &
Single seater buggy chassis.

So if you are in the market for something as wild as this or just a trail buggy we can build it and make it from quality components. 

Competition chasis start from $5,000 for bare chassis and $8,500 for a finished chassis.  Finished includes full welded chassis, lazer cut brakets, Allumium Firewall, All mounts ie driveline - steering, paint, lexen panels, protection belly and roof etc


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ABT Buggy 1
RRP:  $ 5,000.00
Detroit Full Locker - Dana 30
Detroit Locker

The Detroit locker is the ultimate traction aid.  They are the toughest and most reliable locker on the market.  You are assured that electronic, seal or airline faults will not cause the locker to fail.  They are our first (most US professional rockcrawlers as well) choice locker for our competition vehicles including the ABT buggy.  

They are an automatic locker and therefore you need not worry about turning them on an off as they are working for you when they should.  Most large vehicle hardly notice any changes in handling characteristic and smaller units will initially notice slight differences in handling which only take a small period of time to adjust too.

It is without a doubt potential owners of these lockers will be completely satisfied and assured they are buying a quality product that is great value for money.





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Detroit Full Locker - Dana 30
RRP:  $ 1,030.00
Yuri Disconnect
External syncro ring system with or without integrated brake master cylinder. Manual or Pneumatic operation. Made to suit your application (Toyota Landcruiser or Nissan Patrol) activating lever kit.


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Yuri Disconnect
RRP:  $ 1,500.00
ABT Racing Video - Wins !!! - Rockcrawling
Congratulations to:

Shane & Zack on your WIN Oz Rock RD 2:

http://www.teamfiretruck.com/video/OzRock2_2007_highlights.wmv


Moonie & Dave (ABT & M&M Thunder Bug) 2nd Place Oz Rock 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jafj6GTHzdQ 

We could not sucessfully compete without the support of our sponsors so take the time to check out their products and websties.

Staun Products -  http://www.staunproducts.com/ 
Procomp Tyres - http://procomp.com.au/

Maxxis Tyres - http://www.maxxis.com/products/automotive/product_detail.asp?id=2364 

Catrol - http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericsection.do?categoryId=8000001&contentId=6008468

Eaton Fluid & Hydraulics - http://hydraulics.eaton.com/products/menu_main.htm

http://www.eatonperformance.com/

Detroit Lockers -  http://www.eatonperformance.com/differentials/differentials.html






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ABT Racing Video - Wins !!! - Rockcrawling
Custom Front Rockcrawling Bar
This bar has been designed for maximum clearance for approach angle while at the same time offering exceptional protection.  This bar has also had extra mounting holes added to ensure there is no possibility of the chassis holes elongating. To take advantage of the extra hole the chassis will need to be drill and crush tubed for the extra mountng bolts.

This particular bar is a winch bar made for a suzuki sierra.

Call for pricing.
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Custom Front Rockcrawling Bar
RRP:  $ 995.00
Edelbrock Xtreme Travel Remote Reservior
Extreme Remote Travel Edelbrocks:

I you are after the the ultimate in performance and travel then the Remote Reservoir Extreme Travel Edelbrock shocks are the answer.  The shocks come in generic valving however we can do custom valving for those wanting tailored valving.

	Rolled closed end for superior strength 
	• 5/8" diameter NitroSteel piston rod for off-road durability 
	• Extra travel for outstanding off-road performance 
	• Remote reservoir provides increased oil capacity for cooler operation in demanding off-road conditions 
	• 46mm IAS valve for superior control keeps the tires on the ground and the chassis stable 
	• Extremely durable –6 braided stainless steel line 
	• Zinc plated steel with clear powder-coated finish for long life 
	• Available for multi-shock applications and lifted trucks with OE mount location 
	• Universal Remote Reservoir shocks have loop/loop mounting, 5/8" bushings, 1/2" sleeves and 12" stainless steel hoses 
	• All the outstanding features of Performer IAS shocks plus a remote reservoir 
	– Rolled closed end for superior strength 
	– NitroSteel rod won’t chip or flake like chrome 
	– Self-adjusting patented IAS technology adjusts instantly to any terrain for the ride you want on and off the road Self-adjusting patented IAS technology adjusts instantly to any terrain for the ride you want on and off the road

