RANCHO®ADDS UPGRADE KITS TO SUSPENSION OFFERING FOR NEW JEEP WRANGLER JK

Moab, Utah, March 31, 2012 –After launching six specific suspension systems suited to any type of Jeep owner, Rancho engineers designed several upgrade kits to provide the ultimate in flexibility and performance to the 2012 Jeep Wrangler JK.

The new upgrade kits – including an Upper Adjustable Control Arm Upgrade Kit and Sport System Upgrade Kit – give access to additional off-road capabilities when using a 2012Rancho Jeep Trail or Sport system.

“That’s what makes this new line of suspension systems and upgrade kits ideal for any type of Jeep owner,” said Mike Sype, engineer, Rancho. “They speak to the Jeep owner’s desire to modify and customize while adding performance benefits.”

Ideal for the Rancho 4-in. Trail system (RS66103/B) and 3-in. Trail system (RS66106/B), the new Rancho Upper Adjustable Control Arm Upgrade Kit(RS66151/B) allows the Jeep owner to utilize a pair of fully adjustable front and rear upper short arms, providing additional adjustability and off-road performance to the 2012 Jeep JK. Completely bolt-on, the short arms are constructed from high-strength, low-alloy steel and are available in either a black or red finish.

The new Rancho Sport System Upgrade Kit (RS66150/B), available for the Rancho Jeep Wrangler JK Sport systems (4-in. RS66102B; 3-in. RS66106B; and 2-in. RS66109BR9/RS66109BR5), provides for a more optimal angle for the driveshaft. The upgrade kit includes high-articulation front and rear lower short arms and adjustable front and rear upper short arms. The 100-percent bolt-on system also is contructed from high-strength, low-alloy steel. The kit is available in a red or black finish.

Both Rancho upgrade kits are compatible with 2WD and 4WD 2007-12 Jeep Wrangler JKs.

All Rancho upgrade kits include highly detailed, full-color installation guides. Rancho upgrade kits are engineered and manufactured in the United States. Each Rancho upgrade kit is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. For additional warranty information, please visit www.gorancho.com. A leader in the off-road performance suspension market, Rancho® is manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN).

For more information about the Rancho, please visit www.gorancho.com, contact your nearest Rancho dealer or call 1-734-384-7806. Join in the conversation at www.facebook.com/ranchosuspension.

Tenneco is a $7.2 billion global manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois and approximately 24,000 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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