NEW RANCHO® ROCKGEAR™ REAR DOOR COVER PLATES, STEERING SKID BOXES AVAILABLE FOR POPULAR JEEP MODELS

LAS VEGAS, Tues., Nov. 1, 2011 – New Rancho® RockGEAR™ protective products – including a rear door cover plate and steering box skid plate – are available for the 2007-2011 Jeep JK and 1997-2006 Jeep TJ/LJ. The new RockGEAR accessories – available now at performance retailers nationwide – add protection and convenience while enhancing the Jeep’s appearance.

Adding to the brand’s Jeep heritage, the new RockGEAR products are constructed using thick steel and finished in a highly durable, texture powder-coated black finish.

Providing extra strength to the rear door, the Rancho RockGEAR rear door cover plate is available for 2007-2011 Jeep JK models (p/n RS6206B) and 1997-2006 Jeep TJ/LJ models (p/n RS6233B).

The latest RockGEAR steering box skid plate for 1997-2006 Jeep TJ/LJ models protects the steering box from direct contact.

Made in the United States, the new RockGEAR products are covered by a 1 year or 12,000-mile warranty. More information on the warranty can be found at www.gorancho.com. Detailed installation instructions are included with each product.

Rancho products are manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN).

For more information about Rancho products and accessories, please visit www.gorancho.com, contact your nearest Rancho dealer or call 1-734-384-7806. To locate your nearest Rancho authorized dealer, please use the “Dealer Locator” at www.gorancho.com to generate a list of nearby retailer stores in your selected region and other online retailers.

Tenneco is a $5.9 billion global manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois and approximately 22,000 employees worldwide. Tenneco is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of emission control and ride control products and systems for the automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment markets and the aftermarket. Tenneco markets its products principally under the Monroe®, Walker®, Gillet™ and Clevite® Elastomer brand names.

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