Travel Chart (inches)

23.35" 14.45" 8.90" Remote 
26.95" 16.20" 10.75" Remote 
31.80" 18.80" 13.00" Remote 
35.95" 20.95" 15.00" Remote 
37.39" 21.39" 16.00" Remote


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Edelbrock Xtreme Travel Remote Reservior
RRP:  $ 515.00
OZ Rock Comps - Rockcrawling Down Under
Shane & Zach in Firebug WIN Rd 2 OZ Rock
Moonie & Dave in Thunderbug 2nd OZ Rock Rd 2
 - Check out the video:

 http://www.teamfiretruck.com/video/OzRock2_2007_highlights.wmv 

Next event: Round 4 of Oz Rock 4x4 will be held at Wilbundrie (near Albury) on the 13-14th of October and the community of Wilbundrie is helping put on a great show.  This should be a new fantastic venue for rockcrawling and spectators are well catered for particularly being so close to Melbourne.  If you have any question please give us a call.  Bring on the action !!!!!

13-14th Wilbundrie 30min from Albury Round 4




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OZ Rock Comps - Rockcrawling Down Under
POS Hydraulic Steering Solution
POS Hydraulic Steering

If you are after a quality and robust hydraulic steering system the POS unit is the ultimate.  These units were designed to withstand military use and if fact had to be tested to 200mph to pass the military testing.

They are a double ended ram unit which is virtually indestructible.  A lot of time has been taken to make the whole steering system compatible so all the hard work of guessing parameters is done.  

The kit comes with Double ended ram, Orbital valve, Clevis ends, Military grade rodends, choice of 2 modified high flow automotive pumps, ram mounts, Steering input shaft, Reservoir and Solenoid valves

Check out what renowned Pirate Tech writer Billsta has to saw in his review:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-Hydro_Steering/index3.html 


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POS Hydraulic Steering Solution
RRP:  $ 2,850.00
PRP 5 Point Padded Safty Harness
PRP 3" 5-point snapin latch style safty harness with extra shoulder padding:

-Lap snap-in w/built-in latch-guard,
-shoulder harness Twin snap-in, 
-anti-submarine bolt-in. 
-sewn on shoulder pads.

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PRP 5 Point Padded Safty Harness
RRP:  $ 245.00
PRP High Back Comp Suspension Seat
PRP Seats’ manufacture the ultimate aftermarket seats that are truly comfortable & value for money.  Theyre designed to fit into your off-roader; whether it is a Buggy, Tuff Truck or Daily driver.  These suspension seats are simply awesome; they provide unbelievable comfort, lateral stability and safety.

These seats unlike other aftermarket units provide support, comfort and the added advantage of safety from harness slots but do not restrict & and/or obstruct the driver.  Their design is extremely strong and provides the driver with safety and stability via an internal mandrel bent tubular internal frame with side supports and provisions for harness slots.  These durable seats use high quality dual Pirelli suspension seat straps and quality foam cushioning for comfort plus resilient yet supple external fabric.

There are several designs and options available. From $825


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PRP High Back Comp Suspension Seat
RRP:  $ 595.00
Spider 9
These Spider 9 housings are designed to work with centered and most pinion offsets. At 65" in length, the Spider 9 housing tubes can be cut down to fit most all, front & rear, trail rig applications.

