Toyota RAV4: Lift Kits Make a Fantastic Modification
A Lifted RAV4 The Toyota RAV4 is known for its blend of comfort, versatility, and reliability. However, for adventure enthusiasts seeking to push the boundaries of off-road exploration, a stock RAV4 might not always cut it. This is where the magic of lift kits comes into play. Lift kits are aftermarket modifications that raise a […]
Identifying Tire Markings: Red and Yellow Dots
As we were in the shop mounting a few tire and wheel packages this week, we thought it would be beneficial to explain a few markings that you may notice on the sidewall of your tires. Maybe you were cleaning your wheels or airing up your tires and had time to glance around to notice […]
True Bead Lock vs Simulated Bead Lock Wheels
When beginning your adventure into the off-roading and overlanding world, you’ll notice many trucks, SUV’s, CUV’s and vans with performance upgrades: suspension systems, lift kits, larger tires, and different sized and styled wheels. Some stock vehicles are well equipped and ready for adventure, but for many, upgrades are a must in order to ensure a […]
RAV4 Build: Our Shop Vehicle Goes from Stock to Stellar
Toyota RAV4’s Beginnings The RAV4, meaning “Recreational Adventure Vehicle with 4-wheel drive”, made a statement immediately upon its release in Europe and Japan in 1994 and North America in 1995. The iconic Toyota RAV4 was brought to market to provide consumers with the comfort of an SUV, combined with the adventure of a 4-wheel drive. […]
Purchasing Aftermarket Wheels: Factors to Consider When Making Your Decision
Customizing your vehicle is a simple way of expressing your style and setting your vehicle apart from the crowd. Upgrading your wheels is typically the first big purchase, so it’s important to consider factors such as backspacing, offset, bolt pattern and the wheel sizes your vehicle will allow. Each of these factors plays a significant […]
Social Media Photography: What Clicks?
Telling stories with photos has been a part of our narrative since the first photo was taken with a camera in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. Over the centuries, photography has evolved enormously and the advent of digital photography has revolutionized the entire field. Now, taking, posting and curating digital photos has become a form […]
Lift Kits: Get Up and Out There
REIKA Lift Kits are designed with adventure in mind. By increasing the vehicle ride height, your CUV can accommodate larger tires while maintaining the factory alignment and ride quality. With added ground clearance, you can now participate in more extreme adventures. Our lift kits are E-coated, affordable, easy to install and vehicle specific, ensuring that […]
SEMA 2021: The Growing Overland Trend on Display
The SEMA Show The annual SEMA show was back and all geared up this year after the world was faced with a pandemic of great proportions. For those new to the world of SEMA, the association was established in 1963 and kicked off as a small group of manufacturers who provided performance parts and equipment […]
Overland Expo: Exploring the Nature of Off-roading
What is overlanding? The term “overlanding” is a combination of remote travel, off-roading and camping, relying heavily on self-sufficiency and can be traced as far back to the Australian Outback, when farmers moved their cattle across long distances as the seasons changed. In more recent years, however, overland travel has evolved with modern technology and […]
