RarePartsInc

Former Vendor

Last Activity: 12-08-2015 03:57 PM

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About RarePartsInc

Biography

Some background on Rare Parts Inc:
Back in 1957, Lyle Burgess operated a wheel alignment service, and soon realized how difficult it was to get the steering and suspension parts he needed. He discovered that the industry lacked a steering and suspension part manufacturer that offered complete coverage. Parts were becoming obsolete. He also felt that he wasn’t the only shop around with this problem. Because of the poor availability of steering and suspension parts, Lyle’s ultimate desire was to have every part available, every time. This vision drove him to create Rare Parts in 1981.

Today, decades after Mr. Burgess’ vision to create Rare Parts, a second generation Burgess now runs the company. Lyle’s son, Danny Burgess, President of Rare Parts and a machinist by trade, grew up in the business alongside his father. Danny spent most of his time in the machine shop building tooling, one of a kind steering and suspension parts, and machines to help simplify and speed up many of the manufacturing processes. His innovative ideas have helped to successfully grow the company into many different segments of the automotive aftermarket. Together, this small family owned business continues to offer complete coverage for any make, model, or year vehicle. As Chairman of Rare Parts, Lyle Burgess continues to stay involved and enjoys working auto shows as well as assisting with the development of new items.

Location

Stockton, California

Staging Area

NorCal

Occupation

Manufacturing - Steering & Suspension
My JK

Year

2007

Model

X Unlimited

Color

Steel Blue

Transmission

6 Speed

Suspension

Currie 4" lift, RCD shocks, Currie CORRECTLYNC steering system manufactured by Rare Parts Inc, Dual Load Carrying Ball Joints by Rare Parts Inc,

Wheels & Tires

35x12.50R17 Nitto Trail Grapplers on 17x8.5 Hutchinson Rock Monster beadlocks

Bumpers

ARB "Stubby" on the front with Wurton lights and WARN winch, ACE JK Pro Series with tire carrier on the back

Armor

White Knuckle Rock Sliders, Skid Row full underbody protection

Drivetrain

Front and rear Yukon zip lockers & heavy duty Yukon ring and pinions

Winch

Warn M8000

Performance

Volant Cool Air Intake, MBRP cat back exhaust, Amsoil fluids bumper to bumper

Lights

Wurton Dual Scout LED Cube lights (front)

Sound System

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Accessories

Ram Mount laptop mount for our test computer, and Ram Mount X-grip phone holder