Standard housing start at $US400 plus shipping, duty and taxes

The all new Spider 9 axle housing is the product of over three years of hard engineering and real world testing. With rock crawling specifically in mind, this housing is nothing like your ordinary 9" housing. With ultra-high ground clearance, one piece shell construction, and compact size, this is the ONLY 9" housing built ground-up specifically for rock crawling. We stock six popular setups available for same day shipping. All Spider 9 Axle Housings are 65” long (plenty of axle tube to cut to size) and are available with forward engine third member orientation or mid-engine third member orientation (as used in mid-engine competition rock crawlers). All housings are designed to work with Ford 9” style third members. Third member mounting hardware and filler cap assembly included. Proud sponsor of Tracy Jordan, winner of the UROC 2005 Supercrawl IV.


• Single piece, ¼” thick, compact shell design provides more strength than any other OEM or aftermarket 9” housing center. Welded both inside and out for added protection.

• Precision machined third member face provides both tighter fits and higher oil sealing accuracy.

• More ground clearance than any other off the shelf 9” housing.

• 3” diameter x ¼” wall housing tubes provides incredible strength and easily allows the use of common aftermarket end components (like 60 knuckles & big bearing end cups). Unique design welds housing tubes to both shell and third member mounting face.

• Off the shelf housing weight is less than 60 lbs.

• Large 1-5/16" diameter fill opening makes gear inspection and filling easy. Our trademark Spidertrax Oil Fill Cap is included with every Spider 9.

Update (3" x 3/8" Axle Tubes Available)
Due to popular demand, we are currently taking orders for any Spider 9 housings (listed below) in 3" x 3/8" wall tubes. For now, these orders can be placed by calling us toll free at (800) 286-0898. The price for a Spider 9 with 3/8” wall tubes is US$495(centered, left, or right offset). Spider 9s with 3/8" wall tubes are built when ordered, so please allow 4-6 weeks for your completed housing to ship. It is with your amazing feedback that makes the Spider 9 a great success, so thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Be sure to keep them coming!

Update (Chromoly Available)
We are currently taking orders for any Spider 9 housings (listed below) in a full 4130 chromoly version. Chromoly Spider 9s are built when ordered, so please allow 4-6 weeks for your completed housing to 


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Spider 9
Special:  $ 850.00
Spidertrax Chromoly Sierra Front Axles
Chromoly Front Axles


"I could wheel the lines I wanted without worrying about putting too much stress on the equipment when the wheels were turned. Great going Spidertrax!"Bill Johnston, iZook.com

"During the testing, we did enough bouncing and hopping that, from previous experience we know, would normally snap a stock axle into a gozillion pieces. These axles performed flawlessly and shown no damage in the splines or in the birfield cup upon post-flogging inspection." Eric Bewley, Zukiworld.com 

Sick of breaking Samurai front axle shafts? The all new RCV 26 Spline Chromoly Front Axle Shafts by Spidertrax put an end to an over 2 decade old problem!

Spidertrax started ground up and designed an all new axle shaft utilizing the latest axle shaft technologies we have perfected in competition rock crawling and racing. Key advantages of our design are:

All components are made from 4340 chromoly heat treated material with all heat treatment done after machining, not before.


Inner axle shafts are larger in diameter, upgraded from 22 spline to 26 spline.


Inner axle shafts are fully machined or "necked down". This process is more expensive than simply making a shaft one diameter, but the extra cost is well worth it. By properly machining down the axle shaft, you end up unloading the axle shaft splines and are able to distribute the entire load throughout the shaft. Otherwise, the splines would take the brunt of the load and become the weak link.


Front oil sealing surfaces are kept to OEM specification. This is only possible with an inner axle shaft that is fully machined.


Patented birfield cage design adds vital strength during full turn high torque loads (US Pat # 7,025,684).


Birfield and inner axle shafts come fully greased and assembled just like OEM. There is good reason to do this too besides the obvious "it makes life easier". When a birfield joint is brand new it is critical that all bearing surfaces are properly greased and greasing a birfield joint is most effectively done prior to installing the axle shafts. Therefore, all birfields are greased prior to the installation of the inner axle shafts and then the inner axle shafts are installed and locked in place.


