Rubicon Express back?

[Mudderoy]

http://xjtalk.com/images/special/reback.jpg

[bigjim350]

I had heard that 4Wheel Parts bought them out.

[bigjim350]

Transamerican auto parts is 4Wheelparts.com


TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF RUBICON EXPRESS

Leading Off-Road Parts Supplier Continues Growth


May 2, 2011(Compton, CA) – TransAmerican Auto Parts, the nation’s leading retailer and supplier of off-road truck & Jeep accessories, has announced the purchase of Rubicon Express.

President and CEO Greg Adler stated, “This acquisition is a perfect fit for TransAmerican. Rubicon Express is the leader in the Jeep suspension category. Their heritage, founded on the famous Rubicon trails of Northern California, is deep in the hard core suspension performance. Jeep enthusiasts have come to know Rubicon Express as the ultimate system for their vehicles. Our 4Wheel Parts stores and our 4Wheel Drive Hardware business serve these enthusiasts and the Rubicon brand will strengthen this core segment. Our 25 years of experience in suspension manufacturing at Pro-Comp will help in the integration of the Rubicon business”.

“TransAmerican has made a number of strategic acquisitions to grow the business” Adler explained. “As the economy improves and our business continues to strengthen, it will allow us to look at more strategic opportunities such as Rubicon Express”, he added.

Founded in 1961, TransAmerican Auto Parts is the leading participant in the aftermarket parts and accessories for light trucks, Jeeps, sport utility vehicles, and other four-wheel drive vehicles. The Company sells tires and wheels, suspension systems, drive trains, accessories, and other products to consumers through 55 retail locations in 17 states under the 4 Wheel Parts Performance Centers name, to more than 4,000 wholesale customers, including specialty auto parts stores, tire and wheel stores, repair and garage shops, internet retailers and jobbers under the TransAmerican Wholesale name. It also sells to consumers and businesses through mail order and internet operations under the 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers name. In addition, the Company operates a manufacturing business that sells tires and wheels, suspension systems and accessories under the Pro Comp and Smittybilt brand name, both through the Company’s own distribution channels as well as through third parties.

[JeepinOutfitters]

Been shipping for about a week now. We'd been taking preorders since May.

[bigjim350]

Im glad that they are back up and running, but think I will be sticking with my RC lift.

[XJ4IV]

No 4WP didnt buy RE however 4WP is NOW in association with 4WD.com which WAS a main online supplier but yes RE is back and available to buy at most 4 wheel drive stores.

[bigjim350]

No 4WP didnt buy RE however 4WP is NOW in association with 4WD.com which WAS a main online supplier but yes RE is back and available to buy at most 4 wheel drive stores.

So then who owns RE?

[xj4life2]

RE is owned by Transamerican Wholesale who is also 4wd Hardware and several other companys the also own 49% of Keystone, another wholesaler they pretty much have the monopoly goin on

[DirtBound Offroad]

RE is owned by Transamerican Wholesale who is also 4wd Hardware and several other companys the also own 49% of Keystone, another wholesaler they pretty much have the monopoly goin on

Ding Ding Ding We have a winner! You should see the Compton Transamerican warehouse, the will call guy can disappear for 15 minutes picking a part it is "that huge"!!