All parts come with a "Limited Lifetime Warranty". You break your first part, Spidertrax will replace it for you hassle free. After your first warranty claim, all parts are covered for life from defects in material and workmanship.

Every part of this kit, from design to manufacturing, is proudly done in the United States of America. Don't be fooled by cheap import imitations selling inferior parts for pennies on the dollar. Save yourself the trouble and buy American.



Pre-Assembled & Pre-Greased  
Necked Down 26 Spline  

Although the overall design of this product is the property of Spidertrax, all manufacturing is done by U.S. based RCV Performance. We take great pride in manufacturing all of our own parts in-house, but RCV Performance was able to offer critical support to make this a great product. First, the patented cage design mentioned above is their property and the added strength gained from using this patent is highly worth it. Second, on a production level, RCV Performance is set up far better than Spidertrax for manufacturing the birfield joint itself. Keeping in mind Spidertrax wanted to design a great product, both made in the U.S and priced right, we chose this partnership to meet these goals.

Please note, to install these front axle shafts into your Samurai, you will need to run 26 spline side gears in your front differential. This can be done by installing OEM rear side gears into the front or by purchasing a locker that already includes 26 spline side gears (see the 1530 Lockright Locker for example).

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Spidertrax Chromoly Sierra Front Axles
Special:  $ 850.00
Spidertrax Spider 9 Ultimate 60 Full Steer Diff
Although normally sold in individual parts by Spidertrax, we are selling this as a Full Front parts kit.  Ok what you will get, unit bearings, Willwood brakes, custom rotors, axle seals, custom 50 degree knuckles, custom inner C, alluminium hat and Spider 9 housing. You will need to get axles, diff centre and u-joints to complete all the parts for the diffs.

Note there is not doubting the sucess of these diff as they are the choice off all the champion rockcrawlers in the  US such as Jesse Haines, winner of the W.E.ROCK Eastern U.S. Nationals in Rausch Creek, PA. On day two of this event, Jesse proves 50° of steering, possible with Spidertrax Ultimate 60 Knuckles, can make a big difference in the end.

There is simply no knuckle on the market as innovative as the upcoming Spidertrax Ultimate 60 Knuckle. Spidertrax have prototyped two versions of this knuckle for  sevral years now. Although both worked well in our field testing, the second prototyped version (V2) has received our stamp of approval and have made its way into final production . The V2 knuckle design works with Spidertrax 1 Ton Unit Bearings. Some key advantages of the V2 design are:

Light Weight - This knuckle blow away the competition when it comes to weight. Our complete knuckle set (inner & outer for both sides) sits at 57 lbs., roughly 2.5 times less weight then OEM style 60s! Don't confuse weight for strength either. With over 3 years of competition testing, these knuckles are every bit as strong as OEM and other aftermarket 60 knuckles.

Compact Design - This knuckle hugs the u-joint tighter then any OEM or aftermarket design currently on the market. This allows for a more compact setup while achieving an impressive 50° of steering angle.

Serviceability - The use of a spherical ball & race combo eliminates the bulk and weakness of standard ball joint setups and provides a much simpler package then kingpins. These spherical setups are designed specifically for axial loading (8000 lbs. ea. / 16,000 lbs. per knuckle!) and can handle plenty of punishment. Plus the use of two 3/4" shoulder bolts per knuckle allows for easy assembly and disassembly.

Cost - Laser cut, high precision CNC & formed steel eliminates the common high price tag on casted knuckles. Estimated target price is under $US1000 for a complete set of inner and outer knuckles with spherical ends and hardware (both sides)!

This Spider 9 housing is designed to work with centered and most all pinion offsets. At 65" in length, the Spider 9 housing tubes can be cut down to fit most all, front & rear, trail rig applications.

The all new Spider 9 axle housing is the product of over three years of hard engineering and real world testing. With rock crawling specifically in mind, this housing is nothing like your ordinary 9" housing. With ultra-high ground clearance, one piece shell construction, and compact size, this is the ONLY 9" housing built ground-up specifically for rock crawling. Six popular setups available.  All Spider 9 Axle Housings are 65” long (plenty of axle tube to cut to size) and are available with forward engine third member orientation or mid-engine third member orientation (as used in mid-engine competition rock crawlers). All housings are designed to work with Ford 9” style third members. Third member mounting hardware and filler cap assembly included. Proud sponsor of Tracy Jordan, winner of the UROC 2005 & 2006 Supercrawl IV.

• Single piece, ¼” thick, compact shell design provides more strength than any other OEM or aftermarket 9” housing center. Welded both inside and out for added protection.

• Precision machined third member face provides both tighter fits and higher oil sealing accuracy.

• More ground clearance than any other off the shelf 9” housing.

• 3” diameter x 1/4" to 3/8" wall housing tubes provides incredible strength and easily allows the use of common aftermarket end components (like 60 knuckles & big bearing end cups). Unique design welds housing tubes to both shell and third member mounting face.

• Off the shelf housing weight is less than 60 lbs. for 1/4" wall and 80 lbs. for 3/8" wall.

• Large 1-5/16" diameter fill opening makes gear inspection and filling easy. Our trademark Spidertrax Oil Fill Cap is included with every Spider 9.

Other Options Available
If for any reason the spidertrax off-the-shelf Spider 9 housings will not work for your application, give one of our Spider 9 specialists a call 02 6291 5994. We can customize housing lengths and even material selections to match your exact needs.

Please note that pricing may vary depending on supply availability and shipping.

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Spidertrax Spider 9 Ultimate 60 Full Steer Diff
RRP:  $ 6,750.00
Tom Woods U Joint
"Super-Flex" universal joint is 
Now available in 1410 series!
 
Until now, if you needed to run a higher angle in your drive shaft than conventional parts would allow, the only choice was to use Toyota mini-truck components. These were basic light weight parts designed for 1/4 & 1/2 ton vehicles and would not stand up to the demands of to days high horsepower rock crawlers.

Tom Wood’s Custom Drive Shafts Inc. is pleased to announce and introduce our new and exclusive “Super-Flex”TM Universal Joint in both 1310 and 1350 series. Both joint sizes are considerably stronger than the Toyota joint and do not require any “special” flanges for the transfer case or differential. 

The unique design of off-set trunnions sets the mating yokes further apart than a more conventional joint. This allows for 10 degrees more flexibility than would be otherwise obtainable. While 10 degrees may not sound like a lot, with a 30" drive shaft, this will allow more than 5" of additional droop at your axle prior to binding of the universal joint. Our testing shows that installing this universal joint into standard yokes, the drive shaft will flex to 40 degrees. With a little grind work on the yokes the drive shaft will flex to 45 degrees. 

Real world testing at the recent Supercrawl in Salt Lake City has proven this universal joint does what is supposed to do and is up the most demanding challenges. And of course it carries our famous “Gold Seal”TM warranty.

Priced at only $145.00 for 1350 U Joint, it is the most cost effective and best solution for your high angle applications.

The "Super-Flex" universal joint was not designed to be a "cure all", but rather specifically to solve a binding problem that one may incur under situations such as full axle droop and spring wrap. Situations like a front drive shaft, where you have a lot of lift and have also installed buggy springs or revolver shackles in conjunction with your shackle reversal.
We have never made any secret of the fact that this joint does cause some vibration problems. (In fact we will not even sell it unless the customer is aware of its limitations). This is due to the introduction of the 3rd plane of operation, which will cause the drive shaft to run eccentric. The amount of eccentricity is a function of how steep the drive shaft runs to begin with. 

Through a zero degree angle there is no eccentricity and as the angle increases the amount of eccentricity will increase. The amount of vibration you will experience will be factors of the angle and the weight of the drive shaft. In theory if your drive shaft weighed nothing there would be no vibration forces as a result of running the drive shaft running eccentric.

As a simple test, we've installed these universal joints in the rear drive shaft for our (pretty much stock) Grand Cherokee. Admittedly the universal joint angles are minimal (less than 3 degrees), We fully expected that at some point, we would find the vibrations to be unacceptable our amazement we didn't experience anything annoying until we reached a speed of about 72-73 MPH. I believe this would be about 2300 RPM on the drive shaft. This drive shaft was also about 2X heavier than stock as it was one we made with a 2" X .120" wall tube.

Of course if you do not have good drive shaft geometry your drive shaft it will vibrate anyway. This would be a torsional vibration or the building and releasing of torque 2 times per revolution on the drive shaft. These types of vibrations may have a tendency to feel less severe than a radial vibration or imbalance. However we believe that they are actually harder on the attaching gears than the radial vibrations (assuming speed isn't excessive) this is because these torsional forces cannot be controlled by the speed of the vehicle and effectively occur 2 times per revolution of the drive shaft regardless of the vehicle speed and their strengths can only be controlled by load of the vehicle. Under normal load situations the net forces resulting from the torsional loads would actually be greater than the radial forces of a slow spinning shaft with the "Super-Flex" universal joint.

Again the "Super-Flex" universal joint is not claimed to be a "cure all". Ultimately to utilize the greatest flexibility of your suspension and have the smoothest drive shaft possible, our recommendation would be to:
 
Install a custom high pinion differential with the pinion positioned properly for a CV drive shaft. 
Utilize a CV drive shaft with the grinding and machining necessary for maximum flexibility. 
Use a Toyota slip yoke, spline stub and flange at the differential end.
3a. The Toyota joint assembly would allow for a little more than 40 degrees prior to binding. It is however our opinion that using the Toyota joint assembly would be a compromise in strength as the Toyota joint is smaller than the stock 1310 series, the size and location of the grease fitting and the substantially thinner central body. 

Alternatively, if this is not the kind of money and effort you want to spend and the drive shaft is not going to be turning at high speeds (locking hubs or other disconnect), I think the "Super-flex" universal joint is a very good solution. Certainly it is the simplest and most cost effective solution to a binding drive shaft problem in many situations. 

If we can answer any more questions or you would like to place an order for
any of these options, Please feel free to call.

 
 


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Tom Woods U Joint
RRP:  $ 125.00
WEROCK
The WORLD ROCKCRAWING CHAMPIONSHIPS come Down-Under.

Thats right Sam Overton and associated businesses have setup WEROCK AUSTRALIA to bring us the WORLDs first International Rockcrawling event.  Thast right the worlds best rockcrawling teams will make their way Down-Under in Jan 2008 to take on our terrain and our top Aussie teams.

Us teams that are coming:

- Raw X Racing - Jody Everding & Jack Graef who won the US National titles for WEROCK & PROROCK in stock modified class,
- Tracey Jordon who is considered the worlds best Rockcrawling driver,
- Dustin Webster of team Redbull,

So if you want to see these teams take on the likes of Gonads of M&M - ABT Racing and Shane & Zach of Team Firetruck well make sure your are at the TUFF TRUCK site on the weekend of the 19th of November.

Bring it ooonnn!!

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WEROCK
WEROCK Comp - DATES
Come see us at WeRock in the ABT/M&M Thunder Bug on the following dates:

http://www.werockaustralia.com/  

Round Date Venue Location 
1 21st & 22nd April  Rover Park Tenterfield, NSW 
2 7th & 8th July  Green Springs Bathurst, NSW 
3 8th & 9th September  Landcruiser Park Jimna, QLD 
Finals 17th & 18th November Tuff Truck Site Milbrodale, NSW 
World Finals 26th & 27th Janurary 2008 Tuff Truck Site Milbrodale, NSW 

 


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WEROCK Comp - DATES
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